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DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
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SUMMARY:Out of Many: The Diverse Artists Network Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore the work of the Diverse Artists Network\, the Bristol-based development agency behind the DIASPORA! festival\, through this exciting exhibition: Out of Many. \nFounded in 2020 by Deasy Bamford and Vandna Mehta\, DAN acts as a bridge between artists\, venues and audiences across the South West. \nExperience this vibrant collection from talented regional creatives\, featuring everything from poetry and paintings to illustration and moving images. Free and open to all ages\, this exhibition is showing in Gallery 5 on Floor 2 of Arnolfini Arts. \nFeatured image: Bristol World\, 2026\, digital collage. Courtesy of Alpha Wilson. \nFor access information refer to the venue’s website. \nFind out how to get involved\, become a member or support the network’s mission at diverseartistsnetwork.com. \n@diverseartistsnetwork
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/the-diverse-artists-network-exhibition/
LOCATION:Arnolfini Arts\, 16 Narrow Quay\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Exhibition,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
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SUMMARY:Internal Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Ten African and Caribbean women across generations come together to sit\, reflect and speak\, opening a rare and intimate window into the stories\, tensions and wisdom that pass between us. \nThis workshop\, led by Odiri Ighamre\, marks the launch of Internal Conversations\, a living exhibition woven from visual interviews\, personal testimony\, photography\, academic insight\, film and performance. In a supported and facilitated space\, participants are invited to slow down\, turn inward and respond honestly\, to each other and to the moments that have shaped them. \nA small audience is welcomed into the room\, and alongside a visiting artist\, will have the opportunity to join the conversation as it unfolds. Book your place below to be a part of that audience. \nVenue: Equiano Room\, Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED \nAge: 16+ \nFor accessibility information please refer to the venue’s website. \nABOUT ODIRI\n\nOdiri Ighamre has worked nationally and internationally as an educator and oral storyteller across schools\, prisons\, museums\, mental health hospitals and a range of organisations. She is the co-founder of Women Tellers\, which promotes the art of storytelling\, Evwreni Productions\, a training agency for African and Caribbean artists in the UK\, and KORI Youth Charity. \n@love.eldership
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/internal-conversations/
LOCATION:Equiano Room\, Floor 4\, Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T134500
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260324T041734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T093302Z
UID:7946-1777724100-1777729500@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Dance Day at The Island Dance Space: Tashi Shabdro Tibetan Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tashi Shabdro is a popular Tibetan circle dance performed during festive and joyful occasions. Join a large group\, led by artist Tenzin Sangmo\, as you come together in celebration\, promoting happiness\, social connection and friendship. \nABOUT TENZIN \nTenzin Sangmo is a Bristol-based artist with a passion for sharing Tibetan culture with wider communities across the city and beyond. Tibet\, known as the roof of the world\, has a rich and unique cultural heritage that Tenzin is dedicated to keeping alive. She offers songs\, dances and workshops\, inviting people to embrace Tibetan culture as part of Britain’s diverse multicultural society. \nVenue: Dance Space\, The Island \nAges: 12+ \nWant to do more dancing? Join Medea and Penny later in the day for more dance workshops at Dance Space. \nThe Island Dance Studio is located on the first floor of the building. Access is limited by two flights of stairs – please see our full accessibility document.⁠ \n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/tashi-shabdro-tibetan-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:The Island Dance Studio\, First Floor\, Bridewell Street\, BS1 2QD
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260320T080021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T123150Z
UID:7359-1777728600-1777743000@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Flag Up Your Identity - Easton Community Centre
DESCRIPTION:A creative craft workshop open to all ages\, where participants use recycled materials and textiles to create a flag or banner that represents and celebrates themselves and their identity\, however they see it. Led by textile artist Ruth Ramsay. \nVisit the venue’s website for accessibility information. \nVenue: Easton Community Centre\, Kilburn St\, Easton\, Bristol BS5 6AW
