✨ Step into a sea of light, memory & hope ✨
From 18–26 October 2025, Portsmouth comes alive with *A Sea of Words for Portsmouth* — a breathtaking immersive experience by acclaimed Hong Kong artists Kingsley Ng and Stephanie Cheung.
Presented by @crying_out & 432 Nomads, and funded by @aceagrams , this large-scale installation invites you to lose yourself in stories that illuminate the city. 🌊💡
📍 Portsmouth Ticket Link in Bio
🔗 More info: 🔗 bit.ly/SeaOfWordsPortsmouth
#ImmersiveArt #PortsmouthEvents #KingsleyNg #StephanieCheung #CryingOutLoud #432Nomads #artscouncilengland
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HUGE NEWS: So honoured and proud to be shortlisted with 432 Nomads for the Global Arts Prize Legacy Award for #Skates4Mates.
Your vote can help us win $30,000 for the program!
Presented by the Global Leaders Institute and the Buck Family Foundation in international recognition of innovation in the world of culture.
The Global Arts Prize celebrates cultural organizations spearheading an innovative approach to the relevance of arts in our time. Each year, $60,000 USD is awarded between two initiatives — regardless of size, location, or focus area — for their contributions to the future of the cultural sector.
If you haven’t heard me bang on about it yet - Skates4Mates shares the joy of rollerskating with refugees and people seeking sanctuary in the UK. Rollerskating is a creative and physical form that improves mental and physical well-being, connects people across communities and is quite simply the most joyous thing.
The current conversation around immigration is so negative and can feel hopeless, but you can help us by voting by Tuesday 22 September!! Please head to the link in bio or over to GLI’s voting page HERE:
/p/DOeC2BoCdI0/?igsh=d3c1ZXlnYmMzNDV0
To vote simply put @432Nomads in the comments.
We are so honoured to be part of this amazing shortlist.
@432nomads@jenironsmoves
#Skates4Mates
#RollerSkating
#ImmigrationUK
#RefugeesWelcome
📣Be part of something big in Fratton this June📣
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We’re looking for people to take part in 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙚 - a contemporary, large-scale outdoor performance as part of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵.
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Rehearse and perform alongside the internationally acclaimed Šeiko Dance Company.
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🪩No experience needed, for ages 16+
👋🏼Connect with your community and meet new people
🗓️Final performances on Sat 21 June
📍at St Mary’s Churchyard, Fratton
Find out more and get involved - links in bio, go to Upcoming
#ThePointIsPortsmouth #Portsmouth100 #TPIP #ACEfunded #LetsCreate
📣 This summer, Portsmouth is our stage 📣
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From June to September 2026, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 will transform civic, heritage and community spaces across Portsmouth through live performance and shared experiences.
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As part of Portsmouth100, we’re working with an incredible array of partners, artists and communities on a bold programme spanning contemporary circus, outdoor performance, immersive installations and opportunities for the people of Portsmouth to take part.
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Expect internationally recognised artists and work not previously seen in the UK.
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This is one of our most ambitious Solent projects to date - a shared opportunity to create something meaningful and memorable with and for the city.
We are looking forward to sharing more with you and in the meantime check out our bio links👆🏼
#ThePointIsPortsmouth #TPIP #ACEfunded #LetsCreate #Portsmouth100
Did you know: People who have been displaced because of natural disasters, persecution, conflict, or violence have invariably experienced significant loss and physical hardships that can cause serious distress?
Arts and sports can improve emotional health, physical well-being and promote community connection.
Guess what: Rollerdance and rollerskating does ALL THESE THINGS! And... it’s hella fun. (See? Told you skating was the best. :)
Skates4Mates shares skills, skates and community with people who have been displaced in the UK.
