WHAT’S ON
21 OCT — 2 NOV 2024

TEN DAYS OF AMPLIFYING VOICES ACROSS BRADFORD

HIGHLIGHTS

2024 LINE-UP
(21 OCT – 2 NOV)

Featured
THE COMMONERS BALL
Nov 2
THE COMMONERS BALL

Our annual ball is back! Come dressed in your finery, for an evening of entertainment including cultural music, dancing and song, held in the French Ballroom, Midland hotel. All welcome!

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BRADFORD WRITES
Nov 2
BRADFORD WRITES

A selection of local published writers will read from their works and their books will be available to buy. You can chat to the authors, have your books signed and be inspired by the amazing talent from your own region.

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SONGSTERS AND TROUBADOURS OPEN MIC
Nov 1
SONGSTERS AND TROUBADOURS OPEN MIC

Come and sing or play at our open mic for music, all instruments, ages and abilities welcome. P.A provided.

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OUR HOME - FAMILY EVENT
Nov 1
OUR HOME - FAMILY EVENT

Come and join in a fun filled session with lots of activities to join in with including: Dance, Arts and crafts, food, and more!

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MALNOURISHED INTELLECT
Oct 31
MALNOURISHED INTELLECT

A poetry showcase featuring the best talent the north has to offer.

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DRUMMING CIRCLE
Oct 31
DRUMMING CIRCLE

A drum circle is a collaborative and inclusive musical experience that welcomes people of all ages and skill levels.

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RECLAIMING SISTERHOOD
Oct 30
RECLAIMING SISTERHOOD

Come and experience a reclaiming of the power of sisterhood. Join in a new Flow of Feminine wisdom where you will be taken on a journey around the Feminine Wisdom wheel.

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SITTING UNDER THE OLIVE TREES – 5 COURSE PALESTINIAN DINNER
Oct 29
SITTING UNDER THE OLIVE TREES – 5 COURSE PALESTINIAN DINNER

Come and enjoy a five course meal. Savour mouth watering dishes cooked by local Palestinian cooks who now call Bradford home, as they also raise awareness of now lost heritages due to the recent war on Palestine.

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WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME
Oct 28
WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME

Learn how to cook tasty Sudanese foods and drinks!

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LANTERN MAKING WITH CECIL GREEN ARTS
Oct 28
LANTERN MAKING WITH CECIL GREEN ARTS

Come and make a lantern and be part of a fantastic annual parade in Lister Park!

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PLAY IN A DAY
Oct 27
PLAY IN A DAY

Learn to create, play with monologues, scratch performances and more. Hosted by Free2BeMe and SUBC Theatre.

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TEENS RUN THE WORLD
Oct 26
TEENS RUN THE WORLD

A range of activities for young people exploring arts, crafts and culture of today!

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PAHARI POETRY MUSHAIRA
Oct 25
PAHARI POETRY MUSHAIRA

Pahari Poetry Mushaira (the invisible language of 70% of British Pakistanis) with poetry, songs and stories from artists around the country, led by local writer Nabeela Ahmed.

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CARERS ON THE MOVE
Oct 24
CARERS ON THE MOVE

Carers on the Move features an interactive conversation between the public, practitioners, and researchers bringing together first-hand testimonies from immigrant healthcare workers, a Q&A session, and a historical perspective on the immigration of healthcare professionals in Britain.

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SOUND BATH WITH LAURA KEWITZ
Oct 24
SOUND BATH WITH LAURA KEWITZ

A sound bath is a meditative and therapeutic experience where you listen to sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice, which can help your mind and body relax and enter a deep state of meditation.

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Humanity Cartoons Exhibition
Oct 21
Humanity Cartoons Exhibition

Join us for a unique showcase of thought-provoking cartoons that shed light on the refugee experience. Immerse yourself in the powerful storytelling of talented artists as they capture the essence of humanity through their artwork.

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PURANI YAADEIN – CAPTURING HERITAGE
Oct 21
PURANI YAADEIN – CAPTURING HERITAGE

An exhibition of heritage communities on a series of pull up banners exploring desi heritage and community.

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BRADFORD NIGHTSTOP, Apna Heritage, & DIARY of a Refugee Kid
Oct 1
BRADFORD NIGHTSTOP, Apna Heritage, & DIARY of a Refugee Kid

Showing a series of old films, and new films. Featuring powerful testimonies from Nightstop users turned volunteers, and the young people/service users who have accessed the Nightstop services.

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THE COMMONERS BALL
Oct 28
THE COMMONERS BALL

Festival Finale. A Ball for All. With music curated by MC Inder Goldfinger, featuring guests from the professional and community worlds to mark the end of Intercultured Festival 2023.

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YOUNG IN COVID II: ROUTES TO RECOVERY
Oct 28
YOUNG IN COVID II: ROUTES TO RECOVERY

Film screening of Young in Covid & speaker, Sofia Buncy. Be inspired by this engaging film screening and discussion surrounding the issues in youth culture and identity in today’s society.

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DANCING WITH WORDS WORKSHOP
Oct 28
DANCING WITH WORDS WORKSHOP

Explore the wondrous world of words and dance, with Jyoti Manral of South Asian Arts-UK. This is a chance to meet new people, learn something new and tap those toes. Suitable for families and individuals alike!

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LISTERS LANTERN PARADE
Oct 27
LISTERS LANTERN PARADE

Bring family, friends and neighbours to Cecil Green Arts’ dazzling annual Listers Lantern parade taking place in the picturesque grounds of Lister Park, Bradford.

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BRADFORD WRITES
Oct 26
BRADFORD WRITES

Bradford has a wealth of writers in every genre, who either self-publish their work or are published by small Indie presses. There will be writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for adults, and children. Come and discover your new favourite author from your very own city!

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PROJECT STORM
Oct 26
PROJECT STORM

Climate change and climate migration workshop.A private workshop with a safe space for women to get together to explore and discuss women’s rights, issues and ongoing global conflict.

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SOUND BATH BY Calm Spirals
Oct 26
SOUND BATH BY Calm Spirals

Close your eyes and bathe in the sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice.

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CRAFT & CREATE
Oct 25
CRAFT & CREATE

Enjoy a creative carousel of family activities, including dance, arts and crafts, spectacular music and delicious world foods.

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WORDS OF WELCOME
Oct 25
WORDS OF WELCOME

Everyone is welcome to this special event to launch a brand-new multilingual anthology produced by SBC Theatre.

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THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE
Oct 24
THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE

Enjoy an evening of readings and poetry from talented writers published in the other side of hope lit mag, whose words represent the unheard voices of the refugees and immigrants of the world.

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LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP
Oct 24
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP

Let’s get creative! Make a lantern to be part of a spectacular annual parade in Lister Park on Friday 27 October. With host, Cecil Green Arts.

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Explore Textiles workshop
Oct 24
Explore Textiles workshop

Inspired by Threads of Hope exhibition, come play and explore with the Art of Textiles. With local Artist Jane Sedgewick.

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