Afon Sistema is coming to The Canteen this May, with an evening of drumming and dancing. No need to book, just turn up. About Afon Sistema Maracatu is a Brazilian artform originating in Recife, Pernambuco. Drawing on origins from African, Indigenous & Portuguese influences, Maracatu is one of the most popular Carnival rhythms in the… Continue Reading Afon Sistema
French collective House of Unity bring their explosive fusion of live instrumentation and electronic club energy to The Canteen this May. No need to book, just turn up. ABOUT HOUSE OF UNITY The collective channels the spirit of classic house through a modern groove. From piano-soaked classics and timeless vocals, all the way to chunky… Continue Reading HOUSE OF UNITY
Formed in 2025 by singer-songwriter Yiran Liu, Hazed Date is a Bristol-based five-piece emerging from the city’s vibrant Queer POC community. Their sound is a compelling blend of heavy, distorted textures and delicate indie-rock lyricism, exploring themes of sapphic yearning and the search for sanctuary. ABOUT YIRAN As a first-generation immigrant and queer woman, Yiran… Continue Reading Hazed Date
Monthly live Roots Reggae and Dub session at The Canteen, hosted by legendary drummer Alex Dawson (Hotsteppas/Run Come Down). Special guests will be invited to jam with the house band opening up the stage for Singers, Mcs and musicians to show off their skills in true Bristol fashion. No need to book, just turn up.… Continue Reading Riddim – Reggae/Dub jam
Colonial history has wiped many stories off the map. In this one-woman show, Inez Aponte follows a fragile thread back in time to meet the mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers that carried her family to safety and freedom. Mixing tales from Surinam’s oral tradition with family history, she explores themes of home, rootedness and belonging.… Continue Reading Un|Earthed – Of Mothers, Grandmothers & Freedom
Drawing from an expansive palette of R&B, neo soul, contemporary jazz and poetic songwriting, British-Nigerian award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Ego Ella May is creating music that resonates deeply across generations and cultures. Her work is united by her profound reverence for jazz – for Ego, it’s ‘the root of it all’ – and a fearless… Continue Reading Ego Ella May
Vision Bame CIC presents Shifting Seasons Cultural Celebration. Join us for an afternoon of culture, community and celebration. Free entry, all welcome. Expect delicious international food, live choir performances, cultural dance, African drumming, celebrating diversity and community spirit. For more information please email bame.vision@gmail.com
This musical theatre showcase features work by artists of the Caribbean diaspora, exploring themes of migration, identity and the enduring influence of the Windrush generation on British life. Farewell Jamaica by Neville Connor This interactive one-person play follows Neville, a Jamaican World War II veteran who migrates to Britain in the late 1940s. Through storytelling… Continue Reading DIASPORA! on Stage: Songs & Stories from the Caribbean Islands
CROWN/تاج is the UK’s first touring production combining classical Persian dance, contemporary dance and Sufi whirling to tell a story of displacement, identity and body sovereignty to an original soundtrack of live music and electronica. Maria Tarokh directs this female-led production, featuring brilliant contemporary and classical dancers and virtuoso classical Persian musicians. Watch the trailer… Continue Reading Company SHE Presents: CROWN/تاج
Head to the Bristol Beacon for the final event of DIASPORA! 26, as Soul/ R&B artist Geo Baddoo opens for Dur-Dur Band International. Book your tickets here. Age: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) ABOUT GEO Geo Baddoo is a Somerset-raised, London-based Soul/ R&B artist. Through soft, expressive vocals, organic grooves and… Continue Reading Geo Baddoo @ Bristol Beacon
Dur-Dur Band International revive the joyful, groove-driven sound of the legendary Somali group who helped define East Africa’s funk scene in the 1980s. Formed by original members including bassist Abdillahi Ujerry and featuring vocalist Fadumina Hilowle, the London-based eight-piece celebrates the vibrant legacy of Somali funk with a repertoire of classic hits and new arrangements.… Continue Reading Dur-Dur Band International @ Bristol Beacon
