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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 19h

Amazing night at @london.gov.uk's Gala watching the UK premiere of Danny Boyle’s Ink📽️ The London Film Festival is celebrating 70 incredible years, congrats BFI🎉 Running until 18 October with lots of great films to see and everyone is invited! whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff

Sadiq Khan and Deputy Mayor Justine Simons.

Group of people including Mayor of London Sadiq Khan posing on the red carpet.

Sadiq Khan on stage talking into a microphone, standing next to Kristy Matheson.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Frieze is back this week showcasing some of the most exciting artists working today, from the emerging to the iconic🎨 Make sure to head to Regent's Park for Frieze Sculpture and explore 11 artworks from leading artists. The perfect place for an autumnal stroll🍂 🌳 www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze...

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Make the most of spooky season with HorrOctober at the @princecharlescinema.com 👻 Enjoyall your spooky favourites, maddening marathons, dreadfully silent films with live scores and some ghastly hidden gems 🎃 princecharlescinema.com/seasons-even...

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HORROCTOBER - 31 NIGHTS OF THRILLS, CHILLS & BLOOD SPILLS Season | The Prince Charles Cinema

Browse film times and buy tickets for HORROCTOBER - 31 NIGHTS OF THRILLS, CHILLS & BLOOD SPILLS at The Prince Charles Cinema

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

"Theatre Peckham was founded on a very simple but powerful belief that where you’re born, the colour of your skin or your family’s income should never determine your access to creativity." Theatre Peckham is celebrating an incredible 40 years🎉 everything-theatre.co.uk/2026/10/inte...

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Interview: 40 years of Theatre Peckham and the eighth Young, Gifted and Black season - Everything Theatre

Dr Suzann McLean MBE spills the T on Peckham's success stories as they celebrate the eighth year of their Young Gifted and Black Season

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 09/10/2026

Black Londoners have shaped our city and helped make London what it is today. I had the privilege of celebrating that contribution at City Hall. Honouring our communities means continuing to break barriers, challenge injustice & build a fairer London. Thank you to Black Londoners, past & present.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. @communitybrain.bsky.social is inviting artists to be part of a creative programme for the new Tolworth Hospital🎨 Artists will work alongside people who use mental health services. Apply by 1 Nov⬇️ thecommunitybrain.org/artfortolworth

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Art for Tolworth | thecommunitybrain

An Invitation to Artists & Creative Practitioners – Co-creating commissioned artwork for Tolworth Hospital - Applications open

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 08/10/2026

Nollywood is here 🇳🇬 Delighted to open the new EbonyLife studios, bringing Lagos to London and more diverse storytelling to the big screen.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Black Culture Market is back this weekend! With over 40 traders there's plenty to explore from tasty food to books and fantastic fashion📚👗💫 📅10-11 October 📍Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton www.blackculturemarket.co.uk

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

London Month of the Dead is an annual festival of arts to inform, entertain and provoke on the subject of death and the city. Explore walking tours, concerts, workshops and much more⚰️🌙☠️ londonmonthofthedead.com

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The incredible Talawa Theatre has been championing brilliant Black British Theatre for 40 years! We were delighted to work with them during the @london.gov.uk's London Borough of Culture in Croydon in 2023✨ Make sure to visit⬇️ talawa.com

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 07/10/2026

Who deserves their flowers this Black History Month?

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Freelancers’ Handbook from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social is a practical guide created by freelancers, for freelancers. Including: 🔹 Professional development 🔹 Fair pay and contracting 🔹 Wellbeing 🔹 Financial support Explore the free handbook⬇️ artscouncil.org.uk/developing-c...

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Freelancers' Handbook

A practical guide to working as a freelancer in the cultural sector.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 07/10/2026

Today marks the start of the BFI London Film Festival. For 70 years, it has brought filmmakers, audiences and unforgettable stories together across our capital. Here’s to another brilliant chapter for London’s screen culture.

