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The Western Wedge is a partnership between eight local authorities in west London, supported by the Arts Council England, who work together to enable a strategic approach to arts and culture across the sub region.

Western Wedge members are: Brent, City of Westminster, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.  Click on the links on the right to go to individual boroughs.

Film Screening: ‘Small birds sing when winter’s over’

‘Small birds sing when winter’s over’ is a film directed by Rizwana Hamid that investigates how prejudice, forced evictions and temporary housing still marginalise Gypsy and Traveller children, and how parents are trying to balance the rights of their children…

Michael X - a new play which probes at the heart of politics in 1960s Britain

The letter X draped in gold chains, with the word \'Michael\' written across one side.

On the 10, 13, 17, 24 and 27 November 2008 a new play, commissioned by Kensington and Chelsea Arts Service, will be performed at The Tabernacle, Powis Square, W11 2AY.

A Trini ‘bwoy’ rolls of a boat into 1950s London.  Ten…

Artists’ Professional Development Bursary Scheme - Kensington & Chelsea

Two Latin American Dancers

Calling all artists living or working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea!

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has three £1,000 bursaries available to support the professional development of artists and makers living in the borough.

Deadline: 5pm, 10…

Culture8 - West London’s Festival Finale, 28 Sept 2008

Performer on stage

On Saturday 28th September, Wembley Arena will host a music, dance and sports extravaganza! Join in from 3pm.

Culture8 welcomes the 2012 Olympic Games and commemorates the 1908 and 1948 Olympic Games held in West London.

Enjoy:

  • Global music, dance and artistic performances
  • Hear…

The Western Wedge – Our Plans

The Western Wedge supports arts across west London – but what do we actually do?

Research

In 2005 the Western Wedge commissioned a report on the cultural landscape of west London.  We wanted to find out what kinds of artists and…

Summer Festivals

Notting Hill Carnival, (c) Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Image: Notting Hill Carnival, (c) Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

There are over seventy arts and cultural events taking place over west London this summer – from fetes to festivals, from one day events to seasons of public art.

We’ll spotlight…