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Tag: Gibraltar culture
New Natural History museum plans to open this autumn at Parson’s Lodge in south of Gibraltar
A NEW Natural History Museum is set to open this autumn at the Parson’s Lodge building overlooking Camp Bay in the south of Gibraltar.
Gibraltar...
Gibraltar’s top play to get a pop at the big time in UK National Drama Festival in Coventry
THE winners of Gibraltar’s annual drama festival will compete in the UK National Drama Festival in July, the Rock’s cultural agency said.
The play ‘Signed,...
UK’s Young Shakespeare Company puts on ‘Hamlet’ for over 2,500 students from Gibraltar schools
THE Young Shakespeare Company kept over 2,500 students from Gibraltar’s upper primary and secondary school on the edge of their seats last week.
The UK...
Gibraltar Year 12 student wins prize for her creative writing in competition with three other countries
AN A-LEVEL student from Westside School won a trophy for her storytelling skills after local judge Jonathan Pizzaro praised her ‘strong sense of place’.
Angelina...
Young man says he is ‘extremely surprised’ after taking £3,000 first prize at Gibraltar art competition
THE young local man who took the £3,000 first prize and best painting award at the Spring Visual Arts competition has opened up about...
University of Cambridge professor analyses Gibraltar’s unique language of LLanito in new study
A CAMBRIDGE University professor met with Gibraltar’s National Book Council to talk about working together on highlighting the importance of the local language.
Professor Laura...
World famous singer Paul Armin Edelmann to combine song with poetry in Gibraltar’s Convent Ballroom
WORLD class Austrian baretone singer Paul Armin Edelmann will perform some of classical music’s greatest hits in Gibraltar.
Edelmann will be accompanied on the piano...
Gibraltar book council looks at getting own stand at London Book Fair after April visit
GIBRALTAR could have a stand at the next London Book Fair after members of its National Book Council visited this year’s event.
Davina Barbara of...
UK’s Young Shakespeare Company visits Gibraltar to perform ‘Hamlet’ for 2,000 schoolchildren
PROFESSIONAL actors from UK’s Young Shakespeare Company will be performing Hamlet for over 2,000 schoolchildren in Gibraltar during mid-May.
Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) has partnered...
Cultural and business leaders expand Gibraltar’s connection with US sister city of Raleigh, capital of North Carolina
CULTURAL and business leaders from Gibraltar have visited its US sister city of Raleigh, capital of the state of North Carolina.
During the visit, professional...
Gibraltar Chief Minister marks May Day by vowing to fight for workers’ rights
‘WORKERS are at the heart of everything we do’, Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said in his May Day message for this year.
The Rock’s...
Gibraltar museum opens its doors to visitors and puts on kids’ activities on May 20
HISTORY buffs can take their kids on a fun and free day out at Gibraltar’s national museum on May 20 as part of International...
Academics from Balearics and Vigo universities in Spain visit Gibraltar to promote its language
ACADEMICS from two of Spain’s universities have visited Gibraltar to discuss research of its unique language and literature.
Professors Elena Seoane from the University of...
Gibraltar to mark May 6 Charles III coronation with very British garden parties and parades
PARADES, parties and school visits in Gibraltar will lead up to the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday May 6 in London, Gibraltar’s...
Gibraltar band Taxi raise bumper £10,000 for seven local charities at Sunborn Hotel concerts
TAXI have raised a whopping £10,000 for seven Gibraltar charities during a charity concert at the Sunborn Hotel.
The local music band, which is this...
Teens take the lead in possible future equality campaigns as they grab a selfie with Minister Sacramento
YOUNG people in Gibraltar could help spread the message of equality after meeting the relevant government minister recently.
Minister for Equality Samantha Sacramento said she...
Foundation launches ‘buy-a-seat’ campaign to raise £5 million to build Gibraltar National Theatre
ORGANISERS of a project to build a 1000-seat National Theatre are asking local businesses and the general public to help raise an extra £5...
Young artist in Gibraltar wins prize for work on the effects of medical industry on our bodies
A YOUNG artist has won an award voted by the people who went to see an exhibition in Gibraltar’s John Mackintosh Hall.
Bayside school student...
New Gibraltar National Park will help promote Upper Rock on international scale
ABOUT half of Gibraltar’s land area has become its own National Park under a law passed by the government in parliament.
Minister for the Environment...
PIPIN’ HOT: Gibraltar Sea Scouts bagpipe band star at Andre Rieu concert in Spain’s Malaga
THE Gibraltar Sea Scouts bagpipe band made a stunning surprise appearance at a Malaga concert by legendary violinist Andre Rieu.
Halfway through the show, the...
New Book Council compiles Gibraltar author directory to showcase local writing talent
A NEW project to create an author directory in Gibraltar will showcase the best writing talent the Rock has to offer.
The Ministry of Culture...
‘World class’ violinist and ‘acclaimed’ pianist set to play concert at Gibraltar’s Convent Ballroom
A WORLD class violin virtuoso and pianist will perform classical works by Brahms, Ravel and Kreisler at the Convent Ballroom in Gibraltar at the...
Gibraltar artists get chance to showcase work about hometown at Guernsey Island Games in July
AT least one visual artist from Gibraltar will get the chance to showcase their work at the Guernsey Island Games in July.
Organisers of the...
Stunning £3,000 up for grabs in Gibraltar spring art competition this coming May
LOCAL artists could take home a stunning £3,000 if they can win Gibraltar’s annual Spring Visual Arts Competition to be held in May this...
Women talk about how to increase their role in society in series of Gibraltar fireside chats
WOMEN in Gibraltar had a packed discussion at the Garrison Library on how to increase their role in society recently.
The talk, led by Minister...
Young people boost writing and illustrating skills at Gibraltar workshop led by UK experts
A UK author, illustrator and publisher led a course to boost 40 children’s creative skills in Gibraltar during the mid-term break.
Accord Literary and The...
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