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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260728T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T153000
DTSTAMP:20260709T161023Z
CREATED:20260709T161023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T161023Z
UID:10076-1785236400-1787931000@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Arts Scheme Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSUMMER YOUTH ARTS SCHEME\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]FREE Lunch\, Snacks\, Activities and more\, 11am – 3.30pm \nTuesday 28th July to Friday 28th August\nMusic • Dance • Theatre • Arts • Cultural \nContact: Email admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk or 0151 709 5109 \nBOOK HERE AT EEQU.ORG[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”10081″ img_size=”150×225″ onclick=”link_image”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/youth-arts-scheme-summer-2026/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T093218Z
CREATED:20260518T093218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T093218Z
UID:10063-1779793200-1780068600@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Arts Scheme May Half Term
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMAY HALF TERM – YOUTH ARTS SCHEME\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]FREE Lunch\, Snacks\, Activities and more\, 11am – 3.30pm \nTuesday 26th May to Friday 29th May\nMusic • Dance • Theatre • Arts • Cultural \nContact: Email admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk or 0151 709 5109[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”10068″ img_size=”150×225″ onclick=”link_image”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/youth-arts-scheme-may-half-term/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T155736Z
CREATED:20260506T155736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T155736Z
UID:10050-1778342400-1778360400@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pizziche Tammuriate Tarantelle
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nPizziche Tammuriate Tarantelle\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Join us in this unique event where the Abbentu group from Calabria will be delivering a live performance and workshop.\n‘Abbentu’ is a word echoing from south Italian dialects\, carrying a dual meaning: waiting and truce.\nThe repertoire ranges from pizziche\, to tammuriate and tarantelle. Step into Southern Italy for an afternoon\, experience the dance that once cured a spider bite and a whirlwind of rhythm\, passion\, and tradition! \nOpportunity to join the workshop or just watch the performance.\nNo experience needed — only enthusiasm!” \n£10\nLight Italian aperitif and bar available[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text] \nSaturday 9 May: 4pm – 9pm at The Black-E \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”PURCHASE TICKETS VIA TICKET TAILOR” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tickettailor.com%2Fevents%2Fdantealigierisocietyliverpool%2F2149462|title:PURCHASE%20TICKETS%20VIA%20TICKET%20TAILOR|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”10057″ img_size=”225×300″ onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/pizziche-tammuriate-tarantelle/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/event-img-abbentu-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260312T142409Z
CREATED:20260312T101118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T142409Z
UID:9974-1776537000-1776549600@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:An evening of Recital: Dance\, Music and Readings
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBook Reading & Signing:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]An Evening of Music\, Dance & Excerpts from the Book \nSaturday 18 April | 6.30pm | Free\, all welcome \n“The Black Dance Movement in England 1940–2000 is a major contribution to the dance history of that island for two significant reasons. Firstly\, this is the only book that gives credit to many of the pioneers of the Movement of the last century and secondly\, it fills a missing gap in the UK’s dance history.” (Germaine Acogny\, choreographer\, Senegal). \n\nAbout the author | Bob Ramdhanie was born in Trinidad\, lives in the Caribbean and will be here for the event. He has lived most of his life in the UK and has been a pioneer supporting the development of ‘black arts’ for over 40 years. He co-founded and managed three African/Caribbean dance groups – Mystics & the Israelites\, Kokuma Dance Company and Danse de L’ Afrique – between 1970 and 1980. He was the Founder and Director of the Handsworth Cultural Centre and the CAVE Arts Centre in Birmingham\, supporting and promoting black cultural traditions and was a co-founder and manager\, for over twenty years\, of the renowned\, a cappella quintet Black Voices. Bob was a founding member and 1st Director of the Black Dance Development Trust and worked closely with Bill and Wendy Harpe for many years.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Save 20% – Use code 26ESA1 at routledge.com – Valid 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text] \nSaturday 18 April | 6.30pm | Free\, all welcome \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/an-evening-of-music-dance-words/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T153000
DTSTAMP:20260312T164124Z
CREATED:20260312T152230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164124Z
UID:9997-1774868400-1775835000@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Easter Youth Arts Scheme
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEASTER YOUTH ARTS SCHEME\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]FREE Lunch\, Snacks\, Activities and more\, 11am – 3.30pm \nMonday 30 March – Thursday 2 April\nTuesday 7 April – Friday 10 April\nMusic • Dance • Theatre • Arts • Cultural \nContact: Email admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk or 0151 709 5109[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”BOOK HERE ON EEQU.ORG” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Feequ.org%2Flistings|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/the-easter-youth-arts-scheme/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T173000
DTSTAMP:20260211T112152Z
CREATED:20260211T100827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T112152Z
UID:9932-1771758000-1771781400@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Liverpool Chinese New Year 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nLiverpool Chinese New Year 2026\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Opening: Drummers for Palestine\nOpening speeches: Andrea Vaz CEO The Black-E\, Simon Wong Chair of Liverpool Chinese Business Association and ‘The God of Fortunes’ David Lam. \nCelebrate the Chinese New Year with Performances & Workshops Including: \nLion Dance Performance\, Duo Duran Skate Performance\, Creators Academy Aerial Performance\, The Flow Project Circus\, Tai Chi Dance and Workshop\, Movema Dance\nMD Productions\, Dockside Breakers\, Dancing Queens. \nPLUS Wirral Chinese Cultural ACG\, UK Phoenix CCAA\, Positive Impact\, Company of Friends\, LPS Photography Workshop\, Calligraphy Workshop\, Drumming Workshop\, Face Painting\, Hot Food and Snacks.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Sunday 22nd February 11am – 5.30pm \nDonations Welcome – Activities for all! \nContact: 0151 709 5109 or staff@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/liverpool-chinese-new-year-2026/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260213T171433Z
CREATED:20260213T161747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T171433Z
UID:9952-1771416000-1771601400@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rewrite the Streets - Youth Arts Scheme
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nRewrite the Streets – Youth Arts Scheme Workshop\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]FREE Poetry\, Rap\, Visual Art and Spoken Word Workshop \nA creative writing project for 13-18 year olds to express themselves through spoken word and rap! \nOur Rewrite the Streets programme is funded by the Youth Empowerment Scheme\, Merseyside Police. The sessions offer a positive\, expressive outlet through poetry\, rap\, and visual art\, helping participants explore identity\, voice\, and their connection to the local community. The programme will be run by the wonderful Michelle Lenehan and Nneka Nugent.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]FREE! Wednesday 18th\, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th of February 12 noon – 3.30pm \nContact: 0151 709 5109 or admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”9960″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/rewrite-the-streets-youth-arts-scheme/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260212T144423Z
CREATED:20260211T145328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T144423Z
UID:9940-1771351200-1771358400@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Evens Clercema - African-Haitian and African-Contemporary Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEvens Clercema – African-Haitian and African-Contemporary Dance Workshop\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]The Black-E in Partnership with Ithalia Johnson\, a workshop of African-Haitian and African-Contemporary Dance – EVENS CLERCEMA \nInternational dance artists and choreographer rooted in African-Haitian movement and contemporary practice – OPEN LEVEL – ALL WELCOME \nDrumming by Felix Ngindu \nJAFCO AMERICA and ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Tuesday 17 February 6pm – 8pm \nContact: 0151 709 5109 or admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/evens-clercema-african-haitian-and-african-contemporary-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/event-img-evens-clercema-2026-amend.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260129T105543Z
CREATED:20260129T095927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T105543Z
UID:9918-1771326000-1771601400@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Half Term Youth Arts Scheme
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nHALF TERM YOUTH ARTS SCHEME\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]FREE Lunch\, Snacks\, Activities and more\, 11am – 3.30pm \nTuesday 17th February to Friday 20th February \nMusic • Dance • Theatre • Arts • Cultural \nContact: Email admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk to register\, or 0151 709 5109[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER VIA EMAIL HERE” color=”danger” link=”url:mailto%3Aadmin%40theblack-e.org|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/the-half-term-youth-arts-scheme/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251229T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251230T153000
DTSTAMP:20251204T110216Z
CREATED:20251204T105448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T110216Z
UID:9535-1767006000-1767108600@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Winter Youth Arts Scheme 2025 - Part Two
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nYOUTH ARTS SCHEME\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]FREE Lunch and snacks\, Activities and more\, 11am – 3.30pm \nMonday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd December and Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th December \nMusic • Dance • Theatre • Arts • Cultural \nBook tickets for children and young people not entitled to free school meals  \nBook tickets for children and young people entitled to free school meals \nContact: 0151 709 5109 or admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/the-winter-youth-arts-scheme-2025-part-two/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/event-img-december-yas-2025.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251222T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251223T153000
DTSTAMP:20251204T110109Z
CREATED:20251204T105217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T110109Z
UID:9530-1766401200-1766503800@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Winter Youth Arts Scheme 2025 - Part One
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nYOUTH ARTS SCHEME\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]FREE Lunch and snacks\, Activities and more\, 11am – 3.30pm \nMonday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd December and Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th December \nMusic • Dance • Theatre • Arts • Cultural \nBook tickets for children and young people not entitled to free school meals  \nBook tickets for children and young people entitled to free school meals \nContact: 0151 709 5109 or admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/the-winter-youth-arts-scheme-2025-part-one/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/event-img-december-yas-2025.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T153000
