Journal | Transform

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Use our captioning equipment!

We have a brand new set of captioning equipment available to borrow, thanks to a Micro-Capital Access Grant from Unlimited x WYCA.

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Making Space: a new collaboration spanning Leeds and Nairobi

Transform is collaborating with The GoDown Arts Centre, based in Nairobi, to deliver Making Space, a new arts research programme exploring ways to empower young people in their cities.

Applying to be a Young Curator – FAQs

Answering some Frequently Asked Questions about what's involved with being a Young Curator

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Join our focus group

We’re inviting 10-12 people from Leeds City Region to be part of a focus group that will help us shape the 2025 festival.

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Read our 2023-24 report

Our 2023-24 report gives an insight into our programming strands, our financial model and what artists and audiences had to say about Transform 23.

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Transform receives Unlimited Micro Capital Access Grant

Transform has been awarded £10,000 from the WYCA Unlimited Micro Capital Access Grant scheme, which supports work to improve accessibility for disabled artists and audiences.

Watch the making of SECRETS

Watch our film about the group of young performers who collaborated to make SECRETS.

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The latest photos from our New Dimensions commission

We were in Brighton in January, catching up with Dan Daw Creative Projects during their technical residency at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.

Watch our Transform 23 highlights

Our Transform 2023 highlights film captures the thrilling, daring magic of last year’s festival.

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The Stage shortlists Transform for its 2024 International Award

Transform has been shortlisted for The Stage’s 2024 International Award – a powerful testament to the success of Transform 23.

Week two at Transform 23

Transform 23 is over – and it's been nothing short of spectacular!

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Week one at Transform 23

'Powerful, moving, exceptional' – week one of Transform 23 awed audiences across Leeds.