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
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 scientific research available. Join us to hear Professor Tracey discuss her book on October 3rd at 6 pm... 
The Discovery Zone
30/12/2021
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!
30/12/2021
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... 
Feedback From Festival Goers
31/12/2021
*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... 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 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,... 