Category: Events

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What can we learn from ancient cultures regarding climate adaptation, and how can we fuse this with technology and AI? Ash went on an adventure from Ireland to Australia and came back a Solar Punk.

You’re invited to an experimental lecture where ideas will be presented, discussed, and critical thinking will be had with a beer in hand.

Join us on a hilarious quest with Tartan Tabletop’s D&D Comedy Tour 2024! This unique blend of Dungeons & Dragons and improv comedy promises an evening of laughter, adventure, and spontaneous magic. Don’t miss out—book your tickets now and be part of the adventure that’s captivating audiences across the UK!

Ahoy, Adventurers! Ready your dice and set your sails – Tartan Tabletop is back with another thrilling Dungeons & Dragons night! Date: Thursday, 1st February 2024Venue: The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF Avast Ye, D&D Enthusiasts and Pirate Aficionados! Brace yourselves for a rollicking adventure on the high seas with the Tartan Tabletop […]

Guess what? The Tartan Tabletop crew is back in Edinburgh! And this time, we’re decking the halls of the Georgian House with boughs of holly and a dash of D&D magic. Fancy a whimsical twist on “A Christmas Carol”? Then you’re in for a treat!

Join the legendary Tartan Tabletop team for an evening of improvised comedy and mythical adventures set in Edinburgh’s iconic Georgian House. Limited tickets available – dive into a unique blend of Dungeons & Dragons and Georgian drama.

Future Artists, proud recipients of an Off-Fest Nomination in 2021, return to Edinburgh for the 3rd straight year.

Edfringe23 Premiere – Ends August 27th Embark on a quest that started at the free Fringe last year and is making its full Fringe debut. The renowned Dungeons & Dragons podcast team lands at the Gilded Balloon with “The Never-Ending Quest”. This is an improvised comedy event that evolves with the roll of a dice. […]

BUY TICKETS NOW We are pleased to announce our first summer coding clubs – these will take place in Penarth and Bristol this summer. Penarth Library Instagram – 9-10 Stanwell Rd, Penarth CF64 2AD, Bristol @ History of Video Games, The Galleries Shopping Centre, Bristol About the Clubs Age range 10-16 years (parents and carers […]

After a sell-out 2021 tour, The Times Critic’s choice of Edinburgh 2021 comedy-drama SKANK is coming home!

A 1980’s Arcade has been found inside the Galleries Shopping Centre in Bristol, and is accessed by a time travelling purple portal! Launching 22nd July!

See us at the Brighton Fringe Theatre Festival 1st and 2nd July 2021 and then our premiere London run at the Chiswick Playhouse starting 27th September 2021.

3-day rapid prototyping event for an immersive art project. Immersive Arts Laboratory 6th Edition – takes place across three days at Manchester Metropolitan University at the Chester Street site, in Manchester – in the Innovation Shed.

History of Video Games is coming to Dundee for the first time in time for the half term holidays from Saturday, March 30th to Sunday April 14th – open daily, with a massive collection of retro and vintage arcade machine classics, consoles, handhelds and special video game guest stars – Just in time for the school holidays!

History of Video Games is returning to Edinburgh with even more video games and a curated selection of video games created by the fans and our in-house experts.

Immersive Arts Laboratory 5th Edition – takes place across three days at Manchester Metropolitan University at the Chester Street site, in Manchester – in the Innovation Shed. The project is being produced by Mark Ashmore FRSA at Future Artists with the support of the School of Digital Arts at MMU (SODA).

Welcome to our small part of the OASIS – our very own Gunter hangout – all inspired by the events of Ready Player One. We are proud to open in Manchester for just two weeks only, our very own ‘Ready Player One‘ inspired event… Player one, are you ready?

History of Video Games is back in Edinburgh this Easter, with a brand new collection of retro and vintage arcade machine classics, consoles, handhelds and special video game guest stars! Buy tickets now!

Buy tickets now! It’s time to go back… back to the future and experience the ‘History of video games’ with our London 1980’s Arcade Edition!

Book tickets now! The Future of Video Games is the ultimate virtual reality video game experience in Manchester! A new pop up virtual reality arcade in Manchester, launching at the same time as Steven Spielberg’s epic new film about VR ‘Ready Player One’.

