Freedom Festival Hull

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Try something new.Freedom Festival is Hull’s award-winning international arts festival. From epic spectaculars unfolding in the city centre to intimate moments where audiences and artists meet, we present thought-provoking, playful, and powerful performances that address the world we live in.We bring thousands of people together through our annual festival and year-round artistic and creative prog

ramme of performances, installations, and community participation to excite, inspire, challenge, and provoke.We celebrate Hull’s independent spirit and extraordinary heritage working closely with artists, creative organisations, the private sector, academic partners, third sector organisations, families, individuals, and community groups to deliver year-round creative activity and a world-class yearly arts festival. Twitter: : freedomfesthull YouTube: /FreedomFestHull

For the past few years Chess Fest has attended Freedom Festival and this year they were back for another.Chess Fest invi...
30/09/2024

For the past few years Chess Fest has attended Freedom Festival and this year they were back for another.

Chess Fest invites all festival goers of all ages to play either a giant chess set or on tables with friends, family or other members from the public.

Every year it is a great way for people to bond and compete in something they enjoy.

Did you visit and play a game this year?

Massive thank you to our Media Partner, Nation Radio for your wonderful support this year! You may have heard our promot...
24/09/2024

Massive thank you to our Media Partner, Nation Radio for your wonderful support this year! You may have heard our promotional ads on Nation Radio East Yorkshire in the build up to the festival, or took a visit to their stand onsite on the Saturday. Being able to promote the festival far and wide is so important for us. Our outdoor programme is completely free, and we want to ensure as many people are able to hear about the festival and come into the city to experience something truly extraordinary.

Thank you so much Nation Radio for your support!

Thank you so much to Hull City Wide for being a corporate sponsor again this year. Hull City Wide are completely engaged...
24/09/2024

Thank you so much to Hull City Wide for being a corporate sponsor again this year. Hull City Wide are completely engaged in community events across the city, and the importance of social initiatives, community engagement and opportunities are embedded in the work they do. Their sponsorship has helped us bring some of the participation projects to the city this year, and we are so grateful.

Thank you so much Hull City Wide for your ongoing support!

Did you enjoy the music on The Warren Music Stage this year?We had so many amazing artists attend this year's festival -...
23/09/2024

Did you enjoy the music on The Warren Music Stage this year?

We had so many amazing artists attend this year's festival - some even performing for the very first time.

It was truly incredible to see so much talent perform from all different genres of music.

Thank you to all the artists who performed this year, you were all amazing.

Warren Records

Also please take a moment to give us your feedback on Freedom Festival 2024 for the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher! Complete the section that asks if you would like to enter the competition. Draw will take place on Tuesday 8th October.

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A huge thanks to all the amazing artists who came to our city this year to show their incredible talents and a big thank...
21/09/2024

A huge thanks to all the amazing artists who came to our city this year to show their incredible talents and a big thanks to you, our audience who make it so memorable every year!

We love seeing the delight and amazement on every audience member’s face!

We are also offering you the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher!

For the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher, please take a moment to give us your feedback on Freedom Festival 2024, and complete the section that asks if you would like to enter the competition. Draw will take place on Tuesday 8th October.

Enter here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S_o2sqAM0USfAbRXL3UQIDUC7zpoEdpOpRf-TZi3SpdUOVFJOTMxVk9MV1ZVRDVJU0ZWNzk0UjlRNC4u&route=shorturl

An incredibly huge thank you to our creative partner, Hull Minster, for providing their venue as the most spectacular ba...
20/09/2024

An incredibly huge thank you to our creative partner, Hull Minster, for providing their venue as the most spectacular backdrop for Circa’s Eternity at this year’s festival. The Minster held over 1300 guests across the festival for our sold out performances. Thank you so much to the team and staff at the Minster, we would not have been able to host Circa without their support.

A massive thank you to major sponsor Andrew Jackson Solicitors for your incredible support this year. Andrew Jackson Sol...
20/09/2024

A massive thank you to major sponsor Andrew Jackson Solicitors for your incredible support this year. Andrew Jackson Solicitors were pivotal to bringing the Australian Circus Company C!rca to Hull, who performed their incredible show Eternity at Hull Minster. Just under 1,500 people came to watch this beautiful performance, and this coupled with the outdoor performances, really showed the scope of what we can produce for the city.

