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‘Heart 4 Heart’ Filmed in The Hub! The Resource Hub provides a flexible space for hire to support a wide range of creative activities, such as filming, workshops, and artistic uses. A recent example is its use by Lucky Iris, a Leeds-based alternative band who create crunchy pop with melodic hooks and hyperpop beats. Their latest single ‘heart 4 heart’ was filmed at The Hub, as part of their new mixtape ‘Fall in Love with the DJ’. With access to the Hub’s materials, the band was able to design and construct their full set on-site. Platforms, staging elements, and a…

This year, SAIL launched the Resource Hub to support creative and cultural organisations across West Yorkshire to reuse materials, reduce waste, and work more sustainably. This impact report captures a snapshot of the hub’s first year, bringing together data, insights, and stories of reuse from organisations and freelancers. It shows how materials move through The Hub, how pooled transport removes common barriers, and how reuse is embedded into projects of all scales, from large installations to everyday studio work. The report also highlights cross-sector collaboration, measurable environmental and financial impact, and early learning about how greater reuse can be unlocked…

We are pleased to launch the first edition of Stories From The Hub, a new publication from the SAIL Resource Hub that highlights the growing momentum around circularity within the creative and cultural sector in West Yorkshire. This series is designed to showcase examples of how individuals and organisations are embracing reuse, collaboration, and resource sharing to reduce waste and reimagine materials. Through storytelling, we aim to build understanding of what circular practice looks like in action, celebrate the people driving change, and inspire others to take part! This first edition features case studies from Clare Townley, Bradford Movie Makers,…

We’re excited to announce the official launch of the SAIL Resource Hub Handbook! This comprehensive guide is your go to resource for everything you need to make the most of our Resource Hub. Whether you’re new to the hub or an active member, the handbook is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate the platform with ease. What’s Inside the Handbook? A step by step navigation guide, including a helpful diagram to easily access al the services the SAIL Resource Hub offers Clear guidelines for donating resources Details on our collection services, so you can easily arrange pickups for…