Commissions

We commission projects across all art forms and cultural disciplines, from live streaming performances to immersive experiences, online collections and digital storytelling. Scroll down for a selection of some of the projects we’ve commissioned.

Scene from Rambert's dance film Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby. People on stage are dressed in 1940's clothing. Rambert’s Peaky Blinders

Watch Rambert's Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby on the BBC

A collage of 4 images. Clockwise from top left, hands at a piano keyboard, a telescope points upwards towards an open window in a roof, 2 people dance in a club, aerial photo of 2 people on an empty rooftop car park LEEDS 2023 – Space commissions

2023 has seen Leeds celebrate a year of culture

A short-haired woman with a plastic ball in her mouth, standing in front of a curtain. Look Mum, Let’s Talk About Disability

A series of short films aimed at family audiences, raising awareness of the social model of disability, in a playful and fun way.

Elijah standing on a small stage in silhouette, surrounded by yellow screens. Make The Ting 360º

A live 360º capture of Grime DJ and producer Elijah's 'Make the ting.' A hybrid digital experience about creativity in the digital age.

Mylene Klass and Errolyn Wallace rest on a grand piano. The grand piano lid is open Myleene Klass and Errollyn Wallen team up for new Sky Arts series

Mylene Klass and Errollyn Wallen feature classical masterpieces in new Sky Arts series

Colourful picture from Al Davidson's web comic, featuring Al in his wheelchair. Muscle Memory – A Survivor’s Story

A multimedia project by artist Al Davidson, which explores body image and the often harrowing experiences of disability hate crime.

Screenshot of an episode of Black country secrets playing on BBC Sounds. Black Country Secrets

In this series of podcasts, five writers and spoken word artists from across the Black Country choose a Black Country scene to reveal something about this hidden region.

Painting of the profile of a young black boy, against a light blue background. We Need New Stories

Fifth word's podcast series captures the oral histories of Zimbabwean-born residents living in Nottingham.