DTSTAMP:20251017T155423Z
CREATED:20251017T155319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T155423Z
UID:8965-1761649200-1761924600@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Autumn Youth Arts Scheme 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nYOUTH ARTS SCHEME\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]FREE Lunch and snacks\, Activities and more\, 11am – 3.30pm \nTuesday 28th October – Friday 31st October \nMusic • Dance • Theatre • Arts • Cultural \nContact: 0151 709 5109 or admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/the-autumn-youth-arts-scheme-2025/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/event-img-october-yas-2025-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T210000
DTSTAMP:20251121T101453Z
CREATED:20250820T154315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T101453Z
UID:8754-1759055400-1759093200@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:African Routes 2025: Equal Measures - day 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FREE Exhibitions\, workshops\, discussions\, performances \nAfrican Routes 2025: Equal Measures\nThe Black-E presents African Routes Equal Measures 2025: Celebrating African Dance and Music \nAfrican Routes Equal Measures a two-day event taking place on September 27th and 28th\, 2025. This special event is dedicated to celebrating and exploring the rich traditions and future of Black dance\, while also considering and Reflecting on how living in an unequal society affects our wellbeing.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Using the theme of Equal Measures\, it will explore how African Dance and Music influences cultural practices and dance forms across UK and Internationally and contributes to healing\, conflict resolution and wellbeing. \nThis event is open to all and will feature an inspiring mix of keynote speakers\, thought-provoking panel discussions\, interactive workshops\, and stunning performances. \nEach night will feature IRIE! dance theatre\, the resident dance company at The Black-E\, performing a Global Premiere of their powerful new work entitled KEHÃ SEEBII – for those left behind. A work motivated by the tragic loss of lives in the New Cross Fire\, 1981. \n“This is another opportunity to continue to position The Black-E as a hub for black dance development and to ensure the global majority can engage with and experience all forms of ART in our magnificent building. As we move forward to celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2027\, we strive to ensure The Black-E continues to be that hub.” Andrea Vaz\, CEO\, The Black-E  \n“I congratulate the fabulous Black-E for organising this inspirational 2-day event celebrating African Dance and Music\, promoting its cultural significance not only in Liverpool\, but across the UK\, reflected so widely in our music scene. I am impressed by the wide-ranging contributors\, the panel discussions alongside the artists performances and I look forward to a joyous\, celebratory but thought provoking two days.” Kim Johnson MP.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]African Routes 2025: Equal Measures Information \nDay Two: 28th September \n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n10:30am – 11.00am\nWelcome & Opening Remarks – Karen Gallagher\, Curator and Andrea Vaz\, CEO\n\n\n11.00am – 12:00noon\nInspirational speaker – Wanjiku Nyachae: How Inequality Lands in the Body and What Dance Can Do About It\n\n\n12:00noon – 12:15pm\nNETWORKING BREAK\n\n\n12:15pm – 1:15pm\nWorkshop – Dockside Breakers: Breakdance workshop\n\n\n1:15pm – 2:30pm\nAnnual Black Dance Forum – People Dancing : Community Dance practice and education: Louise Katerega; Karl C Newsan; Bérnard Pierre-Louis; Gerrard Martin\n\n\n2.30pm – 3:15pm\nFREE AFRICAN THEMED LUNCH and Exhibition by Anna Loy in the Gallery\n\n\n3.30pm – 4.30pm\nWorkshop – Felix Ologbosere: Drumming workshop\n\n\n4:30pm – 4:45pm\nSHORT BREAK\n\n\n4:45pm – 5:45pm\nWorkshop – Wendy Okoli: Afro beats dance workshop\n\n\n6.15pm – 7.30pm\nPerformance – Maxine Brown presents Bend DownLow Community Showcase\n\n\n7:30pm – 8:30pm\nPerformance – Global Launch of IRIE! dance theatre KEHÃ SEEBII – for those left behind\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”Stream – African Routes 2025 – Sunday Morning” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FbcwGsGr2hME%3Fsi%3Db7TjRNXLRuYLJz2f|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_btn title=”Stream – African Routes 2025 – Sunday Evening” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FzfI4RnBWeaI%3Fsi%3DuWnzEhYcZ6TNwIQA|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_btn title=”Visit the African Routes 2025 Event – Day One” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:%2Fevent%2Fafrican-routes-2025-day-1%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”Click here to view photos of day two’s events” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:%2Fafrican-routes-2025-equal-measures-day-2-in-images%2F|title:African%20Routes%202025%3A%20Equal%20Measures%20Day%202%20%E2%80%93%20In%20images”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_btn title=”Donate to the Black-E” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fpay.sumup.com%2Fb2c%2FQSF9ONYJ%3Futm_campaign%3Dpdf%26utm_medium%3Dprint%26utm_source%3Dqr|title:https%3A%2F%2Fpay.sumup.com%2Fb2c%2FQSF9ONYJ%3Futm_campaign%3Dpdf%26utm_medium%3Dprint%26utm_source%3Dqr|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”8722″ img_size=”150×195″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDay Two – Biographies\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nWanjiku Nyachae \nWanjiku Nyachae (she/her) is a British-Kenyan Gestalt psychotherapist and organisational coach. She explores how inequality lives in the body and champions self-expression\, fostering self-empowered psychological safety as a space for healing\, resistance\, and connection—rooted in the rhythms and legacies of African\, Caribbean\, and Black British dance traditions.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nRob Jackson  – Dockside Breakers CIC \nDockside Breakers CIC was founded in 2022\, and we are a community-led company (voluntary group) that seeks to raise the profile of breaking (break dance) in Liverpool. The company run open training sessions and lessons throughout the week\, they  busk and compete\, and all revenue generated go towards future breaking projects. \nRob began breaking at the age of 11 through an after-school club in York\, led by members of Gravity Control Crew (2007)\, led to creating a crew\, and winning the UK Schools Breakdance Championships from 2008 to 2010. This early success sparked a deeper interest in dance\, leading him to train in a range of styles including ballet\, jazz\, street (commercial)\, and contemporary at local dance schools. \nThis foundation led to training at York College\, gaining an Extended Diploma and an A Level in Contemporary Dance. In 2012–2013he joined the Phoenix Dance Youth Company\, working with choreographers such as Gary Clarke\, Sharon Watson\, and Douglas Thorpe. This experience inspired him to audition for the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance\, graduating in 2017.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nLouise Katerega- People Dancing \nPeople Dancing is the development organisation\, membership body and centre of knowledge for community and participatory dance\, driving forward inclusion and excellence through training\, qualifications\, resources\, specialist programmes & networks. \nPeople Dancing believe that everyone has the right to participate in dance in all its diversity. Our vision is a world where dance makes a positive difference. Since its establishment in 1886\, the organisation’s charitable work promotes public education and participation in dance\, the arts and civil society. \nwww.communitydance.org.uk \nLouise trained at London Contemporary Dance School\, Coventry University (Performing Arts)\, holds a first-class degree in Film and Literature from the University of Warwick and trained as a life coach. Former trusteeships include Birmingham Royal Ballet (Education)\, ArtReach a multi- and outdoor arts company\, NeSSIE\, a children’s mental health CIC. She now serves dynamic governance strategists\, RIAC and on the board of  Phoenix Dance Theatre. \nLouise began working with People Dancing\, in 2016\, a partnership which two years later became Voice and Presence\, activities designed to acknowledge amplify and celebrate the contribution of women of the African Diaspora to participatory dance. By 2020 her work had expanded across the company and to Global Majority heritage artists of any gender identity. In April 2023\, she joined the executive team at the organisation as Head of Professional Development\, a role that continues to encompass this change-making agenda.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nGerrard Martin \nGerrard is a performer\, choreographer\, movement director\, dance educator\, yoga / barre teacher and co-founder of Black Artists in Dance.  He created his company Gerrard Martin Dance (GMD) in 2011. \nPerforming credits include the English National Opera\, Union Dance Company\, Tavaziva Dance\, the Royal Opera House\, West Ends’ The Lion King\, Phoenix Dance Theatre and Ballet Black.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nBérnard Pierre-Louis \nBérnard Pierre-Louis\, BA Hons\, MA\, PgCert TLHE\, Dance mentor\, someone’s friend and a Dad!! \nDuring his time in Liverpool which has spanned over three decades\, Bernard has been a contemporary dance tutor within Further and Higher education: LCC\, Senior lecturer for Liverpool John Moores University\, and currently Hope University. Bérnard delivers contemporary dance practice\, choreography\, Dance Technology (Intermediality) and music accompaniment and composition. His sabbatical to visit the Limon Institute in New York supported his academic research focusing his practice through the exploration of music/movement enhancement and innovative composition.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nKarl C. Newsam \nKarl C. Newsam is a Northern-based creative and educator with extensive expertise in both dance and musical theatre. His career has spanned some of the UK’s leading performing arts institutions\, where he has served as both a programme manager and a principal lecturer. Alongside his academic work\, Karl regularly adjudicates dance and musical theatre festivals across the country. \nA passionate advocate for diversity in the arts\, Karl works closely with numerous organisations as an advisory board member. He is the proud owner and director of Melt Arts CIC\, as well as the founder of Melt Dance CIC — a diverse Merseyside-based dance company dedicated to breaking down barriers to elitist vocational training and creating opportunities for all who share a passion for dance. Most recently\, he has joined the board of directors at The Hammond School in Chester\, further extending his influence in arts education. \nKarl’s career reflects a deep commitment to artistic excellence\, accessibility\, and innovation\, making him a respected and influential figure in UK performing arts.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nFelix Ologbosere \nAs performing artist\, Felix was born in Lagos with Bini heritage from the Edo people in  Nigeria. A highly skilled African Dancer who focuses on performing arts through dance\, Music and drama. Trained in Nigeria (Gongbeat arts) under tutelage of Isioma William (drummer and choreographer). \nCurrently works for Liverpool City council as a youth support worker. My job entails non-formal educational activities which involve enjoyment\, challenge and learning.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nWendy Okoli \nWendy is a self-taught dancer of Nigerian Heritage. She first started dancing at the age of 14 performing hip-hop on stage from secondary school to university.\nAfter moving to England\, Wendy learned other dance styles; Salsa\, Dominican Bachata\, Merengue\, Semba\, Kizomba and Brazilian Samba. She specialises in teaching and performing Afrodance and Brazilian Samba. Wendy is the co-founder of Samba Livre\, a dance troupe that has performed all over the country at various events as well as commercials and TV. Wendy is also an actor and model represented by Urban Talent and has appeared in various films\, TV programmes and commercials.