News

Bristol hosts UK's first public trials on new 5G testbed

Posted on Thu 22 Feb 2018

Over one weekend in March Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol and Watershed invite audiences to experience the extraordinary possibilities of 5G, the next generation of smart internet connectivity.

Catching up with our Artists in Residence

Posted on Thu 15 Feb 2018

We’ve been genuinely struck by the creative ideas of our artists in residence over the past year. With themes of climate change, communication, Brexit, identity, food futures and LGBTQ histories, research has spanned many concerns. Hosted within the Pervasive Media Studio, the artists have pushed themselves and their practice. So what have they been up to?

Watershed's Clare Reddington Shortlisted for a WOW - Women in Creative Industries Award

Posted on Tue 6 Feb 2018

Clare Reddington, Watershed’s Creative Director, has been nominated for a WOW - Women in Creative Industries Award 2018, alongside fellow nominees such as Imogen Heap and FKA Twigs, for her contribution to Bristol’s culture.

Coming soon... Layered Realities Weekend - a 5G showcase

Posted on Mon 29 Jan 2018

Exploring what difference 5G might make to culture, society and the economy

Watershed extends partnership with BFI Film Audience Network

Posted on Wed 24 Jan 2018

We are delighted to announce that Watershed is extending its partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI) in a new four year plan to extend choice for experiencing films and to create opportunities for talent across the South West, including Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Help celebrate 10 years of the Pervasive Media Studio

Posted on Wed 17 Jan 2018

Please join us on Sat 17 Feb to help celebrate ten years of the Pervasive Media Studio.

Watershed's Top 10 Sellers of 2017

Posted on Thu 11 Jan 2018

We look back over this years top 10 sellers with much adoration and look forward to a brilliant 2018 year of film!

24 Hour Cultural Flash Sale

Posted on Wed 10 Jan 2018

Bristol and Bath venues, theatres, art galleries, cinemas and museums are joining forces for a 24-hour flash sale across both cities from 10:00 on Thu 18 Jan.

Surreal musical journey Fantasynth wins virtual reality arts award

Posted on Wed 10 Jan 2018

Surreal musical journey, Fantasynth wins inaugural virtual reality arts award. Fantasynth’s success at virtual reality arts festival Limina VR Weekender highlights the creative potential of musical VR.

Star Light Star Bright now launched in Oxford

Posted on Tue 9 Jan 2018

Imagine if the stars shone just for you...

Watershed and Smart Oxford presents the first Smart Oxford Playable City Commission, Star Light, Star Bright from winners Hellion Trace (formerly Guerilla Dance Project).

Meet our New Talent Residencies cohort

Posted on Wed 20 Dec 2017

Navigate through Bristol’s LGBTQ+ history; discover people of the African diaspora who are accomplishing amazing things; meet satirical home appliances that expose the impact of social media; and experience performance that brings equality to deaf and hearing audiences - these are the remarkable ideas being explored by our New Talent Residents, who begin their journey with us in January.