This week DIASPORA! continued with a range of talent including historic harbour tours by boat and the “Spirit of SWANA” family celebration at
@bristoltrinity . Midweek highlights featured “One Foot in the Dark,” a powerful dance-theatre exploration of identity, followed by an international poetry showcase at the
@arnolfiniarts !
Coming up this weekend:
🎸 Live Gigs
@canteenbristol : Synth-pop, freestyle rap, and the debut of
@winkbristol .
🌱 Global Majority Environment Gathering (9 May): Community, stories, and climate action at
@thepicklefactory_easton .
💃 Dances of DIASPORA! (9 May): Colombian, Tibetan, and Jamaican traditions at
@rwabristol .
🎤 Vocal Workshop (9 May): Explore vocal improv with
@augustofficialmusic .
🎭 DIASPORA! on Stage (9 May): A moving musical double-bill at
@bristolimprovtheatre .
🎶 THE BIG FINALE: Don’t miss Somali funk legends
@durdurband at
@bristol_beacon (10 May)!
🎟️ Book your tickets now! Even for free events, your booking helps us secure future funding.
🔗 Explore the full programme on our website.
📸 We’d like to give a massive shout out to our filmmakers
@oksobotie ,
@mariarov and
@izzyaishafilm . This year we’re excited to have partnered with
@bigteamcic to support young filmmakers develop their practice.
#DiverseArtistsNetwork #DIASPORA2026 #CelebratingCulture #bristol #southwest
@visitbristol 