We are so grateful to the team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors for supporting this year’s festival.

We have received so many amazing photos and videos, we can’t stop looking at them.The festival was a huge success and we...
19/09/2024

We have received so many amazing photos and videos, we can’t stop looking at them.

The festival was a huge success and we are still celebrating, so celebrate with us and take a look at some of these amazing moments.

📸 by Tom Arran

Did you know, we are offering you the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher!

For the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher, please take a moment to give us your feedback on Freedom Festival 2024, and complete the section that asks if you would like to enter the competition. Draw will take place on Tuesday 8th October.

Enter here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S_o2sqAM0USfAbRXL3UQIDUC7zpoEdpOpRf-TZi3SpdUOVFJOTMxVk9MV1ZVRDVJU0ZWNzk0UjlRNC4u&route=shorturl

A HUGE thank you to our major sponsor KCOM for all their support this year, in their 120th anniversary year. They have b...
18/09/2024

A HUGE thank you to our major sponsor KCOM for all their support this year, in their 120th anniversary year. They have been part of Freedom Festival for so long and we are so grateful for their belief in the arts and the power they have to bring communities together. We were so happy to have KCOM onsite throughout festival weekend, and their stand was buzzing, with so many different activities for families to get involved in.

KCOM also support our Freedom Online programme, which includes a selection of podcasts, debates, music, and film of Freedom Festival artists past and present, and you can take a look at what we have there by visiting: https://www.freedomfestival.co.uk/whats-on/freedom-online/

Thank you so much to everyone at KCOM for your valued support.

A massive thank you to major sponsor Wykeland, for your continued and valued support of Freedom Festival. We have worked...
18/09/2024

A massive thank you to major sponsor Wykeland, for your continued and valued support of Freedom Festival. We have worked with Wykeland for so long and are a major part of helping us ensure the festival is the best it can be. Over the year’s we have used many spaces under the Wykeland umbrella to showcase the work we bring into the city, most notably this year, the show Sync or Swim which took place at Stage (TAG) drew 2,500 visitors – the largest audience numbers we have had.

We are so grateful for the support of Wykeland, and their wider involvement in keeping the cultural sector thriving in Hull.

Did you see the dance performance Sync or Swim?We don't think we have ever seen Stage  so busy for a performance😱We hope...
17/09/2024

Did you see the dance performance Sync or Swim?

We don't think we have ever seen Stage so busy for a performance😱

We hope you enjoyed it just as much as we did!

Also please don't forget, we are offering you the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher!

For the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher, please take a moment to give us your feedback on Freedom Festival 2024, and complete the section that asks if you would like to enter the competition. Draw will take place on Tuesday 8th October.

Enter here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S_o2sqAM0USfAbRXL3UQIDUC7zpoEdpOpRf-TZi3SpdUOVFJOTMxVk9MV1ZVRDVJU0ZWNzk0UjlRNC4u&route=shorturl

IN SITU Platform have been supporting the festival through their cooperation project (UN)COMMON SPACES since November 20...
16/09/2024

IN SITU Platform have been supporting the festival through their cooperation project (UN)COMMON SPACES since November 2020 and we’re proud to be a part of their 31-strong partner network for another year. Having supported over 250 artists since its inception, including the work of our Associate artists, Kaleider who brought their project Arch to the festival this year, and our Emerging artists, The Broken Orchestra who brought their brand-new audio walk Fair Winds and Following Seas, they focus on artistic creation in public space.

Thank you to IN SITU for making these projects possible!

(UN)COMMON SPACES 2020 – 2024 is co-funded by IN SITU Platform and the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.

