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SUMMARY:Against the Tide
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? \nFrom ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality\, explore intimate photographs and firsthand accounts that document what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. \nAbout the exhibition \nDocumentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to coastal communities across England\, working closely with young people aged 16–25 using photographs\, film and personal stories to explore their lives. \nCreated as part of The Guardian’s Seascape series\, Against the Tide looks beyond the negative portrayals to reveal a more complicated picture of coastal Britain today. \nAcross Tendring\, Weston-super-Mare\, Scarborough\, Grimsby\, Southend\, Portsmouth\, Whitehaven\, Rhyl and Blackpool\, Polly’s photographs bring us into the lives of a generation growing up in some of the most deprived and often-forgotten places in England. \nAlongside accounts of isolation and lack of opportunity are expressions of resilience\, ambition and hope\, and a clear message: coastal towns are not just sites of decline\, but places of creativity and possibility. \nYoung people involved in this exhibition have created their own photographs\, exchanged ideas with peers and shared their experiences with UK policymakers\, showing how creativity and personal stories together can help inform decisions about coastal communities beyond words and numbers. \nWhat to expect \nDiscover intimate portraits\, honest first-hand accounts and a close-up look at the everyday lives of young people growing up in coastal England. \nPolly’s photographs are paired with the words and experiences of the young people she met\, creating a layered portrait of places that are often overlooked or reduced to stories of decline. \nThese artworks reflect both the challenges and strengths of coastal communities. Young people speak about education\, work\, mental health\, belonging and opportunity. \nThey also share stories of friendship\, creativity\, resilience and pride in where they come from. \nAbout Polly Braden \nPolly Braden is a documentary photographer known for her intimate\, long-term collaborations. \nHer work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues\, and her distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy. \nPolly believes art can do more than tell stories. It gives people a chance to speak for themselves\, encourages empathy and starts conversations about issues that matter. \nWith special thanks to Attwells Solicitors\, Seán Kelly\, and Catherine for their generous contribution towards this exhibition. \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/against-the-tide/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Polly Braden: Against the Tide
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? \nFrom ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality\, explore intimate photographs and first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. \n  \nAbout the exhibition \nDocumentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to coastal communities across England\, working closely with young people aged 16–25 using photographs\, film and personal stories to explore their lives. \nCreated as part of The Guardian’s Seascape series\, Against the Tide looks beyond the negative portrayals to reveal a more complicated picture of coastal Britain today. \nAcross Tendring\, Weston-super-Mare\, Scarborough\, Grimsby\, Southend\, Portsmouth\, Whitehaven\, Rhyl and Blackpool\, Polly’s photographs bring us into the lives of a generation growing up in some of the most deprived and often forgotten places across England. \nAlongside accounts of isolation and lack of opportunity are expressions of resilience\, ambition and hope\, and a clear message: coastal towns are not just sites of decline\, but places of creativity and possibility. \nYoung people involved in this exhibition have created their own photographs\, exchanged ideas with peers and shared their experiences with UK policymakers\, showing how creativity and personal stories together can help inform decisions about coastal communities beyond words and numbers. \nPolly Braden: Against the Tide originated at Arnolfini\, Bristol\, in collaboration with Polly Braden. \n  \nWhat to expect \nDiscover intimate portraits\, honest first-hand accounts and a close-up look at the everyday lives of young people growing up in coastal England. \nPolly’s photographs are paired with the words and experiences of the young people she met\, creating a layered portrait of places that are often overlooked or reduced to stories of decline. \nThese artworks reflect both the challenges and strengths of coastal communities. Young people speak about education\, work\, mental health\, belonging and opportunity. \nThey also share stories of friendship\, creativity\, resilience and pride in where they come from. \nAbout Polly Braden \nPolly Braden is a documentary photographer known for her intimate\, long-term collaborations. \nHer work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues\, and her distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy. \nPolly believes art can do more than tell stories. It gives people a chance to speak for themselves\, encourages empathy and starts conversations about issues that matter. \nWith special thanks to Attwells Solicitors\, Seán Kelly\, and Catherine for their generous contribution towards this exhibition.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/polly-braden-against-the-tide/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent
