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Riverside Ragas: Qawwal Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers

Friday 16th May 2025

Riverside Ragas: Qawwal Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers

Qawwal Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers are one of Pakistan’s most esteemed qawwali ensembles. The sons of Ustad Qawal Bahauddin Khansahab, the legendary maestro of the Khusrau tradition of qawwali singing, the brothers are direct descendants of the first qawwali singers dating back to the 13th century. 

ROOH: Within Her – Pagrav Dance Company

Wednesday 21st May 2025

ROOH: Within Her – Pagrav Dance Company

Pagrav Dance Company presents a brand new work by award-winning choreographer Urja Desai Thakore.   ‘ROOH: Within Her’ is a powerful celebration of everyday female heroism spanning two millennia and realised through the cutting edge of contemporary kathak dance. 

Hopetown Mini Mela

Saturday 31st May 2025

Hopetown Mini Mela

GemArts Mini Mela is headed to Hopetown! A colourful and creative day out for the whole family with arts, music and dance workshops for all ages. 

Masala Festival: Songs of the Bulbul

Monday 14th July 2025

Masala Festival: Songs of the Bulbul

Nightingales, or “Bulbuls”, hold a special place in Persian culture, with their song representing a spiritual seeker, yearning for union with the divine. Their passionate songs are often directed towards the rose, symbolising both earthly beauty and the divine beloved and highlighting the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.  GemArts launches Masala Festival 2025 with Songs of ...

Masala Festival: Death Magic by Sofia Barton

Monday 14th July 2025

Masala Festival: Death Magic by Sofia Barton

Death Magic" offers a poignant journey through the intersection of neurodivergent experience and the rich tapestry of Punjabi perspectives on death, ancestry, and the enduring power of memory. This deeply personal exhibition by Sofia Barton presents a compelling collection of drawings, ethereal cyanotypes on glass, evocative paintings, and symbolically decorated rehals. These diverse mediums ...