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/flag-up-your-identity-2/
LOCATION:Easton Community Centre\, BS5 6AW
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260319T194436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T055311Z
UID:7709-1777730400-1777730400@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Jam on the Horizon
DESCRIPTION:5 venues\, 8 Stages and 15 hours of music from all around the world. \nAll day and night\, you can expect all of the regular global sounds you know and love\, including but not limited to dub\, soukous\, reggaeton\, salsa\, highlife & afrobeat. \nNow across 5 venues\, Jam On The Horizon takes place at The Jam Jar\, Lost Horizon\, Swan with Two Necks\, The Volunteer Tavern and the brand new location of THE SAWMILLS. Expect big productions\, big artists\, big energy and big community vibes. \nGet your tickets here. \nFor ages 18+
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/jam-on-the-horizon/
LOCATION:Various Venues
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260402T151004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T085614Z
UID:8750-1777730400-1777735800@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Steel & Beats
DESCRIPTION:Join musician Alphonse Daudet Touna for a steel pan workshop exploring African Caribbean melodies and rhythms. By the end of the session\, participants will come together to play a short tune as an ensemble. No experience needed\, just turn up. This event is part of Jam on the Horizon\, 15 hours of music from around the world\, across five local venues. \nThe workshop will take place inside The Jam Jar. \nAddress: Unit 4a\, The Jam Jar\, The Old Malt House\, Little Ann St\, St Jude’s\, Bristol BS2 9EB \n\nAccessibility: https://www.thejamjarbristol.com/accessibility\n\nABOUT ALPHONSE \nAlphonse Daudet Touna is an experienced music workshop leader\, performer and founder of several world music groups including Helele Band and AfCa Vibe steel drum band. His workshops span steel drum\, guitar\, keyboard\, Balafon\, African drumming and choir singing\, delivered across educational and community settings. As a solo artist he blends acoustic Balafon\, steel drum and guitar with a repertoire of global songs\, with the aim of inspiring creativity\, cultural connection and joy through music.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/steel-beats/
LOCATION:The Jam Jar\, Little Ann St\, Bristol\, BS2 9EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260402T144119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T121405Z
UID:8743-1777730400-1777737600@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:DIASPORA! Online: Connecting Across Borders: Collaboration\, Migration & Socially Engaged Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Marina Moreno for an online talk exploring her practice\, with a focus on collaboration and socially engaged work. Marina will also introduce an exciting opportunity for DAN artists to collaborate on a new project centred on migration\, displacement and transnationalism. Joining details will be shared after you book. \n\nABOUT MARINA MORENO\nMarina Moreno is an interdisciplinary artist and performer focused on developing new strategies of social engagement. Her work\, which explores themes like migration\, displacement\, transnationalism and feminism\, has been shown internationally at venues including Tate Liverpool\, the South Bank Centre London and Palazzo Ducale Venice. She is an associate artist at MK Gallery and Public Engagement Co-ordinator at the Fondazione Marta Czok. \n@marinamorenoartist 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/diaspora-online-connecting-across-borders-collaboration-migration-socially-engaged-practice/
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260320T080008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T104150Z
UID:7367-1777730400-1777744800@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Storytelling & World-making
DESCRIPTION:Side eYe is excited to be delivering a workshop on storytelling and world-making. They’ll be working through different mediums of art\, seeing how you can incubate your creativity using collages and responding to stimuli. There will be opportunities for creative writing and art creation\, and resources to develop yourself will be shared in the session. \nAbout Side eYe \nSide eYe is an award-winning theatre collective staging stories by Muslim women\, collaborating with Black Muslim women and their allies. They are drawn to new writing that is witty\, absurd\, political and truth-telling. Writing that resists pandering to the white gaze\, and invites audiences to think\, to feel\, and to leave changed. Side eYe is more than its productions.  \nThey care about what happens outside the theatre which informs what they do inside it. The collective insists on dismantling barriers to theatremaking by bringing theatre into schools and leading post-show discussions. They run a free all-year writers’ group\, support new and emerging artists\, and have a track record of securing professional careers for those who come through their doors. They also extend their work into film\, TV and theatre consultancy. \n@sideeye_prods \nVenue: Equiano Room\, Floor 4\, Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED \nAge: 18+ \nFor accessibility information please refer to the venue’s website. \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/storytelling-world-making/
