Proud to have been shortlisted as a finalist for Arts Organisation of the Year at the LCR Culture & Creativity Awards. Congratulations to @liverpoolphil.bsky.social on their well-deserved win 👏 Thank you to everyone who has supported DaDa throughout our 40-year journey. #LCRCultureAwards

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Together! 2012 CIC@together2012cic.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The international Together! 2026 Disability Film Festival (online 5-6 December) is open for submissions: https://www.together2012.org.uk/together-2026-disability-film-festival/ Filmmakers do not need to identify as disabled if Disabled people or Disability are the subject of the film.

We were thrilled to hear our CEO/Artistic Director Ben Haslam has been accepted on the @UniofOxford Cultural Leaders Programme. Ben is looking forward to connecting with other senior leaders within the UK's thriving Cultural Sector. #OCLOnline2026

DaDa is proud to support the wildly entertaining 'Casu Martzu' coming to Unity Theatre this weekend. This brilliantly amusing show on 25th April and is described as "A clown’s descent into a world of cheese". 🎟️https://www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/casu-martzu/

Today, a year on from the close of #DDFI40 we launch our 2024/2025 impact report. Visit our website to view our full report including plain text, easy read, BSL summary and opportunity to receive a large print copy. www.dadafest.co.uk/article/cele...

Thurs 26 March 7-8pm online: Tamm Reynolds presents a new film + Q&A for LGBT+ History Month, responding to the late Katherine Araniello's 'Pity'. In association with Regard. Free. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cripping-the-queer-legacy-tamm-reynolds-on-katherine-araniello-tickets-1980886861928?

Cripping the Queer Legacy - Tammy Reynolds on Katherine Araniello

Tammy Reynolds responds to Katherine Araniello's performance 'Pity' for LGBT+ History Month

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📢LAST CHANCE TO APPLY: Digital Residencies - Based @FACT_Liverpool - 18-week residencies for early-career artists living in NW England & North Wales. - £4,500 to develop a digital artwork using Unreal Engine. - Apply by Tue 31 Mar → www.fact.co.uk/news/2026/03...?

Open Call: 2026 Digital Artist Residencies

Apply for FACT’s 2026 Digital Artist Residencies: three paid 18-week residencies supporting early-career artists in the North West and North Wales to create digital work using Unreal Engine.

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We are delighted that Reflecting Ourselves is now live for #InternationalWomensMonth - the largest ever exhibition of Disabled women's self-portraits, featuring 50 artists https://www.together2012.org.uk/activities-programme/2026-events-programme/reflecting-ourselves-disabled-womens-self-portraits/

Announcement📢 DaDa is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Haslam as Chief Executive Officer/Artistic Director and Faye Christiansen as Operations & Finance Manager, expanding our leadership team. Read all about it over on our blog: www.dadafest.co.uk/article/dada...

📢Call out for young disabled musicians to join DaDa Young Ensemble. Are you 14-25? Do you identify as Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent? Are you a musician ready to create, collaborate and perform with others? Apply to info@dadafest.co.uk More here: www.dadafest.co.uk/article/call...

Join us on Friday 6 February, 3-4pm for a Self-portrait workshop with artist Nancy Willis. Free. Nancy will present & discuss a selection of her self-portraits, followed by a Q&A session: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/finding-a-voice-with-nancy-willis-tickets-1981131569856?aff=oddtdtcreator

We have been listed as finalists in the LCR Culture and Creativity Awards as 'Arts organisation of the Year'! We are thrilled to have our 40th anniversary year of work celebrated in this way. Read more about it here: liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/finalis...

This #internationaldayofdisabledpeople we are doing things a little differently! We are introducing the Rushton Residency programme with two of our artists taking over our instagram stories. Head to instagram or visit www.dadafest.co.uk/what-we-do/r... to find out more.

