Sunday 3 May: BAM Holiday Sunday
Sunday 3 May 2026 11.30am – 4pm Location: Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet, Boothen Road, ST4 4AH. Free to attend. No need to book! Join us to celebrate spring and create a new folk event for the Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet. You will be able to All with food from Neena’s Kitchen and drinks available to […]
Brilliant Bamboo: Review of the year 2025
2025 has been a remarkable year for Brilliant Bamboo, filled with innovation, community engagement and new experiences. We have started to transform a disused urban space in the heart of Stoke, commissioned two beautiful murals and brought people together to learn new skills, take part in hands-on activities and enjoy performances, all themed around the […]
Kings Trust: October 2025
In October 2025, we were chosen by Stoke-on-Trent Kings Trust co-hort for their project as part of the 12 week development programme at the Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet in Stoke. We wanted to offer a glimpse into our work beyond the jobs we need to do at the site. The team were able to meet […]
Brownfield Parklet introducing Dan Southward
Artist Dan Southward is working with us at Brilliant Bamboo as part of residency for the development of the Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet. We hand over to Dan to introduce himself, and his approach to this project “I am a freelance artist and photographer, amongst various other roles and responsibilities, I have been based in […]
Bamboo bench honouring Stoke-on-Trent’s canal heritage goes on display in Hampshire
By Hannah Hiles for Brilliant Bamboo A bamboo bench which was inspired by a Stoke-on-Trent family’s history has gone on display at a prestigious, award-winning gardens and arboretum in Hampshire. The bench, which was created by artist Spencer Jenkins as part of a Brilliant Bamboo project with Middleport Matters, was made from bamboo harvested at […]
Friday 29 August 2025: Bamboo-Castle
Bamboo-Castle: A Day of Spectacular Bamboo-Based Fun in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Friday 29 August 11am – 4pm High Street (by Vue Cinema and Bygones), Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, community, and the natural wonder of bamboo – right in the heart of Newcastle Town Centre! We’ve teamed up with internationally acclaimed […]
Thursday 28 August 2025: BAMBOO in the Brownfield Parklet.
Get Ready for a Thrilling Day at the Brilliant Bamboo Parklet in Stoke! Event Info: Thursday 28 August 2025 11.30am – 3pm Live Performance of BAMBOO: 1:30pm Location: Land off Boothen Road, Stoke, ST4 4AH We’re teaming up with our incredible friends NoFit State Circus to bring you BAMBOO — a spectacular high impact, high-skill […]
Friday 8 August 2025: Pop Up Park Newcastle-under-Lyme
Join the Brilliant Bamboo artist team, Chloe Rickett and Francesca Wheeler, at Newcastle Business Improvement District’s pop-up park in the centre of town. You can expect den and structure making in a relaxed atmosphere throughout the day, drop-in at any time and suitable for all ages. Friday 8 August 2025 11am – 3pm Pop-Up Park, […]
Brilliant Botanicals: Public art rooted in place, sustainability and story
Brilliant Botanicals is a public art project from Brilliant Bamboo that brings two striking new murals to Stoke-on-Trent, honouring the city’s ceramic history while exploring the creative, sustainable possibilities of bamboo. Artists Rob Fenton and Reiko Kaneko created two different but visually connected designs, working closely throughout with Brilliant Bamboo director Gemma Thomas, from setting […]
Brilliant Botanicals: Inspiration and Approach
Springtime 2025, we entered a fantastic time where projects in our imagination began to become a reality. We collaborated with two artists with experience and expertise in their existing work to create something magical for Stoke, the town, and the city. Each of the artists had their approach to the brief, and that’s what this […]