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National backing for the arts

Posted on Tue 20 Oct

This four-year programme will explore how supporting marginalised creative technology entrepreneurs can drive more inclusive growth.

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“ Making Work and Shifting Practice at Watershed ”

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Posted on Thu 15 Oct by Tony Bhajam
Article

Reflections on a summer of Talent Development programming in Pervasive Media Studio from Inclusion Producer, Tony Bhajam.

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“ The Future is Interdisciplinary: Reimagining How Young People Access the Creative Technology Sector ”

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Posted on Tue 13 Oct by Victoria Tillotson
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This article reflects on Watershed's work with young people by exploring how they can access opportunities in the sector and also launches 'Making the World Differently', a report by Frazer Meakin, who spent ten months as a MyWorld Fellow.

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Watershed announces new year-long programme around the theme of ‘Listen’

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Posted on Mon 12 Oct
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2027 brings many reasons to sound the alarm. Loud images compete for our eyeballs, words are shouted into echo chambers and birdcall disappears from a warming world. And yet, if we...

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“ Our Big Give Community Campaign – One Year On ”

Posted on Mon 5 Oct

It’s been nearly a year since you supported our Big Give Christmas Challenge to help keep Watershed a place where culture builds community – and what a year it’s been!

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Making the World Differently

Tue 13 Oct

This report explores what skills and training opportunities young people need for a career in creative technologies.

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“ Honouring Our Communities - Black History Month at Watershed ”

Posted on Mon 28 Sept

October is Black History Month in the UK, a moment to where organisations and institutions across the country will honour the contributions of Black people to Britain’s past, present and future. 

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Watershed's Café & Bar included in The Good Beer Guide 2027

Posted on Thu 24 Sept

The guide by CAMRA celebrates the best pubs across the UK that serve real ale.

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Immersive Arts announces £8.5m second phase funding

Posted on Mon 14 Sept

Over £8.5m has been secured to continue supporting UK artists working with immersive technologies until 2030, following high levels of demand for grants and development opportunities during its first phase.

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“ Autumn cinema programme highlights ”

Posted on Wed 9 Sept by Steph Read

As the days draw in and the rain has finally come, Watershed’s Cinema Programmer Steph Read shares some upcoming highlights coming to our screens this Autumn to entice you into the cinema.

Encounters Film Festival and a September Sleepover Season

Encounters Film Festival and a September Sleepover Season

Posted on Thu 3 Sept

Cinema Steph and Steph from Comms are joined by Dave and Izzy from Encounters Film Festival and Ella and Reba who curated The Sleepover Season in this episode.

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“ Leaving a gift in your will – be part of our story ”

Posted on Wed 2 Sept

Remember a Charity Week is coming up Mon 7 – Sun 13 Sept and it’s a great time to think about making or updating your will.

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Programme announced for the BFI London Film Festival 2026 on Tour coming to Watershed

Posted on Wed 2 Sept

Programme revealed for the 70th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) – plus how you can get your early bird tickets.

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See yourself in the credits: Watershed are proud to lead the BFI Film Academy Hub in the South West

Posted on Wed 19 Aug

Want to work in film and TV, but not sure where to start? Watershed is proud to announce we are running your local BFI Film Academy Hub in the South West, bringing free training, industry connections and career support to young people aged 16-25.

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An update on our toilets

Posted on Thu 6 Aug

We will continue to offer excellent, free to access public toilets which meet a range of needs and access requirements. No one will be asked to evidence their sex in order to use our facilities.