BrightSparks is a community of mental health service users, volunteers and other interested people that use the arts to promote positive images of mental health and wellbeing.

We exist to support and showcase the creative talent that exists within the mental health community through a growing number of creative groups and projects.

You can also read News from Yesteryear on our Documents Page.

BrightSparks News

  • Smoothie Soundbites

    Smoothie Soundbites

    • WHEN?: Tue, Feb 27, 2024
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre. Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • Hosted by Tim Sayers, featuring the wonderful Michael Vickers, The Smoothie Crew & friends. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • THE COMEDY ASYLUM SHOW 2024

    THE COMEDY ASYLUM SHOW 2024

    • WHEN?: Thu, Feb 8, 2024
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre. Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • Should be a cracker, to avoid disappointment please book your tickets in advance at The Attenborough Arts Centre . . . read more
    • (Posted Wed, Jan 24, 2024)
  • `ALL TOGETHER` Publication

    `ALL TOGETHER` Publication

    • WHERE?: PDF and Print
    • THE ‘ALL TOGETHER’ PUBLICATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO MENTAL HEALTH VENUES AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE A COPY, and they’re free. . . . read more
    • (Posted Fri, Jan 26, 2024)
  • Christmas Panto!

    Christmas Panto!

    • WHEN?: Thu, Dec 14, 2023 - 7pm
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre. Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • The well wicked witch of the west side has the dastardliest plan to ruin Christmas since Mariah Carey walked into a recording studio. Can we stop her? do we want to? . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Crowdfunder for the MishMash Project

    Crowdfunder for the MishMash Project

    • WHEN?: 2024
    • WHERE?: Bradgate Mental Health Unit
    • BrightSparks: Arts in Mental Health CIO is hoping to crowdfund the MishMash Project delivering a whole programme of Sound Production sessions on wards at The Bradgate Mental Health Unit and in the community to produce new recordings and performances throughout 2024. Ple . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Glee 2023 for Brightsparks!

    Glee 2023 for Brightsparks!

    • WHEN?: Sun, Dec 3, 2023 at 6pm-9pm
    • WHERE?: O2 Academy Leicester University
    • The wonderful Glee Club Students at the University of Leicester are donating all the income from their annual showcase to BrightSparks! PLease follow the link! . . . read more
    • (Posted Thu, Nov 23, 2023)
  • WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION

    WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION

    • Featuring: Michael Vickers, Elli Warren, The Kabuki Drops, Open Mic, Launch of the ‘All Together’ publication, The Comedy Asylum, Showcase Collective, The Bridge Band, Smoothie Crew, Compere Rob Holt, and you! . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • The Packing Saloon

    The Packing Saloon

    • WHEN?: Thursday mornings 9:30 - 11:30
    • Come along and do some volunteer packing for the Giving World Charity and do some arty, creative stuff, at the same time if you wish. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • The ArtsCafe

    The ArtsCafe

    • WHEN?: Every Tuesday 2 - 4pm
    • WHERE?: THE INVOLVEMENT CENTRE BRADGATE MENTAL HEALTH UNIT, LEICESTER. LE3 9EJ
    • Come long to the ArtsCafe, do some arty creative stuff, or just hangout. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Making Waves Exhibition

    Making Waves Exhibition

    • WHEN?: Wed, Sep 13, 2023 - 2pm
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre. Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • The twenty-second annual exhibition of artworks by mental health service users of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Making Waves Callout

    Making Waves Callout

    • WHEN?: Tue, Sep 12, 2023
    • WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre. Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA.
    • The twenty-second annual exhibition of artworks by mental health service users of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. . . . read more
    • (Posted )
  • Summer Heat Open Mic Special

    Summer Heat Open Mic Special

    • WHEN?: Thu, Jul 27, 2023
    • WHERE?: Duffy's ABr, 18 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester LE1 6BU
    • Featuring: BeeBees (Mystery Guest), The Kabuki Drops, H&H, The Bridge Band, Smoothie Crew, Compere Geoff Thomas, and you! . . . read more
    • (Posted )