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People of Derby

People of Derby

Derby’s creative scene is driven by the people behind it, from artists and musicians to organisers, filmmakers and independent voices shaping the city. Their work, ideas and commitment play a key role in building and sustaining what happens across Derby.

Every project, event and collaboration starts somewhere, and often that begins with individuals pushing things forward in their own way. Their influence reaches beyond one space or discipline, connecting different parts of the city’s culture.

For those interested in Derby creatives, local talent and the people behind Derby’s culture, this is where those stories come together.

Derby TRENDИG PROFILES: Peter Gale-From Punk Lifers to Punks Against Cancer

Lifelong punk promoter Peter Gale builds community through grassroots gigs

By K Futur Derby
TRENDИG PROFILES: TRENDИG PROFILES: Lee Roach and the Spirit of Suds & Soda in Derby’s Independent Beer Scene

Inside Derby’s Suds & Soda with owner Lee Roach

By K Futur TRENDИG PROFILES:
Artist Focus Artist Focus | Ayoola Ayodeji Kingsley: Forging Memory, Metal and Meaning in Derby

Scrap metal transformed into powerful sculptures rooted in Derby’s history

By K Futur Artist Focus
Artist Focus ARTIST FOCUS | DARRELL WYNNE aka SOAP

Bold Derby graffiti breaking grey streets with colour.

By K Futur Artist Focus
MASON TOONE - SOAR
Artist Focus ARTIST FOCUS | Mason Toone: Stitching Derby’s DIY Fashion Future From the Bedroom Up

Bedroom-built denim, skate culture, Derby grit define Mason Toone’s rise

By K Futur Artist Focus
Maayan Weisstub
Artist Focus Artist Focus | Maayan Weisstub-Absorbing the City, Translating the World

A London-based multidisciplinary artist translating research, emotion and experience into form.

By K Futur Artist Focus
Andrew Boateng
Artist Focus Artist Focus | Andrew Boateng-Observing the Spaces Between People

Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Boateng explores identity, perception and modern human connection.

By K Futur Artist Focus
Artist Focus Artist Focus | Ed Heron – Memory, Meaning and the Psychology of Paint

Exploring memory, masculinity and meaning through layered paint in Derbyshire.

By K Futur Artist Focus
Rin Haider
Artist Focus Artist Focus | Rin Haider, Finding Calm, Catharsis and Clarity Through Sound

From shoegaze breakthroughs to folk calm, Rin Haider finds his voice.

By K Futur Artist Focus