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nMaxine Brown \nMaxine has spent decades working in various communities throughout the UK\, Europe\, Africa\, and the Caribbean\, specializing in African People’s classical and contemporary dance (APD). As a teacher\, lecturer\, and choreographer\, she has dedicated herself to sharing the richness of APD at numerous educational establishments and community groups both locally and internationally. Her extensive involvement in APD has allowed her to become well-acquainted with current developments and practices\, and regularly engages with a wide network of practitioners\, attending specialist workshops and events to stay abreast of the latest trends. \nHer experience includes bringing people together for collaborative projects\, coordinating performances and events\, and inspiring participants to maintain high levels of interest and engagement. Beyond dance\, she is skilled in African crafts\, often conducting workshops creating costumes for performers. Currently\, works as the Community Engagement Manager at NML while also working as a freelance creative artist and movement educator.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nKeisha Grant \nBorn in Birmingham\, UK\, to Jamaican parents\, Keisha began her dance classes at the age of 3 in ballet\, tap dance and jazz at her local dancing school. After her Contemporary Dance training at Laban Centre and Roehampton University Keisha toured internationally as a dancer across Europe\, South Africa and Canada with ACE Dance and Music\, Tavaziva Dance and State of Emergency. Keisha is a qualified yoga instructor with an interest in how creativity and embodied awareness can support healing trauma. \nUnder her leadership\, Keneish Dances commissions have included those from Jazz Musician Bill Laurence\, Sheffield Oratorio Chorus\, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra\, Birmingham Museums – Think Tank Science Museum\, Sandwell Museums\, Warwick University\, Arts Council England\, Birmingham City Council and Laban Guild International amongst others. \nKeisha’s dance work is interdisciplinary\, rooted in emotions and human experience\, personal and shared narratives from the diaspora. \nhttps://www.keneishdance.com/[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nAnna Loy \nAnna is an artist based in Liverpool was named Portrait Artist of the Year\, 2023. The Liverpool based Output art gallery reached out to Anna to be included in their painting exhibition that was in January 2023. In 2019 she began posting her portraits to TikTok for fun. Since then\, Anna has achieved over 2.2 Million likes\, 60K followers and was headhunted by the Tate Art Gallery to work with their social media team as an artist for the ‘Draw January’ Campaign in 2022. A very successful series of videos that reached over 1 million people![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nKaren Gallagher – Curator African Routes: Equal Measures\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nKaren Gallagher \nBorn in Liverpool\, trained at the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance in London in the early 80’s. Set up the dance and mime department for Second Out Theatre Workshop (1986) Programme Manager of 051 Media Training Limited (1991-92)\, Assistant Director at Cheshire Dance Workshop (1992-94)\, now Cheshire Dance\, becoming Artistic Director of MDI (1994-2018). \nA Graduate of Liverpool John Moore’s University (LJMU) in 2007 with an MA in Social Enterprise\, received a BMOBO for MDI’s community dance practice (2010) and in 2011 was a runner up for Merseyside Woman of the Year. Awarded an MBE\, for services to dance (2012) and awarded an Honorary Fellow of LJMU (2014)\, and Honorary Life Member of People Dancing (2016). In 2020 set up Karen Gallagher and Associates and works freelance.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMore Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Event Highlights: \n\nFirst inaugural Black Dance Lecture: Hear from Marlon D Simms\, Artistic Director of Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica\nHands-On Workshops: Featuring international choreographer Lavelle Smith Jnr\, choreographer to Michael Jackson\nKeynote and Panels: Engage in meaningful discussions on the impact of inequality and how culture contributes to health and wellbeing\, featuring inspirational Birmingham based speaker\, Wanjiku Nyachae of Cascade Therapy\nPerformances: Enjoy performances by Irie! dance theatre\, Ithalia Johnson and local community groups\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Contributors to African Routes Equal Measures include: \n\nMarlon D Simms – Artistic Director Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica\nLavelle Smith Jnr – American choreographer and dancer\nWanjiku Nyachae – British-Kenyan Gestalt psychotherapist and organisational coach\nIRIE! dance theatre – Britain’s leading dance theatre company\nDr. Leona Vaughn – Sociologist/social policy expert\nJennifer John – Singer\, songwriter\, vocal coach and music mentor\nNatasha Sackey – Dance Movement Psychotherapist and Somatic Body Mapping Practitioner\nLisa Shoko – Consultant\, strategist\, and advocate for equity and justice\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Contributors Cont.: \n\nDockside Breakers – Breakdance community-led company\nIthalia Johnson – Artist\, leader\, and coach\nPeople Dancing with Louise Katerega – Head of Professional Development\nKarl C Newsan – Choreographer and teacher\, musical theatre\nBérnard Pierre-Louis – Lecturer and dance mentor\nGerrard Martin – performer\, choreographer\, movement director\nFelix Ologbosere – African dancer and drummer\nWendy Okoli- Dancer\, model and actor\nMaxine Brown- Teacher\, choreographer and community leader\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]In a world that often feels hurried and fragmented\, Kehã Seebii offers a moment of stillness and reflection – a prayer of love and compassion for the ancestors and descendants. \n“Every step\, every gesture\, every sound\, every breath is a silent prayer that transcends time and space. Kehã Seebii invites audiences to journey with the performers through the shared human experience of loss and remembrance\, offering moments of collective healing and connection. Join us in this moving exploration of the human spirit.” \n– Beverley Glean MBE\, CEO & Artistic Director of IRIE! dance theatre[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Performances \n27th September 6.15pm\nIthalia Johnson\nStories of a Carnival Queen \n27th September 7:30pm\nIRIE! dance theatre\nGlobal Launch KEHÃ SEEBII – for those left behind \n28th September 6.15pm\nMaxine Brown\nBend Down Low – Community Showcase \n28th September 7:30pm\nIRIE! dance theatre\nGlobal Launch KEHÃ SEEBII – for those left behind[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]The IRIE! Workshop: \nROOTED VOICES: A Singing Workshop in African & Caribbean Call-and-Response\nCOME SING WITH US!\nStep into the world of African and Caribbean culture. This is your chance to experience the power of communal song and rhythm! Join us during the African Routes Revival festival to celebrate culture\, make music together\, and answer the call of tradition. Bring friends\, family\, or come solo – all voices are welcome in this exciting musical celebration.\nSaturday 27th September 4:30 – 5:15 PM[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]African Routes Revival incorporating Black Dance Forum is a vibrant and dynamic event dedicated to exploring and celebrating the rich heritage of Black dance. This forum provides a platform for in-depth conversations that trace the roots of Black dance from its historical origins to its present-day expressions and future possibilities. \nThrough panel discussions\, workshops\, and performances\, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue about the cultural significance\, evolution\, and sustainability of Black dance. The event also serves as a safe space for artists\, dancers\, and enthusiasts to connect\, share their experiences\, and collaborate on shaping the future of this powerful art form. Join us as we honour the past\, embrace the present\, and envision the future of Black dance. \nThe Black-E / IRIE! dance theatre / Arts Council England[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”8861″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] \nSupported by:  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:UK Launch of KEHÃ SEEBII - FOR THOSE LEFT BEHIND
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IRIE! in collaboration with The Black-E \nUK Launch of KEHÃ SEEBII – FOR THOSE LEFT BEHIND\nWORK MOTIVATED BY THE TRAGIC LOSS OF LIVES IN THE NEW CROSS FIRE\, 1981 \nUK Launch at The Black-E\, Liverpool\n27–28 September 2025\nDoors open at 6.30\, performance 8pm[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Part of African Routes 2005: Equal Measures[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]https://www.iriedancetheatre.org/ \nIRIE! Dance Theatre proudly presents the UK launch of KEHÃ SEEBII – For Those Left Behind\, a powerful new work inspired by memory\, loss\, and collective healing. \nMotivated by the tragic loss of lives in the New Cross Fire of 1981\, KEHÃ SEEBII offers a moment of stillness and reflection — a prayer of love and compassion for ancestors and descendants. \nThrough the universal language of movement\, KEHÃ SEEBII honours the lives\, memories\, and legacy of those who have shaped our communities. The performance blends storytelling\, ritual\, drumming\, percussion\, and voice to create an atmosphere where grief\, love\, and hope co-exist in harmony. Every step\, every sound\, every breath becomes a prayer that transcends time and space. \nThis moving work invites audiences to journey with the performers through the shared human experience of loss and remembrance\, offering moments of collective healing and connection. It is a deeply human exploration of spirit and memory\, grounded in African and Caribbean dance traditions and brought to life through IRIE!’s visionary choreography.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nIRIE! dance theatre \nBritain’s leading dance theatre company working in the field of African & Caribbean dance fusion. Founded in 1985 by Beverley Glean with the principal aim of heightening the profile of Black dance in Britain\, the company set out to create a repertory of works reflective of the African Caribbean influence on the Black British cultural experience. \nhttps://www.iriedancetheatre.org/[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_column_text]AFRICAN ROUTES 2025: EQUAL MEASURES\n27–28 September 2025 \nJoin us for this landmark moment as IRIE! Dance Theatre\, the UK’s leading African and Caribbean dance company — brings KEHÃ SEEBII to Liverpool for its UK premiere. \nBut there is even more to experience across the African Routes: Equal Measures weekend. \nOn Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September\, audiences can take part in:\nExhibitions & Workshops: Explore African dance and music through hands-on sessions with leading artists.\nThought-Provoking Discussions: Engage in powerful conversations around equality\, history\, and cultural sustainability.\nCommunity & Celebration: Connect with dancers\, musicians\, and cultural enthusiasts in a vibrant space of exchange and renewal. \nThis is a unique opportunity to celebrate African heritage\, connect with artists and communities\, and be part of a powerful cultural movement. Whether you are a dancer\, musician\, researcher\, or simply passionate about African and diasporic arts\, this event welcomes you.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”African Routes 2025: Equal Measures Tickets” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fafrican-routes-2025-equal-measures-tickets-1559385687569%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|title:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fafrican-routes-2025-equal-measures-tickets-1559385687569%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_btn title=”Visit the African Routes 2025 Event Page” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:%2Fevent%2Fafrican-routes-2025-day-1%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”Donate to the Black-E” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fpay.sumup.com%2Fb2c%2FQSF9ONYJ%3Futm_campaign%3Dpdf%26utm_medium%3Dprint%26utm_source%3Dqr|title:https%3A%2F%2Fpay.sumup.com%2Fb2c%2FQSF9ONYJ%3Futm_campaign%3Dpdf%26utm_medium%3Dprint%26utm_source%3Dqr|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”8722″ img_size=”150×195″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:African Routes 2025: Equal Measures - day 1
