Capital for The Common Good
We know what the problem is. Businesses owned by investors (PLCs) work well for those they are intended to benefit, namely investors. But they don't necessarily operate for the common good. We...
2016 : Things happened.
A guest blog from our Christian media partner, Church Times. 2016. Things happened. As ever, the Church Times focus has been on professional, independent journalism, exploring Christian...
Calling all budding film makers: this is your week!
We've heard Greenbelt described as "the best festival you've never heard of". We think it's time to change this, so ... This Christmas, we want to spread the good news of Greenbelt – and we want...
Juggling multiple debts – the damage done to children’s mental health
A guest blog from our associate partners, The Children's Society “They just came that morning. I could only take the things that I could carry. was crying because his bed, his things, they...
Akala
Akala is an award-winning hip hop artist fusing rap, rock and electro-punk with fierce lyrical storytelling.
We Laughed, Cried And Danced To Video-Games
A blog from Andy Robertson, curator of InterACT ... the digital gaming strand at this year's festival ... This year was the first time Greenbelt (or any major Arts festival in the UK) handed over...
Great art is everywhere at Boughton
A guest blog from Jim Harris, Greenbelt compere on August Bank Holiday weekend, but in his professional life a fine art curator and teacher at the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology...
Following up on the Bogside Artists back in Derry
A guest blog from Greenbelters Fiona and John Cheek ...One of the highlights of Greenbelt for John and I last year was The Bogside Artists. We were just blown away with their exhibition and talk....
Keeping it local …
We work hard at Greenbelt to keep everything as locally and ethically sourced as we can. This year we've gathered a quite eclectic mix of Northamptonshire goods, services and fun for you to...
An Evening With An Immigrant presented by Inua Ellams
Born in Nigeria, Inua Ellams is an award-winning poet, playwright and founder of the Midnight Run – an international, arts-filled, night-time urban walking experience. Identity, displacement and...
Harvest home
A guest blog from our associate partners, Embrace the Middle EastFadia and her family ran a successful business selling hummus, falafel and fool, a local breakfast delicacy, to restaurants in their...
Snö by Carla Chan
Carla Chan is a contemporary artist living and working in Hong Kong and Berlin. Her art is minimal in style and form.
Verity Peacock
Verity Peacock is an experienced facilitator of women's circles, as well as co-editor of The Barefoot Diaries, community gatherer, mother and homemaker. Find her at barefootings.wordpress.com.
Drew Worthley
Drew Worthley crafts a curious blend of cerebral indie-pop with a twist of lyrical Americana. Getting regular airplay from BBC 6 Music, Drew's songs explore faith, doubt, economics and literature,...
Gavin Mart
Gavin Mart is a pioneering musician and artist from North Wales. Scooping the UK Events Award for Positive Impact in 2016 his work in the margins have unearthed treasures deep within the...