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SHOOT  FESTIVAL 2022 | ARTISTS

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At the heart of our two-week 2022 festival was a programme of free and ticketed events and activities. Shoot Festival launched on 23rd April with free music on our Sound Stage at The Bull Yard. You could also enjoy an eclectic mix of theatre, poetry, comedy and spoken word with our free Performance Programme at The Shop Front Theatre. All activities were presented against the backdrop of our fantastic Outdoor Arts programme, an exhibition and a series of workshops.

PERFORMANCE

JANA AIZUPE & SELWIN HULME-TEAGUE present TAKE ME OUT PUT ME ON

An expression of what a dress can mean to a person; the feelings, memories, celebrations or grievances it can hold.

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GEMMA JONES presents REMEMBER, REMEMBERING, TRYING TO REMEMBER

A durational live art piece that explores materiality, care and ableism.

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TICKETYBOO THEATRE Co. presents WOODLAND WANDERERS

This rhyming, spellbinding sensory show-stopper extravaganza is suitable for ages 3 - 6.

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SPEAKUP THEATRE presents OUR SKL PROJECT (by Lauren and Izzy)

Lauren and Izzy’s autobiographical story of two teenage girls and their journey through state and private education.

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MINNIE CROOK presents AND WHEN I REMEMBER THAT I HAVE FORGOTTEN

A celebratory exploration of memory and nostalgia, questioning the past and challenging how we remember and re-live moments in time.

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VISH RATNAJOTHY presents LUKE

In this sketch show, the Sri Lankan born comedian tries to figure out whether his name is Luke or Vishal and if his lunch box is cool or not.

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AI.SOSA presents STILL BEING WRITTEN

Storytelling piece which tackles issues around faith and identity.

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VOTIVE THEATRE presents CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER

Meet Dee, Craig, Amber and Freya. Follow the group as they grapple with queerness, their parents and what to eat for dinner.

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HOLLY CLARK presents FLAPPY

Holly, a dyspraxic living in this neurotypical world. Expect joy, frustration and some exaggerated arm movements.

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PERFORMANCE IN BLOOM

protests, hymns and caskets by lanaire aderemi

In 1947 10,000 Egba women marched to demand for the removal of colonial taxation. After several years of strikes and protests, this Nigerian feminist movement won an amazing victory.

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GAMBLE by Hannah Walker & Rosa Postlethwaite

This autobiographical urgent multimedia theatre/live art show depicts Hannah’s experiences of being in a relationship with a recovering online gambling addict.

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SOUNDSTAGE

IZZIE DERRY

Music rooted in folk, with elements of country, blues, jazz, rock and even funk.

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VIEUX BAKAYOKO & BAND

Compositions celebrating family and friends performed by an exceptional master djembe player.

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VIEON

Inspired by 70s and 80s electronic film soundtracks and lush synthpop filtered through post-rock and intelligent dance music.

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THOSE FINE STRANGERS

An energy packed show with a mix of ska, rock, punk and two tone influences.

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THE MINTAKAA COLLECTIVE

Hip hop and electronic UK bass inspired beats with hypnotic, neo jazz chord progressions.

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MVSKFXCE

A sonic experience explored through trap, drill, Afro-fusion, pop, rock and alternative.

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JACK BLACKMAN

Blues and folk fused with country, rock and pop complemented by exceptional vocals.

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ABZ WINTER

Dark pop with a retro 80s, 90s sound and electronic, dance, synth-type vibes.

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BAR PANDORA

Melodious alt-pop via unorthodox collaborations and a playful, patchwork writing style.

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SOUND IN BLOOM

MAHENDRA

MAHENDRA

Specialises in playing a range of hand drums from around the globe. Created especially for Sound: In Bloom Manendra formed a new group

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KOYESAX

KOYESAX

A multi-genre solo artist and saxophonist. He is currently working on his debut EP ‘The Genesis’.

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ROSSO

ROSSO

A duo who write and perform songs that bring freedom, truth and empower all who listen.

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EXHIBITION

HERE BE QUEERS, THERE BE CRIPS by SEBASTIAN H-W

Sebastian H-W is a Live Artist (MX:UK) based in the West Midlands

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TEXTILE MEMORIES by RACHEL DOUGHTY

Rachel is a mixed media artist mostly working in textiles and the found object.

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AFTERIMAGES by MADELEINE SNOWDON

Madeleine Snowdon is a West Midlands based interdisciplinary artist working through a variety of mediums.

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LANDSCAPES OF MY MIND by MADDIE WEBB

Her work is primarily driven by the way she experiences the world visually, through the mental notes she has taken as she goes about her day to day.  

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THE LOST GARDEN by CAITRIONA DUNNETT

Dunnett has attempted to recreate her grandfather’s Victory Garden, which once grew on the banks of Loch Long in Scotland.

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RE-IMAGINED PHOTOGRAPHS by JOOST LOHMAN

Lohman creates Re-imagined Photographs: Abstract works of art based on digital photographs by which he presents a new visual reality.

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POST WAR COVENTRY by AARON LAW

Aaron is a local photographer and all-round Coventry enthusiast. Born, educated and now working in Coventry.

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THE HOME SERIES by ANA JESUS

Ana Jesus is a final year BA Fine Art and Illustration student at Coventry University.

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CONCRETE JUNGLE by BETTY MOLYNEUX

Betty’s work is best described as elemental, ethereal, everyday art.

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EXHIBITION IN BLOOM

MOMENTS OF BROKEN PROMISES by Michael Snodgrass

For this new exhibition Moments of Broken Promises, Michael has chosen to create large-scale works on plywood panels inspired by Grimm’s Pied Piper, which reflect his developing interest in the use of colour.

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OUTDOOR

NAUGHTY FLOCK OF SHEEP by THE FABULARIUM

Just when Courthoys the Hound thinks he has rounded up his Sheep and is done for the day...his Naughty Flock escapes!

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WORKSHOP

CREATING AUDIO DESCRIPTION FOR THEATRE

Want to start making your work accessible but not sure where to start?

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APPLYING TO THE ARTS COUNCIL

Get ready to smash your next Arts Council funding bid with Shoot Festival and The Uncultured.

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MUSIC CAREER TOOLKIT

Starting your career as a musician? Want to know how to promote yourself and your work? You’ve come to the right place.

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BORING BUSINESS

Who said registering as self-employed, figuring out your taxes, and writing mission statements for your new company wasn’t exciting?!

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SHOOT FESTIVAL POOL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022

Ready to thrash Coventry’s leading creatives in the sporting event of the year?

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RESPONDING TO COMMISSIONS FOR VISUAL ARTS

If you’re a visual artist applying for your next (or first!) commission, join us and Artist / Creative Producer Sam Williams to explore what makes a successful proposal.

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