b-side stands in solidarity with the BLM movement. We are committed to constantly evaluating our Equality and Diversity policies and practices in all areas of b-side, from commissioning artists to structuring the governance of the organisation. We are open to learning from others and engaging in conversations concerning best practice. We believe we never…
Socially Distanced Exhibition Opportunity for Portland Residents launches this week The Corona virus pandemic and resulting lockdown has had a huge and catastrophic effect on the arts. With venues closed more and more artists exhibitions going online, what happens if you don’t have good access to the internet? b-side has come up with a simple…
Support local artists – crowdfunder Will you help us secure the future of arts and culture in Dorset? We're raising £20,000 to support our local artists. Donate now. Were you looking forward to seeing that new play, having fun at a festival, belly-laughing at a comedy night, attending an art exhibition or jumping around at a…
With cultural buildings such as theatres, galleries, cinemas and music venues remaining closed even as the coronavirus lockdown eases – and outdoor festivals and gatherings cancelled or postponed until next year – artists are facing the hardest of hard times. Emergency funding has been made available through various Government-backed schemes, but many artists who lost…
Who can apply? Freelance creatives living and working in Dorset (this includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) who are experiencing severe financial hardship due to COVID-19. This fund is for individuals who aren’t able to receive support from other resources and are ‘falling through the gaps’ and not eligible or meeting the criteria for other funds like this one. This…
b-side & Inside Out Dorset JOINT PRESS RELEASE Two of Dorset’s most popular arts festivals – b-side & Inside Out Dorset – are to be postponed until next year as a consequence of the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Both biennial events had been set to return this September, Inside Out Dorset hosted by Dorchester-based outdoor…
B-SIDE FESTIVAL – NEW DATES To all our friends and followers, The b-side team and directors have decided that the b-side Festival 2020 will be postponed until 11-19 September 2021. We are all really disappointed but the safety of our Portland community, artists, festival-goers, volunteers, team, and partner organisations all have to come first. We cannot even…
B-SIDE’S STATEMENT b-side would like to reassure artists and our partner organisations that we are here to talk about the impact Coronavirus is having on your work. We are committed to continuing our support of the many artists we commission across our programme, and, where possible, to offer support to artists in our region. As an…
Hello to all our supporters, we very much hope that you and yours are healthy and safe at this time. Along with lots of other organisations, we are looking at how our public-facing programmes and events will be impacted by the immediate and future Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We are actively monitoring this situation – the health…
B-SIDE ADMINISTRATOR & FESTIVAL ASSISTANT If you have a passion for art & culture and like working as part of a busy team (no two days are alike and we like that), then we want to hear from you. You will be assisting the b-side team in all aspects of programme management to include – festival…