This work can sometimes be overlooked, which is where BIG UP steps in and plugs in the amp.
In building networks between creatives, social change-makers and audiences, the aim is to make the voices of change too loud to ignore.
This is not just a one-off event, but the culmination of months of meaningful development and community building, with regeneration, resilience and resurgence at its core.
Line up
Saturday 4 November
Atrium
Big Up Opening Ceremony and Exhibition
11–11.30am
Vandal Factory Live Podcast: Arts and Activism
12–1pm
Big Up Community Meal
12–1pm
Performance: Leeds Community Poets
1–2pm
Youth Parliament Speech with Geraldine Connor Foundation
2–3pm
DJ School UK Showcase
3–4.15pm
Leeds Community Music Collective Performance
4.15–5.30pm
BIG UP Open Mic
7.30–8.30pm
Henny Hurtz Album Launch
8.30–9.30pm
Cara-Mia DJ Set
9.30–10.30pm
City Workshop
Leeds Community Music Collective
3–4pm
Shirley Cooper Gallery
Breakdancing and Graffiti Workshop with Hello Hip Hop
5.30–7.30pm
Gallery 6: BFD Takeover
Working Class Storytelling Workshop (Ages 12+)
12–1pm
Freedom Through Music Lyric Writing Workshop with Rapper KG (Ages 12+)
1.30–2.30pm
The Great Rap Debate Workshop (Ages 12+)
3–4pm
Change the Narrative Creative Writing Workshop (ages 12+)
4.30–5.30pm
Sunday 5 November
Atrium
Big Up Conversation: Open Space Technology with Saphra Bennet and Asher Jael
12.30–4pm
About
This event is part of The Tetley’s Our Community Takeover programme, unfolding across November and December 2023.
The building will open for a joyous programme of performances, events and gallery takeovers that celebrates the principles, partnerships and connections we have fostered through its participation programme over the last ten years.
Access
- This event is taking place across our Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor.
- There are accessible toilets on our Ground and Second Floors.
- Our lift is located at the rear of our building for access to all floors.
- Please call us on 0113 320 2323 or email info@thetetley.org if you have any specific questions about access.
Getting here
Please note, there are no onsite parking facilities at The Tetley. Our nearest car park is RCP Parking on Sheaf Street, Leeds, LS10 1HD.
For more information about visiting The Tetley, click here.