Art group plans projects after £56k funding

The arts group has brought beatboxers to the town through competitions, performances and workshops

An arts group is planning a host of activities after securing more than £56,000 in funding.

New Urban Era (Nue) said the "generous " sum, which included nearly £30,000 from Arts Council England, would help bring people together at events in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

It said the money enabled it to deliver 2024's Art of Tamworth projects which included a day of live music and art at North Warwickshire Recreational Centre on 20 July.

Nue will also work with Staffordshire Space Scheme to run summer workshops for children under 17, offering activities such as spray-can art, breakdancing and beatboxing.

Working with Tamworth Arts and Events, it will also bring trapeze performances, street art and workshops to the town at a two-day festival starting on 7 September.

Later that month, Nue's Beatbox Finals returns as an international event, where Smonal from France is expected to defend his loopstation crown.

Nue's work will also include refurbishing six bus shelters in the town, with professional artists and community members taking part in workshops.

Professional artists will help re-design six bus shelters as part of the projects

"These initiatives aim to bring people together, inspire creativity, and enhance the cultural landscape, " said Nue founder Vic Brown.

“We are delighted to have secured multiple funding payments for this year's Art of Tamworth projects which will enable us to develop our activities for local residents and visitors to the town."

He added Nue had "really started to create momentum" and those involved were excited for its future.

The organisation said funding included £14,755 from the Inclusive Communities Fund; £10,000 from the Shared Prosperity Fund and £2,200 from Staffordshire Space.