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London Film Festival 2026: everything you need to know

Everything to know, including how to get tickets, as the London Film Festival returns to the capital this week

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Haringey will be the London Borough of Culture in 2027! Haringey Unearthed is supporting community projects including queer birding, singing and murals🎨✨🦜 Meet the people behind the selected projects and discover what they’re going to bring to the borough⬇️ haringey.webflow.io/news-and-pro...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 06/10/2026

A powerful Black History Month reception at City Hall tonight, honouring our communities. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the Black Londoners whose achievements and contributions are woven into every part of our city's story. Our diversity is our greatest strength.

Mayor Sadiq Khan stands smiling next to Deputy Mayor Debbie Weekes-Bernard, four young men and a young woman. One of the men is giving a thumbs up to the camera. They are inside a spacious atrium.

Three women and two men play steel drums. The drums read ‘Pantonic Steel Orchestra’

Mayor Sadiq Khan stands on a stage inside a large atrium, addressing a large seated audience which includes Deputy Mayors Kaya Comer-Schwartz and Mete Coban from behind a lectern.

A man and a woman stand near a large lit ‘BHM26’ sign. The rest of the room is dimmer.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Camden's Black History Season celebrates Black culture and communities. From dance to jazz and film screenings, there's lots of ways to get involved🎶🎷📽️ Check it out⬇️ www.lovecamden.org/picks/black-...

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Love Camden — Black History Season 2026

Celebrate Camden’s Black culture, history and communities from October to December 2026. The new programme will be added here soon.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Exciting! Londinium: the making of a Roman city will be the first exhibition in the London Museum's rediscovered network of underground vaults. Free to visit and presenting unseen Roman artefacts telling the lives and stories of the first Londoners. www.timeout.com/london/news/...

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The London Museum’s lost underground vaults will soon open as a free tourist attraction

They’ll host an exhibition all about Roman London and its inhabitants

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Mark your diaries for Diwali on the Square✨

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Take part in the Festival of the Future at the Royal College of Art this weekend🎨 A free event where young people and communities work alongside the architects, engineers, planners and civic organisations shaping our cities✨ 📆9-10 October beyondtheboxcic.com/festival-of-...

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Festival of the Future 2026 | Built Environment Festival, London — Beyond the Box

Free at the Royal College of Art, London, 9–10 Oct 2026. Architecture, engineering, planning and the wider built environment — hands-on workshops, tours and talks.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Shedinburgh is bringing the very best of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to London's Young Vic🎭 Explore Fringe legends and cult hits to rising stars and world premieres✨ 📅runs until 10 October youngvic.org/shedinburgh/

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Celebrate 20 years of Rich Mix this weekend! Rich Mix was established by a group of local councillors, activists and artists and opened its doors in 2006 to bring communities together through arts✨ Check it out⬇️ richmix.org.uk/london-from-...

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London, From the Margins | Rich Mix

Five weekends. Four scenes. One celebration of underground culture.This season brings together the people, spaces, sounds and communities that have shaped

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Check out Highams Park’s Season of Music finale tomorrow for choirs, steel-pan bands, rock, opera, bagpipes, workshops, craft stalls and more. 📅 3 Oct, 11am–4pm 📍 Signal Walk, Highams Park E4 9BW Info: highamspark.london/events/hp-season-of-music/ Supported by @london.gov.uk’s Summer Streets.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Head to Myddleton Road Market this Sunday! Explore an exciting mix of stalls including hot food, drinks, plants, bakers, crafts, jewellery, art, beauty and more🍲🎨🌱 Supported by @london.gov.uk's Summer Streets. www.myddletonroadmarket.co.uk

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Myddleton Road Market

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The London Latino Film Festival starts today📽️ Celebrating the artistry and diversity of Latin American cinema – stories born from creativity, courage and a rich sense of identity. Enjoy free community events including a dance workshop! 📅2-6 October londonlatinofilmfestival.org.uk

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London Latino Film Festival – Celebrating Latin American cinema in London

