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SUMMARY:West African Singing Workshop with Batch Gueye
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, artist\, singer and dancer Batch Gueye leads you through traditional griot songs from West Africa. Drawing from the musical heritage of Senegal\, Casamance\, The Gambia and Mali\, you’ll explore the spiritual chants of the Senegalese Baye Fall people and learn songs associated with their leader. \nSinging becomes a form of prayer\, teaching kindness\, presence and understanding. Open to everyone\, the workshop invites you to harmonise\, explore your voice and tune into what you carry within. \nBaye Fall is a Senegalese Mouride collective. Their role is to encourage and unite people\, listen with compassion\, work with devotion and remain humble. They often hold chanting ceremonies and feed their community. \nPlease note: participants are asked to wear modest clothing covering shoulders and legs. Please bring a scarf or something to cover your hair\, as is traditional for these ceremonies. \nVenue: The Harbour Totterdown\, BS4 2EG \nAge: 18+ \n\nABOUT BATCH \nBatch Gueye sings the traditional music of the Senegalese Baye Fall\, bringing the heart of West Africa to life through his soulful voice. In 2012 his song M’Beugel won the World Music Network’s Battle of the Bands with a landslide public vote. \nSince then\, Batch has released five albums\, each drawing on the stories\, rhythms and heritage passed down through generations. His work spans traditional Griot and Mandinka music\, Wolof storytelling\, afrobeat and afrodance\, and rich collaborations blending West African\, flamenco\, AfroCuban and Latin sounds. \n@batch_gueyeofficial
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/west-african-singing-workshop-with-batch-gueye/
LOCATION:The Harbour Totterdown\, BS4 2EG
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Dancing & Drawing with Sachin & Anna
DESCRIPTION:Come dance and draw with dancers with Sachin and Anna. This session is a special for DIASPORA!\, offering festival-goers the chance to dance and draw live performers in a collaborative setting. \nAnna\, from South West Dance Theatre\, will lead dance activities based in ballet\, commercial\, and contemporary styles to help participants explore the qualities of movement. Sachin will then guide the group in capturing these motions on paper using a range of artistic techniques. Participants are welcome to take turns dancing\, drawing\, or being drawn as much or as little as they like. \nVenue: The Island Gallery\, Bristol\, BS1 2QD \nThe Island Gallery is located on the first floor of the building. Access is limited by two flights of stairs – please see our full accessibility document.⁠ \nABOUT SACHIN \nSachin Babbar is a dance and visual artist known for creating captivating live paintings and drawings of dancers in motion. Inspired by Japanese art\, Sachin’s work beautifully captures the fluidity and grace of the human form\, bringing a unique blend of tradition and contemporary artistry to life.\n@sachinbabbar \nABOUT ANNA \nAnna Davis is a dance performer\, choreographer and teacher who co-founded South West Dance Theatre in 2010. Classically trained\, Anna has been bringing the joy and eloquence of dance to audiences and participants for decades\, delighting in mixing dance styles to eke out different qualities of movement.\n@southwestdancetheatre \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/dancing-drawing-with-sachin-anna/
LOCATION:The Island Gallery\, First Floor\, Bridewell Street\, Bristol\, BS1 2QD
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133644
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SUMMARY:Collective Dreaming for the Future with Many Minds
DESCRIPTION:‘What we cannot imagine cannot come into being’ – bell hooks\nJoin mental health and performance charity Many Minds for an interactive and inclusive workshop inviting you to dream with others\, of the future we are longing for in a collective act of imagination\, care and resistance. Centring people’s experience of culture and identity\, we’ll use creative exercises to dream boldly about what culture could become. \nIf you are a culture vulture\, engaged in the earth/ climate crisis\, love Afrofuturism\, have a strong sense of justice\, reparation\, community OR really struggle to think beyond today then this workshop is for you! If you enjoy the session you are welcome to join Many Minds for 6–8 weeks every Tuesday evening as they work towards a performance around these themes that they’ll present at the end of June. \nIf you have any questions about the workshop or access needs you would like to discuss please contact tom@many-minds.org. \nThis workshop is part of Compass Presents‘ Love Letter to Broadmead project. Get your tickets here. \nABOUT MANY MINDS\nMany Minds is a mental health and performance charity empowering people with experience of mental ill-health to realise their full potential through creativity and performance. They work to increase access to and participation in the arts\, while promoting equality\, connection and understanding in the wider public. \nIG: @manyminds_arts