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FREE Exhibitions\, workshops\, discussions\, performances \nAfrican Routes 2025: Equal Measures\nThe Black-E presents African Routes Equal Measures 2025: Celebrating African Dance and Music \nAfrican Routes Equal Measures a two-day event taking place on September 27th and 28th\, 2025. This special event is dedicated to celebrating and exploring the rich traditions and future of Black dance\, while also considering and Reflecting on how living in an unequal society affects our wellbeing.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Using the theme of Equal Measures\, it will explore how African Dance and Music influences cultural practices and dance forms across UK and Internationally and contributes to healing\, conflict resolution and wellbeing. \nThis event is open to all and will feature an inspiring mix of keynote speakers\, thought-provoking panel discussions\, interactive workshops\, and stunning performances. \nEach night will feature IRIE! dance theatre\, the resident dance company at The Black-E\, performing a Global Premiere of their powerful new work entitled KEHÃ SEEBII – for those left behind. A work motivated by the tragic loss of lives in the New Cross Fire\, 1981. \n“This is another opportunity to continue to position The Black-E as a hub for black dance development and to ensure the global majority can engage with and experience all forms of ART in our magnificent building. As we move forward to celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2027\, we strive to ensure The Black-E continues to be that hub.” Andrea Vaz\, CEO\, The Black-E  \n“I congratulate the fabulous Black-E for organising this inspirational 2-day event celebrating African Dance and Music\, promoting its cultural significance not only in Liverpool\, but across the UK\, reflected so widely in our music scene. I am impressed by the wide-ranging contributors\, the panel discussions alongside the artists performances and I look forward to a joyous\, celebratory but thought provoking two days.” Kim Johnson MP.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]African Routes 2025: Equal Measures Information \nDay One: 27th September \n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n10.30am\nRegistration & Arrivals – ARTISTS/SPEAKERS Libation Alan Kaishin Crawford\n\n\n11:00am – 11:15am\nWelcome & Opening Remarks – Karen Gallagher\, Curator and Andrea Vaz\, CEO\n\n\n11.15am – 12:00noon\nBlack Dance Lecture – Marlon D Simms Artistic Director Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica\n\n\n12:15pm – 1:15pm\nMasterclass 1 – Lavelle Smith Jnr\n\n\n1:15pm – 2:00pm\nFREE AFRICAN THEMED LUNCH and Exhibition by Anna Loy in the Gallery\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:15pm\nPanel – Dr. Leona Vaughn (Chair): In Slavery’s Wake: Healing & Repair through African Dance and Music\n\n\n3:30pm – 4.30pm\nWorkshop – Ubuntu: Practical response to wellbeing including: Drumming\, Meditation and Talking Circle\n\n\n4:30pm -5:15pm\nWorkshop – Call and Response – Irie!\n\n\n5:15pm\nClose\n\n\n6.15pm – 7.15pm\nPerformance – Ithalia Johnson: “Untold Stories of a Carnival Queen”\n\n\n7:30pm – 9:00pm\nPerformance – Global Launch of IRIE! dance theatre KEHÃ SEEBII – for those left behind\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”Stream – African Routes 2025 – Saturday Morning” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FtbS_dzZ6NO8%3Fsi%3DuRUrwWgveQe79tJw|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_btn title=”Stream – African Routes 2025 – Saturday Evening” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2Fm-WRLY2mtkk%3Fsi%3DnPudoWJdxeWlqVfX|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_btn title=”Visit the African Routes 2025 Event – Day Two” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:%2Fevent%2Fafrican-routes-2025-day-2%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”Click here to view photos of day one’s events” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:%2Fafrican-routes-2025-equal-measures-day-1-in-images%2F|title:African%20Routes%202025%3A%20Equal%20Measures%20Day%201%20%E2%80%93%20In%20images”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_btn title=”Donate to the Black-E” color=”danger” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fpay.sumup.com%2Fb2c%2FQSF9ONYJ%3Futm_campaign%3Dpdf%26utm_medium%3Dprint%26utm_source%3Dqr|title:https%3A%2F%2Fpay.sumup.com%2Fb2c%2FQSF9ONYJ%3Futm_campaign%3Dpdf%26utm_medium%3Dprint%26utm_source%3Dqr|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”8722″ img_size=”150×195″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDay One – Biographies\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nAlan Kaishin Crawford \nAlan is a Counsellor / Psychotherapist\, Lecturer\, Healing Circle Facilitator and Community Activist of Irish and Afro-Barbadian heritage. He draws on over 15 years’ professional experience in addiction recovery\, mental health and the therapeutic arts\, alongside a rich spiritual practice rooted in Haitian Vodou\, Zen Buddhism\, Reiki and Catholicism. Founder of the Ubuntu Black Wellbeing Collective and Legba’s Gate\, Alan weaves together therapy\, ritual and ceremony\, music\, and culturally affirmative arts to create spaces of transformation and remembrance. Guided by the principle that healing is both personal and collective\, his work invites people to remember their worth\, step into their power and towards an authentic and unapologetic expression of who they are.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nMarlon D Simms \nArtistic Director at the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica\nHe was appointed Artistic Director in 2018 and has done several works for the Company’s annual Season of Dance and Morning of Movement and Music as well as with other dance companies and groups locally and overseas. His last work to have received critical acclaim was Beres on Love (2016) in tribute to reggae superstar Beres Hammond. \nSimms has travelled and performed extensively with the Company and as a solo performance artist to England\, Canada\, USA\, the Caribbean and South America. \nBetween performing and directing the Company\, he co-produces the NDTC journal and oversees the Company’s trainee programme and Education arm. He is also the current Dean of the School of Dance at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nLavelle Smith Jr \nLaVelle Smith Jr is an American choreographer and dancer. Known for his work in the music videos of singers such as En Vogue\, Michael Jackson\, Janet Jackson and Beyoncé Knowles\, Smith has won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography five times. LaVelle’s participation is made possible through Miguel Doforo of MD Productions.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1755694823621{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nMiguel Doforo \nMiguel Doforo is a powerful\, self-taught choreographer\, performer\, and social entrepreneur whose work fuses culture\, creativity\, and community. As Creative Director of MD Productions and See You See Me CIC\, Miguel has dedicated over two decades to using dance as a vehicle for self-expression\, healing\, and social change—empowering individuals and communities through movement.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nDr. Leona Vaughn\, PhD \nDr. Leona Vaughn is a sociologist/social policy expert with almost 30 years’ experience working as an equalities and social justice practitioner in the UK and internationally within higher education\, civil society and government. Leona is co-founder of the Barriers to Black Academia initiative which advocates for improving representation of postgraduate researchers of Black African descent\, as a form of reparative justice for university links to slavery.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nJennifer John \nAfter arriving in Liverpool from East London in 1983\, studying for a 2-year Diploma in Jazz piano and voice\, Jennifer quickly immersed into the fabric of Liverpool’s music scene by forming bands\, releasing records\, touring with iconic club collective G-Love and spear-heading the creation of the all-female award-winning singing organisation\, Sense of Sound. \nIn 2015 Jennifer John Music (JJM) was established. The company promotes Jennifer’s many talents as an award-winning composer\, vocal arranger\, singer\, songwriter\, vocal coach and music mentor and boasts an ever-expanding catalogue of impressive clients and collaborators including\, Modern Sky Entertainment UK\, Cream Classical and The Voice UK \nContact: sing@jenniferjohnmusic.com[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nSteph Walker \nStephanie Walker is a qualified psychotherapist\, Educator\, Transformation Manager\, and co-founder and trustee of the Anthony Walker Foundation. A mother of three and expert by experience on racial trauma\, I aim to weave together personal truth and professional insight and expertise to champion healing\, empowerment\, and racial justice. My work is rooted in liberation-focused practice\, community upliftment\, and creating spaces for collective healing and growth. Through my roles in mental health\, advocacy\, and leadership\, I aim to bring a powerful voice to conversations on race\, identity\, and emotional wellbeing—supporting others to heal\, rise\, and thrive.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nNatasha Sackey\, MA RDMP FRSA \nNatasha is a Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist and Somatic Body Mapping Practitioner who specialises in embodied movement for healing and transformation. She lectures on embodiment\, race\, body\, and race trauma\, and her work explores how movement can be a powerful pathway to repair\, restoration\, and embodied liberation.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nLisa Shoko \nLisa Shoko is a consultant\, strategist\, and advocate for equity and justice\, specialising in race\, inclusion\, and leadership. As Co-Chair of the Liverpool City Region Race Equality Panel and founder of Venekai\, she drives systemic change in organisational culture\, healthcare\, and leadership practice. Known for turning challenging conversations into meaningful action\, Lisa works with leaders\, communities\, and institutions to dismantle structural barriers and create lasting\, equitable change.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nIthalia Johnson \nIthalia Johnson\, an artist\, leader\, and coach from Liverpool\, is a passionate advocate for African diaspora dance and culture. Her diverse heritage\, blending African\, Caribbean\, and Irish roots\, informs her artistic vision and community engagement efforts. As a Clore Leadership Fellow\, she aims to make a meaningful impact in the arts. \nAs a qualified ADHD coach certified by the ADDCA (ADD Coaching Academy)\, she empowers individuals to identify their strengths and potential. Passionate about creating spaces for joy and empowerment.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nIRIE! dance theatre \nBritain’s leading dance theatre company working in the field of African & Caribbean dance fusion. Founded in 1985 by Beverley Glean with the principal aim of heightening the profile of Black dance in Britain\, the company set out to create a repertory of works reflective of the African Caribbean influence on the Black British cultural experience. \nhttps://www.iriedancetheatre.org/[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nAnna Loy \nAnna is an artist based in Liverpool was named Portrait Artist of the Year\, 2023. The Liverpool based Output art gallery reached out to Anna to be included in their painting exhibition that was in January 2023. In 2019 she began posting her portraits to TikTok for fun. Since then\, Anna has achieved over 2.2 Million likes\, 60K followers and was headhunted by the Tate Art Gallery to work with their social media team as an artist for the ‘Draw January’ Campaign in 2022. A very successful series of videos that reached over 1 million people![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nKaren Gallagher – Curator African Routes: Equal Measures\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”aff-bio-minimum”] \n\nKaren Gallagher \nBorn in Liverpool\, trained at the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance in London in the early 80’s. Set up the dance and mime department for Second Out Theatre Workshop (1986) Programme Manager of 051 Media Training Limited (1991-92)\, Assistant Director at Cheshire Dance Workshop (1992-94)\, now Cheshire Dance\, becoming Artistic Director of MDI (1994-2018). \nA Graduate of Liverpool John Moore’s University (LJMU) in 2007 with an MA in Social Enterprise\, received a BMOBO for MDI’s community dance practice (2010) and in 2011 was a runner up for Merseyside Woman of the Year. Awarded an MBE\, for services to dance (2012) and awarded an Honorary Fellow of LJMU (2014)\, and Honorary Life Member of People Dancing (2016). In 2020 set up Karen Gallagher and Associates and works freelance.