Jack Drum Arts
@jackdrumarts.bsky.social
We're a community arts organisation based in Crook, Co.Durham in North East England specialising in carnival arts, music, theatre and more.
Our mission is: inspiring and changing lives through engagement with arts and culture.
https://www.jackdrum.co.uk
Our mission is: inspiring and changing lives through engagement with arts and culture.
https://www.jackdrum.co.uk
📣Announcing Artful Connections - launching tomorrow!
A weekly creative arts group especially for women aged 18+.
Earlier this year we launched Man Made - our creative crafting group for men and several people asked us for a women's group.
We listened, and a few months down the line, here you are!
A weekly creative arts group especially for women aged 18+.
Earlier this year we launched Man Made - our creative crafting group for men and several people asked us for a women's group.
We listened, and a few months down the line, here you are!
September 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
📣Announcing Artful Connections - launching tomorrow!
A weekly creative arts group especially for women aged 18+.
Earlier this year we launched Man Made - our creative crafting group for men and several people asked us for a women's group.
We listened, and a few months down the line, here you are!
A weekly creative arts group especially for women aged 18+.
Earlier this year we launched Man Made - our creative crafting group for men and several people asked us for a women's group.
We listened, and a few months down the line, here you are!
📣🎬 ATTENTION YOUNG CREATIVE PEOPLE AGED 16-19
(OR AGED 19-25 AND IN RECEIPT OF AN EHC PLAN OR EQUIVALENT) 🎬📣
Curious about working in the film or screen industries? Then your adventure could start here!
(OR AGED 19-25 AND IN RECEIPT OF AN EHC PLAN OR EQUIVALENT) 🎬📣
Curious about working in the film or screen industries? Then your adventure could start here!
August 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
📣🎬 ATTENTION YOUNG CREATIVE PEOPLE AGED 16-19
(OR AGED 19-25 AND IN RECEIPT OF AN EHC PLAN OR EQUIVALENT) 🎬📣
Curious about working in the film or screen industries? Then your adventure could start here!
(OR AGED 19-25 AND IN RECEIPT OF AN EHC PLAN OR EQUIVALENT) 🎬📣
Curious about working in the film or screen industries? Then your adventure could start here!
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1 year on from last summer’s racist riots, our new report highlights experiences of communities across GB who told us that health impacts have been longer-lasting + worsened by increasingly hostile environments, misinformation & harmful politic rhetoric.
www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications...
www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications...
July 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
1 year on from last summer’s racist riots, our new report highlights experiences of communities across GB who told us that health impacts have been longer-lasting + worsened by increasingly hostile environments, misinformation & harmful politic rhetoric.
www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications...
www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications...
Our brand new Disco Samba Bloco brought the heat to Spennymoor Gala this weekend with a mix of classic disco anthems, reimagined samba style especially for the Gala’s 70th birthday. We love our fabulous intergenerational carnival family 🥁🎺🎤🕺💃 💛
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @youthmusic.bsky.social
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @youthmusic.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our brand new Disco Samba Bloco brought the heat to Spennymoor Gala this weekend with a mix of classic disco anthems, reimagined samba style especially for the Gala’s 70th birthday. We love our fabulous intergenerational carnival family 🥁🎺🎤🕺💃 💛
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @youthmusic.bsky.social
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @youthmusic.bsky.social
We’re thrilled to welcome the talented @izzypricemusic to the BOP Fest 2025 main stage!
Catch Izzy’s signature blend of indie pop & heartfelt songwriting at:
🗓 Saturday 2nd August
⏰ 11:45 AM
📍 Jack Drum Arts, Crook, DL15, 9DN
🎤 Free entry | Family-friendly | Climate-positive
@youthmusic.bsky.social
Catch Izzy’s signature blend of indie pop & heartfelt songwriting at:
🗓 Saturday 2nd August
⏰ 11:45 AM
📍 Jack Drum Arts, Crook, DL15, 9DN
🎤 Free entry | Family-friendly | Climate-positive
@youthmusic.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome the talented @izzypricemusic to the BOP Fest 2025 main stage!
