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Arts · South West

The rise of new black spaces in music

Young Black promoters in Bristol are hosting amapiano and African diaspora electronic music nights that give Black audiences a place to dance, connect and feel they belong. Venues and communities have sometimes been resistant, but promoters and some venues are working to open up the city's nightlife.

BBC News Bristol 24 Oct 2026

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Arts · Yorkshire

Expansion plans lodged for landmark theatre

Plans to extend and refurbish Theatre Royal Wakefield have been submitted to Wakefield Council by the trust that runs it. The work would add a new extension, a lift and staircase for better access, and upgraded seating and lighting, raising capacity from 493 to 510. The trust says it would help secure the historic Grade II* listed venue's future.

BBC News Leeds & West Yorkshire 27 Oct 2026

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