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dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 launch night on the 8th Mar at Open Eye Gallery & Cunard Building.

💥 A large-scale projection 'Hand Ships Sail'
💥 Rage, Riot and Revolution Photography exhibition
💥 Dolly Sen’s sculpture ‘Please Rage Generously’
💥 Poetry from Amina Atiq

Book ➡ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ddfi40-rag...

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March 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
We are excited to launch the ‘Power Not Pity Podcast’ opening conversations about disability, arts & culture. 💬💛

Hosted by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Tom Walker, hear from artists, orgs & activists voicing rage.

Look out for our upcoming episodes during #DDFI40.
➡ www.dadafest.co.uk/what-we-do/p...
March 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 #IBF online panel @louisekenward.bsky.social #trauma is a common experience for those with #ELC due to reactions of others including medical professionals #disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness
March 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 #IBF pmline pannel - So far we have heard from @mishgreen.bsky.social @mailbykite.bsky.social & Khizra Ahmed. Take away so far... anti-colonialism & aysynchronous participation = positive action & equity for marginalised communities globally #disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness
March 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
‘Pimp my Wheelchair’ launches 9th March at The Palmhouse.

Faith Bebbington & Janet Price ‘pimp up’ prosthetics, crutches, wheelchairs & hearing aids with sculptures inspired by plants that use defence mechanisms to express rage against attack.

Book ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ddfi40-pim...
A wheelchair is dressed with thorns
March 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
thebluecoat.bsky.social
This March, we're excited to host a series of events as part of @dadafest.bsky.social International 40! 💥

DDFI40 will showcase work by disabled artists that captures all shapes and sides of rage, & explore disability rights, disability arts, access, ableism & ‘Rage’ in an explosion of creativity.
February 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
dadafest.bsky.social
1 MONTH TO GO UNTIL DADAFEST INTERNATIONAL 40 | 8th - 31st March💥

We would like to thank our funders who help make our work possible, Arts Council England, The Granada Foundation, Liverpool City Council & the Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust.💛

www.dadafest.co.uk/what-we-do/d...
A colorful poster with a gradient background of blue, pink, yellow, and green. At the center is a black scribble design overlayed with the text "DaDaFest International 40" in white, followed by "RAGE" in bold yellow, handwritten-style font, and "A quiet riot!" in smaller yellow text below. The dates "08 – 31 March 2025" appear in white, and "#DDFI40" is displayed in bold black at the bottom. A gradient background in shades of blue, pink, yellow, and green, with logos of supporting organizations. At the top, the "Arts Council England Lottery Funded" logo appears, with text "Supported using public funding by Arts Council England." Below are logos and names for "The Granada Foundation," "Liverpool City Council" with a purple bird emblem, and "Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust." The hashtag "#DDFI40" is displayed in bold black text at the bottom.
February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
Our incredible DaDaFest International 40 festival reporter, Felix, headed to see all of the art and events at The Bluecoat Weekender! 💥

There’s still so much activity to get stuck into this weekend, see you there... 🎨

➡ Be sure to check out our #DDFI40 events:

www.dadafest.co.uk/events/
March 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 @mishgreen.bsky.social Imagining Better Futures (IBF) The planet is burning & we cannot ignore it - productivity does not = value - 'Bed liberated' = your rest is prioritised #disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness
March 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 #IBF online panel @louisekenward.bsky.social has adapted her creative processes to suit her capacity and many projects are now durational because of #ELC & this project brought elements of her career as a psychotherapist and creative together #disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness
March 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 #IBF panel @mailbykite.bsky.social recent book #amuk (RAGE in Indonesian) this is the root of the phrase 'running amok' a (another) colonial mis-translation. #Rage is necessary and beautiful. #disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness
March 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 #IBF panel #ELC @mishgreen.bsky.social class and freelance work in academia and the inequity that is rife. This project was transparent & equitable it can be done and makes such a difference! #disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunigeog@bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
thebluecoat.bsky.social
Join us this weekend for @dadafest.bsky.social's Bluecoat Weekender! 💥

We'll be hosting the DDFI40 Hub & Quiet Space, alongside a collection of performances & events.

Visit our upstairs gallery for an archive display charting the history between Bluecoat & DaDa.

www.thebluecoat.org.uk/dadafest
DaDaFest
DaDaFest International returns to the Bluecoat with events and performances as part of their 40th anniversary celebration, 'RAGE: A Quiet Riot!'.
www.thebluecoat.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
A final moment of Raging together with Dolly Sen as we make sure the final DDFI40 artwork finds its way home.

Such a pleasure to work with Dolly during our festival.

Still so much to ‘rage’ about, so we won’t be quiet. We are already planning our next riot. Stay tuned!
Dolly Sen and DaDa CEO Zoe stand in a street next to a car with its boot open. They are raising a fist and smiling
July 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#IBF panel More work by artists with #ELC in #DDFI40 dadafestinternational.github.io/ELC/ Imagining Better Futures Gallery
dadafestinternational.github.io/INYIME/ Matt Allen – It’s not you it’s M.E. (& in person @factliverpool.bsky.social
www.dadafest.co.uk/event/ddfi40... Chris Shapiro - Koishii
Imagining Better Futures of Care For and With People with Energy Limiting Conditions
dadafestinternational.github.io
March 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
DaDaFest International 40 is drawing to a close at the end of March.

