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Masala Festival: Paradise

Wednesday 16th July 2025

Masala Festival: Paradise

An Indian tourist couple arrive in the hill country of crisis ridden Sri Lanka to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary. But, when things take an unexpected turn, conflicts deepen revealing cracks in their relationship.    Film Director, Prasanna Vithanage, winner of over 35 international and national awards, is regarded as one of the most talented and influential filmma...

Masala Festival: Starting Over, Rebuilding from the Ruins

Thursday 17th July 2025

Masala Festival: Starting Over, Rebuilding from the Ruins

At a time when discussions around migration have become especially critical, this curated programme takes a closer look at displacement and diasporic experiences, from rural communities in South Asia to urban centres in the Western world. 

Masala Festival: Blossoming: Eeshar Singh with Royal Northern Sinfonia

Friday 18th July 2025

Masala Festival: Blossoming: Eeshar Singh with Royal Northern Sinfonia

Experience Blossoming at Masala Festival, a breath-taking collaboration between Eeshar Singh and Royal Northern Sinfonia. Inspired by ancient mythology and Indic folklore, this mesmerizing live performance seamlessly weaves Indian classical instrumentation with Western orchestration and neoclassical textures.     

Masala Festival - Freespill: a night of unfiltered desi soul flow

Saturday 19th July 2025

Masala Festival - Freespill: a night of unfiltered desi soul flow

Freespill returns to Masala Festival! Join us for a night of unfiltered desi soul flow and spoken word poetry, celebrating multi heritage and the vibrant South Asian diaspora communities in the UK. The night will be hosted by Newcastle’s very own Tahmina Ali. 

GemArts Masala Festival: Bollywood Brass Band

Saturday 19th July 2025

GemArts Masala Festival: Bollywood Brass Band

Bollywood Brass Band is the UK’s pioneering Indian-style brass band, playing the great tunes and compulsively danceable rhythms of Bollywood.    Twice nominated for the Songlines World Music Awards, this vibrant ensemble has taken its sound global — performing at festivals, venues, and Indian weddings across the UK, Norway, India, Thailand, and South Africa.  ...