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Postcards from the Past

We’re taking a moment to reflect on some of the incredible projects we’ve produced over the past 14 years. 

From a forest of Christmas trees on the harbourside in Bristol, to 25 young dancers taking the National Theatre by storm, and a continuous 24-day live sound performance in a bombed-out church, we’ve always aimed to create unforgettable experiences that linger in the hearts and minds of those who experience them.

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Confluence: Four New Artists Explore Bristol's Shifting Currents

We are thrilled to be announcing the names of four more incredible artists collaborating with us for Confluence. Dhaqan Collective, Howl Yuan, Iman Sultan West and Ramelle Williams will each contribute creative responses to the project in the form of photography, film, dance, poetry and more. 

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2024 Wrapped

Looking back on 2024, it’s impossible not to feel a mix of pride and gratitude for everything this year has brought us at MAYK. From joyful, celebratory moments to challenges that pushed us to grow and change, it’s been a year full of creativity, connection and learning.

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This city is our stage – bringing it home to Bristol

This week, we’re bringing it home to Bristol. For a while, our slogan for Mayfest was ‘This City Is Our Stage’, and we always meant that in the broadest sense – ‘ours’ as in ‘all of ours’ – a city rich in creativity and with a restless, radical spirit that runs through the work of the many artists and companies that call Bristol home.

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Connecting Through Reflection:

In this blogpost we review the results from our Pudding post-show evaluations at Mayfest 2024 and share how evaluation better helps us understand cultural experiences.

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