Virtual Reality Arts Labs – are a 3 day Play, Make and Create event for VR makers, artists, film-makers, theatre creators, designers, writers, marketing professionals, games developers and engineers who want to learn how to build stories in Virtual Reality. Throughout 2017 Future Artists held 3 VR Arts Labs, each dedicated to learning about the new […]

VR Arts and Future Artists will be holding its second Virtual Reality Development Lab in Manchester on Friday November 17th, Saturday 18th November and Sunday 19th November. The event is running for 3 days (9am until 7pm daily). Lab participants are expected to attend all the days due to the nature of the group production work. In addition to the […]

History of Video Games is back – with a brand new summer edition that we are calling Volume 2! After a fantastic run over the Easter Holidays at Edinburgh’s Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, we are back by popular demand! History of Video Games Volume 2 is 3 times the size of our Easter event, we […]

VR Arts and Future Artists will be holding its first Virtual Reality Development Lab in Manchester from Wednesday, July 19th to Sunday 23rd July 2017  in partnership with the Digital Innovation MMU. Based in The Shed on MMU’s Manchester City Campus, alongside our technology partners Cooler Master, HTC Vive, CCL Computers and Unity with support from the BBC, VR Manchester, MMU, […]

Virtual Reality and Retro arcades at the ‘Arcade Club’ on tour – full list of games here

Future Artists Studios are proud to present ‘Stewy’s Dissenting Academy’ one of the UK’s most recognisable street artists. Tickets are free

The one day course will run over a 8hr day, and we will cover a range of
topics through group work, workshops and presentations by Mark Ashmore FRSA

History of Video Games : Manchester – all you can play for 12.95 – from 1977 to 1994

Noel Gallagher’s High flying Birds, The Smiths, Oasis, Ian Brown, New Order and many more feature in This exclusive multimedia exhibit with never before seen photographs of some of the greatest bands of all time!

The exhibition takes place across two floors (Stair access for the basement), 2000sqft of musical archive, audio clips, films and interviews, and even a 1980s Teenagers bedroom for the full nostalgic experience.

Future Artists presents ‘Manchester on Ice’ at the Great Northern Warehouse

Across the world, power has fallen into the hands of those who wish to manipulate and control.

Corporations pursue economic gains at the detrimental expense of social, environmental and ethical concerns. Governments treat their own people as merely a statistic, and human rights are sold for a price that cushions the back pockets of the 1% untouchables. How do we claim our freedom back?

The space aims to provide a much needed mid-size venue for production companies in Manchester, and give a high-level of marketing support to independent North West talent. We aim to take away the barriers of a ‘theatre’ environment and engage new audiences with risk-taking, immersive productions, quality writing and brilliant showcase evenings.

Chasing The Sun: Oasis 1993-1997 – An exhibition of iconic band photography and rare memorabilia, running from Friday 18th July (opening night) until Sunday 16th August at the Home of Future Artists, The Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester.

Be part of history – World Premiere ‘The Lost Generation’ 11/11/13 Offline and Online #Occupymedia

Get the ‘Lost Generation’ on DVD via Amazon.co.uk for world-wide shipping

Host our film The Lost Generation and help us #occupymedia and Culture jam earn some £££ too!

BOOK NOW – Future Artists are a media collective and co-operative network, as part of our pledge to help ‘Manchester’ become a global digital city, and boost the creative industries in our region we have created a series of workshops and masterclasses, at Future Artists we are committed to nurturing new talent.

Throughout 2013-2014 we will be bringing to ‘The Sharp Project’ in Manchester, a series of industry master classes to help you achieve your ambitions as a creative, storyteller or digital business.

How to launch a creative start up – by Future Artists – An all day workshop on how we built future artists and you can too!

The Lost Generation – learn how to #occupymedia – support #indie #film now – host a screening online and off.

with an impressive client list building each month, including Channel 4, M&Saatchi, England football foundation and Endemol, things are looking good in east Manchester for the Future Artists media collective.

Future Artists are proud to announce that their latest feature film, The Lost Generation, has just been picked up for UK distribution by London-based Safecracker Pictures for theatrical and DVD release this summer 2013.

Future Artists are proud to announce that their latest feature film, The Lost Generation, has just been picked up for UK distribution by London-based Safecracker Pictures for theatrical and DVD release this summer 2013.

This follows on from the success of Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal, which Future Artists released last year to sold-out audiences across the UK from Bristol to Newcastle, whilst also being in the top 100 films on Amazon this Christmas.

