The popular Ice Cube at Christmas will once again be bringing some winter magic to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street this festive season.

Taking place from November 24, the annual event promises a joyful experience for all ages featuring an array of exciting activities and attractions including the much-loved outdoor ice rink, a range of Christmas market stalls and other winter themed attractions.

With support from Arts Council England, this Black-led programme is an exciting opportunity for creatives of the Global Majority within the Northern regions, to be in residence within nature for one year. This includes those from African, Asian, Caribbean, indigenous, and dual-heritage backgrounds. Artists from all disciplines are invited to submit an application to undertake a paid freelance residency.

The David Oluwale Memorial Association, through Art Happens, is Crowdfunding to raise £15,000 to create a space for Hibiscus Rising to bloom. The £15,000 will enable them to create a beautiful, practical and accessible space for Hibiscus Rising, a space for people to come together and connect, a space for the city to remember the past and imagine a more inclusive future. 

You can visit the Crowdfund here and all donations will receive a reward.