Events
Our events are hosted in the city as well as online. Our relaxed monthly Socials are a great way to meet others and hear inspirational talks from local and national creatives. Our online, monthly Hub events are the ideal platform to promote what you are doing and call out for support and collaboration.
If you are holding a creative or cultural event in or near Chelmsford then fill in the ‘Add your event’ form below, and we will include in the monthly Ignite Members’ and Friends’ newsletters.
We recommend that all events are also listed on the Chelmsford for You website, the central hub for event listings in Chelmsford.
Celebrating the success of C100, November’s Ignite Social looks at how walking can highlight our talents, resourcefulness, and spirit.
This month we hear from three speakers who are deeply passionate about empowering local communities and have been involved in two different citizen led walking festivals with creativity at their heart.
Want to know more about the Music Industry? Culture Chelmsford, Ignite Chelmsford, Chelmsford City Council, Patch Places and Hot Box Live Events are really excited to be working with BBC Music Introducing LIVE, which is returning for 2022!
This month we hear from three creatives who’s work cuts across the world of culture and climate change — providing space and time for us reflect on and discuss one of the world's most pressing challenges.
This month, in partnership with Intense Records, we hear from two speakers involved in the Rave Scene of the 90’s, its role in the social history of Essex and recounting the story of a magical time when people were fully immersed in the moment, no mobile phones or social media. Just pure love for the music.
Following on from Make Music Day (21st June) this Ignite celebrate the power of music and projects that are widening access to it.
At Ignite we are great believers in the power of art to bring people together and develop a sense of identity and community. In this meet-up we hear from two speakers developing cutting-edge projects which demonstrate the power of this approach with examples ranging from dance to film and inter-generational activism.
In this month’s Ignite we explore sport and sub-culture through the lens of cycling and skateboarding.
In this month’s Ignite we will be hearing about different projects exploring access to heritage and heritage spaces. Finding ways to tell new stories, celebrate forgotten individuals and develop events and activities that feel relevant and engaging to a wide audience.
The act of sharing a story is powerful. It provides shared experiences, personal connection, and moments of open reflection. From reading a book with a child to developing a shared narrative for a community, stories and the words within them have the potential to bring people together and provide a sense of unity.
Who can blame us for feeling frustrated— in a world rife with inequality and unfairness how can Art empower and inspire social change? Using Art to communicate and encourage people to discuss and reflect on complex issues is nothing new.
There is much to make us angry right now and drive us to protest. How can Art help?
Our first Ignite Social of 2022 celebrates two inspiring local projects that have used art and film to give people a voice
Once a month, Ignite hosts a social meet-up — an inspirational gathering and an opportunity to learn how we can support one another’s work.
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