The Watershed https://thewatershed.org.uk/ Creative Participatory Arts Studios Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:34:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thewatershed.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-shape-e1624436680555-1-32x32.png The Watershed https://thewatershed.org.uk/ 32 32 Music Tech Workshops https://thewatershed.org.uk/music-tech-workshops Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:50 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=1916 The post Music Tech Workshops appeared first on The Watershed.

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]]> Harmony Singing Workshop with Roxane Smith https://thewatershed.org.uk/harmony-singing-workshop-with-roxane-smith Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:45:03 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=1894 Harmony Singing Workshop with Roxane Smith:    Saturday 6th June 2026 10.30-4pm (doors open at 10am. Drinks and snacks provided) Roxane has been running community choirs and a variety of singing groups since 1998. She is the inspiring co-director of  ‘Sing for Water’ and one of the most engaging community singing leaders in the UK.… Read More »Harmony Singing Workshop with Roxane Smith

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Harmony Singing Workshop with Roxane Smith: 

 

Saturday 6th June 2026 10.30-4pm (doors open at 10am. Drinks and snacks provided)

Roxane has been running community choirs and a variety of singing groups since 1998. She is the inspiring co-director of  ‘Sing for Water’ and one of the most engaging community singing leaders in the UK. Roxane brings warmth, fun, and deep musical experience to her teaching, and this full-day workshop is perfect for singers of all levels who want to lift their voices together in song.

What to Expect

  • A friendly, supportive atmosphere where everyone is welcome

  • Songs taught by ear — no need to read music

  • A variety of uplifting repertoire: from folk-inspired harmonies to barbershop, choral pop, and soulful communal singing

  • Guidance in harmony parts (soprano, alto, bass, etc.)

  • Warm-ups, vocal games, ear training, and techniques for blending voices

  • Opportunities to sing in parts, discover new voice colours, and build confidence singing in a group

  • Plenty of laughter, connection, and musical joy

 

Fundraising tickets: www.bookwhen.com/thewatershed

Generous: £50 (15 tickets)

Standard: £ 40 (25 tickets)

Concession (Low income): £25 (15 tickets)

Please apply by email if you require a subsidised ‘pay what you can’ place

 

All profits made go to Sing for Water 2026 

 

For event information please email gillbond13@gmail.com 

 

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]]> King Zepha https://thewatershed.org.uk/burns-night Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:09:17 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=1836 Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer KING ZEPHA fronts an all-star band, performing original music influenced by ska, rocksteady, dub, jazz, soul and global rhythms. From huge festivals, such as Glastonbury and Boomtown Fair, to intimate grassroots venues, the band have captivated audiences with their honkin’ horns, thumpin’ double bass and stunning 3-part vocal harmonies. “Outstanding”… Read More »King Zepha

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Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer KING ZEPHA fronts an all-star band, performing original music influenced by ska, rocksteady, dub, jazz, soul and global rhythms. From huge festivals, such as Glastonbury and Boomtown Fair, to intimate grassroots venues, the band have captivated audiences with their honkin’ horns, thumpin’ double bass and stunning 3-part vocal harmonies.

“Outstanding” (Craig Charles’ Funk & Soul Show, BBC 6 Music)

“Seriously funky” (James Morrison’s Top Brass, BBC Radio 2)

Friday 17th July – 7pm

Tickets – www.bookwhen.com/thewatershed

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]]> STEP FORWARD – An Evening of New Writing https://thewatershed.org.uk/stepforward Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:20:49 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=1703 Join us for an evening that celebrates bold new writing, presented by The Watershed in association with SRM Theatre. SRM Theatre Company is a West Yorkshire-based collective of experienced theatre-makers and drama specialists. Known for their original work and commitment to telling real stories, they tour small-scale productions to non-traditional venues—offering scenes from life, seen… Read More »STEP FORWARD – An Evening of New Writing

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Join us for an evening that celebrates bold new writing, presented by The Watershed in association with SRM Theatre.

SRM Theatre Company is a West Yorkshire-based collective of experienced theatre-makers and drama specialists. Known for their original work and commitment to telling real stories, they tour small-scale productions to non-traditional venues—offering scenes from life, seen from life.

Tickets – www.bookwhen.com/thewatershed

For more info and to submit performance submissions please contact stepforwardtheatre@gmail.com

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]]> TIME TO TELL https://thewatershed.org.uk/time-to-tell Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:17:03 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=1380 Time to Tell hosted a series of creative wellbeing sessions where participants from diverse backgrounds shared their personal stories and memories. These were captured through reflective writing, literary appreciation, and presentations. The reflections, spanning past experiences, were expressed through poetry, storytelling, song, and vlogs. Supported with funding from Kirklees Council Community Plus Fund

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Time to Tell hosted a series of creative wellbeing sessions where participants from diverse backgrounds shared their personal stories and memories. These were captured through reflective writing, literary appreciation, and presentations. The reflections, spanning past experiences, were expressed through poetry, storytelling, song, and vlogs.

