Bigupsouthend

Big Up Southend is a monthly market and creative event at the Victoria Centre, Southend! Operated by The Design Cabin Community C.I.C

03/09/2026

Want to be part of Big Up Southend? 💛

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help support our monthly market at Victoria Shopping Centre.

Big Up Southend is all about celebrating local makers, small businesses, young entrepreneurs and creative people across Southend, and volunteers play a huge part in making that happen.

You could help with:

🛍️ welcoming traders
📍 setting up the market
🎨 supporting free craft activities
📸 taking photos and social media content
💛 chatting with visitors and helping the day run smoothly

You don’t need loads of experience, just a friendly attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.

Our next market is Saturday 26 September, 11am – 4pm at Victoria Shopping Centre.

Interested? Send us a message or email [email protected].

26/08/2026

Big Up Southend is back this Saturday ✨

Join us at Victoria Shopping Centre for a day of local makers, small businesses, creative finds and community.

Come along, have a browse, support independent traders and discover something you won’t find on the high street.

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend
📅 Saturday 29 August
🕚 11am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Bring a friend and make it part of your Saturday plans 💛

20/08/2026

🌟 Calling Southend's next generation of entrepreneurs!

If you're 19 or under and make your own products, we're offering young people the chance to experience trading at Big Up Southend completely FREE during the summer holidays.

We can provide:

🪑 Your table
🎨 Tablecloth
💳 Card reader
🤝 Support from experienced traders
💛 A welcoming place to try running your business

You don't need to already be an established business. If you've been making jewellery, artwork, crafts, gifts or another handmade product at home and wondering whether people might buy it — this could be your chance to find out.

📧 Apply at [email protected]

Please tag or send this to a creative young person who should see it!

18/08/2026

🛍️ Behind every stall at Big Up Southend is a story.

An idea someone decided to try.
A product they made themselves.
A small business they’re trying to grow.

Big Up Southend was created to give independent makers, artists and entrepreneurs somewhere to take that next step — whether they're attending their first ever market or have been trading for years.

And every time you stop at a stall, have a conversation, share their business or make a purchase, you're supporting someone local. 💛

Have you discovered a brilliant business through Big Up Southend? Tag them below! 👇

14/08/2026

Small markets can make a big difference. 💛

Big Up Southend has already created more than 485 trading opportunities for independent makers, artists and small businesses.

Each opportunity represents more than just a stall. It can mean:

✨ A first-ever customer
💳 The confidence of making a first sale
🤝 A useful new connection
📣 More people discovering a local business
🌱 The encouragement to keep growing

We are proud to provide a welcoming space where people can test ideas, build experience and become part of a supportive creative community.

Thank you to every trader, visitor and partner who has helped make that possible.

Here’s to creating many more opportunities for local people. 🙌

11/08/2026

Your first market stall could be closer than you think. 🌟

Big Up Southend is currently welcoming applications from independent traders and young people aged 19 or under can apply for a free stall during August.

You do not need years of experience or a huge product range. Some of the best small businesses begin with one idea, a handful of products and the confidence to give it a go.

🛍️ General trader applications:
https://eventaly.com/event/big-up-southend/

🌱 Young trader applications:
Email [email protected]

Please share this opportunity with someone who has been thinking about starting or growing their own creative business.

09/08/2026

We want to hear from you! 👀

What would you most like to discover at a future Big Up Southend market?

🎨 Art and illustrations
🕯️ Candles and homeware
💍 Jewellery and accessories
🧁 Cakes and sweet treats
🎁 Gifts and personalised products
🌱 Sustainable and upcycled products
🎭 Live entertainment and activities

Tell us in the comments, or tag a brilliant local maker or business we should invite!

Your ideas help us shape markets that local people genuinely want to visit. 💛

07/08/2026

Could your small business be the next one to join Big Up Southend? 🛍️

We welcome independent makers, artists, designers, creatives and small businesses offering distinctive products and experiences.

Big Up Southend is more than a place to set up a table. It is an opportunity to:

🤝 Meet new customers
📣 Increase awareness of your business
💬 Connect with other independent traders
🌱 Build your confidence and experience
💛 Become part of a supportive local community

Whether you are an experienced market trader or preparing for your very first event, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here:
https://eventaly.com/event/big-up-southend/

Tag a local business you would love to see at Big Up Southend! 👇

05/08/2026

🌟 Are you aged 19 or under and making your own products?

Throughout August, Big Up Southend is offering young makers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to trade with us completely free of charge!

We will provide:

✨ A free stall
✨ A table and tablecloth
✨ Access to a card reader
✨ Support from experienced local traders
✨ A friendly place to experience running your own business

Products must be handmade, and anyone under 16 will need to attend with an adult aged 18 or over.

To apply, email [email protected] with:

📩 Your name and age
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent or guardian contact details
🛍️ Information about what you make
📸 Photographs of your products
📅 Your preferred market date
🤝 Any additional support you may need

You do not need to have everything figured out. Big Up Southend is here to help you take that first step. 💛

Please share this with a creative young person who deserves an opportunity!

03/08/2026

Every independent business starts somewhere. 🌱

Big Up Southend exists to give local makers, artists and entrepreneurs a welcoming place to showcase their work, meet new customers and grow their confidence.

Behind every stall is a real person who has taken an idea, skill or passion and turned it into something worth sharing.

When you visit a local market, make a purchase, share a trader’s post or simply stop for a conversation, you are helping independent businesses grow and keeping more money within our local community.

Thank you to every trader, visitor and supporter who has helped build Big Up Southend. 💛

Address

Victoria Shopping Centre
Southend-on-Sea
SS25SR

Website

https://linktr.ee/bigupsouthend

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