As a long-standing supporter of the festival, we’re incredibly grateful to the University of Hull who continued as one o...
16/09/2024

As a long-standing supporter of the festival, we’re incredibly grateful to the University of Hull who continued as one of our core funders for this year. A huge thank you to the University for all that they contribute to the festival, alongside the inspiring talks and exhibitions they have facilitated. The funding and resources the University provides always goes towards a thought-provoking and insightful programme exploring some of our key themes and values.

Thank you University of Hull for your continued support!

What was your favourite moment from Freedom Festival 2024?We had so many amazing performances from all around the world ...
13/09/2024

What was your favourite moment from Freedom Festival 2024?

We had so many amazing performances from all around the world and some incredible local exhibitions.

Let us know your favourite below and don’t forget to share your photos and videos with us if we haven't yet seen them!

📸 Images by Tom Arran

Also as a token of our appreciation, we are offering you the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher!

For the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher, please take a moment to give us your feedback on Freedom Festival 2024, and complete the section that asks if you would like to enter the competition. Draw will take place on Tuesday 8th October.

Enter here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S_o2sqAM0USfAbRXL3UQIDUC7zpoEdpOpRf-TZi3SpdUOVFJOTMxVk9MV1ZVRDVJU0ZWNzk0UjlRNC4u&route=shorturl

Freedom Festival Arts Trust are incredibly thankful to have had our long-standing funders Hull City Council as core fund...
12/09/2024

Freedom Festival Arts Trust are incredibly thankful to have had our long-standing funders Hull City Council as core funder for the festival for another year. Committed to the growth and development of our city, their continued support enables us to be a staple visitor attraction in their year-round calendar of cultural activity for Hull. Their invaluable support, assistance and advice ensures our event can run smoothly and safely for our audiences.

Thank you so much to Hull City Council!

Freedom Festival Arts Trust is proud to have Arts Council England as a core funder of our organisation and festival. The...
12/09/2024

Freedom Festival Arts Trust is proud to have Arts Council England as a core funder of our organisation and festival. The funding they provide is essential for us to not only deliver our core programme for everyone to enjoy, but to develop arts and culture locally, regionally and internationally through the support of artists, performers and their work. Without their continued support and our recognition as an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation (NPO), this work wouldn’t be possible.

We thank them for their support through another festival!

If you attended Freedom Festival this year we’d love to hear what you really thought…We’d love to hear your thoughts on ...
11/09/2024

If you attended Freedom Festival this year we’d love to hear what you really thought…

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the festival, receiving feedback from you all is so important for us! It allows us to make each year better and better and accessible to all.

As a token of our appreciation, we are offering you the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher!

For the chance to win, please take a moment to give us your feedback on Freedom Festival 2024, and complete the section that asks if you would like to enter the competition.

Draw will take place on Tuesday 8th October.

Enter now: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S_o2sqAM0USfAbRXL3UQIDUC7zpoEdpOpRf-TZi3SpdUOVFJOTMxVk9MV1ZVRDVJU0ZWNzk0UjlRNC4u&route=shorturl

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our festival this year!We loved seeing our audience throughout the days enjoy...
11/09/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our festival this year!

We loved seeing our audience throughout the days enjoying all the incredible performances and exhibitions.

As a charity, Freedom Festival Arts Trust relies on donations and funding to keep running, and to continue to deliver a free festival every year that is accessible to everyone. If you attended this year, and want to see our festival remain as free as possible, we would love for you to donate. Every donation we receive is gratefully appreciated and goes straight into our festival, making sure we can bring incredible performances from around the world to the streets of Hull.

Thank you for all the continuous support.

To donate click here: https://tickets.freedomfestival.co.uk/en/buyingflow/donation/donate

Also as a token of our appreciation, we are offering you the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher

For the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop Voucher, please take a moment to give us your feedback on Freedom Festival 2024, and complete the section that asks if you would like to enter the competition. Draw will take place on Tuesday 8th October.

Enter here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S_o2sqAM0USfAbRXL3UQIDUC7zpoEdpOpRf-TZi3SpdUOVFJOTMxVk9MV1ZVRDVJU0ZWNzk0UjlRNC4u&route=shorturl

Who came to visit our Tarred With The Same Brush exhibition?This exhibition showed a series of textile portraits and wri...
09/09/2024

Who came to visit our Tarred With The Same Brush exhibition?