Supported with funding from Kirklees Council Community Plus Fund

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]]> Under Wraps Music https://thewatershed.org.uk/under-wraps-music Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:45:25 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=1223 Under Wraps Music is a company specialising in creating music content for creative projects and providing live music solutions for events. Website: www.underwrapsmusic.co.uk

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]]> Under Wraps Music is a company specialising in creating music content for creative projects and providing live music solutions for events.

Website: www.underwrapsmusic.co.uk

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]]> Star in the Sky Ceremonies https://thewatershed.org.uk/star-in-the-sky-ceremonies Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:43:27 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=1218 As a creative celebrant based in West Yorkshire, Star in the Sky Ceremonies creates bespoke ways of marking life’s significant moments. Whether it be welcoming a child into your life, a joining of two people in partnership or celebrating the life of a loved one, we can work together to create a ceremony that means… Read More »Star in the Sky Ceremonies

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]]> As a creative celebrant based in West Yorkshire, Star in the Sky Ceremonies creates bespoke ways of marking life’s significant moments. Whether it be welcoming a child into your life, a joining of two people in partnership or celebrating the life of a loved one, we can work together to create a ceremony that means the most to you.

Website: www.starintheskyceremonies.co.uk

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]]> Sonar Sessions https://thewatershed.org.uk/sonarsessions Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:15:39 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=1171 Monthly live music events in the genres of world, jazz, soul, acoustic & folk. Each Sonar Session will present a lineup of captivating live acts; showcasing established artists alongside emerging local talent. Taking place at The Watershed a venue, creative hub and participatory arts space in the centre of the idillic village of Slaithwaite with… Read More »Sonar Sessions

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Monthly live music events in the genres of world, jazz, soul, acoustic & folk. Each Sonar Session will present a lineup of captivating live acts; showcasing established artists alongside emerging local talent. Taking place at The Watershed a venue, creative hub and participatory arts space in the centre of the idillic village of Slaithwaite with onsite bar and cabaret style seating.

 

Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective + Hebble 29/10/23

NEXT EVENT – 

SUNDAY 29th MARCH

TICKETS

SUNDAY 26th APRIL

TICKETS

SUNDAY 31st MAY

TICKETS

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]]> SRM Theatre presents ‘Behind Closed Doors’ https://thewatershed.org.uk/sound-global-acoustic-sessions Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:14:36 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=1169 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Apartments. One on top of the other. Spaces for people to live their lives, to shape their futures, to reshape their pasts. And who is here, in these spaces? Why are they here and what stories do they have to tell? Behind Closed Doors tells the stories of these residents in a humorous,… Read More »SRM Theatre presents ‘Behind Closed Doors’

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Apartments. One on top of the other. Spaces for people to live their lives, to shape their futures, to reshape their pasts. And who is here, in these spaces? Why are they here and what stories do they have to tell?

Behind Closed Doors tells the stories of these residents in a humorous, thought-provoking and sometimes poignant way.

The show lasts about just over an hour .

SRM Theatre brings original, witty and often thought-provoking performances into community spaces. Created and performed by experienced theatre-makers with stories to tell and insights to share, our work is entertaining, amusing and always relatable. We prove that creativity doesn’t fade with age. It gets sharper!

FRIDAY APRIL 17th

DOORS 7.30PM

Tickets https://bookwhen.com/thewatershed

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]]> Switch on Drama https://thewatershed.org.uk/switch-on-drama-2 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:44:39 +0000 https://thewatershed.org.uk/?p=960 Using creativity to give a voice to young people on issues they want to shine a light on. This is drama with a difference using performance skills to explore issues that are important to the environment, our community, and each other. Making exciting theatre with something to say; Switch on Drama helps inspire confidence, encourage… Read More »Switch on Drama

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This is drama with a difference using performance skills to explore issues that are important to the environment, our community, and each other. Making exciting theatre with something to say; Switch on Drama helps inspire confidence, encourage communication, stimulate opinions, and teach imaginative ways of presenting ideas. 

We are working in association with Switch on Drama to provide a weekly theatre workshop for children and young people. Sessions are led by Sky Burton-Smith, a qualified teacher with 15 years’ experience of delivering performing arts in schools and communities. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=switch%20on%20drama

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