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Turner on Tees programme links galleries and artists across all five Tees Valley boroughs
A region-wide Turner on Tees programme is connecting galleries, museums, artists, schools and communities across Tees Valley alongside the Turner Prize 2026 exhibition at MIMA.
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Headland FolkFest spreads three days of music, stories and family activity across Hartlepool
Headland FolkFest runs from 2 to 4 October across several Hartlepool Headland venues, mixing concerts, workshops, literature, dancing and family activity.
Middlesbrough Mela: Transforming a Festival into a Platform for Healing and Unity
The Middlesbrough Mela, long celebrated as a vibrant showcase of arts, culture, and heritage, has undergone a profound transformation. What began as a cultural festival has now emerged as a crucial platform for healing, reconciliation, and community building. This evolution is the result of dedicated efforts by the…