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMore Information\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Event Highlights: \n\nFirst inaugural Black Dance Lecture: Hear from Marlon D Simms\, Artistic Director of Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica\nHands-On Workshops: Featuring international choreographer Lavelle Smith Jnr\, choreographer to Michael Jackson\nKeynote and Panels: Engage in meaningful discussions on the impact of inequality and how culture contributes to health and wellbeing\, featuring inspirational Birmingham based speaker\, Wanjiku Nyachae of Cascade Therapy\nPerformances: Enjoy performances by Irie! dance theatre\, Ithalia Johnson and local community groups\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Contributors to African Routes Equal Measures include: \n\nMarlon D Simms – Artistic Director Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica\nLavelle Smith Jnr – American choreographer and dancer\nWanjiku Nyachae – British-Kenyan Gestalt psychotherapist and organisational coach\nIRIE! dance theatre – Britain’s leading dance theatre company\nDr. Leona Vaughn – Sociologist/social policy expert\nJennifer John – Singer\, songwriter\, vocal coach and music mentor\nNatasha Sackey – Dance Movement Psychotherapist and Somatic Body Mapping Practitioner\nLisa Shoko – Consultant\, strategist\, and advocate for equity and justice\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Contributors Cont.: \n\nDockside Breakers – Breakdance community-led company\nIthalia Johnson – Artist\, leader\, and coach\nPeople Dancing with Louise Katerega – Head of Professional Development\nKarl C Newsan – Choreographer and teacher\, musical theatre\nBérnard Pierre-Louis – Lecturer and dance mentor\nGerrard Martin – performer\, choreographer\, movement director\nFelix Ologbosere – African dancer and drummer\nWendy Okoli- Dancer\, model and actor\nMaxine Brown- Teacher\, choreographer and community leader\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]In a world that often feels hurried and fragmented\, Kehã Seebii offers a moment of stillness and reflection – a prayer of love and compassion for the ancestors and descendants. \n“Every step\, every gesture\, every sound\, every breath is a silent prayer that transcends time and space. Kehã Seebii invites audiences to journey with the performers through the shared human experience of loss and remembrance\, offering moments of collective healing and connection. Join us in this moving exploration of the human spirit.” \n– Beverley Glean MBE\, CEO & Artistic Director of IRIE! dance theatre[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Performances \n27th September 6.15pm\nIthalia Johnson\nStories of a Carnival Queen \n27th September 7:30pm\nIRIE! dance theatre\nGlobal Launch KEHÃ SEEBII – for those left behind \n28th September 6.15pm\nMaxine Brown\nBend Down Low – Community Showcase \n28th September 7:30pm\nIRIE! dance theatre\nGlobal Launch KEHÃ SEEBII – for those left behind[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]The IRIE! Workshop: \nROOTED VOICES: A Singing Workshop in African & Caribbean Call-and-Response\nCOME SING WITH US!\nStep into the world of African and Caribbean culture. This is your chance to experience the power of communal song and rhythm! Join us during the African Routes Revival festival to celebrate culture\, make music together\, and answer the call of tradition. Bring friends\, family\, or come solo – all voices are welcome in this exciting musical celebration.\nSaturday 27th September 4:30 – 5:15 PM[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]African Routes Revival incorporating Black Dance Forum is a vibrant and dynamic event dedicated to exploring and celebrating the rich heritage of Black dance. This forum provides a platform for in-depth conversations that trace the roots of Black dance from its historical origins to its present-day expressions and future possibilities. \nThrough panel discussions\, workshops\, and performances\, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue about the cultural significance\, evolution\, and sustainability of Black dance. The event also serves as a safe space for artists\, dancers\, and enthusiasts to connect\, share their experiences\, and collaborate on shaping the future of this powerful art form. Join us as we honour the past\, embrace the present\, and envision the future of Black dance. \nThe Black-E / IRIE! dance theatre / Arts Council England[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”8861″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] \nSupported by:  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/african-routes-2025-day-1/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T110000
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UID:8704-1753786800-1756481400@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Summer Youth Arts Scheme 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nYOUTH ARTS SCHEME\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Free Lunch and snacks\, Activities and more\, 11am – 3.30pm \nTuesday 29th July – Friday 29th August \nMusic • Dance • Theatre • Arts • Cultural \nContact: 0151 709 5109 or admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”Benefit Related Free School Meals” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Feequ.org%2Fbook%2Fthe-black-e-summer-haf-with-the-black-e-9826|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_btn title=”Non Benefit Related Free School Meals” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Feequ.org%2Fbook%2Fthe-black-e-summer-non-haf-with-the-black-e-15381|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_single_image image=”8710″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/the-summer-youth-arts-scheme-2025/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T213000
DTSTAMP:20250715T145916Z
CREATED:20250715T144911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T145916Z
UID:8698-1753471800-1753479000@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ma Joyce's Tales from the Parlour - 25th July
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMa Joyce’s Tales from the Parlour\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]A drama comedy celebrating the triumphs and tragedies of Liverpool life from Ma Joyce’s uniquely humorous perspective. \nBy Merseyside Script Lab in association with The Black-E \nThe story of a mixed-race Liverpudlian great-grandmother of Nigerian and Irish heritage\, celebrating her birthday\, recalling a rollercoaster of memories – from her childhood in a Welsh convent to meeting her Nigerian Husband. Going on a journey to Nigeria only to discover ‘In England I’m black. In Africa\, I’m white. It’s a funny\, bloody world.’ \nCelebrating life’s triumphs and tragedies\, and observing Liverpool’s social\, economic and political life\, from her uniquely humorous perspective. You think you know Scouse\, well\, you’ve never tasted it like this before! Come have a natter in Ma Joyce’s Parlour. \nThese Edinburgh Fringe previews are presented by Norkor Arts in association with Merseyside Script Lab and The Black-E. \nWritten & Performed by Victoria Evaristo \nDirected by Deborah Yhip – Photo by Robert Mitchell \nTue\, Jul 22 and Fri\, Jul 25\, 7:30 PM[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”BUY TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fma-joyces-tales-from-the-parlour-tickets-1467675229119|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/ma-joyces-tales-from-the-parlour-25th-july/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T213000
DTSTAMP:20250715T145853Z
CREATED:20250715T144804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T145853Z
UID:8690-1753212600-1753219800@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ma Joyce's Tales from the Parlour - 22nd July
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMa Joyce’s Tales from the Parlour\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]A drama comedy celebrating the triumphs and tragedies of Liverpool life from Ma Joyce’s uniquely humorous perspective. \nBy Merseyside Script Lab in association with The Black-E \nThe story of a mixed-race Liverpudlian great-grandmother of Nigerian and Irish heritage\, celebrating her birthday\, recalling a rollercoaster of memories – from her childhood in a Welsh convent to meeting her Nigerian Husband. Going on a journey to Nigeria only to discover ‘In England I’m black. In Africa\, I’m white. It’s a funny\, bloody world.’ \nCelebrating life’s triumphs and tragedies\, and observing Liverpool’s social\, economic and political life\, from her uniquely humorous perspective. You think you know Scouse\, well\, you’ve never tasted it like this before! Come have a natter in Ma Joyce’s Parlour. \nThese Edinburgh Fringe previews are presented by Norkor Arts in association with Merseyside Script Lab and The Black-E. \nWritten & Performed by Victoria Evaristo \nDirected by Deborah Yhip – Photo by Robert Mitchell \nTue\, Jul 22 and Fri\, Jul 25\, 7:30 PM[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”BUY TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fma-joyces-tales-from-the-parlour-tickets-1467675229119|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/ma-joyces-tales-from-the-parlour/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20250312T095704Z
CREATED:20250312T095704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T095704Z
UID:8662-1743015600-1743021000@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:FREE IRIE! Dance Theatre African and Caribbean Dance and Drumming workshops Day 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFREE workshops\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]IRIE! dance theatre at The Black-E \nTRADITIONAL AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN DANCE AND DRUMMING FUSION \nTuesday 25 March 2025 I 7pm – 8.30pm Wednesday 26 March 2025 I 7pm – 8.30pm \nEmail: admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/free-irie-dance-theatre-african-and-caribbean-dance-and-drumming-workshops-day-2/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20250312T095733Z
CREATED:20250312T095550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T095733Z
UID:8657-1742929200-1742934600@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:FREE IRIE! Dance Theatre African and Caribbean Dance and Drumming workshops Day 1
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nFREE workshops\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]IRIE! dance theatre at The Black-E \nTRADITIONAL AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN DANCE AND DRUMMING FUSION \nTuesday 25 March 2025 I 7pm – 8.30pm Wednesday 26 March 2025 I 7pm – 8.30pm \nEmail: admin@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/free-irie-dance-theatre-african-and-caribbean-dance-and-drumming-workshops/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20250221T143321Z
CREATED:20250221T143321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T143321Z
UID:8651-1740236400-1740243600@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Afro-Haitian Dance Workshop with live Drumming
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAfro-Haitian Dance Workshop with live Drumming\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]DEAR DANCE FRIENDS PLEASE SHARE ( SHORT NOTICE BUT COULD NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY WHILST EVENS IS IN THE UK) \nAfro-Haitian Dance Workshop – Live Drumming 🎶💃 \nAs part of The Black-E B-Excellent program\, we bring Evens Clercema to Liverpool for an unforgettable dance experience! 🏆 In partnership with Ithalia Johnson\, this is a rare opportunity to train with an internationally acclaimed choreographer and dancer. \n📅 Date & Time: Saturday\, 22 February\, 3–5 PM\n📍 Location: The Black-E\, Liverpool\n💷 Cost: Free (donations welcome ❤️)\n🔗 Booking: Via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1256071546809?aff=oddtdtcreator \nExperience #Clercema Technique\, where tradition meets modernity in Afro-Haitian dance\, driven by the powerful Ibo rhythm—a symbol of wisdom\, victory\, and freedom. \n🥁 Drummers for the class: Rob Ferguson (Liver Drummers) & Felix Ngindu Kasanganay. Their live rhythms will energize this dynamic session\, which blends academic technical elements with traditional movement and concludes with stretching and relaxation. \nThis immersive workshop offers a fantastic opportunity for children\, young people\, and families to engage together in dance. Don’t miss this last UK workshop with Evens Clercema—book now! 🚀 \nSponsored by Arts Council England 🎭✨[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/afro-haitian-dance-workshop-with-live-drumming/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250202T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250202T163000
DTSTAMP:20250130T103203Z
CREATED:20250130T103105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T103203Z
