Update for TRANSMISSION Dance Festival

TRANSMISSION Dance Festival is taking place in Hyde this weekend with some updates to the programme due to the temporary closure of Hyde Town Hall.

The Friday and Saturday evening programme of the two-day festival, which was due to take place in Hyde Town Hall, has unfortunately had to be cancelled as the building is currently unavailable following a recent fire.

However, the Saturday day programme on 22 March will still go ahead with an array of outdoor activities and entertainment in Hyde Market Square.

Saturday’s day programme is packed with free performances, workshops, and celebrations running from 11am to 2:30pm, offering a full day of creativity and community fun.

Tameside Council Cultural Services Team and festival producer Sarah Hardacre have worked hard to provide an exciting programme for residents.

Saturday’s programme will bring together the full spectrum of Tameside’s dance heritage - from Morris dancing and dazzling breakdancing to Ri Ri’s captivating Bollywood and Bhan-gra dance, and the rave culture that shaped so many memories. There is also a silent disco taking place.

Tameside Council Executive Member for Towns, Transport and Connectivity Cllr Stephen Homer said: “While it’s extremely unfortunate we have had to cancel one day of the festival due to the town hall being unavailable following the fire, this is still going to a fantastic event for the local community, with the Saturday programme bringing lots of exciting and creative opportunities for everyone to get involved in while also supporting the town centre.

“We’re sorry for all the groups and organisations involved in the programme, as we know how much work went into the planning, and we want to acknowledge the effort and contributions given. But please everyone do still come down and enjoy the day on Saturday!”

Sarah Hardacre, TRANSMISSION Executive Producer, said: “While it’s very disappointing that some TRANSMISSION events can no longer go ahead due to circumstances beyond our control, I’m incredibly proud of the artists, partners and community members who have contributed their time, energy and trust to help shape the project over the past year. The relationships built through this work will last well beyond this weekend, and I’m pleased that our free daytime programme will still bring dance, performance, participation and community activity to Hyde Market Square on Saturday."

For more information, see https://www.intameside.co.uk/news/transmission