Heart n Soul
About
Get ready for a night of music, creativity and hands-on making, as the artists and musicians of Heart n Soul’s Do Your Own Thing take over Friday Lates.
This free event is all about fun, self-expression and trying something new. Our Roden Centre for Creative Learning will be brightly decorated by the Do Your Own Thing crew, including newly designed soft furnishings inspired by paintings in the gallery, which will live on in the space after the event.
Everyone is welcome. Expect big vibes!
This Friday Late is organised in conjunction with The Triumph of Art, our nationwide commission with artist Jeremy Deller, supported by Art Fund.
Schedule
6‒6.15pm - Welcome!
We kick off the evening with an introduction by Heart n Soul members Emmett and Nylah and a performance by Chapman.
6.15‒8.15pm - The Julie Andrews Electric Wave Dancefloor
Dance the night away to a series of DJ sets from the Do Your Own Thing DJ Crew.
6.15‒8.15pm - The Art Cave
Drop in and take part in free-flowing art activities including painting, colouring in and costume making.
6.15‒8.15pm - The Sensory Space
Discover a range of sound and light making equipment, as well as a digital touch screen to draw your own pictures.
6.45‒7.45pm - Do Your Own Thing: A conversation between Richard Phoenix, Jeremy Deller and Ono Dafedjaiye
Heart n Soul Associate Artist Richard Phoenix discusses his book and newly released audiobook, 'Do Your Own Thing', published by Rough Trade Books. Discover his experiences of the best underground arts scene you’ve never heard of - Do Your Own Thing, run by Heart n Soul.
Richard is joined by the artist Jeremy Deller, who has invited Heart n Soul to contribute to The Triumph of Art, his National Gallery commission taking place on Saturday, 26 July 2025. The two of them will be in conversation with Ono Dafedjaiye, Heart n Soul’s Taking Part Assistant.
8.15‒8.30pm - Procession
A celebratory procession will start in the Roden Centre for Creative Learning and take us on a journey into the galleries to conclude the evening.
Heart n Soul and Do Your Own Thing
Heart n Soul is an award-winning creative community and arts charity that champions the talents of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
Do Your Own Thing is Heart n Soul’s flagship creative programme for young people aged 10–25, bringing together young people to explore music, art, radio, DJing and more. It’s a space where they can be themselves, develop their skills and have a good time!
Visit heartnsoul.co.uk to find out more.
Friday Lates takeover
Heart n Soul
Free
Places are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
The Roden Centre for Creative Learning can be accessed via Room 18 from the main galleries or via a dedicated entrance on Orange Street.
Due to new security measures, you will need to allow more time for entry. Find out more.