LOCATION:Equiano Room\, Floor 4\, Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T154500
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260320T080034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T093337Z
UID:7362-1777731300-1777736700@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Dance Day at The Island Dance Space: Try Persian Dance & Have Fun
DESCRIPTION:Join Medea for this Persian dance taster workshop focused on popular and accessible dances from Iran. This session offers an introduction to the movements and rhythms of Persian dance in a supportive setting. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience\, come along to learn the steps and enjoy the music of this cultural art form. \nABOUT MEDEA \nMedea Mahdavi is a UK-based\, Iranian solo dancer\, choreographer and promoter of Iranian dance. In her dance theatre work she collaborates with a range of artists including musicians\, poets\, filmmakers sculptors. Medea was born in Iran and moved to England as a teenager. \nWant to do more dancing? Join Tenzin and Penny and for more dance workshops at Dance Space. \nVenue: Dance Space\, The Island\, BS1 2BE \nAge: 12+ \nThe Island Dance Studio is located on the first floor of the building. Access is limited by two flights of stairs – please see our full accessibility document.⁠ \n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/try-persian-dance-have-fun/
LOCATION:Dance Space\, Dance Space\, The Island\, BS1 2QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260402T125124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T130547Z
UID:8726-1777734000-1777744800@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:A Love Letter to Broadmead: Five Women\, One Show
DESCRIPTION:Five women from completely different backgrounds bring their own unique solo performances to this showcase. Taking place in an empty shop unit in The Galleries\, transformed into a makeshift theatre\, each show allows women of different diasporas to take up space and tell their story. This DIASPORA! event is part of Compass Presents’ A Love Letter to Broadmead project. \nBook your place here (£5 refundable deposit) \nVenue: The Galleries\, Broadmead \nAge: 16+ (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) \n\nFEATURING… \nCosmopolitan Seychellois – a comedian whose material draws on her Seychellois identity and the trials of everyday life. Cosmopolitan Seychellois will perform a brief stand-up set presenting her perspective as a comedian from the global majority. \nJo Cross – an actor\, writer and para-academic with a longstanding connection to the garment trade. Jo will perform an extract from her show Sartorius\, using verse and narrative to explore the intersections of East London Jewish tailoring and Irish construction communities. \nCeci Opal – a Colombian artist whose movement practice spans theatre\, fusion belly dance and ancestral themes. Ceci will present her piece Scissor Gold Bat\, a dark urban fusion masked solo piece on decolonisation\, with lyrics in English and Quechua. \nMuneera Pilgrim – a poet\, cultural producer and storyteller in residence at Bristol Old Vic\, rooted in community archiving and empowerment. Muneera will perform pieces from her collection That Day She’ll Proclaim Her Chronicles\, exploring Bristolian identity and belonging through music and archive. \nRene Katiisa – a Ugandan-born British actor and theatre-maker based in Bristol\, trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Rene will perform Sugarcane and Concrete\, a theatrical experience following a British Ugandan woman’s journey from childhood to motherhood.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/love-letter-to-broadmead-five-women-one-show/
LOCATION:The Galleries\, Broadmead\, BS1 3XD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T174500
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260324T043511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T093230Z
UID:7944-1777738500-1777743900@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Dance Day at The Island Dance Space: Freedom Soul Dance
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Soul Dance is a beautiful combination of West African\, freestyle and contemporary dance\, led by dance practitioner\, penny Marie. Filled with fun\, joy and expression\, Penny’s classes give you the confidence to dance in your own way while learning choreography suitable for all levels. \nABOUT PENNY \nPenny Marie is a Bristol-based dance practitioner with 30 years’ experience in teaching and performing\, bringing a wealth of knowledge in movement and the dancing body. Her classes\, Freedom Soul Dance\, are crafted for all abilities\, combining West African\, Afrobeat\, freestyle and contemporary dance to bring pure joy and self expression through movement. \n@freedom_soul_dance \nWant to do more dancing? Join Medea and Tenzin for more dance workshops at Dance Space. \nThe Island Dance Studio is located on the first floor of the building. Access is limited by two flights of stairs – please see our full accessibility document.⁠
