Anvil Arts

Big Noise Community Samba band are a group of around 40 drummers based in Gosport who have performed at over 400 event around Hampshire and beyond since 2007. They specialise in performing the Samba Reggae genre which hails from Salvador in Bahia Brazil. They are available for static perfomances, festivals and workshops throughout the year.

We’re here to be a round table for poetry where everyone is welcome. We are a poetry organisation that does all sorts of things – from hosting our much-acclaimed biennial festival in Winchester, to our popular Winchester Poetry Prize competition, to our wider work with schools and community organisations.

Proteus is a touring theatre company and arts centre in Basingstoke, telling stories that foster empathy for the ‘other’ and supporting others to do the same. Our artist development, participatory programmes, and accessible performances at Creation Space nurture creative communities and inspire local audiences. We tour ambitious socially aware work across the UK, highlighting issues like PTSD, body dysmorphia, and domestic violence through award-winning and cross-artform projects. For 40 years, Proteus has built a reputation for high-quality shows, including internationally acclaimed productions. We prioritise casting artists from protected characteristic groups, especially in rural family tours.