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DaDa
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⚡️We are a disability and Deaf arts organisation based in Liverpool | Creators of DaDaFest International, the UK’s longest running disability arts festival #DDFI
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DaDa @dadafest.bsky.social · Jun 5
✊Statement from DaDa Regarding Access to Work

We stand with those within our community who are concerned about the impact of these changes on their work and practice.

Read our full statement over on our blog:
www.dadafest.co.uk/article/stat...
Disabled people will start to fade from the sector unless something changes
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Announcing Rushton Residency Writers Workshops 📢

📝Join author Natalie Denny for engaging creative writing workshops using exercises exploring the intersection of disability & social change.

More info & booking here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#festivalconnectfund #DDFIExtra
Winter #DDFI Extra. Rushton Residency Writers workshops with Natalie Denny. Guided writing exercises that explore the intersection of disability and social change. A collaborative space to experiment with storytelling, poetry, and reflection. Supported by British Council, Liverpool City Council and Arts Council England
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 30th OCTOBER FOR OPERATIONS AND FINANCE MANAGER APPLICATIONS!

Please note the deadline for applications has been extended to 30th October with interviews to be held the week commencing 10th November.
Find more information at: www.dadafest.co.uk/.../jobs/ope...
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Do you want to be part of an innovative and cutting edge disability and Deaf arts organisation?

We are looking for:

- CEO/Artistic Director
- Operations and Finance Manager

The deadline for applications is 4th Sept 12pm. Follow this link for info:

www.dadafest.co.uk/get-involved...
Four people stand in front of a screen with a DaDaFest International 40 Rage a quiet riot logo on a black scribble. The four people are posing in a group, wearing lanyards and smiling. An image of Isaac and Ed standing together smiling. In the background are trees in Sefton Park Palm House. Beneath is written 'Join our team: Operations and Finance Manager' Rachel and Zoe from DaDa standing at a mic and cheering. Zoe has her fist in the air.
August 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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We are seeking an Operations and Finance Manager!

We’re looking for an experienced and effective Operations and Finance Manager to join the Senior Management Team at DaDa.

Sound like you or someone you know?

Find more information at: www.dadafest.co.uk/get-involved...

Closes 4th Sept 12pm
5 members of DaDa staff stand in front of a screen with DDFI40 Rage a Quiet Riot branding. They are wearing lanyards and smiling. Below the note reads "Join our team: Operations and Finance Manager" dadafest.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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It has been a jam packed first week at Edinburgh Fringe for our team.

Head over to our blog for our round up along with some recommendations of shows featuring disabled artists we recommend you check out:
www.dadafest.co.uk/article/week...
Denise and Ed from our team with BSL interpreter Paul Belmonte in between them. They stand in a room with a pink DaDa banner behind them Denise stands with Holly Gifford in front of a board advertising several shows Ed and Denise with cans of Iron Bru Lyndsey McLean, Access & Engagement Manager for Edinburgh Fringe Festival, pictured here with two BSL interpreters
August 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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WHO WANTS FLOWERS WHEN THEY ARE DEAD? is a new exhibition by Broken Grey Wires, exploring grief, loss, identity and community featuring work by Lizz Brady @WilliamsonArt_

The exhibition runs until 13th Sept and is FREE.

Find out more here: williamsonartgallery.org/event/broken...
Rachel Rogers stands in front of three long tapestries made from different coloured fabrics. There is writing on the fabric that isn't clearly visible. They are hanging from a white wall in a gallery space. A tapesty in oranges and reds. Wording says: "How I rage against the age. How I rage, I rage, Rage. What the hell am I supposed to do?"
August 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Link here the latest podcast I’ve recorded for @dadafest.bsky.social. It features an art exhibition called Deep End, by the neurodivergent Australian artist, Amy Claire Mills. The exhibition is on at The Bluecoat in Liverpool and it’s well worth a visit.
dadafest.podbean.com/e/power-not-...
Episode 6: Power Not Pity Podcast - Deep End at The Bluecoat | Power Not Pity Podcast
DaDa invited a group of disabled artists to enjoy a visitor of an exhibition by international artist  Amy Claire Mills at Bluecoat.   Amy Claire Mills is a Neurodivergent and Disabled artist whose wor...
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August 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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We are seeking an Operations and Finance Manager!

We’re looking for an experienced and effective Operations and Finance Manager to join the Senior Management Team at DaDa.

Sound like you or someone you know?

Find more information at: www.dadafest.co.uk/get-involved...

