CALLING ALL 18 - 25 YEAR OLDS: APPLY FOR #THAMESRISING
We're looking for a panel of enthusiastic 18-25 year-olds to join us by the river in the lead up to Totally Thames. Those who take part will get behind the scenes access to our lead installation for this year The Ship of Tolerance by renowned artists Ilya and Emilia Kabokov. Deadline Friday 14 June.
Poets, composers, musicians: Apply to take part in the Bascule Chamber Concerts
The Bascule Chamber Concerts return this year to fill the cavernous space beneath Tower Bridge with subterranean sounds. If you are a poet, composer or musician, you can apply to create work and perform in this year's concerts by Friday 7 June.
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Choirs: Don't forget to register to take part in this year's Sing for Water
Choirs! There's still time to register to take part in this year's Sing for Water to fill the Scoop by City Hall with water themed melodies, raising money for WaterAid. Choir leaders need to sign their choir up, and choir members have to pay a registration fee. Deadline Friday 31 May.
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Time to get nostalgic: we want to hear from you about how Barking felt and smelt in the past
What did Barking smell like in days gone by? As part of our new heritage project The Barking Stink, we are inviting people to get in touch and share their memories with us at reminiscence sessions, oral history interviews and more. If you have memories of Barking's industrial past, and how it 'reeked' havoc on the area's stench, get in touch now.
Have you seen our 2018 Thames Lens winners?
Last year we asked amateur photographers to respond to the theme River of Life for our annual photography competition Thames Lens. From a sunbathing seal to rowers braving misty weather, our winners truly depict the wide range of life our river supports.
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Dive into artwork from Palestine and Barking & Dagenham
Last year, 11-14 year old students from Barking & Dagenham and Palestine were paired for Rivers of the World, creating artwork responding to their local river. Check out some of the stunning work they created.
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The planet is spinning off its axis. Divided, we will fall. A medley of compelling spoken word performances, Rallying Cry offers the stage to some of the country’s most outspoken artists to address the state of the nation and imagine a better tomorrow. Joelle Taylor, Chiedu Oraka, Zena Edwards and Francesca Beard perform newly commissioned work on the theme of protest. With music from South London DJ Conrad Kira.
With over 130 performances from artists from around the world, Greenwich and Docklands International Festival is packed full of spectacular and unforgettable outdoor performances that are free and open for everyone to enjoy. Check out the full programme now.
