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
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… Continue Reading Bridging Resistance with Fusion Bellydance
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. Featuring performances from Rad Banaria, Kennedy Chinyere, Nicole & Louisa, and Özcan Ateş accompanied by Liam. Suitable for all ages. EVENT PROGRAMME 10.45am-11.25am: Rad Banaria With a… Continue Reading Social Sundays at Kings Chase
Relax, release & reconnect through healing vibrations with magical gong practitioner, Annette, and singing bowl sensation, Rounik. Come 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. Sound healing is a wonderfully restorative and relaxing experience, nourishing us on so… Continue Reading Sound Baths at The Mount Without
Head to the Ranch Adventure Playground in Southmead for a day of family fun. Textile artist Ruth Ramsay will be there, running a Flag Up Your Identity workshop. Make a colourful flag that shows the world who you are. Puppet Afro-Leana has flown in from Jamaica especially for this event. Come and dance with this… Continue Reading Family Fun Day at The Ranch Adventure Playground
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 A 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… Continue Reading Bristol Folk Festival: Vulva Voce
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. This event is part of Bristol Folk Bristol at St George’s Bristol. Get your… Continue Reading Bristol Folk Festival: Amadou Diagne
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. Singing becomes a form of prayer, teaching… Continue Reading West African Singing Workshop with Batch Gueye
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. This session is a special for DIASPORA! We are bringing our community together to… Continue Reading Live Bristol: DIASPORA! 26 special
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. Anna, from South West Dance Theatre, will lead dance activities based in ballet, commercial, and contemporary styles to help participants explore the qualities of… Continue Reading Dancing & Drawing with Sachin & Anna
Enjoy a tour of the harbour from the water in this special collaboration with Bristol Community Ferry Boats for DIASPORA! Explore 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… Continue Reading Bristol Harbour History Tour: DIASPORA! Special
‘What we cannot imagine cannot come into being’ – bell hooks Join 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… Continue Reading Collective Dreaming for the Future with Many Minds
