News: Blyth Celebrates Fund

Blyth’s creative community is being invited to apply for the  2026/27 Blyth Celebrates Fund, which is now open. Delivered by Northumberland County Council, the fund supports bold, community‑focused artistic projects that bring people together and spotlight the town’s cultural identity.

This year’s round offers £25,000 in total, split across nine grants: four awards of £5,000 and five of £1,000. Successful applicants will develop work for the Market Pavilion — Blyth’s creative hub in the town centre — with projects running between June 2026 and March 2027. Workshops, performances, participatory events, and community‑led ideas are all encouraged, as long as they connect with local audiences and celebrate Blyth’s stories.

The scheme builds on the success of the 2025/26 programme, which supported a wide mix of artists and groups and demonstrated how creativity can shape a sense of place. Councillor Wendy Pattison, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure & Tourism, says the fund continues to highlight “the incredible creativity and community spirit we have in the town,” encouraging anyone with an idea to get involved.

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 30th April. Guidance and forms are available here.