Creative Lancashire
@CreativeLancs
Creative Lancashire is a business support service for creative and cultural sectors in the county and region, provided by Lancashire County Council.
GRANT FUND OPPORTUNITY: Amazon Regional Creatives Fund £30K grants available for charity organisations that run programmes helping underserved communities to pursue their creative ambitions. Deadline: 5pm, 31st August 2025 aboutamazon.co.uk/news/community…

SAVE THE DATE: Burnley Canal Festival This fabulous, friendly, free family festival returns to Burnley in August. Sunday 24th August 2025 11am - 5pm burnleycanalfestival.org

OPPORTUNITY: Creative Leadership & Management Skills Bootcamp from @CommunityCVS Tailored 10 session programme for arts, culture and digital sectors. 90-100% funded, limited places. Starts September 2025 (Taster session in August) communitycvs.org.uk/resource/creat…

THIS WEEKEND: Winckley Square Festival Sat 27 July 12 - 4pm Winckley Square creativelancashire.org/event/winckley…

THIS WEEKEND: Seek Out Festival 2025 Arts, Music & Wellbeing Festival in Gisburn Forest is back from 25th - 27th July 2025 Buy your tickets here before they sell out: seekoutfestival.co.uk

Fancy a breath of fresh air?🌊 🎙️Time for another Morecambe Bay Podcast! Johnny Bean has been talking about a photography project with a difference which is gathering momentum. open.spotify.com/episode/26CSTY… #morecambebay #podcast
DEADLINE APPROACHING:
📣 Final call for #LancsChoirofTheYear2025 applications! 🎶 To enter, all you need to do is submit your choir video to us no later than noon on Monday 28 July. ℹ️ For full terms and conditions and to apply see: orlo.uk/xZqTe
Vote for your top 3 favourite #50LancashireObjects for @LancsMuseums orlo.uk/vdxLF 👆 Choose 3 objects before 31 July 👀 📧 Look out for our email to verify your vote 🏛️ View them in person at Helmshore Mills orlo.uk/ijmRP
🏆 Could your choir sing its way to success at this year’s #LancsChoirOfTheYear2025 competition, just like the Red Rosettes Show Chorus last year? ℹ️ For full terms and conditions and to enter before the upcoming deadline of 12pm on 28 July, see: orlo.uk/2BxFv
Summer at Brockholes really is the most special time of the year! ☀️ Join the seasonal celebrations down on the reserve this August, as you take part in our Brockholes Village Fete. Experience a weekend of village fare, live music and entertainment: ow.ly/8f0p50W3k7v
ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL THE WINCKLEY SQUARE GARDENS FESTIVAL 27 July 12 - 4pm Everything free except food and drink. With something happening around every corner, this is one festival you won't want to miss. PLEASE SHARE
Discover Summer in Blackburn 🌞😎 Throughout Summer, there’s always something to do in Blackburn town centre. To find out more visit our website: loom.ly/wJlJOuM
With Beatles, Stones and Dylan records in hand, Preston’s own Retro-pop quintet County Pilots are ready for big things 🎸 Boasting a mammoth set of original material, mixed with the band’s favourite covers, a great performance is guaranteed! Sat, 20 Sept on the Flag Market 🗓️
🌟 Exciting news! ✨ Get ready for an animation adventure like never before! The Harris is thrilled to announce our opening exhibition: ‘Wallace & Gromit in A Case at the Museum’ starting from Sunday, 28 September. 🔗 bit.ly/3UjGOPf
✨THIS WEEK AT BURNLEY MECHANICS✨ Whole Lotta Shakin: The Shakin Stevens Story 📆 Thursday 24th July Sweet & Sour 📆 Saturday 26th July Spot's Birthday Party 📆 Sunday 27th July Don't miss out on these shows, book your tickets now! 🔎 buff.ly/OCNYfRz
🎪 It’s week three of The Mobile Event Tent (MET) bringing a jam packed week of entertainment at the new location of St Bernards Larches and Savick Community Hub. 🔗 Book now: pulse.ly/a2uvebsnv0 #UKSPF
Did you know that most of our @LancsMuseums museums are now offering free admission for those up to the age of 18? And for £25, gain unlimited re-entry for the pass holder and up to three adults with our Xplorer pass. Discover more: orlo.uk/i7aja #LancsSummer
SAVE THE DATE: Burnley Canal Festival This fabulous, friendly, free family festival returns to Burnley in August. Sunday 24th August 2025 11am - 5pm burnleycanalfestival.org

COMING SOON: Winckley Square Festival Sat 27 July 12 - 4pm Winckley Square creativelancashire.org/event/winckley…

WATCH: #WhyNotBurnley? A new short film celebrating the voices, stories and pride of Burnley as they build towards their #Burnley27 Year of Culture, bringing together local creatives, schools, businesses, community groups & national partners. youtu.be/nb4ewekC9FI?fe…
