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The Hope Tree 2025
The Hope Tree grew from a simple idea: that every person carries a quiet hope for their community, and when those hopes are shared and seen, they begin to take root.
St Osyth Summer Sounds
St Osyth Summer Sounds, produced by the charity Arts Trust Productions, is a bold new festival created to reduce isolation in rural and marginalised communities by connecting people through music, food, and community engagement.
Building Momentum: Summer in the Park and Our Partnership with Sundae PR
Summer in the Park & Sundae PR: At Arts Trust Productions, our festivals do more than entertain, they bring people together, create pride in place, and shine a spotlight on our communities.
St Osyth Summer Sounds: A New Festival for St Osyth
St Osyth Summer Sounds made its debut this August, bringing world-class music, delicious food, and a true sense of community spirit to the heart of the village. Designed as a festival for and with the people of Tendring, its first year has laid the foundations for a new annual tradition.
Join King’s Cross Summer Sounds Community Choir
We're looking for singers of all abilities to help create moments of joy and wonder for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
CELEBRATING 10 ELECTRIFYING YEARS
Arts Trust, producer of St Osyth Summer Sounds, announces - London’s highly anticipated FREE music and performance festival, King’s Cross Summer Sounds is making a grand return this summer, marking its 10th anniversary with an extraordinary lineup of the best performances from the past decade, plus unforgettable anniversary events.
Summer in the Park returns for 2025
Arts Trust, producer of King’s Cross Summer Sounds, has announced that Summer in the Park, the free festivals in the beautiful parks and squares of Greenwich and Bexley, will return this year following a hugely impactful 2024 edition.
Arts Trust Nominated for London Sport Awards 2025
We are proud to be nominated for the London Sport Awards: Community Impact Award, which shines a spotlight on grassroots physical activity and sport clubs or community organisations delivering great service and benefits to its users and/or the wider community.
Shortlisted - Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards
We’re thrilled to share that our festival programme Summer in the Park (SITP) has been shortlisted for the Greenwich Business Awards 2024 in the Tourism and Culture category!
Introducing the Difference Makers
Our CEO, Martin Collins, has been recognised as a Difference Maker in the first ever report by Four PR. Nan Williams, Four Group Chief Executive said: These stories, and many more within this report, serve as a testament to the incredible impact that difference makers can have. I hope you find inspiration in their journeys and enjoy the read!
Bringing Parks to Life: A Bespoke Marketing Approach for Summer in the Park
Summer in the Park transformed Cygnet Square, Gallion Park, Queenscroft Park, Greenwich Park, St Osyth Park, and Maryon Park into cultural hubs with bespoke marketing. Local artists illustrated each park for promotional materials, fostering pride and a sense of place within the community. The artistic designs enhanced event anticipation, showcasing these parks as vibrant cultural venues, not just recreational spaces.
Celebrating Community: A Look Back at King’s Cross Summer Sounds 2024
King’s Cross Summer Sounds 2024 transformed Coal Drops Yard into a vibrant celebration of music and community. From August 15th to 26th, diverse performances, including jazz, folk, and family-friendly activities, captivated attendees. The festival fostered inclusivity and connection, showcasing local talent and bringing together people from all walks of life.
Case Study: Empowering Young Voices through Music and Creativity at King's Cross Summer Sounds
Arts Trust and NYJO summer programme empowered young people in King's Cross through music and spoken word, boosting confidence and creativity, culminating in a performance at King's Cross Summer Sounds, showcasing their original work.
ARTS TRUST TO DELIVER SUMMER IN THE PARK 2024
Following the closure of long-time collaborator Greenwich Dance, Arts Trust takes full creative control and expands the programme of free festivals in beautiful parks and public spaces across Greenwich, Bexley and Tendring.
Community Call Out: Shine at Summer in the Park This Year!
Participation in Summer in the Park means gaining exposure and engaging with locals and visitors who attend our festivals. It's not just a festival; it's a chance to be part of a community-driven celebration.
Work with us this Summer!
We’re looking for stewards to be a part of Summer in the Park 2024. At outdoor family events from June through to August, stewards will be ensuring all visitors have an incredible time in the sun.
We are RECRUITING
We are looking to appoint our new Producer (Communities and Engagement) who will take a leading role in our participation initiatives, steering our efforts in line with our four theories of change during a period of significant growth and relationship building throughout London and Tendring.
Vortex BBC4
Produced and Directed by Martin Collins, Vortex filmed live at Sadler's Wells Theatre will be broadcast on the BBC4, Sunday 21st January, 9PM
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