What we're working on
Learn more about the commissions and projects that make up our cultural programme for Newham.
Barz And Stanzas Soundscaped
Barz And Stanzas Soundcaped offers a space for creative expression and collaboration, with a focus on voice, rhythm and identity. It combines poetry, lyricism and sound art to create a unique digital archive.
Storytelling Roadshow by Farzana Hakim
The Storytelling Roadshow, led by writer and community facilitator Farzana Hakim, is an interactive creative writing initiative designed to empower local residents
Memories of Migration by Sabba Khan
Sabba Khan has been developing a series of workshops to take place at Stratford Library with Blossom Group. These workshops aim to explore artistic, creative and generative responses to a chosen object that remind participants of their migration histories.
Hear My Voice
In this series of interactive and creative writing workshops, local author and heritage consultant, Farzana Hakim, aims to help the residents of Newham, especially those with links to East Ham and Manor Park, find their voices through storytelling.
Voices from the Garden
The Rainbow Community Garden are creating an interactive audio trail based around their Festival of Stories. The stories will be available online and to listen to through QR codes.
Newham Poetry Prize
The Newham Poetry Prize is a newly established competition for those who live, study or work in Newham. Encouraging aspiring and seasoned writers alike to submit a single authored poem that references the borough.
The Well Community Writing Group
Newham residents are welcome to join the creative writing group at The Well, funded as part of Culture Within Newham’s Micro-Commissioning programme. Two sessions plus a celebration event will be led by local writer Luan Goldie.
Young Legacy
Newham Poetry Group is hosting 10 poetry sessions where 18-25 year-olds are invited to dive into poetry, creative writing, spoken word, and storytelling.