Closing Ceremony

Hosted by the Midlands Arts Centre, attendees joined a day of creativity, wellbeing and connection.

The programme brought together artists, health professionals, community leaders, researchers, students and wider audiences to explore the role of creativity, culture and the arts in supporting health and wellbeing across our communities and cities.

Brum Rising: Live in the Outdoor Theatre (6:00–8:00pm)

The evening marked the official Healing Arts closing ceremony. A special celebration in the Outdoor Theatre took place as part of the return of MAC's Brum Rising series, showcasing emerging talent from Birmingham's vibrant music scene, including live music from emerging Birmingham artists AKASHA, Amina., and Sing Out of Trouble Choir.

Creativity in Our Neighbourhoods (1:00–3:00pm)

Led by the National Centre for Creative Health. This symposium brought together people representing health and cultural practitioners and organisations with academics to explore how creative health can be an integral part of neighbourhood health services and support preventative and community-led solutions to health inequalities.

Panel Talk: Young People – The Power of Creativity in Music for Health and Wellbeing (4:00–5:00pm)

This panel explored how music and the creative arts can support young people's mental health, confidence and sense of belonging, with insights from organisations working directly in this space.

Life Learnings of a Non-sensical Human (5:30–6:30pm)

A powerful and reflective theatre performance exploring lived experience through storytelling and performance.

Food & Drink:

Complimentary tea, coffee and pastries were available for delegates during the day. In the evening, the MAC bar was open, offering freshly prepared pizza and drinks to enjoy before or after the Brum Rising performances.

Attendees were welcomed for an inspiring day of conversation, creativity and collective reflection, celebrating the growing role of arts and culture in shaping healthier, more connected communities.

I removed the "book your place" links, the 15% discount offer, and the note about getting in touch to plan a visit, since those were all practical prompts aimed at people ahead of the event. Let me know if you'd like any of that kept in for record purposes.