Catch Izzy’s signature blend of indie pop & heartfelt songwriting at:
🗓 Saturday 2nd August
⏰ 11:45 AM
📍 Jack Drum Arts, Crook, DL15, 9DN
🎤 Free entry | Family-friendly | Climate-positive
@youthmusic.bsky.social
Catch Izzy’s signature blend of indie pop & heartfelt songwriting at:
🗓 Saturday 2nd August
⏰ 11:45 AM
📍 Jack Drum Arts, Crook, DL15, 9DN
🎤 Free entry | Family-friendly | Climate-positive
@youthmusic.bsky.social
Still buzzing from our day at Spennymoor Gala's 70th birthday! 🎉 Our Disco Samba Bloco turned up the volume with some samba style disco bangers & a lots of glitter! 💃🥁✨
Massive love to our awesome carnival community who helped make it happen
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @scenicviewgallery.bsky.social
Massive love to our awesome carnival community who helped make it happen
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @scenicviewgallery.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Still buzzing from our day at Spennymoor Gala's 70th birthday! 🎉 Our Disco Samba Bloco turned up the volume with some samba style disco bangers & a lots of glitter! 💃🥁✨
Massive love to our awesome carnival community who helped make it happen
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @scenicviewgallery.bsky.social
Massive love to our awesome carnival community who helped make it happen
@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @scenicviewgallery.bsky.social
B.O.P Fest 2025 Theme Reveal:
🌍💚 ‘A Healthy Planet, Healthy People” 💚🌍
From clean air to green spaces, good food to safe water our health is directly tied to the health of the environment.
🗓 Frid 1st – Sat 2nd Aug
📍 St Cuthbert’s Centre, Crook
🎟 FREE & family-friendly @youthmusic.bsky.social
🌍💚 ‘A Healthy Planet, Healthy People” 💚🌍
From clean air to green spaces, good food to safe water our health is directly tied to the health of the environment.
🗓 Frid 1st – Sat 2nd Aug
📍 St Cuthbert’s Centre, Crook
🎟 FREE & family-friendly @youthmusic.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
B.O.P Fest 2025 Theme Reveal:
🌍💚 ‘A Healthy Planet, Healthy People” 💚🌍
From clean air to green spaces, good food to safe water our health is directly tied to the health of the environment.
🗓 Frid 1st – Sat 2nd Aug
📍 St Cuthbert’s Centre, Crook
🎟 FREE & family-friendly @youthmusic.bsky.social
🌍💚 ‘A Healthy Planet, Healthy People” 💚🌍
From clean air to green spaces, good food to safe water our health is directly tied to the health of the environment.
🗓 Frid 1st – Sat 2nd Aug
📍 St Cuthbert’s Centre, Crook
🎟 FREE & family-friendly @youthmusic.bsky.social
🎉 Summer Gigs Incoming! 🎶
Catch us on the streets & come join the celebrations!
As we hit the road this July with TWO incredible carnival outings packed with colour, rhythm & community spirit! 💃🥁🎺
🌟 Sat 5th July we will be at Spennymoor Gala
👷♀️ Sat 12th July we will be at Durham Miners' Gala
Catch us on the streets & come join the celebrations!
As we hit the road this July with TWO incredible carnival outings packed with colour, rhythm & community spirit! 💃🥁🎺
🌟 Sat 5th July we will be at Spennymoor Gala
👷♀️ Sat 12th July we will be at Durham Miners' Gala
June 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🎉 Summer Gigs Incoming! 🎶
Catch us on the streets & come join the celebrations!
As we hit the road this July with TWO incredible carnival outings packed with colour, rhythm & community spirit! 💃🥁🎺
🌟 Sat 5th July we will be at Spennymoor Gala
👷♀️ Sat 12th July we will be at Durham Miners' Gala
Catch us on the streets & come join the celebrations!
As we hit the road this July with TWO incredible carnival outings packed with colour, rhythm & community spirit! 💃🥁🎺
🌟 Sat 5th July we will be at Spennymoor Gala
👷♀️ Sat 12th July we will be at Durham Miners' Gala
We visited the Knife Angel in Newton Aycliffe today. Standing before this 27 foot sculpture, made from around 100,000 surrendered knives, was deeply moving. A powerful reminder of the impact of knife crime & a striking testament to how art can be a force for change. #knifeangel
June 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We visited the Knife Angel in Newton Aycliffe today. Standing before this 27 foot sculpture, made from around 100,000 surrendered knives, was deeply moving. A powerful reminder of the impact of knife crime & a striking testament to how art can be a force for change. #knifeangel
B.O.P Fest is returning!💥
🗓️ August 1-2
📍 Jack Drum Arts, St Cuthbert’s Centre, Crook - DL15 9DN
🕰️ 3pm - Late / 11am - Late
💰 FREE!
👶Everyone is welcome
Funded by @lga_foundation & @youthmusic.bsky.social
🗓️ August 1-2
📍 Jack Drum Arts, St Cuthbert’s Centre, Crook - DL15 9DN
🕰️ 3pm - Late / 11am - Late
💰 FREE!