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/freedom-soul-dance/
LOCATION:The Island Dance Studio\, First Floor\, Bridewell Street\, BS1 2QD
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260320T080023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T113655Z
UID:7451-1777744800-1777750200@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:DIASPORA! Online: African & African Diasporic Poetry\, Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Four local poets read and discuss their work alongside contributors from the Africa Migration Report Poetry Anthology series. This series publishes anthologies exploring African and African diasporic migration and immobility through diverse poetic voices. Click here to register.  \nTo date\, the initiative has released two collections: Japa Fire: An Anthology of Poems on African and African Diasporic Migration (2024)\, edited by Ambrose Musiyiwa and Munya R\, and From Here To There (2025)\, edited by Nandi Jola and Omobola Osamor. With more editions in development\, the series continues to provide a vital platform for narratives of displacement\, heritage and movement. \nThe Africa Migration Report Poetry Anthology Series is a volunteer-led initiative organised by Forced Migration and The Arts. The project is delivered in association with CivicLeicester and the migrants’ rights collective\, Regularise. \n@civicleicester \n  \n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/diaspora-online-african-african-diasporic-poetry-bristol/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260319T190016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T103432Z
UID:7372-1777746600-1777753800@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Daluka Circle: Sudanese Women's Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant rhythms of the Sudanese Daluka\, a drum that is central to women’s celebrations. This session showcases Aghani Abanat (girls’ songs)\, an important part of wedding rituals in Sudan. \nJoin this interactive circle of drumming\, clapping and movement to experience the rhythmic heart of Sudanese female heritage. No experience needed\, just come ready to feel the rhythm. \nABOUT SUDAFEST CIC \nSudafest CIC is a Sudanese-led community arts organisation\, working primarily with the Sudanese diaspora in the South West of England. Through workshops\, festivals and creative programmes\, they create spaces where culture\, storytelling and artistic expression support connection\, wellbeing and belonging. Over the past seven years\, Sudafest have delivered weekly workshops\, youth theatre\, exhibitions and the annual Sudafest festival. They also lead the Bath Refugee Festival\, bringing together diverse refugee communities to celebrate culture\, foster dialogue and build stronger connections across the city. \nVenue: Faithspace Community\, BS1 6PB\nAge: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) \nFor access information refer to venue’s website. \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/daluka-circle-sudanese-womens-rhythms/
LOCATION:Faithspace Community Redcliffe\, BS1 6PB
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260319T190541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T115436Z
UID:7650-1777750200-1777757400@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Comediasians
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s premier pan-Asian improv group are back with their mission to bring epic laughs from the diasporASIA to Bristol. Bringing playful improv from their monthly night in London – followed by a friendly audience jam. You can choose to sit back and relax as an audience member all the way through\, or put yourself forward to take part in a scene or game with their performers in the jam section of the show. Book your tickets here.  \n@comediasians \nFor access information\, see here.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/comediasians/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260320T070027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T181149Z
UID:7583-1777759200-1777759200@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Azumei DJ Set
DESCRIPTION:An eclectic DJ set\, mixing genres from the Caribbean\, UK\, South Africa and Brazil. No need to book\, just turn up. \nAbout Azumei \nAzumei is a Bristol-based DJ and producer\, and co-founder of the women-led label Bad B!tch Dubz. Following a debut UK tour and appearances at Glastonbury and Love Saves the Day\, she’s firmly cemented her place on the UK circuit. \nHer sets are rooted in club cultures from across the Black Atlantic\, having supported the likes of BABY J\, Lady Shaka\, Douvelle19 and Novelist. Weaving together footwork\, amapiano\, jersey club and funky\, Azumei creates a seamless bridge between diverse musical scenes from across the globe. \n@badbitchdubz\n@ta3min
