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Creative Lives Awards 2024 Shortlist

Our 2024 shortlist for the Creative Lives Awards was made up of 34 inspiring creative groups from across the UK and Ireland. The groups represent a wide range of artforms, and connect people of different ages, backgrounds, and lived experiences. You can find out more about each group below. 
Wonderbrass

Wonderbrass

South Wales big band that brings life-affirming fun to both players and audiences Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Wick Players

Wick Players

Amateur dramatics group in Caithness that pulled out all the stops to reinstate its Christmas show for its 90th anniversary Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Vocal Vibes

Vocal Vibes

Edinburgh-based group that reduces loneliness and isolation in over 60s and tackles ageism Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Upper Eskdale Development Group

Upper Eskdale Development Group

Community venue in Dumfries & Galloway that recorded stories and songs of the valley Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Trowbridge Service Users Group

Trowbridge Service Users Group

Wiltshire group that provides community support and a space for creative expression in its own dedicated venue Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Tanio

Tanio

Creative workshops in South Wales providing a safe space for people experiencing health issues, unemployment and rural isolation Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

SeaSalt Streets

SeaSalt Streets

Volunteer group that uses creative approaches to brightening up the streets of Saltcoats Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

The Seagull

The Seagull

Community-run venue in Lowestoft that provides a year-round programme of free and subsidised activities and events Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Riverside Writers

Riverside Writers

Rochdale writing group that explores and responds to culture and heritage from their local area Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Our Lens Our Story

Our Lens Our Story

Cardiff project that gave refugees and asylum seekers a chance to tell their story through photography Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

OH!CON

OH!CON

Isle of Lewis comic con that allowed participants to get creative and embrace their individuality Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

North East Opera

North East Opera

Opera company for anyone who feels marginalised that created a multi-cultural celebration of Middlesbrough Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 8th October, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Middlesbrough Community Mosaic

Middlesbrough Community Mosaic

Community collaboration that helped reduce loneliness and brought a sense of pride to Middlesbrough town centre Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

The Kindness Postbox

The Kindness Postbox

Enniskillen creative project connecting children with care home residents Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Hidden Door Festival

Hidden Door Festival

Edinburgh-based festival powered by volunteers, using unused spaces and attracting thousands Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Heritage Theatr Cymru

Heritage Theatr Cymru

Brecon performance group that fuses theatre with local heritage Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Kelly Donaldson

Healy Arts

Healy Arts

Encouraging people in Glasgow to engage in heritage crafts and community art projects Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Discovery Planet/Arts in Ramsgate: High Street Social Club

Discovery Planet/Arts in Ramsgate: High Street Social Club

Ongoing collaboration bringing different generations together through creativity Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Fleet Arts

Fleet Arts

Supporting the wellbeing of carers in Belper with art and nature Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Fatima Groups United

Fatima Groups United

Responding to homelessness and gentrification in Dublin through socially engaged art Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

The Engine Room

The Engine Room

Project in Reading helping people with mental health challenges to explore sound and ambience Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Electric Pink Voices

Electric Pink Voices

Offering a safe space to the LGBTQIA+ community in Blackpool to meet and connect through song Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Creative Places Edenderry Social Group

Creative Places Edenderry Social Group

Bringing the Edenderry community together with creative activities Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Black Box: Express Yourself Social Café

Black Box: Express Yourself Social Café

Creative activities for, and by, adults with learning disabilities in Belfast Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Creative Criccieth / Cricieth Creadigol

Creative Criccieth / Cricieth Creadigol

Multi-arts project celebrating the National Eisteddfod’s visit to Criccieth Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Citizens of the World Choir

Citizens of the World Choir

London-based choir for people seeking sanctuary or affected by forced migration Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Choirs For Good

Choirs For Good

A network of 11 sustainable and participant-guided choirs across Wales Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Cardowan Community Meadow Health & Wellbeing Group

Cardowan Community Meadow Health & Wellbeing Group

The only creative arts group in Cardowan, sharing craft ideas communally Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

All Together in Dignity - ATD Ireland

All Together in Dignity - ATD Ireland

Supporting people with lived experience of poverty in Dublin to express themselves creatively Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Artytime

Artytime

Bringing arts and crafts to all ages and abilities in Crowborough through their popular scrapstore Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Arts on Prescription

Arts on Prescription

Enabling people to access art and culture in Hastings through a creative wellbeing hub Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Ardour Academy

Ardour Academy

Bringing Cardiff's LGBTQIA+ community together in a project spanning movement, visual arts, crafts, and poetry Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 29th August, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Afristyle Dance Club

Afristyle Dance Club

Helping people to gain confidence through Afrobeat dance in Aberdeen Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

Acoustic Hearts

Acoustic Hearts

Supporting people aged 65+ to access music and singing in Edenderry Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Emily Sherwood

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