The Sonoplasts first performed songs from Song Cycle at The Nest in 2022. The album is now streaming and you can find it here…
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support Coventry artists
Every sale of these stunning limited edition Nest Bonds designed by Coventry-based artists Janet Tryner, Michael Snodgrass and Frances Yeung helps support Coventry artists.
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wilding the nest
With a little help from our friends we’re gardening for biodiversity on the scrap of land behind The Nest. How many species can you spot?
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Creating the conditions for creation
Just how welcoming a place is Coventry, actually, for someone wanting to make a career in the arts? Please read and comment on F13’s draft action plan.
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Nestival Song Cycle
Listen again to the livestream, or purchase the limited edition ‘album cover’ print with the songs themselves available to order online or on CD.
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Art for the People Citizens’ Assembly
We wanted to find ways for Coventry people to have a say in how our city views, values and uses arts, culture and creativity, so we called (what we think is) the UK’s first Citizens’ Assembly on Arts and Culture.
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three decades, done
Looking back on Talking Birds’ 30th Anniversary Nestival Year. Reflection, full stop & springboard to 2023. Relive the magic or study the stats, its up to you.
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Flapping Brilliant Fun!
A Festive Goose Gala & Retrospective Projects Exhibition was a wonderful, joyous – and entirely Talking Birds – way to bring our Nestival year of 30th Anniversary celebrations to a close
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Programme 2023-2027
An outline of Talking Birds’ programme of work 2023-26.
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year one at The Nest, in pictures
Our first year at The Nest in pictures – with a little help from our friends: decorating, residencies, co-working, events, green things & a lot of ‘thank you’s!
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