

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cultural Tides 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 04:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Register to secure your place at Cultural Tides 2026About this EventCultural Tides 2026Save the date and book now to secure your place at Cultural Tides 2026.Date: 13th March 2026Time: 09:30 - 16:45 - Networking until 18:00Location: Hull Truck Theatre, Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LBDescription:Cultural Tides 2026: Shaping Hull’s Cultural FutureHull stands at a pivotal moment in its cultural journey. Cultural Tides 2026 brings together local, national, and international voices to explore how heritage, technology, and global partnerships can shape the city’s future.Morning: Celebrating International ConnectionsWe begin by spotlighting Hull’s unique 46-year partnership with Freetown, Sierra Leone—a relationship rooted in solidarity and shared ambition. Mrs Nabeela Farida Tunis, Minister of Tourism &amp; Cultural Affairs for Sierra Leone, will present insights into Sierra Leone’s cultural and tourism landscape. This sets the stage for a conversation led by Jane Lady Gibson, on how Hull can deepen international cultural collaborations and leverage its global ties for mutual benefit.Heritage Panel: Regeneration Through CultureThe morning continues with a dynamic panel discussion on heritage-led regeneration with a backdrop to what is a very big year for Hull. 2026 sees the opening of Hull Maritime, a £27.4 million programme that celebrates Hull’s 800-year seafaring heritage, that has delivered the restoration of historic ships and sites, including the Hull Maritime Museum, Arctic Corsair, Spurn Lightship, Queens Gardens and Dock Office Chambers.This panel discussion explores the role of heritage, not simply as bricks and mortar, but as a catalyst for placemaking and economic renewal, looking at examples from across the nation and the role of leading stakeholders. Contributors include:• Clara Arokiasamy, President of ICOMOS, reflecting on intangible heritage and its role in community identity.• National Lottery Heritage Fund.• Tom Frater, Regional Director at Historic England.• Gill Osgerby, Programme Director for Hull Maritime, sharing how the city’s maritime story is shaping its future.Chaired by Chris Jackson, this conversation will explore how heritage projects can drive transformation beyond static investment, embedding culture at the heart of regeneration.Afternoon: The Future of Culture – AI and Digital InnovationAs the cultural sector faces rapid technological change, our afternoon panel looks ahead to the impact of AI and digital technologies on creativity and cultural production. How can Hull embrace these opportunities while navigating the challenges? Speakers include:• Tom Kiehl, UK Music.• Owen Hopkin, Arts Council England.• Professor Dhaval Thakker, University of Hull (Chair).• Phil Benson, UK Black Tech.Together, they will examine how innovation can empower artists, organisations, and communities—and what Hull needs to do now to be ready.Breakout Sessions: Practical Insights and CollaborationDelegates will then join interactive breakout sessions, covering:1. Sustaining Creative Careers: Tools for wellbeing and resilience.2. Navigating International Working: British Council guidance on global collaboration.3. Colliderfest: A creative game exploring festival design.4. Shaping the Culture and Heritage Landscape: Insights from national and regional bodies of Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund and Two Ridings.5. Co-Designing Hull’s UNESCO Music City Plan and the next chapter for Hull’s music identity.Closing Keynote: A National Perspective – To Be Confirmed Cultural Tides 2026 is more than a conference—it’s a call to action. Together, we will explore how Hull can harness its heritage, embrace innovation, and strengthen international partnerships to create a vibrant, inclusive cultural future.Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:40 AMCompere - Welcome   - Lou Yates BEM, Back to Ours Host: Lou Yates?: 09:40 AM - 09:50 AMLeader Welcome – Cllr Mike Ross Host: Cllr Mike Ross?: 09:50 AM - 10:35 AMHULL AND ITS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS – FREETOWN – 46 YEAR RELATIONSHIP Host: Mrs Nabeela Farida TunisInfo:  International speaker – Freetown, Sierra Leone  
Mrs Nabeela Farida Tunis, The Minister Of Tourism &amp; Cultural Affairs  
Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs – Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs  
Q&amp;A with Jane Lady Gibson OBE?: 10:40 AM - 12:00 PM HERITAGE AND HULL – HULL MARITIME  Info: Short introductions from panel speakers and open conversation on Heritage 
Clara Arokiasamy, President, ICOMOS  
Heritage / intangible heritage  
ICOMOS-UK’s New President and Trustees – ICOMOS-UK  
The National Lottery Heritage Fund 
Tom Frater, Regional Director (North-East and Yorkshire):  Historic England 
Gill Osgerby, Programme Director Hull Maritime – Hull Maritime Programme 