This exhibition showed a series of textile portraits and writing that centre the stories of those who have experienced prison and those still inside exploring their struggles, passions and ideas for moving forward.

The exhibition was a huge success and allowed people to see prisoners and ex-prisoners as whole and complex people, and not as the crime they committed.

The artist behind the exhibition, Ella Dorton is a local textiles and comic maker from Hull, whose passion and creativity was able to bring the words of those who have experienced prison to life with her art.

Did you manage to check out this exhibition? Let us know what you thought: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S_o2sqAM0USfAbRXL3UQIDUC7zpoEdpOpRf-TZi3SpdUOVFJOTMxVk9MV1ZVRDVJU0ZWNzk0UjlRNC4u&web=1&wdLOR=c5734BA1A-B4C8-7A49-89F3-E17E3BBA763E&route=shorturl

Our team is proud to announce that we have been nominated for Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year at this year’s REYTAs...
05/09/2024

Our team is proud to announce that we have been nominated for Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year at this year’s REYTAs after the amazing success of Freedom Festival 2023.

It’s a great honour for us to be nominated for this award, the Remarkable Tourism Event of the Year recognises the best event and festival in Hull and East Yorkshire that provides a truly memorable experience to visitors to the area.

We go above and beyond to create a fantastic festival experience for our audiences every year and are so pleased last year’s festival was recognised.

We look forward to seeing all other nominees at the awards in Bridlington in November and wish our fellow organisations good luck with the awards. A huge thank you to Visit Hull for shortlisting us and congratulations to all the nominees.

And just like that, the Freedom Festival 2024 has come to an end!What an incredible few days it’s been.A huge thank you ...
02/09/2024

And just like that, the Freedom Festival 2024 has come to an end!

What an incredible few days it’s been.

A huge thank you to all the talented performers who brought beautiful art and exhibitions to life. Every year, we’re amazed by the creativity and passion of each artist.

We'd also like to thank all of our funders and supporters, and most of all our wonderful audiences that return each year and keep our festival going!

It takes a huge crew of core staff, freelancers, production staff, volunteers and participants and we're grateful for every hand that goes into making this festival such a thrilling experience for our audiences.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the festival: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=S_o2sqAM0USfAbRXL3UQIDUC7zpoEdpOpRf-TZi3SpdUOVFJOTMxVk9MV1ZVRDVJU0ZWNzk0UjlRNC4u&web=1&wdLOR=c5734BA1A-B4C8-7A49-89F3-E17E3BBA763E&route=shorturl

Your feedback is invaluable to us at the Freedom Festival and helps us grow for the future.

📸 Tom Arran: https://www.tomarran.com/

Thank you to the  volunteers for all of their hard work this festival. They have all gone above and beyond to make Freed...
01/09/2024

Thank you to the volunteers for all of their hard work this festival.

They have all gone above and beyond to make Freedom Festival a huge success.

They did everything with a smile, and their hard work is deeply appreciated🙌.

Let’s give a big round of applause for our volunteers!

If you’ve seen Zwermers local Pan~// Catwalk with our very own  today and would like to meet the creative minds behind i...
01/09/2024

If you’ve seen Zwermers local Pan~// Catwalk with our very own today and would like to meet the creative minds behind it, then join us at 5pm for the final freedom talks session.

📍Located in Queen Victoria Square

Why not come along, hear what they have to say and share your thoughts…..

Have you attended this year’s  Let us know what you’ve thought about the festival so far.Your voices mean the most to us...
01/09/2024

Have you attended this year’s

Let us know what you’ve thought about the festival so far.

Your voices mean the most to us!

We always love receiving feedback from you all so we can make each year better and better.

Fill out this survey and let us know your thoughts and feelings: https://forms.office.com/e/vCYscVQhAN

01/09/2024

It was a long one at Arch Kaleider last night and it was still standing at the end of the show at 10:30pm!

Here’s a slow-mo action shot of it finally crashing down at 10:50pm!

📸credit to Mark Slater

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