The Lost Generation, a debut feature film by producer/director Mark Ashmore, takes a satirical look at reality TV and to what ends the media will go to in order to boost ratings. It projects an imaginative and suspenseful string of consequences inspired by real events with a thrilling theatrical twist.

@ Black Lion, Chapel Street, Salford, 18th – 21st dec Featuring brand new sketches such as ‘Hansel & Gretel Vs The Evil Crack Demon’… and ‘Mime Wars 2: Mime Harder!’

With stand-up by our favourite comedy sponge, PICO!

WE ARE LEGION: The Story of the Hacktivists takes us inside the complex culture and roots of Anonymous. The film explores early hacktivist groups like Cult of the Dead Cow and Electronic Disturbance Theater and then moves to Anonymous’ raucous and unruly beginnings on the website 4Chan. Through interviews with current members, some recently returned from prison, others currently awaiting trial, writers, academics and major players in various “raids,” WE ARE LEGION: The Story of the Hacktivists traces the collective’s evolution from merry pranksters to a full-blown movement with a global reach, the most transformative civil disobedience in decades.

rank’s a hard man in a dirty old town. Loan shark and poker player, owner of the infamous Ace of Spades Night Club in Paradise Heights. He’s taken on some of the hardest of adversaries, they’ve all ended up broken…or buried. But tonight, he’s taking on his toughest opponent of all…himself.

Future Artists Film and Media festival is a collaborative project bringing together a selection of both emerging and established entrepreneurs in the industries. We aim to explore the new ways of storytelling through film and media with those that are pushing the boundaries

Regional Premiere ‘Call Me Kuchu’
FRIDAY 3RD NOV – 7.30PM £6
TICKETS http://futureartistsfilmandmediafestival-eorg.eventbrite.com/

In an unmarked office at the end of a dirt track, veteran activist David Kato labors to repeal Uganda’s homophobic laws and liberate his fellow lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender men and women, or “kuchus.” But David’s formidable task just became much more difficult. A new “Anti-Homosexuality Bill” proposes death for HIV-positive gay men, and prison for anyone who fails to turn in a known homosexual. Inspired by American evangelicals who have christened Uganda ground zero in their war on the “homosexual agenda,” the Bill awaits debate in Uganda’s Parliament. Meanwhile, local newspapers have begun outing kuchus with vicious fervor under headlines such as: “HOMO TERROR! We Name and Shame Top Gays in the City.”

David, Uganda’s first openly gay man, is one of the few who dare to publicly protest state-sanctioned homophobia. Working with an idiosyncratic clan of fellow activists, David fights Uganda’s government and tabloids in the courts, on television, and at the United Nations. Because, he insists, “if we keep on hiding, they will say we’re not here.”

Throughout the festival we will look at how technology has changed the story telling relationship with the audience. Future Artists have curated two days of workshops and screenings focused on giving you the tools, the knowledge and the confidence to become a successful indie film-maker.

festival focus will be on creative skills in digital cinema and new media, and aims to give over 300: 16 to 25 year olds access to industry professionals who are breaking new ground in their respective fields.

The 90s Classic ‘Clerks’ directed by indie favourite Kevin Smith, will be screening at counter culture pub, the Black Lion on Chapel Street, Salford this Autumn as part of the ‘Masters of cinema’ series curated by Future Artists, the creative collective who run the arts venue at the pub.

Pop in for Breakfast and Network with intent!

@ Black Lion, GQ Magazine ‘Best Of the North’

‘Lets change the way we do business –

screw business as usual’

(Richard Branson)

This year’s Oscar winning American Football film, UNDEFEATED will a enjoy one-off screening at The Black Lion in association with Dogwoof on Tuesday 7 August; and on Wednesday 8 August for a one-off beanbag, VIP event! UNDEFEATED chronicles a season with the Manassas Tigers and their inspirational coach. Underfunded and underprivileged, the Tigers are in dire straits, even hired […]

Calling all ladies of the creative industries! UnderWire will be gearing up to host the north’s networking night for female filmmakers. Tickets are £6 from the eventbrite site, or are available on the door at The Black Lion. (Salford, M3 5BZ)  UnderWire is all about giving a strong platform, a safe space and a community to female […]

Future Artists, Salford’s film studio, will be holding a unique social experiment in The Black Lion, to celebrate their 1 year anniversary at the venue.