Heritage and Hull Conversation Chaired: Chris Jackson, Director Regeneration?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch?: 01:00 PM - 01:05 PMWelcome back / open the afternoon   ?: 01:05 PM - 02:00 PM	 Panel on impact of technology and AI on creativity and culture.Info: Panel on impact of technology and AI on creativity and culture, and what are our opportunities – in conversation   
Tom Kiehl, UK Music, Owen Hopkin, Director, New Technologies &amp; Innovation, Arts Council England, Professor Dhaval Thakker, University of Hull (Chair), Phil Benson, UK Black Tech, on board of Hull 2017 , Joe Duggan, Head of Communications &amp; Digital, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain ?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMBREAKOUTS ?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMBREAK OUT 1  - Sustaining Creative Careers: Nervous-System Tools for Artists &amp;Host: Rachel MeadowsInfo: Facilitator: Rachel Meadows; Vocal Coach, Mental Health-Informed Artist Mentor &amp; Consultant 
Description: 
In a creative world that often demands constant output, adaptability, and emotional labour, burnout can feel like an inevitable part of the job. But what if sustaining a creative career didn’t have to mean sacrificing your wellbeing? 
In this interactive workshop, Vocal Coach and Mental Health-Informed Artist Mentor Rachel Meadows introduces simple, science-based tools to help artists and cultural teams navigate high-pressure environments with greater balance, focus, and resilience. Drawing on the principles of nervous-system regulation, participants will explore how stress affects creativity, performance, and collaboration — and learn practical strategies to stay grounded through the inevitable highs and lows of creative work. 
Through guided reflection, practical exercises, and a short grounding practice, this session invites you to pause, reset, and reconnect with ?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMBREAK OUT 2  - Navigating International Working in the Arts Info: This session, led by the British Council, will equip artists and arts organisations with the knowledge and tools to approach international working with confidence. It will explore the practicalities of cross-border collaboration, including logistics, cultural sensitivities, funding, and legal considerations. Participants will gain insights into building sustainable international partnerships, understanding global arts ecosystems, and preparing for the challenges and opportunities of working abroad. The session will be particularly valuable for those new to international engagement or looking to expand their global reach in a strategic and informed way. ?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMBREAK OUT 3 – ColliderfestHost: Mark Lorch Info: Festivals come in all shapes, sizes, budgets and levels of controlled chaos , and even those of us who run them sometimes wonder how they work. We’ll use a bespoke card game (developed by ColliderFest and previously unleashed at UK Sci-Comm conferences) to explore what  goes into designing a science themed festival programme. 
Working in small teams, you’ll draw cards representing audiences, venues, budgets, partners, themes and wild-card “real-world curveballs”  then race to build a festival concept that is exciting, coherent and (at least vaguely) deliverable.  
Come for the game, stay for the insider insights and leave with new collaborators.  
P.S. full disclosure  we (ColliderFest) will be shamelessly collecting your brilliant ideas for shaping our future programme! ?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMBREAK OUT 4 – Shaping the Culture and Heritage Landscape Info: This breakout session brings together national and regional funding bodies—Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Two Ridings—to share their strategic priorities and how these are delivered through funded programmes and initiatives. Attendees will gain insight into how each agency supports cultural and heritage development, the types of projects they invest in, and how their approaches align with broader place-based and sector-wide goals. The session will offer valuable guidance for organisations seeking funding, collaboration, or a deeper understanding of how national and regional strategies shape the cultural landscape. ?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMBREAK OUT 5  - Co-Design Workshop: “What Should a UNESCO Music City Look Like Host: James MeadowsInfo: Led by the Hull Music Board, this breakout session will brin people together to collaboratively shape the delivery plan for Hull as a UNESCO Music City, ensuring alignment with the four Music Plan themes: 
Inclusion 
Stories 
Infrastructure 
Relationships ?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMBreak?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMKey Note Speaker - TBC?: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM	 Closing Remarks – Cllr Pritchard, Portfolio Holder ?: 04:45 PM - 06:00 PM	 Close &amp; networking
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Kingston upon Hull
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hull Truck Theatre
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- **full address**: Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

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