Closes 4th Sept 12pm
5 members of DaDa staff stand in front of a screen with DDFI40 Rage a Quiet Riot branding. They are wearing lanyards and smiling. Below the note reads "Join our team: Operations and Finance Manager" dadafest.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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We are excited to share with you some of the images captured at our 'DaDa Makes Music' live performance.🎤

You can listen to the interviews or download the transcripts over on our blog:
www.dadafest.co.uk/article/dada...

📸Brian Roberts
A girl with curly shoulder length hair partially tied up is holding a microphone sitting next to one girl playing the guitar and another with long hair and glasses sat at a mic. Behind is another teenager obscured. They are in stage lighting. Image description A teenage girl with long dark hair is sat at a music stand playing the guitar. Just visible over her should is a boy playing the guitar and another at a drumkit A young man with wavy dark hair just above the shoulder is holding a stick and conducting. A group of disabled musicians are gathered in a group in a music performance space. Instruments are behind them including a grand piano. There is a large screen with logos on. Some are seated and some are standing. Some have hands raised in excitement and they are smiling.
July 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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A final moment of Raging together with Dolly Sen as we make sure the final DDFI40 artwork finds its way home.

Such a pleasure to work with Dolly during our festival.

Still so much to ‘rage’ about, so we won’t be quiet. We are already planning our next riot. Stay tuned!
Dolly Sen and DaDa CEO Zoe stand in a street next to a car with its boot open. They are raising a fist and smiling
July 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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We are really looking forward to Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company and DaDa Ensemble performance live at the Philharmonic tonight at 6.30pm.

You can still book your last minute tickets to join us via this link:

www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/all...
A man is standing at the back of a room banging on a drum. A young person has their back to camera at the front using drum sticks to tap on electronic pads.
July 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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“The concession from the Government’s welfare bill regarding changes to PIP is a small shift for disabled people.

But we are painfully aware that disabled people can never drop their guard. Disabled people will continue to campaign for equality and human rights.

Nothing about us without us.”✊
A Neon sign with blue writing reading 'Rights not charity' sits at the top of the image as though it is hanging by a chain to the wall. A swirled pastel background has a raised fist in the bottom right and the DaDa logo bottom left. The text in the centre read "The concession from the government’s welfare bill regarding changes to PIP is a small shift for disabled people. But we are painfully aware that disabled people can never drop their guard. Disabled people will continue to campaign for equality and human rights. Nothing about us without us."
July 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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DaDa 🤝 Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Our team is excited to be coming along to Edinburgh Fringe again this year and we want to hear from you! 👋

Tell us about:

- Shows featuring brilliant disabled artists we should see

- Events integrating access that we should experience

- Opportunities to network
An image of three people smiling brightly, it's mostly an image of their smiling faces, the person in the middle of the image has a bold blue t-shirt on featuring a graphic image, which appears to be an advertisement for a show. They are all at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They are stood in front of a green wall which has blurry posters adorned all over it. The person in the middle and the right of the image have a blue lanyard on.
July 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Team DaDa have arrived at @glastofestfeed.bsky.social , ready to get started as sighted guides

So far the team have tested out brilliant magnification headsets from @givevision

We’re looking forward to exploring more of the access initiatives here & enjoying great music.

#Glastonbury2025
Four people wear orange festival T-shirts. They are seated in camping chairs with porta cabins behind them in a field. There are blue signs with a wheelchair symbol on behind them. DaDa CEO Zoe Partington stands wearing a straw hat and denim jacket. She has a VR headset on and a night time festival crowd can be seen behind her. DaDa CEO Zoe Partington wears a straw hat facing away from the camera towards a festival stage which is in the distance with a large blurred screen. It is night time. There is smoke and bright lights in front of the stage hovering over a large festival crowd. Two men and a woman wear orange festival T-shirts. Another woman is dressed in leggings and a grey T-shirt. They are seated in camping chairs with porta cabins behind them
June 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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#ICYMI Please read our statement regarding Access to Work.
dadafest.bsky.social DaDa @dadafest.bsky.social · Jun 5
✊Statement from DaDa Regarding Access to Work

We stand with those within our community who are concerned about the impact of these changes on their work and practice.

Read our full statement over on our blog:
www.dadafest.co.uk/article/stat...
Disabled people will start to fade from the sector unless something changes
June 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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'DaDa Makes Music', and we'd love you to join us for the experience!

@liverpoolphil Youth Company & DaDa Ensemble are excited to present brand new work thanks to @YouthMusic Funded ‘DaDa Makes Music’ on 8th July.

