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Blue Camel Club is back at @brighton_dome this June. 🌴 ☀️ The biggest and best learning disability club night on the South Coast is returning for a beach-themed party at the beautiful Corn Exchange. Get into the summer spirit and come dressed in your best beachwear. Think Hawaiian shirts, sun hats, and sunglasses. 🎟️ Book your tickets now at carousel.org.uk Image descriptions in alt text.

The Rock House is Carousel's regular Brighton gig, featuring loads of excellent bands, some who are learning disabled and some who aren't. This May, we're back at our usual spot at @greendoorstore for a night packed with live music from amazing bands. Lineup: Fuzz Bomb Flash Band Beat Express @murphysmedicineband Ethereal UK 🎟️ Tap the link in our bio to book tickets Image description in alt text

An interview with Charlie Hatton, one of the poets performing in our ‘Pop-Up Poets’ show at @brightonfringe this Tuesday. 📚⭐ Joyful, funny and deeply moving, this is spoken word like you’ve never heard before! Book tickets and find out more at /events/carousels-pop-up-poets

Next week, our poets are 'popping-up' at @brightonfringe 🎤✨ Swipe through to see who's on the lineup! Featuring The Porter, Stuart Leaney, Charlie Hatton, Susannah and Electric Mutant X. Plus a special performance from Carousel band Beat Express. Expect surreal whimsy, psychedelic sci-fi word wizardry, and poems exploring love, life and loss. 🎟️ Find out more and book tickets at /events/carousels-pop-up-poets Image descriptions in alt text.

And just like that… #PivotFest has come to an end ❤️✨ What an unforgettable three days celebrating learning disabled artists, creativity, community and inclusive arts in Portsmouth. Over the weekend:
✨ Over 400 people attended Pivot Fest from across the UK
✨ Thousands of smiles were shared through an incredible programme curated by TNG artists
✨ 10 workshops, performances and events took place across the three-day festival xx
✨ 42 people took part in creative workshops
✨ Around 35 artists and performers shared their work and talents, including the incredible TNG artists
✨ 17 fabulous volunteers gave their time to support Pivot Fest, including the amazing @joe_watson_photography and Toby at @storykeymedia 
✨ Our special Pivot Fest flags flew proudly across 10 locations around the city From immersive performances and exhibitions to workshops, parties, tours and conversations, Pivot Fest brought people together to celebrate creativity, community and inclusive arts ❤️ A huge thank you to every artist, performer, volunteer, audience member and supporter who made the festival so special. We’re also incredibly grateful to the wonderful organisations, businesses and partners who helped bring Pivot Fest to life including @aspexportsmouth , @gunwharfquays , LushPortsmouth, @hampshireflag @lifesize_cic @heartnsoulart @robynsrocket @carouselartuk @oskabright @crying_out @makealdingbourne @portcoffee.aspex @jbcomms @portsmouthcitycouncil @portsmouthguildhall @square.tower.oldportsmouth @portsmouthcathedral @lucyandyakportsmouth @disconeurotico @head_over_wheels_aerial @stephenmorganmp @orlandorichardsonart @portslibraries @andrewdancer97 and so many others who supported the festival. All events across Pivot Fest were free to attend. If you came along and had a great time, or if you’ve recently seen or heard about our work and would like to support future inclusive creative opportunities and projects, you can make a donation here: /f/this-new-ground?lid=owqirondcej9&utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=t-donation-alert## Photo credit @joe_watson_photography 
@acegrams @TNLUK #PivotFest #Portsmouth LearningDisabilityArts ACEsupported

To round off an amazing Day 2 at #PivotFest, we had a brilliant evening of acoustic music and comedy from artists connected to Carousel. 🎶✨ The night was a joyful mix of surreal stand-up, catchy pop-rock, psychedelic folk, sharp character comedy, and raucous alt-rock - an energetic, playful and welcoming celebration of distinctive creative voices. Performances included live music from musicians Beat Express and Dima, alongside a comedy set from The Porter (aka Joel Cooper). We’re so excited for Day 3 - our final day! While lots of tomorrow’s events are now sold out, we still have some tickets available for our Celebration Party (6–8pm), featuring a live soundscape and a dance performance from Andrew Self. Grab your tickets via the link in bio! 💫 Photo credit @joe_watson_photography #pivotfest

Just two days to go until The Rock House! 🤘 🎸 This Monday, we’re returning to Green Door Store for another night of live music, with learning disabled bands ruling the stage. Expect an incredible lineup and great energy from start to finish. Book tickets at carousel.org.uk We recommend buying in advance as these nights sell out quickly, and we can’t always guarantee tickets at the door.

Some photos from our last Rock House in February, taken by the brilliant @fyreflystudios 🙏 It was a brilliant night, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to the @greendoorstore next week. Don’t miss it! 🗓️ Monday 11 May 🕖 7pm - 9.30pm 🏠 Green Door Store 🎟️ Book tickets at carousel.org.uk/whats-on

Pop-Up Poets at @brightonfringe 🎉 Our poets wowed audiences at Brighton Fringe in 2024, and they're back this year to entertain you. Expect surreal, psychedelic sci-fi word wizardry and poems of love, life and loss. Don't miss Charlie Hatton, Susannah, Electric Mutant X, and a performance from Carousel band Beat Express on Tuesday 19 May. 🎟️ Find out more and book tickets at /events Image description in alt text.

Don’t miss out! Only a few days to go until The Rock House, Carousel's regular gig at @greendoorstore , a night where learning-disabled bands rule the stage. See you on Monday 11 May for a night of incredible live music. Lineup: Beat Express Ethereal UK Murphy's Medicine Fuzz Bomb Flash Band Book your tickets at carousel.org.uk/whats-on

Just one week to go! 🤘 The Rock House returns to the @greendoorstore on Monday 11 May for a night of brilliant live music, with learning disabled bands ruling the stage. Expect an incredible lineup and great energy from start to finish. Book tickets at carousel.org.uk/whats-on Image description: A performer at The Rock House leans down to an audience member, who is making a fist and smiling at the performer. At the top left is The Rock House logo and along the bottom is white text that says 'one week to go'.

Rock House regulars share what they love about the night! There's just over one week to go. Join us on Monday 11 May for a night where learning disabled bands take centre stage. 🎟️ Book tickets at carousel.org.uk/whats-on Video description: Audience members at The Rock House talk to the camera about the gig. As they talk, clips and photos of performers on stage are shown.