Main Stage
For headline festival events, keynote speakers and exciting performances by first class arts organisations, head over to the Main Stage. We’re also going to be hosting fascinating interviews with leading figures in the world of pain management. So don’t miss out, sign up and be the first to know when new events are happening!
Upcoming Events
Can you help us research how to measure self-management?
26/02/2022
Here at Footsteps Festival we think self management is very important. So we were surprised when we looked for a questionnaire that measures it. We couldn't find any questionnaire that asked the kind of questions that we wanted to know... 
The Discovery Zone
30/12/2022
Welcome to the Discovery Zone! We will look at what Research on pain is, how it works and how and why its important to people who live with pain. We will look at how you can access research results, how... 
Discovery Zone: Join in Research!
30/12/2022
Pain research opportunities for people who live with Pain. Visit this page to view research projects that are looking for participants. Please check back regularly as the Event will be updated. 1) WITHIN study with the University of Warwick (Amazon... 
Footstep Festival Past Events – the Video Playlists!
31/12/2022
On this page is a collection of past event video Playlists from the Footsteps Festival - all in one place for your convenience! Click each link and you can play them one after the other. Please subscribe to the Footsteps... 
Feedback From Festival Goers
31/12/2022
*Loving the festival activities especially the origami, cooking, and singing sessions. Good luck with the fundraising, such a great idea, thanks so much L W May 13, 2021 *Thank you for the delicious duffin bakealong! Anonymous May 11, 2021 *It's... 
Facing Up To Pain – exploring Facial Pain Video conversation (with Prof Zak)
31/12/2022
Facial Pain affects a surprising number of people - with varying conditions having major impacts on quality of life. In this Information Event we explore this area, with contributions from the doyenne of Facial Pain Professor Joanna Zakrzewska , Clinical... Latest Event
VIDEO – Step into Singing – session 1
26/01/2021
Watch a video recording of the Zoom session here. Audio tracks The audio tracks for the songs we have sung are all hosted on Soundcloud with a special playlist for Step Into Singing here. Facebook Group During the first session,... 
Step Into Singing Block Three
14/12/2021
Step Into Singing is a series of online singing workshops run by Opera North in collaboration with the Footsteps Festival 2021 – designed especially for people living with persistent pain. The next block starts Tuesday 26th October 12.00 BST! Feel... 
Pain-Less Nutrition – can food change your pain?
10/12/2021
Pain-Less Nutrition - can food change your pain? Join Dr Deepak Ravindran, Alicja Wypasek and "Mr Cookfulness" Ian Taverner as they discuss how and why nutrition is important for people living with persistent pain and whether the food we eat...
VIDEO – Pain-Less Nutrition – can food change your pain? (plus additional information)
02/12/2021
Welcome to Pain-Less Nutrition Pain-Less Nutrition - can food change your pain? Join Dr Deepak Ravindran, Alicja Wypasek and "Mr Cookfulness" Ian Taverner as they discuss how and why nutrition is important for people living with persistent pain and... 
#UPLiFT2021 – the on-line conference for people living with pain (Discovery Zone)
23/11/2021
On-Line Conference running from 2nd to 23rd November 2021 This is an amazing opportunity for people living with pain, those who care for them and health care professionals to attend events at an on-line conference run by The Global Alliance... 
Video – An Introduction to Breathworks Mindfulness with Stanter Kandola
22/10/2021
Video of the sessions are included below. Are you curious about Mindfulness and how it can help in pain management? Highly experienced mindfulness teacher Stanter Kandola will guide you through the core principles of the Breathworks compassion-based mindfulness method in... 
VIDEO – Book Plug with Professor Irene Tracey ‘Queen Of Pain’
03/10/2021
“The Ladybird Expert Book, “Pain” by Irene Tracey provides a clear, accessible introduction to the experience of pain through some of the best and most recent scientific research available. Professor Tracey joined us to discuss her book and answer audience...
Step Into Singing Block Two
07/09/2021
Step Into Singing is a series of online singing workshops run by Opera North in collaboration with the Footsteps Festival 2021 - designed especially for people living with persistent pain. The next block starts Tuesday 7th September 12.00 BST and... 
VIDEO – Queen of Pain – Professor Irene Tracey
06/06/2021
A very informative and fascinating presentation by the extraordinary Professor Irene Tracey - one of the top neuroscientists in the UK. How the brain impacts the pain we experience and how we can harness the power of the brain and... 
VIDEO – Everything You Wanted To Ask About Painkillers But Were Afraid To Ask
24/05/2021
A expert panel discussion about medications for pain - wide ranging and very informative. It includes a lively question and answer session. 
VIDEOS – Step into Singing – all sessions inc session 7.
20/04/2021
Footsteps Festival 2021, in partnership with Opera North, is proud to bring you Step Into Singing – a series of online singing workshops designed especially for people living with persistent pain. Led by opera singer, Marie Claire Breen, Step Into... 
VIDEO – Step into Singing – session 6
06/04/2021
Footsteps Festival 2021, in partnership with Opera North, is proud to bring you Step Into Singing – a series of online singing workshops designed especially for people living with persistent pain. Led by opera singer, Marie Claire Breen, Step Into... 
VIDEO – Step into Singing – session 5
23/03/2021
Footsteps Festival 2021, in partnership with Opera North, is proud to bring you Step Into Singing – a series of online singing workshops designed especially for people living with persistent pain. Led by opera singer, Marie Claire Breen, Step Into... 
VIDEO – Step into Singing – session 4
09/03/2021
Footsteps Festival 2021, in partnership with Opera North, is proud to bring you Step Into Singing – a series of online singing workshops designed especially for people living with persistent pain. Led by opera singer, Marie Claire Breen, Step Into... 
VIDEO – Step into Singing – session 3
23/02/2021
Watch a video recording of the Zoom session here. Audio tracks The audio tracks for the songs we have sung are all hosted on Soundcloud with a special playlist for Step Into Singing here. Facebook Group During the first... 
VIDEO – Step into Singing – session 2
09/02/2021
Watch a video recording of the Zoom session here. Audio tracks The audio tracks for the songs we have sung are all hosted on Soundcloud with a special playlist for Step Into Singing here. Facebook Group During the first session,...
VIDEO – Step into Singing – session 1
26/01/2021
Watch a video recording of the Zoom session here. Audio tracks The audio tracks for the songs we have sung are all hosted on Soundcloud with a special playlist for Step Into Singing here. Facebook Group During the first session,... 