UID:8640-1738495800-1738513800@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Liverpool Chinese New Year 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nLiverpool Chinese New Year 2025\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Performances & Workshops Including: \nLion Dance Performance\, Duo Duran Skate Performance\, Creators Academy Aerial Performance\, The Flow Project Circus\, Tai Chi Dance and Workshop\, Movema Dance\, MD Productions\, Dockside Breakers… \nPLUS Wirral Chinese Cultural ACG\, Qipao Dancers\, Fallen Angels Dance\, LCPS Photography Workshop\, Calligraphy Workshop\, Drumming Workshop\, Face Painting\, Hot Food and Snacks![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Sunday 2nd February 11am-4.30pm \nDonations Welcome – Activities for all! \nContact: 0151 709 5109 or staff@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/liverpool-chinese-new-year-2025/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T200000
DTSTAMP:20241025T101103Z
CREATED:20240902T081232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T101103Z
UID:8301-1729938600-1729972800@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:African Routes Revival - day 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FREE Exhibitions\, workshops\, discussions\, performances \nAfrican Routes Revival: (ARR)\nStarting at 10:30am for each of the two days. Incorporating Black Dance Forum 2024 And discussions about the Future of Black Dance. Dance performances by IRIE! dance theatre! \nBook your FREE tickets via “Skiddle.com”\, just click on the button below![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]A free two-day event taking place on October 25th and 26th\, 2024. This special event is dedicated to celebrating and exploring the rich traditions and future of Black dance. \nUsing the theme of Belonging it will explore how African Dance and Music influences cultural practices and dance forms across UK and Internationally[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Live Stream the event on YouTube Here![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]ARR 2024 information \nDay Two: 26th October \n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n10.30am\nRegistration and welcome\n\n\n11.00am\nRound Table discussion ‘Funmi Adewole-Elliot\n\n\n12.00pm\nBreak\n\n\n12.15pm\nPanel: Wellbeing and community Cohesion: Maxine Brown\, Ithalia Johnson\, Sandra Golding and Felix Ologbesere\n\n\n1.15pm\nPanel: Infrastructure and Support: Alicia Smith\, Maurice Bessman\, Nathan Powell and Andrea Vaz\n\n\n2.00pm\nLunch and Performance – Felix Ologbesere and Andre Dallas\n\n\n3.00pm\nPanel: ‘Small Axe\, Big Tree: A conversation with… ‘ Akil Morgan with Addae G and Sumuyya Khader\n\n\n4.00pm\nBreak\n\n\n4.15pm\nPerformance + Workshop: Capoeiras de Quilombo\n\n\n6.30pm\nNetworking + performance by Ithalia Johnson community group\n\n\n6.30pm\nReception\n\n\n7.00pm\nGroundation: Irie!\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”Book FREE Tickets!” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skiddle.com%2Fwhats-on%2FLiverpool%2FThe-Black-E%2FAfrican-Routes-Revival-2024-Free-Event%2F40040441%2F|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_btn title=”Visit the ARR Event – Day One” color=”danger” link=”url:%2Fevent%2Fafrican-routes-revival%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n‘Funmi Adewole-Elliot \n‘Funmi Adewole Elliott is a senior lecturer in dance studies at De Montfort University Leicester\, England. Her research interests include the theorising of Dance of Africa and the Diaspora within professional contexts\, dance and transnationalism\, somatic practice\, storytelling in performance and dramaturgy. She moved from Nigeria to Britian in 1994. For several years she toured with Physical theatre and African dance drama companies whilst working as an arts consultant and voluntarily as a dance advocate. As Programme leader and then Chair of the Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (now part of Dance UK) she spearheaded the ADAD Heritage project\, the first of its kind to document the work of black-led dance companies in the UK.  As she has an international reputation as a facilitator and key speaker and has led workshops\, labs and discussion groups in West Africa\, South Africa\, Canada\, and the USA.  She gained her B.A in from the University of Ibadan Nigeria in Languages. She also holds an M.A in Postcolonial Studies\, a Professional graduate certificate in Education and PhD in Dance studies.  She continues to perform as storyteller and movement artist and work with professional practitioners as a dramaturge.  In 2019\, she was awarded a life-time achievement award for contributions to Dance of the African Diaspora in the UK by One Dance UK\, the UK National body for Dance.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nMaxine Brown \nMaxine has spent decades working in various communities throughout the UK\, Europe\, Africa\, and the Caribbean\, specializing in African People’s classical and contemporary dance (APD). As a teacher\, lecturer\, and choreographer\, she has dedicated herself to sharing the richness of APD at numerous educational establishments and community groups both locally and internationally. Her extensive involvement in APD has allowed her to become well-acquainted with current developments and practices\, and regularly engages with a wide network of practitioners\, attending specialist workshops and events to stay abreast of the latest trends. \nHer experience includes bringing people together for collaborative projects\, coordinating performances and events\, and inspiring participants to maintain high levels of interest and engagement. Beyond dance\, she is skilled in African crafts\, often conducting workshops creating costumes for performers. Currently\, works as the Community Engagement Manager at NML while also working as a freelance creative artist and movement educator.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nIthalia Johnson \nIthalia Johnson\, an artist\, leader\, and coach from Liverpool\, is a passionate advocate for African diaspora dance and culture. Her diverse heritage\, blending African\, Caribbean\, and Irish roots\, informs her artistic vision and community engagement efforts. As a Clore Leadership Fellow\, she aims to make a meaningful impact in the arts. \nA Journey of Transformation \nIthalia’s formal path of dance began after the loss of her father\, which prompted her to leave her role as a development officer and pursue her passion for dance. With training from Liverpool City College and the José Limón Dance School in New York\, she collaborates on projects celebrating Afro-Anglo Caribbean heritage. \nCentral to Ithalia’s work is a commitment to inclusivity and community through dance. After co-founding the award-winning dance charity Movema\, she dedicated 14 years to using movement as a tool to bridge cultural divides and promote social change. She also embarked on a US tour with Cynthia Oliver Company:Riggidiggidim de Bambe de – Ruptured Calypso\, featuring an all-female cast from the Caribbean diaspora. \nIthalia is currently working on projects like Powerful Gal and Dancing Queens\, reflecting her dedication to social justice through creative expression. Beyond performance\, she impacts education as a visiting lecturer at UCLAN and the University of Salford\, addressing societal issues through dance. As a qualified ADHD coach certified by the ADDCA (ADD Coaching Academy)\, she empowers individuals to identify their strengths and potential. Passionate about creating spaces for joy and empowerment.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nFelix Ologbosere \nAs performing artist\, I was born in Lagos with Bini heritage from the Edo  people in Nigeria. \nI am a highly skilled African Dancer who focuses on performing arts through dance\, Music and drama. Trained in Nigeria (Gongbeat arts) under tutelage of Isioma William (drummer and choreographer). \nI concentrate mainly on freelance contracts in and around the North West but have done quite a number of sole pieces within the United Kingdom. In recent times I have had the privilege of concentrating mainly teaching dance in a number of localities in Liverpool. \nI currently work for Liverpool City Council as a youth support worker. My job entails non-formal educational activities which involve enjoyment\, challenge and learning.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nAlicia Smith \nBorn and raised in Liverpool\, Alicia has always had a passion for all things creative. In her early career she trained as a dancer\, teaching\, performing on worldwide stages. \nAlicia is a valued member of the Culture Liverpool Leadership team\, heading up the Arts & Participation and a leading force behind the strategic cultural development for the city in collaboration with many partners. \nHer wealth of knowledge and experience pays dividends – with an innovative and impressive back catalogue including the European Capital of Culture 2008 programme of events\, the Giant Spectacular trilogy\, the Vitality Netball World Cup\, RISE\, UNESCO City of Music as well as studies into the social impact of arts. \nMore recently\, Alicia led on the Eurovision EuroLearn and EuroStreets – a first for any host city and an integral part of success of Liverpool’s Eurovision journey on behalf of Ukraine. \nAn avid advocate for the arts\, Alicia is a familiar face on the national and international networking circuit providing help and advice on best practice for culture programmes\, cultural experiences\, and cultural journeys.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nMaurice Bessman (Boisterous) \nMaurice is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. He began writing scripts for BBC Radio before moving to television where he wrote scripts for Brookside\, Hollyoaks\, Casualty and Holby City\, among other shows. \nMaurice co-founded Liverpool’s first black theatre company Nyeusi\, and his debut play Cleo won an award for Best Newcomer to Stage. His stage work includes; That Golden Moment\, Green\, Drums of Anfield\, Captain of England\, the stage adaptation of A Little Pinch of Chilli\, and a reworking of John Godber’s Bouncers. His screenplay for the film\, Tiger\, a biopic of the Nigerian World Light Heavyweight Champion boxer\, Dick Tiger\, has been optioned by Hurricane Films.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nBoisterous Theatre Company \nBoisterous Theatre Company is the only theatre company in Liverpool specifically dedicated to Global Majority  communities. We hope it will bring in people from all communities to the theatre\, helpingus truly become a theatre for all people of Liverpool. \nSet up at the Royal Court Theatre by Miriam Mussa and Maurice Bessman\, the company will showcase the work of actors\, writers\, creatives and producers and create opportunities for Liverpool’s diverse communities. \nDiversity in the cultural sector is a hotly debated topic by artists and organisations across the sector\, therefore with backing from the Royal Court\, Boisterous began.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nAkil Morgan \nAkil Morgan is a Liverpool-born community artist\, social entrepreneur\, Capoeira practitioner & teacher\, husband and father of 2. He is a founding member of grassroots community organisation Capoeira for All CIC\, and has spent the last 10 years developing work in education\, community settings\, nationally and internationally\, interpreting and translating Capoeira practice\, values and principles to create social change. Being mixed-heritage (JamaicanWelshEnglish)\, his work plays with identity and roots as the route to our true selves and ultimately\, our power (Ubuntu). \nCapoeira for All CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company set up in 2015 to explore and develop how Capoeira can can significantly enrich people’s lives\, essentially\, changing lives through movement. CFA enables people and communities to realise their potential through creating safe spaces to grow\, laugh\, learn and play\, developing approaches in education\, community\, training and more. As a Black-led organisation\, it focuses much of its work on affinity spaces for Black\, Brown and Global Majority young people and addressing imbalances across all spaces we live in. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nAddae G \nAddae G is a Caribbean Disrupter. As an artist\, storyteller\, and cultural visionary his work blends Caribbean folklore\, spirituality\, and community engagement. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago\, Addae draws from his rich heritage to create immersive experiences that go beyond the senses and speak directly to the soul. His practice spans writing\, performance\, and visual storytelling\, focusing on themes of liberation\, identity\, and ancestral connection. The Windrush Legacy Artist Award recipient and Liverpool City Region 2024 Artist of the Year Finalist 2024\, Addae is dedicated to using his art as a tool for healing\, education\, and transformation within communities and beyond. \nIrie![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nSumuyya Khader \nSumuyya Khader (b. 1988\, Liverpool) is an artist working in a multiplicity of ways within the sector. Collaborating with major institutions\, projects\, publishers\, social enterprises and artist led groups. \nHer practice is a combination of illustration\, painting & print works that predominantly explore place and identity. An artist of empowerment\, both through the combinations of text and images in her work and also through the action she takes beyond her studio. \nHer first solo show ‘Always Black\, Never Blue’ opened at Bluecoat Liverpool in October 2021. Recent group exhibitions include Refractive Pool: Contemporary Painting at Walker Art Gallery: a group show celebrating paintings by Liverpool artists\, NAE Open 2022\, Shifting Perspectives at Leeds Art Gallery and Conversations\, 2024 at Walker Art Gallery Liverpool. \nShe has recently curated the upcoming Walker Art Gallery exhibition ‘Conversations’ which celebrates the work of Black British women and non-binary artists. \nShe hopes her art is an entry point into a wider conversation about community and life.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]African Routes Revival incorporating Black Dance Forum is a vibrant and dynamic event dedicated to exploring and celebrating the rich heritage of Black dance. This forum provides a platform for in-depth conversations that trace the roots of Black dance from its historical origins to its present-day expressions and future possibilities. \nThrough panel discussions\, workshops\, and performances\, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue about the cultural significance\, evolution\, and sustainability of Black dance. The event also serves as a safe space for artists\, dancers\, and enthusiasts to connect\, share their experiences\, and collaborate on shaping the future of this powerful art form. Join us as we honour the past\, embrace the present\, and envision the future of Black dance. \nThe Black-E / IRIE! dance theatre / Arts Council England[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/african-routes-revival-day-2/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T203000
DTSTAMP:20240927T125538Z
CREATED:20240924T090614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T125538Z
UID:8335-1729881000-1729888200@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:African Routes Revival  - Emergence as Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part of African Routes Revival 2024 – live conversation\, screening and Q/A \nEmergence as Empowerment at the Tung Auditorium\nFriday 25 October at 6.30pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_btn title=”Book Tickets!” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fthetungauditorium.com%2Fevents%2Femergence-as-empowerment|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This two-hour event\, programmed as part of African Routes Revival 2024\, will be split into different segments; live conversation\, screening and Q/A. Facilitator Elliss Eyo-Thompson will be joined by storyteller Kelechi Okafor in a reflective discourse to empower the audience through profound conversation about emergence as a form of empowerment.  \nVisit the website to find out more![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/african-routes-revival-emergence-as-empowerment/
LOCATION:The Tung Auditorium\, Yoko Ono Lennon Centre\, University of Liverpool\, 60 Oxford Street\, Liverpool\, L7 3NY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T200000
DTSTAMP:20241025T101010Z
CREATED:20240830T135342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T101010Z
UID:8290-1729852200-1729886400@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:African Routes Revival - day 1
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FREE Exhibitions\, workshops\, discussions\, performances \nAfrican Routes Revival: (ARR)\nStarting at 10:30am for each of the two days. Incorporating Black Dance Forum 2024 And discussions about the Future of Black Dance. Dance performances by IRIE! dance theatre! \nBook your FREE tickets via “Skiddle.com”\, just click on the button below![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]A free two-day event taking place on October 25th and 26th\, 2024. This special event is dedicated to celebrating and exploring the rich traditions and future of Black dance. \nUsing the theme of Belonging it will explore how African Dance and Music influences cultural practices and dance forms across UK and Internationally[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Live Stream the event on YouTube Here![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]ARR 2024 information \nDay One: 25th October \n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n10.30am\nRegistration\n\n\n10.45am\nLibation – Maxine Brown\n\n\n11.00am\nWelcome – Karen Gallagher\n\n\n11.15am\nBlack Victorians – Jeanefer Jean Charles and Cherilyn Albert\n\n\n12.00pm\nQ+A and Exhibition – Jeanefer Jean Charles\n\n\n12.30pm\nSomatic Dance Workshop – Francis Angol\n\n\n1.15pm\nLUNCH + Performances Eloquent and Ruvimbo Bliss Munodawafa\n\n\n2.00pm\nHip Hop Conversation – Nikki Blaze and Jonzi D with Natasha Gooden\n\n\n3.15pm\nShort Break\n\n\n3.30pm\nDance workshop – Iona Waite\n\n\n4.35pm\nPanel : Emergent Voices : – Bernard Pierre Louis with Talisha Thomas- Lindsay\, Ruvimbo Bliss Munodawafa\, Romanah Buchanan and Iona Waite\n\n\n6.30pm\nEmergence as Empowerment – story of Delado @ Tung Auditorium\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”Book FREE Tickets!” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skiddle.com%2Fwhats-on%2FLiverpool%2FThe-Black-E%2FAfrican-Routes-Revival-2024-Free-Event%2F40040441%2F|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_btn title=”Visit the ARR Event – Day Two” color=”danger” link=”url:%2Fevent%2Fafrican-routes-revival-day-2%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nJeanefer Jean-Charles MBE \nJeanefer Jean-Charles – Artistic Director & Choreographer is a globally renowned artist. Since starting her journey as Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Bullies Ballerinas’ Jazz Dance Company (1990-2000)\, her work has taken her to over 21 countries. As Artistic Director of Big Dance\, she gained recognition by the Guinness Book of Records by choreographing and coordinating 800 dancers in Trafalgar Square in 2006. Her unique creative process aims to bring to life the talents\, strengths and shared stories of local communities and artists in inspiring and unforgettable ways. \nCredits: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022\, Artistic Director for The Rugby League World Cup Opening Ceremony 2013\, Mass Movement Director for Roald Dahl’s City of the Unexpected 2016\, the Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace 2013\, the F.A. Cup Final Opening Ceremony at Wembley 2016. Choreographer for the award winning The Return of Colmcille\, Derry-Londonderry City of Culture 2013\, the film Engineering Happiness for the Institution of Civil Engineers\, Mass  Movement Coordinator on all four of the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies. \nHer recent work  Black Victorians and Patois – both touring with a cast of 5 dancers – Produced by festival.org and co-commissioned by Without Walls\, Brighton Festival\, Hat Fair and Norfork & Norwich Festival.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nCherilyn Albert \nCherilyn Albert is a London based dance artist and Artistic Director of Instigate Unknown Dance Company. They have over 10 years professional experience choreographing\, teaching and performing across the UK and abroad. Their work uses Hip Hop and Contemporary theatre to draw in new and overlooked audiences. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nFranics Angol \nFrancis is the founder and Artistic Director of Movement Angol dance\, a UK based Dance Company that produces work which draws from the teachings and practices of dance from the African Diaspora and Western Contemporary dance. Francis other roles are that of Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist\, performing artist\, choreographer\, and Lecturer in dance\, working extensively in higher and further education\, professional and community practice. \nHis work is greatly underpinned by Somatic practice which forms the framework for his artistic explorations. His work is deeply rooted in the spirituality of the self\, and offers individuals a fresh and creative approach to engaging with their bodies to awaken the inner self through a dialogue of movement\, rhythm\, dance\, imagery\, and the imagination. This forms the basis of his “embodied flow” dance practice. \nDuring the course of his career Francis has produced work that has contributed to the enrichment of British dance culture through a range of training programmes\, classes\, courses\, and performance works. His company Movement Angol\, was one of the first UK based dance companies to stage the festival of contemporary African dance art – ‘Flat Feet Dance Festival’. This was a performance platform\, showcasing works by UK dance artist who draw from the teachings and practices of dance from the African Diaspora in their work. \nAs well as working in the UK\, he has worked overseas and held various artist in residence positions at  a number of artistic establishments including the Edna Manley School of Dance in Jamaica\, Nigeria State Council – Lagos\, Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI)\, Singapore – WOMAD\, York St John University\, to name but a few. \nFrancis produces work with the aim of enabling people by creating opportunities for intercultural exchange and dialogue. In his work Francis synthesises cultural traditions with contemporary norms to offer individuals a space for self-actualisation through exploration and expression. Francis strives to encourage change by influencing the future through impacting the present with work that is accessible\, inclusive and is physical and mentally empowering.  His work is distinctive and offers an individual approach to dance art\, which places focus on the interplay between body\, experience and the imagination set within an intercultural dialogical framework of self and presence. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nJonzi D \nAn MC\, dancer\, spoken word artist and director\, he is the foremost advocate for hip hop who has changed the profile and influenced the development of the UK British hip hop dance and theatre scene over the last two decades. \nSince founding Breakin’ Convention in 2004 Jonzi has triumphed in raising the profile and giving a platform to hip hop disciplines\, which has gained worldwide recognition as being at the vanguard of the development of the art form. Through professional development projects Open Art Surgery and Back to the Lab\, Jonzi has supported hundreds of hip hop dance and rap/poetry artists on their journey to creating theatre. \nHis critically acclaimed works include 1995‘s Lyrikal Fearta\, 1999’s Aeroplane Man\, 2006’s TAG… Just Writing My Name\, 2009’s Markus the Sadist and 2013’s The Letter: To Be Or To MBE? about his choice to decline an MBE from the Queen. Jonzi’s has been featured in HBO’s Def Poetry Jam\, had his short films Silence da Bitchin’ & Aeroplane Man screened on Channel 4\, toured his work extensively all over the world and delivered his own TED Talk about the influence and evolution of hip hop culture. \nIn 2020 Jonzi directed Our Bodies Back which won ‘Best Artistic Film’ as part of the Detroit Black film festival\, followed up by the sequel\, AUTOCORRECT in 2022. He also wrote Here/Not Here\, a short film directed by Bim Ajadi which won the ‘Best Film’ category in Deaffest 2022. \nIn 2023\, Jonzi D was awarded a citation from Al Taylor of the 71st District – New York State Assembly in recognition of his efforts for advancing and advocating hip hop culture in the UK and abroad\, and the De Valois Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Dancing Times Critic’s Circle. In 2024\, Jonzi D was nominated for his artistic direction of Breakin’ Convention\, cementing the festival’s two decades as a mainstay in the world of theatre and beyond. \nImage Credit Ben Wachenje[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nNikki Blaze (Nicola Duzant Hayden) \nNikki is an illustrator\, performing artist\, performance skills coach\, recording artist and songwriter who has worked with many organisations locally and internationally and  Founder and director of Liverpool Hip Hop Festival. \nAt present she works with young artists on their personal development as well as her own hair company from the UK and New York\, alongside OEC to Epiphany Bliss. Currently she is a Director at Toxteth TV\, Catalyst Dance and Drama and at Smithdown Social Arts Hub\, and works at The Royal Court project as part of their Na.