Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage

16/09/2026

Sampad and MAC present A Big Green Weekender performance this Saturday.

Tree of Life is an inspiring show for all the family from award-winning Sanskruti Dance Company. Through Indian classical Bharatanatyam, contemporary dance, an original music score and storytelling, Tree of Life inspires audiences young and old to see the wonder of trees and our shared connection to nature.

🌱 Presented as part of MAC's Big Green Weekender, a family-friendly festival celebrating creativity and local action for our shared planet.

🌿 Sat 19 September, 3pm
🌍 Midlands Arts Centre - MAC
🪵 £7.95 (inc booking fee)
🍃 sampad.org.uk/event/tree-of-life-by-sanskruti-dance-theatre/

15/09/2026

Gayani Ariyaratne, Part 2. Ever since childhood Gayani Ariyaratne has been 'a fan' of nature and this was the major inspiration for her commissioned artwork.

Songs, Sounds and Stories was a summer programme at National Memorial Arboretum. Sampad's commission explored how Remembrance is felt, shared and carried across generations within South Asian communities.

🎵 by Vijay Venkat
📹 by Hayley Salter

Gayani Ariyaratne National Memorial Arboretum

14/09/2026

Clinical dietitian, wellness coach, nutritionist and author Dr. Ridhima Khamesra will be in Birmingham this month to talk about her new book.

Sampad are hosting a free 'in conversation' led by Titikssah Shah and guests will receive a signed book and refreshments.

Sun 27 Sept, 4pm
📱 Bookings taken by phone, see sampad.org.uk/events for the number. Call to book by 20/9
The event will be held at Midlands Arts Centre.

In partnership with Prabha Khaitan Foundation KritiUK and Ehsaas

11/09/2026

10/09/2026

Gayani Ariyaratne is a Sri Lankan visual & performance artist whose practice draws from the environment and climate advocacy.

Over the summer we worked with Gayani on Songs, Sounds and Stories at National Memorial Arboretum. The piece explored how Remembrance is felt, shared and carried across generations within South Asian communities.

Thanks to Hayley Salter for the video.

10/09/2026

A throwback to when Vijay Venkat joined us for Birmingham 2022 Festival in Chamberlain Square. We're bringing Vijay Venkat back to Birmingham next week to perform at Midday Mantra and we can't wait to hear what compositions he has in store for us! He'll be joined by musician Hadi and percussionist A***n Sadr.

🔹 Sat 19 September, 1pm
🔸 Jennifer Blackwell Stage at Symphony Hall B:Music
🎻 £10 / £5 / U16s Free

sampad.org.uk/event/mantra-echoes-equinox25/

09/09/2026

It was only last month that we celebrated The European Athletics and cheered on the champions.

Gold medals to all who joined us at the Sampad takeover of Centenary Square Fan Zone 🥇 Bollyfit Anushka Parmar, silent disco with and , with and friends, Anaya and Anjali, compere Jaya, our volunteers, and the crowds!

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Images by Sampad and

08/09/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

Sampad is looking for a Project Manager to lead an exciting new 18-month heritage project uncovering and sharing the untold stories of South Asian-founded businesses that helped shape the West Midlands.

Virasat will bring together oral histories, community-led research and heritage materials to explore the people, businesses and communities behind South Asian enterprise across Birmingham, Sandwell and Wolverhampton.

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of the project, working with communities, businesses, volunteers, artists, heritage specialists and partners to develop exhibitions, publications, learning activity and public engagement.

We’re looking for someone with strong project management experience across arts, heritage or community settings, who is passionate about storytelling, community voice and preserving underrepresented histories.

West Midlands, based at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)
18-month freelance contract, approx. 3 days per week
£40,500 total contract value
Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply, or share this opportunity with someone in your network who might be a great fit.

Apply here: https://sampad.org.uk/project-manager-virasat-stories-of-south-asian-enterprise-and-legacy/

07/09/2026

In today's Tree of Life video we get an insight from costume designer, Payal Dhanki. ▶ Take a guided tour with to see the concepts and the fine details that add to the overall vision of the production.

Tree of Life - A dance theatre show suitable for children aged 7+ from Sanskruti
🌿 Sat 19 September, 3pm
🌍 Midlands Arts Centre - MAC
🪵 £7.95 (inc booking fee)

🍃 sampad.org.uk/event/tree-of-life-by-sanskruti-dance-theatre/

04/09/2026

🔥WHAT'S ON IN SEPTEMBER 🔥

On 19 September, join Sampad and B:Music for the final Midday Mantra of the season, celebrating the Autumn Equinox with the extraordinary Vijay Venkat.

If you're more of a dance person, we're also presenting Sanskruti on the 19th, blending Bharatanatyam, contemporary dance, original music and spoken word in Tree of Life.

🚫SOLD OUT🚫 Discover the stories that have shaped one of Birmingham’s most culturally rich roads in our Stratford Road Walking Tour. As one past participant put it: "Exciting encounters, moving stories and places that you would never find on your own.”

Every Tuesday at Dolphin Women’s Centre, women come together to enjoy creative wellbeing sessions. Running since 2022, these sessions create space for friendship, creativity and community.

Discover more and book in our bio or at sampad.org.uk/events