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Epic Awards Shortlist

These are the inspirational creative groups and projects that have made the shortlist for Epic Awards 2020. Read about each of the entries below and remember to vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Award. Follow @voluntaryarts and #EpicAwards2020 on social media for updates on who will be chosen as winner for each award this year.

The Joy of Sound

The Joy of Sound

The Krar Project adapted a traditional instrument used by Eritrean and Ethiopian communities to provide inclusive music opportunities Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Sahyadri Friends Group

Sahyadri Friends Group

A group of Indian women founded this Coventry group to combat isolation and share creative skills Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Magpie Dance

Magpie Dance

Dance project 'Hidden Impact' explored the untold stories of the contributions made by people with learning disabilities during World War I Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Keynsham Snap & Stroll

Keynsham Snap & Stroll

Peer-led creative photography group in North East Somerset building local connections and self-esteem Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Jestaminute Community Theatre

Jestaminute Community Theatre

This Redditch theatre group's production brought local heritage, well known stories and local residents together Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2022

Author: Damien McGlynn

GrowFest19

GrowFest19

A two-day community festival celebrating the heritage of Newcastle-under-Lyme shared traditional creative skills Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Foleshill Creates

Foleshill Creates

Local creative group in Coventry use weekly sessions to benefit their own wellbeing and connect across the city Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Flowers For Life

Flowers For Life

This Nottinghamshire project uses gardening, floristry and craft to inspire locals and improve their wellbeing Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Fascinating Rhythm

Fascinating Rhythm

A film collaboration between a 60-strong female a capella group near Bristol and a local Down Syndrome charity Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Author: Damien McGlynn

Eltham Arts Wall Project

Eltham Arts Wall Project

More than 2,000 people of all ages contributed to this multimedia project exploring creativity and people's different barriers Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Comhaltas in Britain

Comhaltas in Britain

Volunteer-led organisation took their annual celebration of Irish culture to the streets of a Cumbrian town Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Art4Space

Art4Space

South London residents transformed their local community centre through mosaic and ceramic work Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Stirling Photography Festival

Stirling Photography Festival

Volunteer-run festival championing local and global artists Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Spit It Out Project

Spit It Out Project

Edinburgh-based collective using art to heal trauma Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2022

Author: Damien McGlynn

Comrie Cinema Club

Comrie Cinema Club

Volunteer-run Perthshire group that brought the big screen to a small village Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Castlebay Christmas Tree Project

Castlebay Christmas Tree Project

Yarnbombing project in the Outer Hebrides that went global Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Campsie Fest

Campsie Fest

Intergenerational, bi-annual arts festival in Glasgow Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Bridgend Eco-Bothy

Bridgend Eco-Bothy

Volunteer-led project in Edinburgh that created a new community space Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

BeeKind

BeeKind

Bee-inspired show that brought an Aberdeenshire community together Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Heritage Theatr Cymru

Heritage Theatr Cymru

A theatre group in Wales that explored the story of underprivileged women, prostitution, and a murder in 1908/9 Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Gŵyl y Ferch

Gŵyl y Ferch

Founded in 2019, this volunteer-run social venture created a festival celebrating creative women of North Wales Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Celf-Able

Celf-Able

A disabled-led inclusive art group that is now running in 5 locations around Mid-Wales Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Avant Cymru

Avant Cymru

This South Wales hip hop theatre company brings a diverse range of local and international partners together Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Art on the Hill Newport

Art on the Hill Newport

This open house and open studio annual arts trail takes place on the west side of Newport, South Wales Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Damien McGlynn

Tullyvin Musical Society

Tullyvin Musical Society

Bring a little piece of Broadway to a small rural area in Ulster. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

Moon Base Projects

Moon Base Projects

A positive environment for people to express themselves creatively Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

Five Lamps Arts Festival & Hub

Five Lamps Arts Festival & Hub

A growing event delivering multiple artforms to combat local crime. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

Care for Creation

Care for Creation

Inter-faith public art project celebrating the environment with local community Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

Bluebell Community Development Project

Bluebell Community Development Project

Driving social change against poverty and exclusion through community projects Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2021

Author: Andreea Lupu

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