DESCRIPTION:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. \nThe exhibition features 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside significant works by more than 20 other artists from the international street art and urban contemporary art movement. Every Banksy work included is either an original artwork or an artist-certified print. \nThe majority of the works have been lent by John Brandler of Brandler Galleries in Brentwood. \nOut of Line runs at The Minories from Saturday 10 October 2026 until Sunday 28 February 2027. \nTickets are £12.50 for adults\, with concessions from £7. \nThe exhibition is supported by Colchester City Council and Sonia & Giles Coode-Adams.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/out-of-line-banksy-and-the-art-of-dissent/
LOCATION:The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE\, The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:COS: Sunset Boulevard (2027)
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URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cos-sunset-boulevard-2027/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Old Skool Day Rave: Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Calling all original ravers and lovers of the old skool energy! ⚡️💥Step back into the raw\, electric\, and euphoric world of the 90s — when warehouses shook\, basslines rolled\, and the rave community came alive. \nWhat to Expect:🌀 Pure 90s Rave NostalgiaAn afternoon built around the sounds\, culture\, and chaos of the era — the kind of party that feels like stepping straight into a flashback. \n🎛 High-Energy Daytime RavingExpect fast feet\, big smiles\, hands in the air\, and that unmistakable rush you only get from proper old skool rave vibes. \n🌐 Warehouse-Inspired AtmosphereStrobes\, neon\, lasers\, iconic visuals and a sea of moving bodies — everything you remember from the classic rave days\, brought into a buzzing daytime setting. \n😎 For the Day-One RaversIf you lived it the first time around (or always wished you had)\, this is your chance to relive the spirit\, the freedom\, and the unforgettable energy of the 90s scene. \nExpect music From the likes of :  \nThe Prodigy 🔊 Leftfield 🔊 The Chemical Brothers 🔊 Orbital 🔊 Underworld 🔊 Phuture 🔊 Fatboy Slim 🔊 808 State 🔊 The KLF 🔊 The Shamen 🔊 Josh Wink 🔊 Moby 🔊 The Crystal Method 🔊 Faithless 🔊 The Future Sound of London 🔊 Basement Jaxx 🔊 Groove Armada 🔊 Laurent Garnier 🔊 Aphex Twin 🔊 Carl Cox 🔊 The Orb 🔊 \nGet ready to reconnect\, relive\, and rave like it’s the warehouse era all over again.The Old Skool Day Rave is not to be missed! 🚨🪩
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/old-skool-day-rave-colchester/
LOCATION:Trilogy Colchester\, Trilogy Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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SUMMARY:TaylorMania
DESCRIPTION:TAYLORMANIA \nTAYLORSWIFT ERASTRIBUTE CONCERT  \nAn award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of theleading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promisesto deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including ; Shake It Off\,Blank Space\, Love Story\, You Belong With Me\, Look What You Made Me Do\, I Knew You Were Trouble and many\, many more \nNot to be missed TAYLORMANIA is coming to a theatre near you in 24/25
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/taylormania/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Coldplay // Colchester Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:Ultimate Coldplay – Show features award winning Bouncing Beamz laser display \nSince launching in 2017\, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin\, who plays piano and guitar like Chris\, sings like Chris and even dances like him!  \nThe band have toured the world with tours of mainland Europe and Asia\, as well countless festivals across the UK\, theatre tours and regularly selling out venues such as 02 academies and beyond.  \nExpect all the biggest hits spanning Coldplay’s two-decade back catalog including ‘Paradise’\, ‘Fix You’\, Viva la Vida’\, ‘My Universe’ and ‘Yellow’. Right up to the latest hits such as ‘Higher Power’ and ‘Feelslikeimfallinginlove’
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ultimate-coldplay-colchester-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Soulferno
DESCRIPTION:Jericho Entertainment presents SOULFERNO at Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester. A celebration of the Motown sounds that defined an era\, alongside some of today’s freshest soul and funk grooves. \nLose yourself in a hot mix of legendary Motown\, funk and soul\, paired with the best modern tracks to keep the vibe fresh. From the Motown magic of The Supremes to the raw funk of James Brown\, our DJ and host spins nonstop\, back to back floor fillers. \nSo link up with friends\, step out and enjoy a soulful night where the past meets the present. \nDate: Saturday\, 6 February 2027 \nTickets: from £10 + booking fee (early bird)\, general admission £12.50 + booking fee \nVenue: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester \nDoors: 8:00pm – 12:00am \nAges: 18+ \nPlease note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs. \nViewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. \nRefund policy: Refunds will only be given if the event itself is cancelled. Tickets are sold by Skiddle on behalf of Jericho Entertainment.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/soulferno/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
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