BRAVE Festival

04/09/2026

I was blown away with everyone's amazing art skills at our BRAVE Charcole workshop today! Thank you for guiding us so well!

Sessions are running 10am-12noon every Friday until 9th October 2026 at the Millside Centre


Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

03/09/2026

We are really excited that our free art sessions at the Millside centre start again tomorrow! Join us on Fridays 10am-12noon from Friday 4th September-Friday 9th October 2026 for some African Charcoal Art with Immanuel Obani | Visual Artist

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

31/08/2026

It's Carnival Day!! Here are a few moves for you to try out at Leeds and Nottinghill Carnival!
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21/08/2026

We have something exciting happening on Satutday 17th October! Save the date!

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England
Photo credit Karol Wyszynski

30/07/2026

Have you got your ticket for the Cultural Vocie Forum Summer Social?

📅 Thursday 6th August

🕖 5.30pm-10pm

📍Bradford Park Avenue, Hospitality suite, Cemetery Rd, Low Moor, Bradford BD6 2NG

🎟 CVF Summer Social Ticket Link in the bio 🔗

Cultural Voice Forum Summer Social is an annual event for CVF members and creatives across West Yorkshire to get together and celebrate. It's a fun and relaxed event to connect with one another with lots of entertainment and activities.

24/07/2026

En route ro Deer Shed Festival! Catch me leading an Around the World Dance session at 6pm in the Buckendz Tent!

23/07/2026

If you're wanting fun dance stuff this Summer I've totally got you! If you hold your finger on your touch screen phone it will pause the video so you can see the flyers for longer
Join my workshop at

DeerShed Festival Friday 24th July
Dance On Session on Monday for older adults
Read to the Beat in Bradford and Halifax 5th August
Performance at BAFA 5th August
Cultural Voice Forum Summer Social 6th August

Beeston Dance On Mondays 10.30am
Baildon Dance On Mondays 1.30pm
Read to the Beat Bradford Libraries
Bingley Library
Tuesday 21st July 10.30am – 11.30am

Keighley Library
Tuesday 21st July 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Shipley Library
Tuesday 28th July 10.30am – 11.30am

City Library
Tuesday 28th July 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Wyke Library
Tuesday 18th August 10.30am – 11.30am

Wibsey Library
Tuesday 18th August 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Eccleshill Library
Monday 24th August10.30am – 11.30am

Laisterdyke Library
Monday 24th August 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Clayton Library
Tuesday 25th August 10.30am – 11.30am

Manningham Library
Tuesday 25th August 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Read to the Beat Halifax Libraries
Wednesday 5th August
10.15 - 11am & 11.15am - 12 at Halifax Library
                                 
1 - 1.45 & 2.15pm - 3pm at Rastrick Library

5th August BAFA performance

6th August Cultural Voice Forum Summer Social

21/07/2026

Join me for Read to the Beat sessions this Summer!

10/07/2026

Artist Call Out!
BRAVE (Black Roots and Voices Expressed) is now seeking Black performers and workshop leaders to be part of BRAVE Presents 2026 at Bradford Arts Centre on Saturday 17 October 2026.

We are looking for artists of African, Caribbean and wider Black diaspora heritage working in Black-rooted art forms, including dance, music, spoken word, visual arts, storytelling and creative workshops.

This is a paid opportunity.

To apply, please send:
• An artist bio or CV
• A photo and/or video of your work
• A short description of what you would like to perform or lead
• Your Fee

Email: [email protected]

Deadline: Monday 13th July 2026

Applications may close early if spaces are filled.

BRAVE celebrates and showcases art forms rooted in Black culture and heritage. We look forward to hearing from talented artists ready to share their work with audiences in Bradford and beyond.

24/06/2026