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Together! 2012 CIC@together2012cic.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Please join us online for the premiere of Act Up! Newham's production of All the small things: a film and discussion for International Day of Disabled People. 2pm on Wednesday 3 December, free on Zoom. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-the-small-things-tickets-1829362334989?aff=oddtdtcreator

Announcing Rushton Residency Writers Workshops 📢 📝Join author Natalie Denny for engaging creative writing workshops using exercises exploring the intersection of disability & social change. More info & booking here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #festivalconnectfund #DDFIExtra

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 30th OCTOBER FOR OPERATIONS AND FINANCE MANAGER APPLICATIONS! Please note the deadline for applications has been extended to 30th October with interviews to be held the week commencing 10th November. Find more information at: www.dadafest.co.uk/.../jobs/ope...

Do you want to be part of an innovative and cutting edge disability and Deaf arts organisation? We are looking for: - CEO/Artistic Director - Operations and Finance Manager The deadline for applications is 4th Sept 12pm. Follow this link for info: www.dadafest.co.uk/get-involved...

We are seeking an Operations and Finance Manager! We’re looking for an experienced and effective Operations and Finance Manager to join the Senior Management Team at DaDa. Sound like you or someone you know? Find more information at: www.dadafest.co.uk/get-involved... Closes 4th Sept 12pm

It has been a jam packed first week at Edinburgh Fringe for our team. Head over to our blog for our round up along with some recommendations of shows featuring disabled artists we recommend you check out: www.dadafest.co.uk/article/week...

WHO WANTS FLOWERS WHEN THEY ARE DEAD? is a new exhibition by Broken Grey Wires, exploring grief, loss, identity and community featuring work by Lizz Brady @WilliamsonArt_ The exhibition runs until 13th Sept and is FREE. Find out more here: williamsonartgallery.org/event/broken...

Link here the latest podcast I’ve recorded for @dadafest.bsky.social. It features an art exhibition called Deep End, by the neurodivergent Australian artist, Amy Claire Mills. The exhibition is on at The Bluecoat in Liverpool and it’s well worth a visit. dadafest.podbean.com/e/power-not-...

We are seeking an Operations and Finance Manager! We’re looking for an experienced and effective Operations and Finance Manager to join the Senior Management Team at DaDa. Sound like you or someone you know? Find more information at: www.dadafest.co.uk/get-involved... Closes 4th Sept 12pm

We are excited to share with you some of the images captured at our 'DaDa Makes Music' live performance.🎤 You can listen to the interviews or download the transcripts over on our blog: www.dadafest.co.uk/article/dada... 📸Brian Roberts

A final moment of Raging together with Dolly Sen as we make sure the final DDFI40 artwork finds its way home. Such a pleasure to work with Dolly during our festival. Still so much to ‘rage’ about, so we won’t be quiet. We are already planning our next riot. Stay tuned!

We are really looking forward to Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company and DaDa Ensemble performance live at the Philharmonic tonight at 6.30pm. You can still book your last minute tickets to join us via this link: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/all...

“The concession from the Government’s welfare bill regarding changes to PIP is a small shift for disabled people. But we are painfully aware that disabled people can never drop their guard. Disabled people will continue to campaign for equality and human rights. Nothing about us without us.”✊

DaDa 🤝 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Our team is excited to be coming along to Edinburgh Fringe again this year and we want to hear from you! 👋 Tell us about: - Shows featuring brilliant disabled artists we should see - Events integrating access that we should experience - Opportunities to network

Team DaDa have arrived at @glastofestfeed.bsky.social , ready to get started as sighted guides So far the team have tested out brilliant magnification headsets from @givevision We’re looking forward to exploring more of the access initiatives here & enjoying great music. #Glastonbury2025

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✊Statement from DaDa Regarding Access to Work We stand with those within our community who are concerned about the impact of these changes on their work and practice. Read our full statement over on our blog: www.dadafest.co.uk/article/stat...

'DaDa Makes Music', and we'd love you to join us for the experience! @liverpoolphil Youth Company & DaDa Ensemble are excited to present brand new work thanks to @YouthMusic Funded ‘DaDa Makes Music’ on 8th July. Please book via this link: www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/all...