We’ve invited award-winning Salford artist ‘Starvin Artist’ to launch a new gallery to celebrate The Black Lion. Starvin’ Artist has had residencies all over the world including Barcelona of late, and now he is resident curator at The Black Lion. The gallery launch will include artwork from renowned Manchester illustrator Barney Ibbotson and Chris Howker.

Frantic, fascinating and full-on, Manchester: Beyond Oasis (2012) is Serious Feather’s first ever full-length feature and the second chapter in our self-funded ‘Beyond Series’.

Once again filmed in full HD, this 90 minute documentary features honest and thought-provoking interviews with independent music producer, Aniff Akinola, co-founder of Debt Records, Louis Barrabas, the manager of The Ruby Lounge music venue, Jay Taylor, former BBC Manchester Introducing producer, Chris Long, co-founder of Unconvention, Jeff Thompson, and bassist with I Am Kloot, Peter Jobson

INTRODUCTION TO ACTING: SUMMER SCHOOL 2012 AT THE BLACK LION, SALFORD

If you’re new to acting or have limited practice and want to seriously boost your skills and experience: welcome to Intro To Acting!

Future Artists Film Club Launches New HD Cinema with WE ARE POETS (90 mins) FILM SREENING AT THE BLACK LION, TUESDAY 3rd JULY “Amazing…it’s poetry itself. Poetry is an art, filmmaking is an art, it takes great sensitivity to bring them together – this film shows us how it’s done!” – Benjamin Zephaniah Brave New […]

Kafka in the sink is a brand new black comedy drama brought to the Black Lion Salford and the Buxton Fringe Festival 2012 by Manchester based theatre company A Rebours Theatre Co. Since 2009, A Rebours Theatre Co. have been presenting edgy zeitgeist theatre to sell out audiences across Manchester and London. Kafka in the […]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvcQ39OBzzo]   THE FIRST RULE OF FILM CLUB IS…. http://futureartistsfilmclub.eventbrite.com/   COME TO THE CINEMA! The Black Lion pub in Salford is proud to announce the launch of its HD pub cinema. Inspired by some of the more special and one-off film theatres from across the world; from New York to Australia – we’re making […]

Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal makes it on Daily Motion’s front page – getting a record 100 views in 20 minutes!
Future Artists is delighted to be offering viewers the chance to see the film, Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal – for a limited period only – on Daily Motion. Smyth provides a no-holds-barred look into the world of street art and performance in the groundbreaking documentary movie, Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal.

Supported by Greenpeace
Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal, a film by independent filmmaker Naomi Smyth, following performance collective The Invisible Circus on their travels around Bristol. Smyth’s four-year journey with the traveling band unveils how they revolutionized the spaces they inhabit – from an abandoned gothic cathedral, to police stations, shops and dead cinemas. As the spaces transform and become incredible, popular and successful community performance spaces, The Invisible Circus shows that it’s possible to takes on city councils, big property developers… and win. Tickets: Adults £5 Student & Unwaged £3.50

For more information: http://www.starandshadow.org.uk/

8.30pm – 1am

with DJ Phil Beckett + guests Mick Joyce (The Smiths) & Mark Smith (Funkademia)

Over 21’s Only

No dress code

BLANK CITY tells the long-overdue tale of a disparate crew of renegade filmmakers who emerged from an economically bankrupt and dangerous moment in New York history. From the late 1970’s through the mid 80’s, when the city was still a wasteland of cheap rent and cheap drugs, these directors crafted daring works that would go on to profoundly influence the development of independent film as we know it today.

  Renowned rock photographer Ian Tilton – who went partying with the Hacienda scene and took the world-famous photo of Kurt Cobain’s stage nerves – will make an appearance at The Black Lion for just one night only. For Future Artists’ Celebrate Photography! season, their venue The Black Lion will be hosting the Salford premiere […]

February is always a great month for film. Oscars, BAFTA hangovers, Goyas, numerous festivals, SXSW prep and a whole lotta releases from winter projects by indie filmmakers who’ve been working right through the winter to get their movies and stories released, like this stop motion film

One Play, One Day II is the second edition of the successful event that puts together 6 writers, 6 directors and 24 actors.

Films coming soon to the Future Artists Pop up Cinema

MAKE IT THE 1st MONDAY OF THE MONTH
Theatre and Film networking night from 6pm
Shooting People: leading global network for media professionals, 6pm-11pm

Winner of the Tribeca film festival doc competition.

OPEN DAY : So come along, see the space, talk about events you want to put on, meet the co-op, network and make 2012 your year.