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Desi Day: Desi Futurism DJ Workshop
Sat 9 May at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm BST
Free
Bristol-based DJ and producer, Indian Man, leads this interactive workshop. Come and learn how to DJ and explore the creation of immersive soundscapes.
Taking place in the Community Workshop space on Floor 2 of Arnolfini Arts, this event is part of Desi Day – celebrating South Asian culture with a day of fun for all the family.
For access information please refer to the venue’s website.
Age: 16+
ABOUT INDIAN MAN
Indian Man is a Bristol-based producer, DJ, and multidisciplinary artist blending electronic music with South Asian heritage, intergenerational storytelling and forward-thinking cultural narratives.
Releasing music through Real World Records, the label founded by Peter Gabriel, Indian Man’s work sits at the intersection of global sounds and contemporary electronic production. His music draws on archival recordings, traditional rhythms, and modern club influences, creating a sound that feels both deeply rooted and future-facing.
Beyond music, Indian Man is building a wider creative universe centred around his grandmother and the preservation of South Asian culture. His upcoming project Cook Like My Indian Grandma, supported by chefs including Matt Tebbutt and Anjula Devi, extends his artistic vision into food, storytelling and community, exploring themes of identity, migration and intergenerational connection.
His work has been featured by BBC platforms and supported by leading voices across food and music, positioning him as part of a new wave of artists redefining how culture is shared and experienced across disciplines.
Programme
2:00 PM — Doors Open
2:05 PM — Welcome & Opening
by hosts Sayambrita Mukherjee & Shakeel Delwar
2:20 PM — Storytelling
A story of Baisakhi by Shakeel Delwar
2:40 PM — Bengali Dance Performance
by Barsha Bhowmick, followed by a short and fun dance workshop
3:10 PM — Punjabi Dance Workshop
by Sachin Babbar — join in and learn some energetic moves!
3:45 PM — Live Fusion Band
Dildar & Jeevan Singh (RSVP) joined by Bengali artist Dragon Saif and producer Taank for a high-energy Punjabi–Bengali collaboration
4:30 PM — Open Mic
Local voices sharing music and poetry
5:00 PM — Panel Discussion + Q&A
Reflections on Baisakhi, hosted by Sheetal Jethwa
6:00 PM — DJ Set: Indian Man
Dance into the evening with high-energy beats
Drop-in Activities (Throughout the Event)
Bengali & Punjabi Food & Drinks
Available all afternoon by Shei Shaad
Saree Stall
Beautiful hand loomed sarees available to buy and order
Seed Planting
With The Bristol Rainforest
Face Painting
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