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/azumei-dj-set-pipe/
LOCATION:The Pipe and Slippers\, 118 Cheltenham Rd\, Montpelier\, Bristol\, BS6 5RW
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T233000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260405T084048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T135252Z
UID:9148-1777759200-1777764600@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:HOUSE OF UNITY
DESCRIPTION: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. \nABOUT HOUSE OF UNITY \nThe collective channels the spirit of classic house through a modern groove. From piano-soaked classics and timeless vocals\, all the way to chunky 90s grooves and disco-laced stompers\, they bring the golden era of house & gospel house roaring back to life.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/house-of-unity/
LOCATION:The Canteen\, BS1 3QY
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T114500
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260320T080047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T104645Z
UID:7454-1777803300-1777808700@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Bridging Resistance with Fusion Bellydance
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces the origins and techniques of Fusion Bellydance\, offering a relaxed approach to its distinctive movements. Participants will learn key steps to build a collective phrase\, focusing on building a sense of community through dance. There is no requirement to show your midriff; however\, wearing a hip scarf is encouraged. This session is open to all genders and all levels of experience. \nAbout Ceci \nCeci Opal is a Colombian artist whose practice has evolved from a theatre background into Fusion Bellydance and broader movement arts. Her approach to Fusion Bellydance acknowledges both its SWANA cultural roots and its history of cross-cultural development in the US. Through her work\, she explores themes of decolonisation and ancestral wisdom\, drawing connections to her own multifaceted heritage. \n@ceci_opal \nFor access information\, see here. \nVenue: The Harbour Totterdown\, BS4 2EG \n\n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/bridging-resistance-with-fusion-bellydance/
LOCATION:The Harbour Totterdown\, BS4 2EG
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260401T140017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T140509Z
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SUMMARY:Social Sundays at Kings Chase
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant community market\, featuring local makers\, family friendly activities and delicious food vendors. Come along and celebrate your local community at Kings Chase Shopping Centre in Kingswood. \nFeaturing performances from Rad Banaria\, Kennedy Chinyere\, Nicole & Louisa\, and Özcan Ateş accompanied by Liam. Suitable for all ages. \nEVENT PROGRAMME \n10.45am-11.25am: Rad Banaria\nWith a unique blend of singing\, guitar\, and hip-hop rap\, Rad’s original music explores themes of identity\, authenticity\, and self-discovery. \n11.40am-12.20pm: Kennedy Chinyere\nTraditional Mbira player (Thumb Piano) and songwriter Kennedy Chinyere grew up in rural Zimbabwe and has been playing mbira all his life. Mbira is traditionally used in all night ceremonies connecting with the ancestors. \n12.35pm-1.15 pm: Nicole Earley & Louisa Maynard\nNicole and Louise are a singer-songwriter-mother duo performing acoustic folk music and covers. \n1.30pm-2.10pm: Özcan Ateş & Liam\nBorn in Istanbul and playing the bağlama\, Özcan performs traditional Turkish and Kurdish music.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/social-sundays-at-kings-chase/
LOCATION:Kings Chase Shopping Centre\, BS15 8LP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260319T191013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T104837Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Baths at The Mount Without
DESCRIPTION:Relax\, release & reconnect through healing vibrations with magical gong practitioner\, Annette\, and singing bowl sensation\, Rounik. \nCome and join Annette and Rounik for a deeply relaxing and reflective New Moon Sound bath in Bristol’s breath-taking\, mystical former church\, The Mount Without. \nSound healing is a wonderfully restorative and relaxing experience\, nourishing us on so many levels. It can also be the catalyst for timely change\, shifts and further awakening. Book tickets here. \n@rounik_sound_healing \nFor access information refer to venue’s website.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/sound-baths-at-the-mount-without/
LOCATION:The Mount Without\, BS2 8FN
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260324T051516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T154139Z