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nNatasha Gooden \nNatasha Gooden is based in Merseyside and is a professional dancer of over 17years. \nTV credits include: Xfactor Dancer for One Director & JLS\, Got to dance Sky1- First Female Crew to make it to the finals (Boadicea) 2012\, BBC ONE\, Strickly Come Dancing. London Olympics Opening Ceremony 2012. \nTheatre credits: The Kate Prince Zoonation dance company\, UK Tours: Into The Hoods Remix\, Some Like It Hip Hop\, Played the role of Alice in  ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ at the Royal Opera House in the Linbury. Breakin Convention- Freestyle Funk Forum. \nTheatre World Tour: Message In A Bottle\, Sadlers Wells Company based on the music of Sting. \nBoy Blue Entertainment UK & International Tour: Blak Whyte Gray.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nIona Waite \nIona is a long-standing member of ACE dance and music. Iona was a performer and in ACE’S professional company for 10 years and transitioned to the role of Rehearsal Director in September 2021. Working alongside the company’s directors\, Iona supports the strategic development of dance in the African Diaspora\, oversees all studio activity\, assists guest choreographers and technical teams to support the delivery of national and international tours. Iona is also an Independent Director for Dance Consortium and People Dancing. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”45px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nBérnard Pierre – Louis \nBérnard Pierre-Louis\, BA Hons\, MA\, PgCert TLHE\, Dance mentor\, someone’s friend and a Dad!! \nDuring his time in Liverpool which has spanned over three decades\, Bernard has been a contemporary dance tutor within Further and Higher education: LCC\, Senior lecturer for Liverpool John Moores University\, and currently Hope University. Bérnard delivers contemporary dance practice\, choreography\, Dance Technology (Intermediality) and music accompaniment and composition. His sabbatical to visit the Limon Institute in New York supported his academic research focusing his practice through the exploration of music/movement enhancement and innovative composition.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nRuvimbo Bliss Munodawafa \nRuvimbo Bliss Munodawafa  is  a passionate storyteller. A Zimbabwean Scouse woman that leads with the guidance of her intuition and ancestors at the fore front of walking in her calling.  Ruvimbo is a multidisciplinary artist with 14 years of experience in the creative industry working on screen and off screen as a writer\, model\, dancer and spoken word rapstress. To name a few Ms Munodawafa’s credits  include: Modelling for Holi Moli a local  sustainable clothing line\, being  featured  in a Virgin Trains advert\, featuring  as a model on Vogue. After her co-production with photographer Sane Seven led to their work featuring on PhotoVogue.  Ruvimbo has had the dazzling experience of producing  and choreographing  dance routines with  her mentor Ms Maxine Brown. Choreographing dance routines  for a music video a  co-production that occurred  with Wendy Okoli . Ruvimbo  has worked as a runner and poet on  independent film  ‘Itsy’ a short film about kindness. A film that  premiered globally and won numerous awards at The Monthly Film Festival in Toronto\, Canada. An opportunity that led to her being hand selected to work as  a Directors assistant and Prop assistant  for Reel Brit productions  for their independent film ‘Nine Nights’ which was screened and premiered at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles. \nAfter working tirelessly to make her mark in the industry Ruvimbo discovered that she wanted to work closely  on projects that made her soul sour\,  and enabled her to pass on the knowledge she had discovered on her life’s  journey whilst connecting with her roots and community locally and globally. This gave her the  determination\, inspiration\, motivation and empowerment  to take control of her destiny leading to her starting  her own business Nyaya. \nNyaya is a spiritually centred well being and personal development business\, with elevating mass consciousness at the core of what they  do. At Nyaya they  assist individuals and organisations with reaching their professional and personal goals by providing high level thinking workshops and programmes that focus on improving one’s self image\, and mindset\, in order to create a paradigm shift. \nSo far Nyaya has provided its services to The City Of Liverpool College\, Fact\, Liverpool City Region\, and  Africa Oye. \nImage Credit Ean Flanders[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nTalisha Thomas-Lindsay \nOver the past 10 years Talisha has worked professionally as a dancer\, teacher\, and choreographer. Working with commercial brands\, community dance and the education sector\, delivering workshops\, classes\, choreography\, and performance work. Talisha’s formal dance training took place at Liverpool city college and Liverpool\, John Moores University to gain her dance diploma and dance studies degree. During covid she gained her PGCE teaching qualification with Bolton University in partnership with Shock Arts Manchester. Outside of her formal dance training Talisha focused on refining her contemporary\, jazz\, hip hop\, Afro-Caribbean and commercial dance skills through taking part in various classes\, intensives and training programs within the UK\, Europe and the USA. Talisha’s dance credits for live\, recorded and campaign performances include Snow Patrol\, Damian Marley\, PUMA\, JD\, Red bull\, Selfridges and many more. Recently Talisha has created the foundations of TMC Collective. A collective that focuses on dance classes\, dance performance and support of artist development and well-being. \nPhoto Credit: Lee Isserow[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nRomanah Buchanan \nRomanah is an award winning creative entrepreneur\, artistic director\, choreographer and speaker. \nHer journey as an entrepreneur kicked off when she was just 17\, co-founding her very first venture ‘ELOQUENT’. This achievement earned the organisation the prestigious Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service\, a nod to the remarkable impact it has on the community. \nAs the Artistic Director of the award-winning Eloquent Dance\, Romanah’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the company’s legacy of artistic excellence. Her deep love for dance is the heartbeat of her creative expression\, an inspiration for her groundbreaking work. \nRomanah’s choreography extends to music videos\, outdoor productions and live shows\, including collaborations with prestigious institutions like the Birmingham Hippodrome\, on the Birmingham Weekender\, and a most recent commission with the Birmingham 2023 Festival\, for a new musical ‘What If.’ In addition to her thriving arts career\, Romanah wears the hat of a qualified lecturer. She shares her extensive knowledge and expertise as a Dance Lecturer at Performers College\, building on her previous role at Walsall College. \nFuelled by her unwavering passion for the arts\, entrepreneurship\, and education\, Romanah consistently thrives in her various endeavours with a collection of notable awards\, including Birmingham’s Top 30 Under 30 Most Inspirational Young People (2019)\, Author of the Year (2021)\, and West Midlands Lieutenancy Young Active Citizen (2022).[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”white”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]African Routes Revival incorporating Black Dance Forum is a vibrant and dynamic event dedicated to exploring and celebrating the rich heritage of Black dance. This forum provides a platform for in-depth conversations that trace the roots of Black dance from its historical origins to its present-day expressions and future possibilities. \nThrough panel discussions\, workshops\, and performances\, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue about the cultural significance\, evolution\, and sustainability of Black dance. The event also serves as a safe space for artists\, dancers\, and enthusiasts to connect\, share their experiences\, and collaborate on shaping the future of this powerful art form. Join us as we honour the past\, embrace the present\, and envision the future of Black dance. \nThe Black-E / IRIE! dance theatre / Arts Council England[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/african-routes-revival/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T180000
DTSTAMP:20241011T092659Z
CREATED:20241011T092356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T092659Z
UID:8384-1729778400-1729792800@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Black Joy Celebration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part of African Routes Revival 2024 \nBlack Joy Celebration at The Black-E\nThursday 24 October 2024 \nJoin us for an afternoon of Black Joy and celebration as we launch our ‘Multi-Ethnic Professionals Collective’. \nCelebration/Launch: 2pm-4.30pm\nIRIE Dance Workshop: 5pm-6pm \nWith live performances from Capoeira For All\, hear from The Race Equality Hub and Professional Liverpool\, followed by a dance workshop with IRIE dance company. \nFor more info email  Raceequalityhub@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk \nThe Black-E\, 1 Great George St\, Liverpool L1 5EW[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”8391″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/black-joy-celebration/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T220000
DTSTAMP:20241010T162038Z
CREATED:20240930T084402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T162038Z
UID:8363-1729364400-1729375200@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:POSITIVE IMPACT FUNDRAISER
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part of African Routes Revival 2024 \nPOSITIVE IMPACT FUNDRAISER sponsored by THE BLACK-E\nSaturday 19 October at 7pm \nPositive Impact at The Black-E will present a Musical Showcase where talented young performers from the local community will be singing your favourite musical hits! Get ready to be dazzled by a night of amazing performances. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the West End musicals\, and a fabulous evening of fundraising fun! \nFor more info email  positiveimpact10@gmail.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/positive-impact-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T220000
DTSTAMP:20240927T135755Z
CREATED:20240920T150036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T135755Z
UID:8321-1727528400-1727560800@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Neuro Diverse Arts Festival: 28 September 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA FESTIVAL OF LOCAL NEURODIVERSE ARTS!\nOUTSIDE/IN\nFREE DROP-IN EVENT! SATURDAY 28 SЕРТ \n1 PM – 6 PM – CREATIVE WORKSHOPS\, TALKS\, SHARINGS and EXHIBITIONS. \n7.30 PM – 10 PM – CABARET\, MUSIC\, POETRY and FUN & GAMES \nSponsored by THE BLACK-E \nTHE BLACK-E\n1 Great George St\nLiverpool 1 5EW \ninfo@willfulmisfits.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/neuro-diverse-arts-festival-28-september-2024/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T220000
DTSTAMP:20240613T094855Z
CREATED:20240613T094658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T094855Z
UID:6828-1720294200-1720303200@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:Upfront Comedy The Black-E
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Comedy is coming to The Black-E. Come and raise the roof with laughter. \nComedy with Richard Blackwood\, John Simmit\, Sarah Levine\, Che Burnley and Vince Atta! \nGet your tickets on Eventbrite here!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/UpfrontComedy/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/upfront-comedy-the-black-e/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T170000
DTSTAMP:20240620T093631Z
CREATED:20240613T100254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T093631Z
UID:6837-1720274400-1720285200@black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk
SUMMARY:FREE B-Excellent Comedy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Get ready to laugh and learn at the B-Excellent Comedy Workshop in a fun and supportive environment! With Che Burnley\, Raise The Roof! \nCome join us at The Black-E for a day filled with laughter and learning! Our B-Excellent Comedy Workshop is the perfect opportunity to hone your comedic skills in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you’re a seasoned comedian or just starting out\, this workshop is designed for all levels of experience. Join us for a day of improv games\, joke writing exercises\, and stand-up comedy tips from industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to unleash your inner comedian! Age 14 to 24 \nGet your tickets on Eventbrite here!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://black-e-dev.martin-s-lowe.co.uk/event/free-b-excellent-comedy-workshop/
LOCATION:The Black-E\, 1 Great George Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5EW\, United Kingdom
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