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Call for submissions: Music and Migration: Underscoring our Lives
Tamasha is now seeking submissions for its next Scratch event on Friday, 17 May 2013 at Rich Mix. Scratch nights provide an opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a professional setting...Posted by tamasha, 26/03/2013
I-Act: Call for Performances
Backstreet Festival “Towards Art in non-traditional spaces” 1st edition 23-29 September 2012 Alexandria, Egypt. The International Association for Creation and Training (I-act) has...Posted by nazli, 05/06/2012
Vintage Kino night
Vintage Kino night at the Three Minute Theatre - if anyone fancied taking a break from whatever you are doing and watch some Free Cinema Movement with the film "We Are the Lambeth Boys"...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 12/04/2012
Dare to Diva News & Information - Update -Successful preview sharing at Curve January 2012 !!
 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Diva- A Choreopoem written and performed by Carol Leeming A gifted but deeply flawed diva reflects on her life, imbued with a glorious dream, a prize...Posted by diva, 24/02/2012
Queen Pokou is back
A Black Madonna, A West African Hero or A Sovereign willing to do anything to reign? A new play written by Dean Atta (Winner of the Spirit of London Award) for StoneCrabs Theatre Company based on...Posted by frankofigueiredo@hotmail.co.uk, 22/02/2012
6th National Black Writers Conference
Commonword Cultureword The 6th National Black Writers Conference (Manchester, UK) will happen on 24th March 2012. We're lining up some important debates and super panels of writers, activists,...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 17/01/2012
BASS Festival
BASS Festival (British Arts and Street Sounds) is the UK’s only month long celebration of Black Music and Art. Every June, the UK comes alive with a phenomenal line up of events, new...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 10/01/2012
Scripts for Afflecks Fringe Festival 2012
Call For Scripts for Afflecks Fringe Festival 2012, 3MT North West Artform: combined arts, film, interdisciplinary arts, literature, photography, music, theatre, visual arts Contact:...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 12/12/2011
'Show Me the Monet'
BBC2 Art Programme 'Show Me the Monet', Lucky Day Productions North West Artform: crafts, combined arts, interdisciplinary arts, museums, photography, visual arts Contact: Kay...Executive Director - Emergency Exit Arts
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – (F/T) 12 month contract which will be reviewed by the Board subject to successful performance and increasing fundraising targets. Salary: £35000 EEA is...Posted by Isobel Hawson, 14/11/2011
Shine Unconference
SHINE UNCONFERENCE http://shineunconference.org/about-shine/ If you haven’t been to SHINE before, then don’t be scared! This isn’t your usual speaker event, it’s about...Posted by Isobel Hawson, 08/11/2011
Geraldine Connor obituary Energetic theatre director, musician and academic best known for Carnival Messiah
Geraldine Connor, who has died aged 59 following a heart attack, latterly described herself as a creator of theatre, artistic director and heritage consultant. However, it requires a far longer list...Posted by Isobel Hawson, 01/11/2011
SHISHA - Asia Triennial from 28th Sept- 27th Nov
Dear All As part of the ATM's networking opportunity with your artists, Shisha has now confirmed ATM11 networking event and ATM11 dinner in partnership with Vermilion Resturant to celebrate and...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 21/09/2011
Magical Chairs & There's Only One Wayne Lee
Lumenis Theatre Company in association with Southwark Playhouse presents Magical Chairs by Mary Mazzilli There’s Only One Wayne Lee by Roy Williams A compelling double bill inspired by...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 25/08/2011
Creative Case Symposium
A free symposium about the Creative Case, Arts Council England's new approach to diversity and equality. Providing essential guidance for both national portfolio organisations and nonfunded...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 25/08/2011
New World Music Night In Manchester
Musica de Mestiza is a relaxed evening of world music with DJ Mayeva and friends. It starts on 2nd September with what we hope to become a monthly event: Friday 2nd September 2011 @ 8pm - Musica de...Posted by miselo1@yahoo.co.uk, 25/08/2011
Platform 4 2011 including Chutney on the Street!