UID:7949-1777806000-1777824000@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Family Fun Day at The Ranch Adventure Playground
DESCRIPTION:Head to the Ranch Adventure Playground in Southmead for a day of family fun. \nTextile artist Ruth Ramsay will be there\, running a Flag Up Your Identity workshop. Make a colourful flag that shows the world who you are. \nPuppet Afro-Leana has flown in from Jamaica especially for this event. Come and dance with this larger-than-life-sized legend. \nDJ and producer Indian Man will be running a DJ workshop. Learn about Desi Futurism and how to use the decks. \nJamaican choir Tan Teddy bring you sounds from the Caribbean islands. \nFor all ages.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/family-fun-day-at-the-ranch-adventure-playground/
LOCATION:The Ranch\, Greenway Centre\, Bristol\, BS10 5PY
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260401T142940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143600Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Folk Festival: Vulva Voce
DESCRIPTION:Vulva Voce re-write the ‘string quartet’ as we know it. Taking influence from folk\, jazz\, classical\, techno and funk\, they create original music which honours women’s stories throughout history \nA must-watch collective\, alongside their string instruments\, Vulva Voce use singing\, movement and anecdotes to connect with audiences. The result is a genre-defying\, universally appealing live show that brings people together though music\, stories and good grooves. \nArtists on the rise\, Vulva Voce have gained recognition with BBC Radio 3\, the GRAMMYs website and Clash Magazine. They have already performed at Glastonbury Festival\, SXSW Texas\, WOMEX and the Bridgewater Hall. \nThis event is part of Bristol Folk Bristol at St George’s Bristol. Get your tickets here. \nAge: 14+
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/bristol-folk-festival-vulva-voce/
LOCATION:St George’s Bristol\, BS1 5RR
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260401T143458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143624Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Folk Festival: Amadou Diagne
DESCRIPTION:Amadou Diagne has centuries of West African Music at his fingertips. A former member of The National Orchestra of Senegal\, Amadou rose to become one of the top West African Stars and a busy musician on the vibrant Dakar music scene. \nThis event is part of Bristol Folk Bristol at St George’s Bristol. Get your tickets here. \nAge: 14+
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/bristol-folk-festival-amadou-diagne/
LOCATION:St George Community Centre\, Church Rd\, Bristol\, BS5 8AA
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260324T053308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T105301Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260319T182847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T142136Z
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SUMMARY:Live Bristol: DIASPORA! 26 special
DESCRIPTION:Live Bristol is a monthly mixed-genre music platform dedicated to uplifting emerging artists and strengthening the grassroots scene. Rooted in equality and representation\, each event creates a space for diverse voices to be heard through the shared power of live performance. \nThis session is a special for DIASPORA! We are bringing our community together to amplify grassroots talent and celebrate the rich cultural heritage within our city. Join us for a showcase built on connection and inclusion\, providing a pathway for artists to develop their craft and for audiences to discover the vibrant sounds and stories of the diaspora. \nFeaturing performance poet\, Doreen Baidoo\, comedians Cosmopolitan Seychellois and Julius Abraham\, spoken word artist and MC\, iAM13E\, multidisciplinary artist\, Trees with Roots\, and many more. No need to book\, just show up. \nAge: all ages (and dogs) welcome until 9pm \nABOUT DOREEN\nConceived in Jamaica\, raised in London and shaped by time in Ghana\, Corsica and Bristol\, Doreen Baidoo has always written poetry. She began sharing her work in her mid-40s after joining The Bristol Black Writers Group. \nABOUT COSMOPOLITAN SEYCHELLOIS\nCosmopolitan Seychellois is a comedian whose material draws on her Seychellois identity\, essential oils and the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Her comedy is rooted in real experience and delivered without offensive language. \nABOUT JULIUS\nJulius Abraham is an animated\, misdirectional stand-up comic with a love of puns\, repetitive jokes and acting out sketches on stage. His set draws on his heritage\, upbringing and life. \nABOUT iAM13E\niAM13E is a spoken word artist\, MC and somatic wellbeing practitioner working at the intersection of creative expression\, nervous system regulation and embodied performance. \nABOUT TREES WITH ROOTS\nTrees with Roots is a multidisciplinary artist whose work weaves together poetry\, rap\, music and theatre. Using a Boss RC-505 loop station\, he creates vocal patterns and soundscapes that invite audiences into an intimate\, healing exchange.