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/love-letter-to-broadmead-collective-dreaming-imagining-futures-together/
LOCATION:The Galleries\, Broadmead\, BS1 3XD
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133644
CREATED:20260320T080055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T165729Z
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SUMMARY:Makaani Arts Hosts: Spirit of SWANA
DESCRIPTION:Makaani Arts is a new collective aiming to champion and showcase music and cultural crafts from the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) diaspora\, spanning from Morocco to Pakistan.  \nMakaani means ‘my place’ in Arabic. Or\, ‘I belong here’. Makaani Arts are inviting performers and practitioners with shared regional heritage to celebrate their art. Bridging cultures in a day of family-friendly community joy. \nExpect dance workshops\, live music\, film\, food and DJs. In collaboration with Chalguh Chengi\, Vilk Collective and the Diverse Artists Network.  \nSuitable for all ages. \nVenue: Trinity Community Arts\, BS2 0NW \n\nFEATURING \nChalguh Chengi\, meaning the spirit of live music and dance in Turkish\, is a collective of artists who celebrate the deep-rooted folk music and dance of Anatolia and the Mediterranean. Showcasing the inherent diversity and fluidity of the region\, this group brings live performance and fun\, interactive family workshops. \nVilk Collective is a musical collaboration between Roxana Vilk and Peter Vilk\, whose work is rooted in migration\, memory and collective voice. With heritage spanning Iran\, the former Czechoslovakia\, and the UK\, their music weaves Persian folk\, jazz\, dub and funk into a unique global sound.\n \n@makaaniarts | @chalguhchengi | @vilkcollective \n\nEVENT PROGRAMME \n1pm: Doors open\n1:15pm: Anatolian family song & dance workshops (Chalguh Chengi)\n2:15pm: Anatolian adult song & dance workshops (Chalguh Chengi)\n2:30pm: Taste of SWANA + DJ’s\n4pm: Ayse Roza (Live)\n5pm: Özcan Ateş (Live)\n6pm: Vilk Collective (Live)\n7pm: Dunya (DJ Set)\n7:45pm: Short films from Iran\, by Vilk Collective + Q&A\n9pm: Finish \n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/makaani/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Centre\, BS2 0NW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Performance,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T143000
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SUMMARY:Sewing Craft Day: Make Your Own Tote Bag
DESCRIPTION:The Great Oak Tree Hub invites you to a fun and friendly sewing craft day. \nCome along and learn how to make your own small tote bag to take home. This session is perfect for beginners\, experienced sewers\, or anyone interested in learning a new skill. \nEmail thegreatoaktreehub25@gmail.com to book your place. \nThe Great Oak Tree Hub are a multicultural group of people from different backgrounds and ethnicities. They provide a safe and supportive space for each other through wellbeing activities that include sewing\, cooking and family events
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/sewing-craft-day-make-your-own-tote-bag/
LOCATION:Knowle West Media Centre\, BS4 1NL
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T160000
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SUMMARY:Kurdish Diaspora: Talks\, Film & Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of conversation\, short film and live music exploring the Kurdish situation in the Middle East. Led by artist Taban Yasin and friends\, this is a free\, informal drop-in session. \nFeatured image: Levi Meir Clancy. \nABOUT TABAN\nTaban Yasin is an actress\, writer\, filmmaker and dancer who began her artistic career in Kurdistan in 1996. She has been based in Bristol since 2006\, where she has continued to develop her practice.\n@taban.yasin_ \nVenue: Arnolfini Arts\, BS1 4QA \nAge: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/kurdish-diaspora-talks-film-and-music/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133644
CREATED:20260320T080003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T084905Z
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SUMMARY:Global Majority Environment Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Across Bristol\, Global Majority communities are already engaging in environmental work in many different ways – through community organising\, food growing\, cultural practice\, land stewardship\, wellbeing and care. \nHowever\, much of this work remains unseen\, disconnected and largely excluded from how climate action is shaped in the city. This gathering creates a space to bring that work into the room\, on our own terms.  \nWhat to expect\nIn this participatory session we will: \n\nshare stories of how we are already engaging in environmental matters\nrecognise our strengths and assets: skills\, knowledge\, relationships and practices\nconnect across communities\nexplore how we want to influence what is happening in Bristol.\n\nWe will also introduce a simple overview of Bristol’s climate context\, not to overwhelm\, but to help us identify where our work already connects\, what we want to understand more\, and where we may want to influence or challenge.  \nThe session will include:\n \n\nsmall group conversations (Story Café)\ncollective reflection and dialogue\na participatory ‘fishbowl’ discussion\nopen space for collaboration and self-organisation\nshared food\, music and informal connection.\n\nWho is this for?\nThis gathering is designed primarily for Global Majority individuals and groups active in: \n\nenvironmental work\ncommunity organising\ncultural and creative practice\nland\, food\, nature and wellbeing\nstrategic and community leadership.\n\nA small number of aligned allies and institutional actors will also be invited to listen\, build relationships and support future pathways where appropriate. Come as you are. Bring your work\, your experience\, your questions and your curiosity. What becomes possible when we organise from what we already have? \nAge: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)\nVenue: The Pickle Factory\, BS5 0HL\nAccess: The main hall\, cafe and garden are all accessible to wheelchair users. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor.\n \nPlease fill out this short form to book your place.  \nFacilitators\nJosé Barco (CoLab International)\nGnisha Bevan (Black Seeds Network/ Nature Rising)\n \nAbout Gnisha\nGnisha Bevan is an Educator\, Producer and Consultant. She leads the Black Seeds Network\, co-developed with Roger Griffith MBE\, to showcase and support the incredible work of Global Majority environmentalists around Bristol. She’s also the catalyst behind the award-winning Nature Rising Programme. Gnisha has advised on a range of environmental and social justice projects\, specialising in brokering equitable partnerships between grassroots communities and ‘mainstream’ environmental organisations. She’s passionate about representing and recognising the existing work of Global Majority environmentalists in innovative ways.\n@blackseedsnetwork  \nAbout José \nJosé Barco is a Colombian facilitator\, musician and community organiser based in the UK. He is Director of CoLab International\, where he designs participatory processes that help communities\, organisations and movements collaborate\, learn and imagine new possibilities together. Catch him play as Tuto Barrios\, 7 May at the Plough Inn. Or take part in The Great Game of Power\, 3 May at The Harbour Totterdown.\n@jose.barco
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/global-majority-environment-gathering/
LOCATION:Pickle Factory\, BS5 0HL
CATEGORIES:Conversation,DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Networking,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T133644
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T101956Z
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SUMMARY:Trinity Garden Party: 50 Years of Music
DESCRIPTION:This annual free music and arts festival celebrates 50 years of music at Trinity\, bringing together a mix of local artists\, bands and performers for a day of live music\, creativity and community spirit. As always\, the Garden Party is family-friendly\, with workshops and activities running throughout the day\, so everyone can get involved. \nDIASPORA! fun continues here with a Desi Futurism Workshop from Indian Man and a Flag Up Your Identity workshop\, led by artist Ruth Ramsay. \nFor access information please refer to the venue’s website. \nABOUT TRINITY \nFor five decades\, Trinity has been a grassroots venue dedicated to supporting artists\, preserving sound system culture and respecting the rich heritage of this incredible space. Join us as we celebrate this milestone together. \n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/trinity-garden-party-50-years-of-music/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Centre\, BS2 0NW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T085615Z
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SUMMARY:Afri Club X DIASPORA! Gathering + Community Flag Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a warm and welcoming gathering\, with music\, tea\, and cakes\, where you can connect with others\, get creative\, and take part in something meaningful that celebrates creativity\, diversity\, and community spirit. \nWhether you’re part of a community group\, attending on your own\, or coming with friends or family\, everyone is invited to join us in celebrating the diversity of our community in Weston-super-Mare. \nCommunity Flag Making Workshop: Contribute to creating a flag that reflects your identity\, story\, and community. All materials provided\, and support will be on hand from local artist Saifoulaye Diallo and Louise Hill Davies. Flags will feature in the Flag Carnival at the Arts & Health Festival (10–13 July). \nThis event is produced by Super Culture and supported by Without Walls as part of the DIASPORA! 26 Festival 1–10 May\, celebrating the cultural diversity of the arts across Bristol and the South West region\, produced by Diverse Artists Network.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/afri-club-x-diaspora-gathering-community-flag-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Grove Park Bandstand\, Grove Park Bandstand\, Grove Road\, Weston-super-Mare\, BS23 2AA
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Networking,Social,Workshop
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