Celebrate summer with two days and two nights of spectacular free outdoor events in the heart of Manchester By Day Sat 20 & Sun 21 August 1.00pm - 6.00pm City Centre Enjoy an amazing line-up of...Posted by Maya Chowdhry, 04/08/2011
Dance India Festival 2011
When: 14th August 2011 at 09:00 until 19th August 2011 at 17:00 Venue: The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool Milapfest's hugely popular Dance India Festival returns this year with a stunning new...Posted by Maya Chowdhry, 04/08/2011
Manchester Mega Mela
Sat 23 July & Sun 24 July Platt Fields, Manchester 2011 Headliners Hunterz H Dami Jassi Sidh Full 2011 main stage programme LOOK OUT FOR THE GUINESS BOOK OF RECORDS EVENT !!! 1.30pm...Posted by Maya Chowdhry, 18/07/2011
Hulme Festival 2011 Zion Arts Centre 1940s Street Party
Saturday 30th July, 12pm-2.30pm Free! Hulme Park, Stretford Road,, Manchester, M15 5ZA “Hulme is where the art is” Hulme comes to life this summer with the first full scale...Posted by Maya Chowdhry, 18/07/2011
Casting - On behalf of Fit for Purpose
The play Fit for Purpose seeks mixed race actor (Female)This is a fantastic opportunity for the right actor. What better way to enjoy the festival. There will also b time 2 network and catch other...Posted by nazli, 27/06/2011
Writer speaks about the impact of first stage of the South African New Plays Writing Programme
Soon after taking part in the SANPWP (South African New Plays Writing Programme) workshop in Johannesburg in January Napo Masheane began work on a project with drama students. Napo believes...Posted by Pervaiz Khan, 01/06/2011
Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival Programme available
The award-winning Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival: a celebration of Arabic arts and culture click here for Arabic translation 2011 FESTIVAL: 1-10 July To download a programme click here...Posted by Maya Chowdhry, 31/05/2011
Birmingham Black International Film Festival
We are inviting Film Makers, Producers, Directors and Writers to send submissions. Eligible: Short Films, First Features, Music Videos, Documentaries Deadline for submission 1st October 2011 Dean...Posted by Tyrone Huggins, 23/05/2011
South African writers are invited to apply for the second phase of the South African New Plays Writing Programme
SA New Plays Phase 2 New writers are invited to apply for the second phase of the South African New Plays Writing Programme. The South African New Plays Writing...Posted by Pervaiz Khan, 07/05/2011
The Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival
The Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival 2010 showcased 10 days of the best Arab arts and culture to over 35,000 people. Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival 2011 plans are already underway. Stay tuned for more...Posted by Maya Chowdhry, 01/03/2011
Nigerian Heritage Project
As part of The West African Series, StoneCrabsTheatre Company is conducting an Oral History Project which looks at stories from Nigerians who moved to the UK during the late 60s and/or early 70s and...Posted by frankofigueiredo@hotmail.co.uk, 09/02/2011
African Festival Network
At the invitation of the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), Arterial Network co-hosted (with ZIFF) a two-day symposium on African festivals with a view to launching a continent-wide...Posted by suandi, 30/08/2010
Grahamstown - Summing Up
Whiteface Street Dancers A week later & I can say that the Grahamstown Festival was a fantastic...Posted by segun, 11/07/2010
Grahamstown Mon 28th June - Day 4
Ahh, this morning I awake and the sun has returned. Good job, cos I need brightening up. I had weird violent nightmares. Too much cheese & wine last night? As I recall through the red...Posted by segun, 28/06/2010
Skorokoro
I have to dedicate my first day to Mpumelelo Nikiwe and Simthembile who helped me in my hour of need. Here’s how the story goes.. Having travelled thousands of miles, there is nothing worse...Posted by Padma Rao, 28/06/2010
Africa is big. by Amanda Huxtable
20 June 2010 Father's Day. Africa is big. Ok for an opening statement this is ridiculous but it is. On the plane we finished with Europe within three hours of our flight and we still had...Posted by Pervaiz Khan, 28/06/2010
Day 3 - Talawa's Young People Theatre
Not seen much today but it was great to see Talawa Young People's Theatre and Krunch. Fantastic write up in Cue, and a wonderful experience for the young people. The local...Posted by Pawlet Brookes, 27/06/2010
Grahamstown Sun 27th June - Day 3
Grey drizzly morning & goddamn it's cold & windy! "Why oh why didn't I bring UK winter clothes?" I ask myself (not for the last time). I finally get a wireless password for...Posted by segun, 27/06/2010
Grahamstown Sat 26th June - Day 2
First thing in the morning, I get up & shiver in the communal showers, then hustle down to the accomodation information point to confirm where I'm being moved to. Worst luck, it is...Posted by segun, 26/06/2010
Grahamstown Fri 25th June - Day 1: The Shows
The Dust - Three Brighton Players. This blurb for this theatre show was intriguingly opaque: "Our parents raised us in difficult circumstances in order for us to get a better life, a better...Posted by segun, 25/06/2010
Grahamstown Fri 25th June - Day 1: Settling In
Only three of us left in Atherstone House, me, Padma Rao and Jenni Lewin-Turner. Padma and I go for breakfast at 9.30 with Padma from Newcastle in a huge student refectory called Jan Smuts Hall....Posted by segun, 25/06/2010
Grahamstown Thu 24 June - The Road is Long
I feel like singing like Etta James, "At laaaaast!". After 27 hours of travelling by train, plane & automobile (well, minibus), I'm here in Grahamstown to attend the South African...Posted by segun, 24/06/2010