👶Everyone is welcome
Funded by @lga_foundation & @youthmusic.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
B.O.P Fest is returning!💥
🗓️ August 1-2
📍 Jack Drum Arts, St Cuthbert’s Centre, Crook - DL15 9DN
🕰️ 3pm - Late / 11am - Late
💰 FREE!
👶Everyone is welcome
Funded by @lga_foundation & @youthmusic.bsky.social
🗓️ August 1-2
📍 Jack Drum Arts, St Cuthbert’s Centre, Crook - DL15 9DN
🕰️ 3pm - Late / 11am - Late
💰 FREE!
👶Everyone is welcome
Funded by @lga_foundation & @youthmusic.bsky.social
✨😋Fancy a bit of a change from your usual dinner tonight?🍲✨
After the brilliant feedback that we had about our session learning about Afghan cuisine, this Friday we are holding the latest of our Cook & Eat sessions with help from our friends at Durham City of Sanctuary.
After the brilliant feedback that we had about our session learning about Afghan cuisine, this Friday we are holding the latest of our Cook & Eat sessions with help from our friends at Durham City of Sanctuary.
May 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
✨😋Fancy a bit of a change from your usual dinner tonight?🍲✨
After the brilliant feedback that we had about our session learning about Afghan cuisine, this Friday we are holding the latest of our Cook & Eat sessions with help from our friends at Durham City of Sanctuary.
After the brilliant feedback that we had about our session learning about Afghan cuisine, this Friday we are holding the latest of our Cook & Eat sessions with help from our friends at Durham City of Sanctuary.
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Want to expand your network or boost your knowledge as a musician?
Explore our latest training events:
🔌 Free PAT testing in Belfast
💛 Join our webinar for new Midlands members
🎹 One-to-one advice about the recording industry
Head to www.theMU.org/events to book your place
Explore our latest training events:
🔌 Free PAT testing in Belfast
💛 Join our webinar for new Midlands members
🎹 One-to-one advice about the recording industry
Head to www.theMU.org/events to book your place
Training and Networking Events for Musicians
MU's events are dedicated to supporting working musicians and helping you develop your career. Browse our upcoming online events.
www.theMU.org
May 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Want to expand your network or boost your knowledge as a musician?
Explore our latest training events:
🔌 Free PAT testing in Belfast
💛 Join our webinar for new Midlands members
🎹 One-to-one advice about the recording industry
Head to www.theMU.org/events to book your place
Explore our latest training events:
🔌 Free PAT testing in Belfast
💛 Join our webinar for new Midlands members
🎹 One-to-one advice about the recording industry
Head to www.theMU.org/events to book your place
What a lovely time our Feel Good Friday group had making these cute ceramic riverside birds with last week's visiting artist Megan Randall.
May 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
What a lovely time our Feel Good Friday group had making these cute ceramic riverside birds with last week's visiting artist Megan Randall.
🎉✨Psst - there's a party at Jack Drum Arts this Saturday, pass it on! 🎉✨
🎻Join us for a brilliant ceilidh with a licenced bar and a scrumptious meal and help us to raise funds for B.O.P Fest - our youth-led music and arts family festival that takes place in Crook in the summer holidays.
🎻Join us for a brilliant ceilidh with a licenced bar and a scrumptious meal and help us to raise funds for B.O.P Fest - our youth-led music and arts family festival that takes place in Crook in the summer holidays.
April 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🎉✨Psst - there's a party at Jack Drum Arts this Saturday, pass it on! 🎉✨
🎻Join us for a brilliant ceilidh with a licenced bar and a scrumptious meal and help us to raise funds for B.O.P Fest - our youth-led music and arts family festival that takes place in Crook in the summer holidays.
🎻Join us for a brilliant ceilidh with a licenced bar and a scrumptious meal and help us to raise funds for B.O.P Fest - our youth-led music and arts family festival that takes place in Crook in the summer holidays.
🌸✨ Join Us for a Special Spring Pysanka Workshop! ✨🌸
📅 Saturday, 12th April 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 For ages 10+ (perfect for families!)
✨ Please note: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
📅 Saturday, 12th April 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 For ages 10+ (perfect for families!)
✨ Please note: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
April 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🌸✨ Join Us for a Special Spring Pysanka Workshop! ✨🌸
📅 Saturday, 12th April 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 For ages 10+ (perfect for families!)
✨ Please note: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
📅 Saturday, 12th April 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 For ages 10+ (perfect for families!)
✨ Please note: Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you're looking for something to do tomorrow. come to Jack Drum Arts, St Cuthbert's Centre in Crook Co. Durham for our Feel Good Fridays celebration event.