Find out how YOU can get involved in the link in bio 🛼
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Source: World Health Organisation
Image credit: Majid Dhana
Supported by @432nomads@portsmouthcityofsanctuary@aceagrams@double_threat_skates@southeastdance
Last Friday at Trosnant School 🎤
Year 5s stepped in the booth and left with choruses 🔥
Nothing beats seeing their reaction hearing themselves on a track for the first time… pure magic ✨
This is what it’s all about. #COASTMADE #432nomads #Powerofmusic #youthmusic
Another inspiring day at The Portsmouth Academy 🎤✍🏾
Today we delivered two poetry and songwriting sessions, hearing powerful ideas, stories and creativity from the students. There’s clearly a lot of talent coming out of TPA, and it was amazing to see so many young voices stepping up and expressing themselves through music and poetry.
This project will give students the opportunity to share their art as part of Portsmouth’s 100th year celebrations, showcasing the creativity of the city’s young people.
We’re excited to continue building with them over the next two weeks during our Tuesday after-school sessions and see how their work develops. The future voices of Portsmouth are already making themselves heard.
#Portsmouth100 #Songwriting #Poetry #432Nomads #PortsmouthAcademy
Another journey begins 🎤✍🏾
Today we kicked off a new 6-week songwriting & poetry project with Year 5 students in Havant, helping young creatives turn their ideas, stories and emotions into music.
Over the coming weeks they’ll be learning how to write lyrics, shape their own songs, and record something they can be proud of.
This is now the 4th school we’ve worked with, and every time we see the same thing, when young people realise their voice matters, something powerful happens.
Big love to the school for having myself & 432 Nomads involved.
Let’s create something special. 🌊
#432Nomads #CreativeEducation #Songwriting #YouthVoice #Havant MusicInSchools CoastMade
We’re delighted to welcome NINE new grant partners to the Blagrave community 🎉
Each of these organisations is rooted in their place and community, working in different ways, but united by a commitment to creativity, justice and long-term change. In their unique ways, they’re all helping their communities thrive. 🌍✨
We’re humbled to walk alongside them and support their continued impact! 💙
@covactivists@hastingscommons@432nomads@platformplaces@footworktrust@wealdenworks@portsmouthcityofsanctuary@nolimitshelp@pamodzi_creatives
#Welcome #TheBlagraveTrust #GrantPartners #New #Community
Just been to A Sea of Words for Portsmouth and it’s honestly brilliant - one of the best cultural events happening in Portsmouth right now.
It’s an immersive exhibition that celebrates our city’s connection to the sea through art, sound, and storytelling from local voices. You walk through powerful words, light, and music that capture what Portsmouth means to the people who live here.
The best part? It’s completely FREE to book for Portsmouth residents (PO1–PO6). It’s creative, thoughtful, and really well put together — a proper reminder of how much talent and heart this city has.
Don’t miss it, it’s only on until 26 October.
Book your free ticket here: /e/a-sea-of-words-for-portsmouth-tickets-1563878886849?aff=oddtdtcreator
#Portsmouth #SeaOfWords #CryingOutLoud #PortsmouthCulture #ThingsToDoInPortsmouth
Every wave in your life is an opportunity to push you further. Let a sea of words help tell your story. Running until the 26 of October at @portsmouth.historic.quarter brought to you by @crying_out .
From 10:30 am - 3:30pm at Boathouse 5 , Portsmouth historical Dockyard.
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#portsmouth #historicaldockyard #art #explorar
Some images from a fantastic opening weekend of 𝘼 𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 our large-scale immersive experience by artists Kingsley Ng and Stephanie Cheung.
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Step into a sea of light, memory and hope, in Portsmouth only until 26 Ocotber.
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Presented by us, by Crying Out Loud and @432nomads , this specially created event is shaped by the voices of Portsmouth. One hundred single-word contributions, gathered from across the city, appear on paper boats, alongside ten featured stories offering deeper reflections on sanctuary and belonging.
Booking link in bio 🔗
📅 until 26 October
📍 Boathouse 5, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 🎟️ £5 adults, free for under 16s + Portsmouth residents (PO1–PO6)
🎫 Book your tickets in advance to secure your time slot. @aceagrams
