The Generator Loughborough

12/02/2025

Another positive writeup from The BBC! Shining the spotlight on The Generator Hall and our new CEO:

Jess Vollar Bell will oversee development of a former industrial building into an arts centre.

10/02/2025

Catch us tonight on BBC1 East Midlands!

Our new CEO Jess Vollar Bell and Dr Jill Vincent are sharing the latest news about The Generator project⚡️

When: Tonight at 6:30pm
Where: BBC1 East Midlands
Bonus: Full feature article on BBC News online

Set your reminders! 🔔

07/02/2025

The Generator’s Jess and Pasha welcomed a fantastic group of students studying Art Museum and Gallery Studies (MA) to explore placement opportunities.

We were impressed with such promising candidates and looking forward to having some of these bright, vibrant minds join our family soon!

31/01/2025

Behind the scenes at The Generator today 🎥

Emily Anderson from BBC East Midlands who interviewed our new CEO Jess Vollar Bell and Director Dr Jill Vincent. Great to share our journey and vision for this amazing space.

Coming to your screens soon!

29/01/2025

Write up from East Midlands business link today about our new CEO - Jess Vollar Bell

The Generator - a restoration project bringing a new arts centre to Loughborough - has taken another step forward by appointing its CEO.

20/12/2024

Milestone Achievement: Our New Roof
We’ve reached a crucial turning point with the completion of our roof renovation at The Generator. This major development combines heritage preservation with modern functionality, setting the foundation for our sustainable future.

The new roof features glazing that fills our spaces with natural light, while inside, we’ve installed a comprehensive system of insulation, technical infrastructure, and suspension points for AV equipment. True to our commitment to heritage, these modern elements are concealed beneath period-appropriate boarding that honors the building’s original architecture.

The final phase will see traditional slate tiles laid on the exterior, followed by the installation of photovoltaic solar panels - a perfect blend of historical preservation and sustainable energy solutions.

10/12/2024

The Generator Loughborough announces Jess Vollar Bell as its new CEO. Jess is a Loughborough local and Rawlins alumna who trained at drama school in London before working as a professional actor. She later transitioned to arts venue management, building a wealth of experience in the sector. Combining creative and operational expertise, Jess brings comprehensive industry knowledge to The Generator. Her experience across local and London arts scenes, coupled with her commitment to accessible cultural experiences, positions her well to lead the organisation’s growth and strengthen Loughborough’s creative community.

Welcome home, Jess!

1),2) London 3) the Grand Union Canal 4)Jess performing in the Griffin

04/12/2024

We got some great feedback from our community about what they’d like to see at The Generator on Friday. You expressed interest in accessible art history and theory lectures, alongside diverse workshop opportunities for artists and students. You want to see exhibition opportunities for local artists, mental health and wellness programs, and interactive performances. Many suggested textile workshops, live music ranging from classical to contemporary, and community dinners to bring everyone together.

It’s certainly diverse, one thing is apparent - our community envisions The Generator as more than just an exhibition space – they see it as a creative centre where local and international artists can collaborate, complete with residency programs and networking events connecting artists, students, and locals. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas – we’re excited to start bringing these visions to life! Keep the suggestions coming as we continue to shape The Generator together.

02/12/2024

Thank you for joining us on Friday night at to explore the Generator’s journey. It was wonderful sharing our plans and hearing your thoughts about its future as a local arts & culture space.

Your input will help shape the building’s development as we work towards the 2025 opening. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the conversation.

29/11/2024

Sharing the Journey, Co-creating our Future

As part of Loughborough Lates, please join us in celebrating the journey of the Generator so far. Hear about the building's exciting development into a refurbished local centre for arts and culture, due to launch in Summer 2025. Come and gain insight into its unique heritage and have your say on its unfolding future.

Be part of this town-wide cultural celebration as multiple venues open their doors for a special night of creativity and discovery.

November 29th 2024
6-8pm with an introductory talk at 6.15pm and again at 7.15pm

Venue:
Upper Rooms, Baxter Gate, Loughborough LE11 1TG   

29/11/2024

As part of Loughborough Lates, join us in celebrating the journey of the Generator so far. Hear about the building’s exciting development into a refurbished local centre for arts and culture, due to launch in Summer 2025. Come and gain insight into its unique heritage and have your say on its unfolding future.

Be part of the wider event: Lboro Lates, a town-wide cultural celebration from as multiple venues open their doors for a special night of creativity and discovery.

November 29th 2024
6-8pm with an introductory talk at 6.15pm and again at 7.15pm

Venue:
Upper Rooms, Baxter Gate, Loughborough LE11 1TG   

Participating Venues:

26/11/2024

Join us this Friday for Lboro Lates - where Loughborough's arts and culture venues link up. Friday 29th November 2024, from 6pm.

Lboro Lates is this Friday! Here's what to expect and where to explore:

🫂 Film / Video, Prints & Crafts at The Albion, LE11 1QA
🎧 Photography at LU Arts, LE11 3TS
⚡ Film / Video & Photography at Institute, LE11 1TG
⛄ Painting, Prints & Crafts at Tangent Gallery, LE11 2TS

Lboro Lates: 6pm, Friday 29th November 2024
Lboro Lates is an event hosted by arts and culture venues spread across our town centre and campus. Loughborough comes to life with art exhibitions and events - all free to visit.

26/11/2024

Join us in celebrating the journey of the Generator so far 🥂 As part of Lboro Lates, hear about the building’s exciting development into a refurbished local centre for arts and culture, due to launch in Summer 2025. Come and gain insight into its unique heritage and have your say on its unfolding future.

Date: November 29th 2024. From 6-8pm with an introductory talk at 6.15pm and again at 7.15pm.

Venue: Institute, Upper Rooms, Baxter Gate, Loughborough LE11 1TG

There will be films and photographs to see of the journey so far and light refreshments on offer too.

21/11/2024

We’re backing in their mission to build a new creative home in Loughborough. Our scheduled post reads - They’re almost at their £20K target to create an amazing community space with a gallery, learning area & micro-bakery.
Help make art accessible to all - every donation counts!

However, in the last hour they’ve just tipped over into their 20k target. A huge congratulations to the team and all that donated, one step further towards a brighter creative future for the area 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

19/11/2024

👀 Sneak peek: The Generator’s Basement

Our newly tanked underground space is taking shape! Coming soon: a private, versatile venue perfect for intimate screenings, conferences, workshops, small exhibitions, a green room for artists…

18/11/2024

🏗️ Connecting the spaces!

The side has been cleared ready for our new bespoke staircase to be installed - creating a journey from the basement, through the ground floor, all the way up to level 1’s public mezzanine.

Watch The Generator come together, step by step.

17/11/2024

We will promote creative opportunities within our local community for individuals of all ages and life stages. We firmly believe that creativity is a lifelong journey and that the arts have the power to enrich lives at every point.

We strive to make the arts accessible to everyone, from the youngest to the oldest members of our community. Our goal is to create an inclusive and welcoming space in The Generator where people can explore their artistic interests, develop new skills, and find inspiration throughout their life’s path. By fostering a culture of creativity, we empower our community to embrace the arts as an enduring source of enrichment, self-expression, and lifelong learning.

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16/11/2024

We are committed to supporting children and young people in unlocking their creative skills and helping them to realise their artistic potential. We believe that nurturing creativity at a young age not only enriches individual lives but also contributes to the cultural health of our community. Through our programmes, workshops, and educational initiatives, we strive to provide young minds with the tools, opportunities and inspiration they need to explore, innovate, and express themselves through the arts.

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