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What's on in Plymouth - September
Tuesday, 16 August, 2022 — The new academic year is starting and we hope you’re all excited to join us or come back to your studies after a fun-filled summer.
<p dir="ltr">The new academic year is starting and we hope you’re all excited to join us or come back to your studies after a fun-filled summer. The fun doesn’t have to stop though as there’s plenty of things to do across Plymouth in the month of September.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Want to give us a heads up for a forthcoming event? Email <a href="mailto:editor@aup.ac.uk">editor@aup.ac.uk</a> or let us know on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/artsuniplym/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/artsuniplym/">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artsuniplym/">Instagram</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Open Air Cinema is back! Summer is finally here and <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/about-us/projects-and-partnerships/plymouth-arts-centre">Plymouth Arts Cinema</a> is showing movies for three wonderful weekends at Plymouth’s beautiful Tinside Lido. From Hollywood classics and cult favourites to screen treasures new and old, there will be something for everyone.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://plymouthartscinema.org/whats-on/open-air-cinema-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://plymouthartscinema.org/whats-on/open-air-cinema-2022/">5 August to 4 September @ Tinside Lido</a><br /></p>
Blade Runner is showing at Tinside Lido on Friday 2 September
<p dir="ltr">Now in its 25th year, Plymouth Punx Picnic 2022 is going to be the biggest picnic yet, taking place over four days, 39 bands, three DJs, two venues and one picnic! Across local venues The Nowhere Inn and The Pit & Pendulum, with a Saturday daytime meet up at Freedom Fields park, this is the perfect weekend to meet like minded punks and rockers.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/400541968691032/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 to 4 September - 6pm to 11pm @ The Pit & Pendulum & The Nowhere Inn</a><br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Based on the true story of the chart-topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a feel-good voyage about friendship, community and music which smashed box office records in Cornwall. Climb aboard, find your sea legs and allow yourself to fall for this critically acclaimed musical - hook, line and sinker!</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/fishermans-friends-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 to 10 September - various times @ Theatre Royal Plymouth</a><br /></p>
BBC 6 Music's Nemone will be performing at the closing party for the music and nightlife exhibition 'because the night belongs to us' at The Box
<p dir="ltr">With an all-female DJ line-up, headlined by none other than BBC Radio 6 Music’s Nemone, and support from local DJs Gabriela and Leonie Prentice, you can expect a sonic journey like no other - from soul and disco to house and electronica - all to celebrate the summer of the ‘because the night belongs to us’ music and nightlife exhibition.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/special-events/because-the-night-belongs-to-us-closing-party">2 September - 7.30pm to midnight @ The Box</a><a href="https://prideinplymouth.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">At the Masters Summer Show 2022, postgraduate students from Arts University Plymouth will showcase a variety of exciting and dynamic research projects undertaken within our specialist postgraduate community of practice, working across specialisms that include painting, drawing, sculptural installation, moving image, design and ceramics.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/masters-show-2022-matters-arising" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2 to 8 September - 10am to 5pm @ Studio 11</a><br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Explore and refine your creative practice by joining our postgraduate community of thinkers, makers and researchers. Our Open Days are a chance for you to get to know Plymouth and the campus, plus get a feel of what life’s like at an independent art university. Meet our Postgraduate academics, hear from our alumni and visit our state-of-the-art campus.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/postgraduate-open-day-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3 September - 10am to 12.30pm @ Arts University Plymouth</a><br /></p>
Find out more about our Postgraduate study options at the Postgraduate Open Day on 3 September at Arts University Plymouth
<p dir="ltr">Make your business dreams a reality through the IGNITE Business Programme, part of the <a href="https://www.ignitefutures.co.uk/ignite-festival-of-creativity-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IGNITE Festival of Creativity</a>. Over eight afternoon workshops delivered by expert business consultant, Mark Cotton, you’ll learn key skills to kickstart your business ideas.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/ignite-business-programme">5 to 15 September - 3.30pm to 5.30pm @ Arts University Plymouth</a><br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">This free festival is a vibrant celebration of the incredible sustainably caught fresh fish and seafood on offer in Britain’s Ocean City. Find out more about your local catch and learn from the amazing chefs, who will be cooking up a storm with fishy delights from around the world, plus trader stalls, fun activities for children, demonstrations and a cookery theatre.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/major-events/plymouth-seafood-festival">17 & 18 September @ Barbican & Sutton Harbour</a><br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Coming to Plymouth for the very first time, The Big 90’s Festival promises to be a throwback to all the amazing dance music straight from the 90s. With live DJs and fancy dress, as well as expect to see some of the biggest acts from across the years.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.thebigninetiesfestival.co.uk/plymouth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">30 September @ Central Park</a><br /></p>