The #BplIlluminations will now be switched off at 10.30pm tonight following the Government’s decision to move Blackpool into Tier 4. The Blackpool Tower will remain lit as it has done throughout this pandemic. We urge everyone in Tier 4 areas to follow the “stay home” advice.

Applications are now open for #CultureRecoveryFund Round Two, with grants of £25K-£3m available for cultural organisations. Find out more 👉artscouncil.org.uk/CRFgrants #HereForCulture

Congratulations to Rubbia from Grundy Art Gallery who won the Excellence in Gallery Education (UK) at last nights Marsh Awards, which celebrates all the hard work and dedication of colleagues working within the arts sector. 👏👏 Full details: bit.ly/MarshAward

To celebrate #BritishScienceWeek, we've had a look at the science behind the #BlackpoolIlluminations. Did you know that the Illuminations are powered by 100% green energy? Have a look at our infographic to learn more. #BSW21 #BritScAssoc #Science #Innovation VisitBlackpool

A second round of applications is now open for the Blackpool Business Recovery Fund, a grant scheme set up to help Blackpool businesses, including creative industries, impacted by COVID lockdown restrictions. Learn more here: blackpoolunlimited.com/bbrfr2

Did you know that Grundy Art Gallery is marking their 110th anniversary this year? Today, the gallery has announced their Spring Programme, along with their plans to reopen. Find out more: bit.ly/GrundySpring20…

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 has been awarded an £80,000 grant from Historic England as part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) and Community Cultural Programme. Find out more details here: bit.ly/349VBlP

We’d like welcome Vintro Lounge to Blackpool! Take a look at the photos below and drop in for brunch, lunch or dinner – they even do Tapas too! ⬇️ 🍽 Table bookings are not required as they operate walk-ins only.

A new statue celebrating the importance of protecting Blackpool’s award-winning coastline has been unveiled today on Talbot Square near The Blackpool Pier Company 🎡🎠. The ‘Call of the Sea’ statue is a modern take on traditional sea goddesses 🌊 Read more > bit.ly/calloftheseast…

Seca_one at HIVE Blackpool for @HiveArts2 #Blackpool today. Interactive #urbanart, come along get a pic & be one of #theusualsuspects. #BePartoftheArt Grundy Art Gallery Lancashire Post @MichaelHolmes05 John Gillmore #ChrisFenn showing us he knows what he’s doing!

Live theatre is back! The highly-anticipated SIX 👑 starts at the @wgbpl today, running until July 10. Don’t miss this musical sensation! 📍 Winter Gardens Opera House 📅 7-10 July ↔️ Socially distanced show 🎟️ bit.ly/sixthemusicalb…

Roger McCann has added vital funds to the fundraising pot at Blackpool Grand Theatre 🦋 and for the ‘Acting for Others’ charity appeal by shaving off his impressive whiskers on stage! 📺Watch: youtu.be/tU4mazohk48 💰Donate: bit.ly/beardfund ℹ️ Read more: bit.ly/grandbeard

𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩! For Christmas the Tower will be illuminated with the magical tale of the Frost Fairies and Fireflies, and we need your help to design the magic-filled leaves in all their colourful splendour. 🍂 Read more & enter here: bit.ly/LightsLeaf

Closing NEXT WEEK! Ride Your Pony is an international group exhibition and residency platform. 26 artists are chosen to exhibit at Abingdon Studios (ABS) 🏆£200 Artist Exhibition Fee 🏆£50 Material budget Deadline: 13th August, 2021. Apply here: ow.ly/BA1u50FDwlD

Great to have so many people through the doors today to catch the final week of our current exhibitions Seaside Photographed and #WorkTownGhosttown 👏 Both shows finish at 4pm on Saturday 11 September thegrundy.org/whats-on/exhib… VisitBlackpool CultureBlackpool

Join Showtown & @heritagebpl as they host guest speakers Stephen Catterall and Keith Gildart, who explore and examine the emergence of the Blackpool Mecca in the context of Blackpool's changing role as Britain's premier seaside resort. Register: bit.ly/soulsea

The wonderful Grundy Art Gallery celebrated its 110th anniversary this year. The gallery and its collection was established in 1911 via a financial gift and donation of over 30 paintings by local brothers John and Cuthbert Grundy #BestofBlackpool21

An exciting opportunity to develop ‘A Cultural Strategy for Blackpool’, tenders are invited to work with Blackpool Cultural Framework Steering Group as facilitator/critical friend for a new Blackpool Cultural Strategy. Discover more: shorturl.at/dwV03 Image © Sean Conboy