March 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
If you're looking for something to do tomorrow. come to Jack Drum Arts, St Cuthbert's Centre in Crook Co. Durham for our Feel Good Fridays celebration event.
Looking forward to another delicious meal cooked by our fabulous Kitchen Crew tomorrow for our regular Feel Good Fridays session - especially the lemon meringue pie with sweet shortcrust pastry made from scratch!
February 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Looking forward to another delicious meal cooked by our fabulous Kitchen Crew tomorrow for our regular Feel Good Fridays session - especially the lemon meringue pie with sweet shortcrust pastry made from scratch!
Friday nights are Rock Band nights at Jack Drum when our house band Jazzy Dystopia works on new original material to be unleashed upon the world.
The verdict from the office is that they're sounding both very loud and great!
The verdict from the office is that they're sounding both very loud and great!
February 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Friday nights are Rock Band nights at Jack Drum when our house band Jazzy Dystopia works on new original material to be unleashed upon the world.
The verdict from the office is that they're sounding both very loud and great!
The verdict from the office is that they're sounding both very loud and great!
Saturday saw students from all four of the BFI Film Academy North East England organisations gather at The Customs House in South Shields for a magnificent sharing of the short films they have been making on the BFI Film Academy Short Course.
February 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Saturday saw students from all four of the BFI Film Academy North East England organisations gather at The Customs House in South Shields for a magnificent sharing of the short films they have been making on the BFI Film Academy Short Course.
Hurry!
If learning more about different cuisines is your thing or even if you just fancy getting out of the house and trying something completely new, then come along to our Feel Good Friday session at 11am this week when we'll be learning all about Ukranian cookery with Svitlana.
If learning more about different cuisines is your thing or even if you just fancy getting out of the house and trying something completely new, then come along to our Feel Good Friday session at 11am this week when we'll be learning all about Ukranian cookery with Svitlana.
February 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Hurry!
If learning more about different cuisines is your thing or even if you just fancy getting out of the house and trying something completely new, then come along to our Feel Good Friday session at 11am this week when we'll be learning all about Ukranian cookery with Svitlana.
If learning more about different cuisines is your thing or even if you just fancy getting out of the house and trying something completely new, then come along to our Feel Good Friday session at 11am this week when we'll be learning all about Ukranian cookery with Svitlana.
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All children should have access to live theatre, regardless of their background
Solidarity with Equity members campaigning to save the National Theatre's primary school touring programme ✊
Sign the petition to demand these live performances are reinstated 👇
Solidarity with Equity members campaigning to save the National Theatre's primary school touring programme ✊
Sign the petition to demand these live performances are reinstated 👇
Reinstate National Theatre Primary Schools Touring
Schools do not have the resources to offer these kinds of experiences themselves. Primary school children in particular are being left behind. In spite of the National Theatre’s cuts being branded as ...
www.megaphone.org.uk
January 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
All children should have access to live theatre, regardless of their background
Solidarity with Equity members campaigning to save the National Theatre's primary school touring programme ✊
Sign the petition to demand these live performances are reinstated 👇
Solidarity with Equity members campaigning to save the National Theatre's primary school touring programme ✊
Sign the petition to demand these live performances are reinstated 👇
Our Man Made group had a great skills sharing session this morning working on lathes where they made some pretty impressive trinket bowls.
We're looking forward to seeing the results of next week's session when the group will be trying their hand at creating wooden plates.
We're looking forward to seeing the results of next week's session when the group will be trying their hand at creating wooden plates.
January 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Our Man Made group had a great skills sharing session this morning working on lathes where they made some pretty impressive trinket bowls.
We're looking forward to seeing the results of next week's session when the group will be trying their hand at creating wooden plates.
We're looking forward to seeing the results of next week's session when the group will be trying their hand at creating wooden plates.
Get up and out of the house this January, connect with some new friends, try out a new craft, and enjoy good food in great company.
January 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Get up and out of the house this January, connect with some new friends, try out a new craft, and enjoy good food in great company.
Try something new in 2025! If you are excited by the prospect of 6 hours of intense drumming that always aims to stay mindful of its cultural origins, then perhaps our Maracatu sessions are for you?
January 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Try something new in 2025! If you are excited by the prospect of 6 hours of intense drumming that always aims to stay mindful of its cultural origins, then perhaps our Maracatu sessions are for you?
Our electricity situation seems to have stabilised as the day has progressed so if you need to call the office then you can now do so (fingers crossed!) 🤞🤞🤞
January 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Our electricity situation seems to have stabilised as the day has progressed so if you need to call the office then you can now do so (fingers crossed!) 🤞🤞🤞