In 2000, as part of the regeneration, The Newhampton Arts Centre, a community arts centre was developed with lottery funding on the site of the old municipal grammar school and provides a venue for a culturally diverse range of arts activities. Although originally a community project, Newhampton Arts Centre has hosted a variety of events including Wolverhampton's first Strummerjam which was headlined by Wolverhampton born artists Kupid the King and Nathan Neone and Johannesburg born artist T33K1D. It has also been the preferred venue for artists and bands such as Akala and The City Hippies.