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SUMMARY:Dance with the Armenian Alphabet
DESCRIPTION:This creative workshop explores Armenian culture\, language and memory through contemporary dance improvisation. Each letter becomes an inspiration for movement and each sound carries a memory. Participants embody the shapes\, rhythms and resonances of the Armenian alphabet\, transforming letters and words into living dance phrases. \nThrough individual and collective exploration\, the workshop invites people of all ages and experience levels to discover how language\, sound and memory can move through the body. \nAge: 7+ (under-16s must be accompanied by an adult) \nVenue: Arnolfini Arts\, BS1 4QA \nFor access information visit the venue website \nAbout Lerna \nLerna Babikyan is a movement-based artist\, educator and writer who believes in the transformative power of dance and creativity. With a background in dance\, adult education and ecology\, her work explores the deep connections between identity\, memory and the natural world. \nThis session will take place in the theatre on the ground floor. \n@lerna_babikyan \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/dance-with-the-armenian-alphabet/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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SUMMARY:Stories from the Water with Marcus & Shakeel
DESCRIPTION:Bristol storytellers Marcus Fagon and Shakeel Delwar are joining forces for an hour of stories aboard Margaret the Ferry. Together they’ll blend storytelling traditions from across Africa\, Europe and South Asia. Expect humour\, mischief\, myth and a few quiet moments of reflection. \nPerfect for families and anyone who loves a good story. Board Margaret at the City Centre Landing Stage. Arrive by 11.50am to be sure you don’t miss the boat. \nABOUT MARCUS \nMarcus tells stories to connect people with community\, ancestry and soul. He sees traditional tales as ancestral responses to the big questions\, stretching back millennia\, and loves sharing them. Expect vibrant imagery\, playful sounds and joyful surprises.\n@marcus.fagon.storyteller \nABOUT SHAKEEL \nShakeel is a Bristol-based storyteller and cultural producer whose work blends South Asian mythology\, personal narrative and contemporary humour. Drawing on themes of identity\, migration and belonging\, his performances reimagine traditional stories in ways that feel playful\, relatable and rooted in everyday life.\n@shakeel_delwar
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/margaret-ferry-with-shakeel-and-marcus/
LOCATION:Bristol Ferrry City Centre Landing Stage\, BS1 4UZ
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T210000
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T160000
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SUMMARY:DIASPORA! Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join the Diverse Artists Network and friends for an afternoon of arts\, crafts and ritual\, to mark the closing of DIASPORA! 26. Come and connect to the spirit of the Avon through the power of making\, ceremony and song. \nThis event begins with an interactive workshop\, crafting items for an alter\, and ends with a dedicated song for the water – a gesture of gratitude\, love and respect for the river. Please feel free to wear or bring something blue to take part in the ceremony. \nThis ceremony marks the end of DIASPORA! 26\, but there’s more to enjoy throughout the evening. Check the full festival programme for details. Book your free place here.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/diaspora-closing-ceremony/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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SUMMARY:Film & Food Night: Palestine Comedy Club @ The Pearl Exchange\, Bude
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a film and food night at The Pearl Exchange in Bude\, marking the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week. \nThis event brings the community together to connect\, celebrate diverse and inclusive spaces\, and support positive mental health. \nGuests will share a Palestinian-inspired meal before watching Palestine Comedy Club\, a 2025 documentary following Palestinian comedians who use stand-up to express resilience and spirit amid rising conflict. \nOpen to all ages. For dietary requirements\, contact info@thepearlexchange.org.uk  \nCheck back soon for ticket link.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/film-food-night-palestine-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Pearl Exchange\, EX23 8EQ
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T204500
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SUMMARY:Geo Baddoo @ Bristol Beacon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBook your tickets here. \nAge: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) \nABOUT GEO \nGeo Baddoo is a Somerset-raised\, London-based Soul/ R&B artist. Through soft\, expressive vocals\, organic grooves and universal storytelling\, she explores themes of self-discovery\, resilience\, spirituality and connection from a perspective that’s unmistakably her own. Praised by BBC 1Xtra\, COLORS\, VIBE and Notion\, who described her as ‘refreshingly unforced’\, Geo is emerging as a distinctive voice in UK Soul/ R&B\, earning Track of the Week on BBC 1Xtra and Artist of the Week on BBC Radio London.\n@geo.baddoo
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/geo-baddoo-bristol-beacon/
LOCATION:Bristol Beacon\, BS5 1AR
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T230000
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SUMMARY:Dur-Dur Band International @ Bristol Beacon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFormed 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. \nToday\, the revived ensemble brings that infectious spirit back to the stage\, delivering irresistible rhythms and a powerful celebration of Somali musical heritage. \nBook your tickets now on the Bristol Beacon website. Support from Geo Baddoo. \nAge: 14+ (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult) \nFor access information visit the venue’s website. \nFeatured image by Rob Jones for hyphen.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/dur-dur-band-beacon/
LOCATION:Bristol Beacon\, BS5 1AR
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Performance
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T235959
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SUMMARY:Yoga and Cultural retreat in Morocco!
DESCRIPTION:Yoga and Cultural retreat in Morocco! \nWould you like to join us for an amazing sensory journey of movement\, relaxing yoga\, music and a Moroccan cultural experience this June?  \nPlease read on below for all info to book! \nRetreat Testimonial \nI’d like to say I found the retreat incredibly motivating.  You got everything right from the people who attended to the location of the retreat.  The food was very different from what I’m used to\, I loved it all.  The chef did a fantastic job.  The yoga was amazing I felt very relaxed when I left on the Monday and full of ideas for my future.   \nThank you so much.  I look forward to the next one. \nKathy Autumn retreat 23
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/yoga-and-cultural-retreat-in-morocco/
CATEGORIES:Our Members Events
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