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Soundburger Sessions return with free music & great food. Head down, grab a bite & enjoy the sounds! 🍔 📆 1 and 2 Oct, 5.30-8pm 📍 North Acton Sq, Victoria Rd, London W3 6U Part of @london.gov.uk’s Summer Streets @ealingcouncil.bsky.social #ParkRoyalDesignDistrict london.gov.uk/summerstreets

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Head to Feltham Green Street Eats in Hounslow this weekend! Enjoy local food vendors and pop-up seating beside the pond🍔😋🌳 📅3 Oct, 12pm – 9pm Supported by @london.gov.uk's Summer Streets. london.gov.uk/summerstreets

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Black History Month starts today and the theme is "Honouring Our Communities". Our Sites of Memory programme will help communities across London bring histories of the transatlantic slave trade into public view. Find out more⬇️ www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

@london.gov.uk's Green Finance Fund is open! 🍃 Supports organisations such as museums to deliver projects that contribute to the capital's net zero ambitions♻️ 📅expressions of interest due by 31 January Find out more⬇️ www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Bloomsbury festival is back tomorrow - celebrating an incredible 20 years! Explore over 150 events including: 🚶‍♀️walking tours 🎨creative workshops 📽️film screenings bloomsburyfestival.org.uk

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 29/09/2026

Access to culture is a right, not a privilege. Keeping museums free means millions can continue to explore, learn and be inspired, regardless of their background or income. That's good for London, and good for ensuring cost is never a barrier to discovery.

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Culture secretary confirms free admission for all at England’s national museums will remain

The announcement by Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, came after recent discussions of introducing admission fees for overseas visitors

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Head to Whitechapel Gallery this weekend for The Strength Between Us. A free and inspiring weekend of conversations, performances, screenings, workshops and creative gatherings 🎨📽️✨ 📅3-4 Oct, 12-6pm www.whitechapelgallery.org/events/the-s...

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The Strength Between Us - Whitechapel Gallery

The Strength Between Us is a free weekend of talks, performances, screenings, workshops and creative gatherings, curated by Whitechapel Gallery and the Runnymede Trust, reflecting on the enduring powe...

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Great opportunity at East Bank💫 The East Autumn School gives young people the opportunity to go backstage at ABBA Voyage, explore music production, costume design and more🎶🎨👗 Apply by 5 Oct⬇️ www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/community/ea...

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East Autumn School

Meet industry experts and discover career pathways you might never have considered.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The BFI's London Film Festival is back next week! The festival's ‘LFF For Free’ programme offers a great range of interactive events including: 🎶DJ nights 🎮video games 📚book readings Check it out⬇️ www.timeout.com/london/news/...

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Here’s the full list of free events at BFI London Film Festival 2026

Things to do at the LFF that won’t cost you a penny

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@london.gov.uk's Creative Enterprise Zones support artists across our city💫 Since the Hackney Wick and Lower Lea Valley Creative Enterprise Zone was established in 2018: 🎨creative jobs have increased by 140% 🎨creative businesses have grown by ca. 30% www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/...

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Last chance to apply! Volunteers will be at the heart of the new London Museum in Smithfield ♥️ London Locals volunteers will share memories, experiences and stories. Bringing our city's history to life ✨ Make sure to apply by 30 Sep ⬇️ app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrgani...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 28/09/2026

From Greenwich Village to Covent Garden - New York’s famous Blue Note jazz club opened in London this week. The opening of this renowned musical institution is a great sign of what’s to come for London’s nightlife.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Lambeth fringe festival is back with a packed line-up of theatre, comedy, cabaret, family shows and more! The festival amplifies underrepresented voices, providing a platform for women, LGBTQIA+, global majority and working-class artists🌈✨🎨 lambethfringe.com

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Lambeth Fringe | Performing Arts Festival | Sept - Oct

Much-loved Off West End Performing Arts Festival curated by The Bread and Roses Theatre. Some of the best and most crowd-pleasing theatre, comedy, works in progress, drag, spoken word, experimental p...

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Great news! 8 looks from Freddie Mercury's iconic wardrobe will go on display at the V&A next month✨ Timed to coincide with what would have been his 80th year❤️ 📅24 Oct 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 londontheinside.com/see-freddie-...