It’s been fantastic and we’d love to celebrate with you our brilliant disabled artists.

Join us TONIGHT at Sefton Park Palm House 🎉

RSVP here ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pimp-my-wh...
Pimp my wheelchair and DDFI40 Celebration 6pm 28th March Free Sefton Park Palmhouse The word Rage is scribbled in black next to an image of the Palm House and a raised fist.
March 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
dadafest.bsky.social
Thank you 💛

As we look back on everything we achieved as part of #DDFI40, we could not have done it without all the incredible organisations who supported us. We are so grateful for the ongoing support of our funders, festival partners and supporters.

Thank you for raging beside us! 💥
Two people are seated amongst an audience of people. They each have their arms in the air, celebrating. One of them is smiling, it appears they are both watching somebody perform. The person smiling has a white blouse and a black embroidery waistcoat. The other person has a black top and skirt on. A colourful gradient background with splashes of orange, pink, and purple. Text in the center reads “With huge thanks to:” followed by logos and names of supporting organizations including Arts Council England, British Council, The Granada Foundation, Liverpool City Council, Community Foundation for Merseyside, Elizabeth Rathbone Charitable Trust, Culture Liverpool, and the hashtag #DDFI40. A photo of a person with long grey hair wearing a white t-shirt at an outdoor event. The back of the shirt displays the DDFI 40 logo and Morecrofts Solicitors logo. Above the image is the text “With huge thanks to:” and at the bottom is the hashtag #DDFI40 on a vibrant orange and pink background. A vibrant background with a gradient of warm colours and text reading “With huge thanks to:” followed by a list of contributors including Lush, FACT, ZU-UK, Liverpool Biennial, University of Liverpool, LEAP Dance Festival, Morecrofts Solicitors, and others. At the bottom is the hashtag #DDFI40.
April 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
Friday Mood = Piss On Pity ✊

These neon signs designed by our CEO Zoe Partington convey a snapshot of disability history in a simple format with a powerful message.

Look out for them across #DDFI40 Liverpool! 👀

Join us: dadafest.co.uk/events/ 🎨
A neon sign with the phrase "Piss on Pity" written in cursive script, glowing in bright pink. The sign is mounted on a wall painted in a matching pink hue. It is suspended by two metal chains, and the power supply is visible below the sign with wires running along the wall. The overall aesthetic gives off a bold, rebellious, and edgy vibe.
February 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 #IBF panel #ELC Echos of Saturday's event on Climate Crisis - disabled people are creative through necessity therefore vitally needed in identifying solutions for humanity.
#disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness
March 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
We want to see more arts and culture with access at the heart.

92% of those attending #DDFI40 rated the accessibility good or excellent.

There is a stat we are proud to shout about on Global Accessibility Awareness Day. 🎉

📷 @JessMeadePhoto
DaDa CEO Zoe Partington dressed in a smart black jacket and trousers holds a mic. Beside her is a BSL interpreter. Behind them are palm trees and foliage. 92% of our audience thought accessibility at DDFI40 was good or excellent
May 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 @mishgreen.bsky.social speaking now about how marginalised, racialised +++ exhausted bodies are treated as abhorent. Their asynchronous creative project enabled participation from by multiple marginalised artists #disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness
March 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
We asked audiences that attended #DDFI40 what words they would use to describe the festival, here's some of their responses... 💥

We feel incredibly lucky to hear these responses from our supporters 💛
A lively and diverse audience watches an event with visible joy and engagement. In the foreground, a person wearing a white cap with handwritten text “STRIKE A PO…” (partially obscured) and a red jacket is smiling brightly. Next to them, another person in a brown leather jacket also appears to be enjoying the performance. The background is filled with people, some clapping, all focused on the stage out of view. A promotional graphic for DaDaFest International 40. The background is a solid blue with white and black bold text reading: “Beautiful, Creative, Insightful, Moving – Audiences.” In the bottom section, the text reads: “DaDaFest International 40 | 8th – 31st March 2025.” In the top right corner is the hashtag "#DDFI40" in white and black.
April 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
We're blown away by audience responses to #DDFI40 💥

We asked audiences that attended DDFI40 what words they would use to describe the festival, here's what they said...

We look forward to sharing more of our festival achievements throughout April as we look back with rage in our hearts. 💛
At the foreground, someone is pictured holding a phone in the air, filming the action on stage. A lively audience pictured from behind. The background is of performers on stage, blurry, red light. A promotional graphic for DaDaFest International 40. The background is a solid pink with white and black bold text reading: “provoking, powerful, thoughtful, fun.- Audiences”In the bottom section, the text reads:“DaDaFest International 40 | 8th – 31st March 2025.” In the top right corner is the hashtag "#DDFI40" in white and black.
April 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 #IBF online panel Julian Gray speaking about the value of working in a group where people 'get you' and no explanation for #ELC is needed #disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunigeog@bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
dadafest.bsky.social
#DDFI40 #IBF online panel - Julian Gray speaking now 'drawing as a tool for creativity' Zine created from participants work titled 'Another Future is Possible' more discussion of actively anti-racist actions veing vital for progress #disability #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness
March 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM