BPS RECOMMENDS: AWARD WINNERS
With the BAFTAs and Academy Awards both coming up soon, this week’s BPS Recommends blog takes a look at some award-winning films that are on TV soon or available to watch online.
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BPS RECOMMENDS: FEEL-GOOD MOVIES
In celebration of International Day of Happiness on 20th March we’re sharing our pick of feel-good, happy and funny films to lift your spirits, warm your hearts and make you chuckle.
Read More BPS RECOMMENDS: FEEL-GOOD MOVIESBPS RECOMMENDS: WOMEN IN FILM
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday 8th March, we’re sharing our top picks of films with feminist themes, strong female leads, female directors and women’s stories. You’ll also find information about our next Big Picture Show Online screening, a free dance show from Rural Touring Dance Initiative and a whole host of free films from our friends over at WOW Film Festival.
Read More BPS RECOMMENDS: WOMEN IN FILMGLOBAL MOVIE DAY: FOR THE LOVE OF FILM
We’re celebrating our film projects this Global Movie Day and highlight our top picks for films to watch this Valentine’s weekend and throughout LGBT History Month.
Read More GLOBAL MOVIE DAY: FOR THE LOVE OF FILMBPS RECOMMENDS: SCOTLAND ON SCREEN
There is always plenty of free-to-watch on our BPS Recommends list. Some family, favourites, classics and films you may not have heard of, this time all with a Caledonian connection.
Read More BPS RECOMMENDS: SCOTLAND ON SCREENBPS RECOMMENDS: BIOPICS & MUSICALS
BPS Recommends returns; your new lockdown guide to great films that you can stream for free on platforms like BBC iplayer, BFI, Channel 4 and of course films on the TV. Here we’re sharing our top picks for Biopics and Musicals, and what’s on our watch list.
Read More BPS RECOMMENDS: BIOPICS & MUSICALSLive & Local Brand Rationalisation
From the start of the new Autumn 2019 season, Live & Local is phasing out the ‘Shindig’, ‘Centre Stage’, ‘Village Ventures’ and ‘Lincolnshire Rural & Community Touring’ brands and is renaming all its county networks Live & Local (followed by the county name) e.g. Live & Local Nottinghamshire, Live & Local Worcestershire. This will ensure […]
Read More Live & Local Brand RationalisationVillage Halls Week
In celebration of #villagehallsweek our very own poet and esteemed colleague, Emilie Lauren Jones has penned us a few verses to explain why we love village halls. Welcome to our Village Hall Drive slow sign, winding road, tapestry hedges, flower beds, Brasso-ed plaque, sandstone wall, black-out curtains, open door – Welcome to our […]
Read More Village Halls WeekVolunteers’ Week 2016: A Big Thank You to You All
With Volunteers Week upon us, who could ask for a better time to celebrate the invaluable contribution that our Volunteer Promoters make to their local communities? Over the last 12 months, our promoters have held over 500 live shows and film screenings throughout Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. We would like […]
Read More Volunteers’ Week 2016: A Big Thank You to You AllLive & Local’s Marketing Officer, Rosalind, attends the 21st annual Arts Marketing Association Conference in Birmingham!
This summer, with funding from Film Hub South West & West Midlands, I attended my very first Arts Marketing Association (AMA) Conference. The AMA is a not-for-profit organisation, providing a community of knowledge for arts professionals passionate about bringing arts and audiences together. This year’s theme was ‘Stay Curious’ and over 600 arts marketing professionals […]
Read More Live & Local’s Marketing Officer, Rosalind, attends the 21st annual Arts Marketing Association Conference in Birmingham!