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/live-bristol-diaspora-26-special/
LOCATION:The Canteen\, BS1 3QY
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260320T080051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T093116Z
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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:20260504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260323T152022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T155436Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Harbour History Tour: DIASPORA! Special
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a tour of the harbour from the water in this special collaboration with Bristol Community Ferry Boats for DIASPORA! \nExplore the city’s maritime history\, from its role in the transatlantic slave trade to the Floating Harbour as it stands today\, alongside a special performance from Bristol poet\, Muneera Pilgrim\, reading her poem In Praise of Diaspora. \nSuitable for all ages. \nBoard Juno the Ferry at the Arnolfini pontoon\, just by Prince’s Bridge. Please arrive by 11.50am to make sure you don’t miss the boat! \nABOUT MUNEERA\n \nMuneera Pilgrim is a poet\, cultural producer\, writer\, broadcaster\, community researcher\, TEDx and WOW Festival speaker\, and Obsidian alumni. She’s currently in residence at Bristol Old Vic until 2030 where she will write at least 2 plays. \nShe performs\, conducts workshops\, guest lectures\, hosts\, and finds alternative ways to educate and exchange ideas while focusing on methodologies of empowerment for non-centred people. Muneera is a storyteller\, concerned with telling stories to disrupt mainstream narratives. Rooted in spirituality she uses poetry as a tool for community building\, archiving\, enrichment and change. \n@muneera_pilgrim \n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/bristol-harbour-history-tour-diaspora-special/
LOCATION:Bristol City Centre Landing Stage\, BS1 4UZ
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260401T173008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T143852Z
UID:8685-1777896000-1777903200@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260320T080055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T165729Z
UID:7470-1777899600-1777928400@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260320T080057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T110501Z
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SUMMARY:Sing with Soul
DESCRIPTION:Come and sing soulful\, a cappella arrangements by 20th century soul icons. All singing levels welcome. \nAbout Dionne \nDionne Draper is a professional singer and actor who brings people together. Sing with Soul is where Dionne’s passion for Black music and distinctive music direction meet\, inspiring soulful choir experiences across the UK. Dionne has recorded with Basement Jaxx and performed with The Spice Girls and is a proud winner of the Women of the West Award and the Lord Mayor’s Medal. \nYou must be 16+. \nVenue: The Harbour Totterdown\, BS4 2EG \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/sing-with-soul/
LOCATION:The Harbour Totterdown\, BS4 2EG
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T152800
CREATED:20260319T182618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T144335Z
UID:7598-1777906800-1777915800@www.diverseartistsnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Miniature Worlds of Broadmead: A Model-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join artist and set designer Alexia Dobre for Miniature Worlds of Broadmead\, a hands-on creative workshop rooted in giving old objects a new life. Using reclaimed and everyday materials\, participants of all ages will explore storytelling\, design and model-making\, building their own tiny dream spaces inspired by Broadmead’s spaces\, histories and identities. \nThis DIASPORA! workshop is part of Compass Presents’ A Love Letter to Broadmead project. Get tickets here. \n\nABOUT ALEXIA \nAlexia is a Bristol-based artist\, maker and set and costume designer from Romania. She works across theatre\, festivals and immersive installations. Her practice is guided by the simple idea of giving objects a new life\, transforming discarded\, recycled and natural materials into playful visual worlds\, costumes and installations that invite curiosity and imagination. \nShe’s worked with organisations like Team Love\, Wake The Tiger\, Super Culture and Creative Youth Network\, creating spaces where creativity\, sustainability and community come together. \n@alexia.scenography
URL:https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/love-letter-to-broadmead-turn-scrap-into-your-dream-miniature-world-a-model-making-workshop/
LOCATION:The Galleries\, BS1 3XD
CATEGORIES:DIASPORA! 2026
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