The Generator in Loughborough will renovate a heritage building into a hub for creatives, arts organisations & the wider community.

It emphasises inclusivity and offers a venue for the creative expression of the people of Loughborough and the exploration of all art forms. 

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We are building a cultural centre for the future.

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Ceiling with an array of stage or studio lights and acoustic soundproofing panels.
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A person playing an electric guitar under blue and purple stage lights with a music mixer and cables in the foreground.
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The Generator in Loughborough, aims to renovate a heritage building into a hub for creatives, arts organisations & the wider community. It emphasises inclusivity and offers a venue for the creative expression of the people of Loughborough and the exploration of all art forms. 

The Generator will run programs, exhibitions, and initiatives that celebrate the richness of diversity and encourage dialogue, understanding, and connection.

The Generator will be an important hub for Charnwood’s diverse range of creatives and will collaborate with arts organisations, institutions and communities to enrich the cultural landscape of our community.  The venue has a focus on high-quality cultural events, sustainability, and accessibility & promotes creativity, diversity, and environmental awareness. 

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A modern wooden house with angular rooflines, surrounded by tall grass and some shrubbery, with mountains in the background and an overcast sky.
A modern wooden house with irregular rooflines, partly obscured by tall, golden grass and a large green shrub, set against a mountain landscape under a clear sky.
Scenic landscape with a large body of turquoise water, green hills in the foreground, and tall mountains with cloudy sky in the background.
Modern wooden house with a unique, angular roof design surrounded by tall, golden grass and a green tree, with mountains in the background under a clear sky.
Young girl holding a book outdoors, wearing a colorful mask with pink and purple designs, dressed in a white sleeveless top, standing in a park with trees and other people in the background.
Young girl holding a blue and white leaf print paper with an inset of a bird silhouette, outdoors in a park.
A woman and four young boys are working on a large craft project with wire on a table. The wire is shaped into a spherical structure and several other circular shapes.
Children and an adult working on craft project involving woven wire and string at a table.
A person in a blue and white striped sweater holding a rustic ceramic pot with blue glaze markings.
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We believe that human expression is essential for a healthy society.

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Children and a teacher gathered around a large table with art supplies, working on a craft project.

We celebrate and support creative people at the heart of our mission. We believe that creative individuals are the driving force behind the arts, and that the Generator will offer them a new platform to help them thrive.

Our commitment to fostering the talents and aspirations of creative people is fundamental to our role as a dynamic cultural institution, and we look forward to collaborating with and empowering even more artists, creators, and visionaries in the future.

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 programs, 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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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 programs, 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. 

Child’s colorful drawing of a park or garden scene on white paper with markers, depicting flowers, a rainbow-colored figure, a star on the bottom, and various decorative elements.
Two women performing aerial acrobatics on a hoop in a spacious industrial-style indoor venue with large windows and a high ceiling, while several spectators watch.
A group of people sitting in a large circle around a rectangular table in an industrial-style room, participating in a discussion or workshop.

The Generator will become an important venue, serving as a vibrant cultural nexus and an important hub for Charnwood's local community.

The Generator is a unique venue in the heart of the town and it is easily accessible. It will be able to host events for 250 people.

The Generator will also have smaller spaces for smaller groups and individuals. As a former Generating Hall, the space has a strong industrial character, reflecting Loughborough’s heritage and engineering industries. This character will be retained through the retention of a number of existing features and through the avoidance of significant interventions in the building’s spaces. The building has strong associations with Loughborough’s industrial heritage and with the development of the towns Further and Higher Education institutions.

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We believe that access to the arts should not be limited by location, so the completion of The Generator will be a significant step forward, as it extends access to the arts for rural areas and villages within Charnwood that currently face limitations in their ability to engage with the arts.

We are committed to actively support and engage communities in experiencing high-quality culture. We believe that culture has the power to unite, inspire and enrich the lives of individuals from all backgrounds. Through our programs, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives, we aim to create a space where diverse voices are celebrated, and cultural experiences are accessible to all.

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Group of children sitting at a long table on stage, illuminated by colorful stage lighting, with an adult standing behind them.

We embrace collaboration and believe that working in partnership with other cultural organisations, institutions and communities is essential to enriching the cultural landscape of our community.

Through strategic collaborations, we aim to create dynamic and innovative experiences that break down boundaries and bring diverse creative voices together. Our goal is to amplify the impact of the arts, cultivate a thriving cultural ecosystem, and foster meaningful connections that inspire creativity and engage our audience in new and exciting ways.

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