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See Freddie Mercury's Wardrobe For Free At The V&A

Celebrate Freddie Mercury's legacy this October with a free exhibition showcasing his most iconic outfits and career highlights.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 25/09/2026

Some openings deserve a drum roll. Blue Note has joined London's music scene, bringing world-class jazz to Covent Garden. It's an exciting addition to a city that's continuing to back culture, music and great nights out.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Park Royal Design District presents an expanded programme of film, moving image and live public screenings exploring industry, architecture, labour and the city📽️ Supported by @london.gov.uk's Summer Streets! See what's on this weekend⬇️ www.parkroyaldesigndistrict.com/summer-stree...

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SUMMER STREETS SCREENINGS — Park Royal Design District

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join We Are Parable in collaboration with The Music is Black Festival from East Bank for a Masterclass in Black British Music Videos📽️🎶✨ This event includes a live in-person Q&A with Mo Ali and Lee Fairweather. 📅 27 Sep 📍 Rio Cinema, Dalston riocinema.org.uk/Rio.dll/What...

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We Are Parable: A Masterclass in Black British Music Videos | Rio Cinema

Showing from Sun 27 Sep

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Celebrate East and South East Asian Heritage Month at Downham Library in Bromley✨ Enjoy Tai Chi, a dragon dance performance and Chinese calligraphy! Supported by @london.gov.uk's Loved and Wanted campaign❤️ 📅26 Sep lewisham.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=327...

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ESEA Heritage Month Grand Finale

We are delighted to welcome EasyStepUK to our ESEA Heritage Month celebrations.EasyStepUK will be leading a range of family-friendly activities throughout the day, including a Tai Chi session and a sp...

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Museum of the Home’s Mid-Autumn Festival starts tomorrow🍂 Enjoy a children’s lantern-making workshop and a community celebration at the nearby Centre 151🏮 A time for family togetherness, autumn harvests and gathering under the full moon🌕 museumofthehome.org.uk/festival/mid...

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Mid-Autumn Festival - Museum of the Home

This September, we’re celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for family togetherness, autumn harvests and gathering under the full moon.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Head to Lower Marsh this Saturday for the final free National Theatre Live🎭 Enjoy an alfresco screening of Romeo & Juliet, starring Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor! 📅26 Sep, 5-8pm Supported by @london.gov.uk's Summer Streets😎 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lower-mars...

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Lower Marsh Summer Saturdays: National Theatre Live - Romeo & Juliet

Join us for a unique evening of FREE Shakespeare in partnership with National Theatre Live

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 23/09/2026

Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children in more London boroughs will receive a free book every month from birth to age five. This initiative is keeping Dolly’s amazing legacy alive and helping more young Londoners arrive at school ready to learn.

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Dolly Parton free book scheme to expand in London

The late singer's Imagination Library posts children a free book every month until they turn five.

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Tower Hamlets Council @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Celebrating East London creatives! 100+ businesses and partners joined us at The Yard Theatre to celebrate the reaccreditation of the Hackney Wick & Lower Lea Valley Creative Enterprise Zone. Thanks to our partners @london.gov.uk, @ldnculture.bsky.social + Hackney Council. orlo.uk/LcO3v

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Cllr Shenaly Miah, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Enterprise, Skills and Growth at Tower Hamlets Council and Cllr Sam Mathys, Cabinet Member for Culture, Nightlife, Resilience and Business Standards at Hackney Council

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A panel discussion with five speakers on a stage under a blue spotlight, with an audience watching from the auditorium.

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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

London Sculpture Week is back for its fifth edition✨ Join the @london.gov.uk's Fourth Plinth Team to learn about the plinth's history and the new sculpture Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self💙 📅25 Sep, 11.30am - 12pm Free - all welcome! londonsculptureweek.org/events/intro...

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Introduction to the Fourth Plinth | London Sculpture Week

Join the Mayor of London's Fourth Plinth Team to learn more about history of the Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth and the new sculpture Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self.

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