Please book via this link:
www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/all...
A group of young disabled musicians are seated behind music stands and microphones. some of them have drums next to them. One sits in front of a full drum kit and a few have electric or acoustic guitars. They are all clapping and smiling.
June 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Amy Claire Mills is a brilliant Neurodivergent and Disabled artist whose work delves into themes of advocacy, identity, and resistance.

Amy is presenting ‘Deep End’ at Liverpool Biennial as part of a Co-commission with DaDa.

More here:
www.biennial.com/artists/amy-...

📷 Mark McNulty.
A bright blue wall carries inflated letters reading 'Deep End'. Beneath is a yellow inflatable Lilo on the floor next to green inflatable dumbbells.
June 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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dadafest.bsky.social
✊Statement from DaDa Regarding Access to Work

We stand with those within our community who are concerned about the impact of these changes on their work and practice.

Read our full statement over on our blog:
www.dadafest.co.uk/article/stat...
Disabled people will start to fade from the sector unless something changes
June 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
dadafest.bsky.social
✊Statement from DaDa Regarding Access to Work

We stand with those within our community who are concerned about the impact of these changes on their work and practice.

Read our full statement over on our blog:
www.dadafest.co.uk/article/stat...
Disabled people will start to fade from the sector unless something changes
June 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We are excited to share that DaDa Board Member Erin Pritchard is launching a new book “Dwarfism Arts and Advocacy: Creating Our Own Positive Identity”.

You can join the launch online 19th June 10am-2pm
Book your FREE place to the launch here:
store.hope.ac.uk/product-cata...
Erin Pritchard wearing a smart jacket with long dark hair flowing, and glasses. Dwarfism Arts and Advocacy, Creating our Own Positive Identity. Book Launch 19th June 2024 10am-2pm Free online event Meet the artists, actors and media creators who are using their work to challenge stereotypes of dwarfism. With discussion on how Disability Arts can also foster inclusion and a more positive identity for people with dwarfism. Book your place.
June 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Deeply sad news.

DaDa has worked with hundreds of disabled artists who need access to work to flourish in the arts and culture sector.

Access to work is a vital resource for disabled artists and others.

We are so saddened to read this. 😢
touretteshero.bsky.social Touretteshero @touretteshero.bsky.social · May 23
I’m profoundly sad to say that as of today, I’ll no longer be able to do my job as co-artistic director of #Touretteshero because of a recent decision by #AccessToWork to cut my support by 61%. Read & share this post, the hardest I've had to write: www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a... 1/4
A photo of Jess Thom, a white, wheelchair using woman looking into the camera with a serious expression. She is wearing a blue and green hoodie, black padded gloves and is pictured in from of a brick wall
May 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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This month our friends at St Helens Libraries are inviting you to take part in workshops to inform the redesign of Haydock Library.

Happening on 28th & 29th May.

Info and booking links here:
www.dadafest.co.uk/article/shap...
Shape your space. Join us at a creative workshop next week. Book a free place and tell us your access requirements. Email emilypeasgoodstudios@gmail.com. Call text or whatsapp 07749115484. Neurodiverse voices and lived experience of SEND needed.
May 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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We want to see more arts and culture with access at the heart.

92% of those attending #DDFI40 rated the accessibility good or excellent.

There is a stat we are proud to shout about on Global Accessibility Awareness Day. 🎉

📷 @JessMeadePhoto
DaDa CEO Zoe Partington dressed in a smart black jacket and trousers holds a mic. Beside her is a BSL interpreter. Behind them are palm trees and foliage. 92% of our audience thought accessibility at DDFI40 was good or excellent
May 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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"Let us collectively use our rage for good" ✊

Powerful words from our 2024 Rushton Lecture keynote, Kaite O'Reilly, ‘RAGE ON: The Uses of Anger’, you can catch it online now!

🎬Watch over on youtube with BSL and captions. A transcript is also available.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqnZ...
May 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Unseen by Amy Milson, co-commissioned by Culture Liverpool and DaDa for Leap Dance Festival. 🥳

Unseen is a concept video exploring experiences with Visual Impairment and Periventricular Leukomalacia, combining dance, music & spoken word.

➡️ www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/mud... 💥
An image of Amy Milson, a dancer, with arms outstretched to the sky, performing a dance piece outdoors. The sky is glowing orange, the sun very present in the background of the image, setting in the horizon. In the background, the water at Liverpool docks glimmers as it reflects the sunshine. Amy is partly a silhouette due to the volume of light from behind her.
May 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM