Stretching along the harbourside from Thekla to Underfall Yard, the festival’s refreshed layout turns Bristol’s iconic waterfront into a living stage – packed with back-to-back entertainment, dockside moments and maritime magic. Following the second edition of DIASPORA!, a landmark, not-for-profit festival celebrating cultural diversity, community and creativity produced by Diverse Artists Network, join us to… Continue Reading Diaspora Takeover
As part of our ambitious program of events during our summer exhibition Dance Out – the RWA are delighted to introduce you to a beginner friendly, Anatolian Folk and Dance evening within the beautiful galleries. What can you expect? Learn Anatolian percussion in a 9/8 rhythm including demonstration of different Anatolian percussion instruments Learn an… Continue Reading Anatolian Folk Dance and Song Workshop
Spike Print Fair is a new contemporary print fair bringing together artists, printmakers, illustrators, designers and small presses from across the UK. Presented by Spike Island and Spike Print Studio in partnership with UWE Bristol School of Arts and Centre for Print Research (CFPR). Across three days, Spike Island will transform into a vibrant marketplace… Continue Reading Spike Print Fair
Ballet students at South West Dance Theatre will hear a lot of reference to Cecchetti – this is your chance to really dig your teeth in and find out more about this ballet figurehead, the world he lived in and the ballets he influenced. Aimed at ages 7-12 years old. The day will give a… Continue Reading SWDT summer dance intensive: Cecchetti – Llfe & Legacy
Join Ella McDonald from the BFI NETWORK team at Watershed on Friday 31st July at Arnolfini. Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK collaborates with film organisations and leading cultural venues across the UK to provide short film and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to producers, writers and directors aged… Continue Reading Artists Gathering on BFI NETWORK’s New Free Scheme
For one evening this August, my monthly Bristol Constellation Circle is moving outdoors. We’ll gather together in a beautiful green space in Bristol & we will work with one or two constellations, Places are intentionally limited to help create a safe, connected and held space. Please bring • A blanket or camping chair to sit… Continue Reading Outdoor Nature Family Systemic Constellations
Spend a summer evening at the Dockyards. Fronted by Sisanda Kowalski, Champagne Chateau are bringing a touch of dockside elegance and swing-jazz.
This year at Shambala Festival we’ll host the DIASPORA! project featuring global music, vocal sessions, and interactive rhythm workshops across two dedicated spaces! 🎤The Harmony Yurt: A choral space focused on global songs and shared storytelling through song. 🥁The Melody Yurt: A hands-on, rhythm-focused area where you can try traditional instruments like the Kora, Balafon,… Continue Reading DIASPORA! @ Shambala
We’ll be at Forwards Festival hosting DIASPORA! to present interactive arts and cultural diversity activities, including: Steel drumming workshops Collaborative dance Storytelling and shared cultural activities
A hosted talk about the power of creativity and its relationship to hope and resilience Join us for a special evening of discussion with Iranian-British dual citizen, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. Wrongfully imprisoned for almost six years in Iran, Nazanin made international headlines as a pawn in a feud between her two nation states. Both she and… Continue Reading Hope, creativity & resilience: an evening with Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Join us at the Respect Festival for an immersive afternoon of interactive workshops and hands-on creativity led by an incredible lineup of global artists. From high-energy rhythms to community crafts, there is something for all ages to enjoy! Event Schedule 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | African Drumming Workshop with AFIDANCE Kick off the day… Continue Reading Respect Festival
Are you a Freelancer? Are you struggling to managing your creative projects? Do you need advice on invoicing, budgeting, pitching, project administration or marketing? If so, bring your questions to be answered by the DAN team at our September Artist gathering! Added bonus: If your artistic skills include making creative goods such as cards, earrings, or bags,… Continue Reading September Artist Gathering
