Worcester’s own:
Bold & beloved
New & Emerging
Student-made
Gen-Z owned
Fun & Fresh
Affordable & inclusive
arts festival.
Check out our latest scheduled events, including affordable workshops, free chat ‘n craft sessions, and local features and collaborations.
What we do: Snaps from Speak VOlumes!
‘Orange’ by Ella Abel – An original multi-sensory installation for our 2025 festival.
Magnet-Making – One of 15 free craft workshops at Speak Volumes 2025.
Poetry Slam 2025 – Made accessible with Live Captioning thanks to StageTEXT.
Gallery space featuring the art of 50+ local, disabled, and/or gen-z creatives.
‘(Dis)Connected’ by Jodie Rose – Another multi-sensory installation for SVF 2025.
Opportunities for aspiring and emerging artists: Paid, voluntary, and competitions.
Live Music – Performances from Worcester Uni students and graduates.
Free activity stalls – Suitable for all ages and abilities – a new feature in 2026!
Pre-loved Clothing Rail: For a sustainable, easy shopping (or selling!) experience.
We’re Fundraising:
Help us keep our festival free and accessible to as many people as possible!
Get hands-on: in the run up to our 2026 festival, we offer a mixture of arts workshops, quiz, and bingo nights.
Help us from afar: Check out our GoFundMe!
GoFundMe – As little as £5 goes a long way: All public donations directly fund art supplies and venue hire for our year-round inclusive activities.
“We’re using our Gen-Z energy to elevate Worcester’s indie arts scene in 2024. We’re ready to Speak up, Speak out, and Speak Volumes!”
– The 2024 Festival Team
For the latest updates, check our Instagram:
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