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Welcoming back angelica ❃ for Diasporas Now’s fifth birthday at IKLECTIK on 24 July Secret Luvvr will close the night wi...
23/07/2026

Welcoming back angelica ❃ for Diasporas Now’s fifth birthday at IKLECTIK on 24 July 

Secret Luvvr will close the night with a DJ set, as a familiar face through kindred collectives close to the heart of Diasporas Now – B.O.S.S. and COLLECTIF ECHOES 🎂

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Live art platform Diasporas Now celebrates its fifth anniversary, in partnership with IKLECTIK – grassroots organisations that have championed experimental performance and music in the London art scene.

The evening will feature an improvised soundscape and movement workshop by Diasporas Now’s RIEKO and Lulu Wang, alongside a sonic lineup of experimental violinist SWARMM and cellist-sopranoist Ushara Dilrukshan, dancers Louisa Fernando and Pierre Babbage, and a closing DJ set by Secret Luvvr – all alongside an archival exhibition of films, prints, and memorabilia, and a birthday cake.
 
Tickets available on DICE or via the link in our bio 
 
Lineup: 

RIEKO  
Lulu Wang  
SWARMM.AESTHETICS / SWARMM
 
_louisa.fernando_  
Pierre 
angelica ❃

Introducing for Diasporas Now’s fifth birthday at IKLECTIK on 24 July Ushara brings soaring soprano vocals and experime...
22/07/2026

Introducing for Diasporas Now’s fifth birthday at IKLECTIK on 24 July

Ushara brings soaring soprano vocals and experimental cello to soundtrack our birthday festivities 🎂

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Live art platform Diasporas Now celebrates its fifth anniversary, in partnership with IKLECTIK – grassroots organisations that have championed experimental performance and music in the London art scene.

The evening will feature an improvised soundscape and movement workshop by Diasporas Now’s RIEKO and Lulu Wang, alongside a sonic lineup of experimental violinist SWARMM and cellist-sopranoist Ushara Dilrukshan, dancers Louisa Fernando and Pierre Babbage, and a closing DJ set by Secretluvvr – all alongside an archival exhibition of films, prints, and memorabilia, and a birthday cake.
 
Tickets available on DICE or via the link in our bio 
 
Lineup:

RIEKO  
Lulu Wang  
SWARMM.AESTHETICS / SWARMM
 
_louisa.fernando_  
Pierre
angelica ❃

Photography: Joseph Lynn

Lulu Wang performs for Diasporas Now’s fifth birthday at IKLECTIK on 24 July Lulu will guide participants through an imp...
22/07/2026

Lulu Wang performs for Diasporas Now’s fifth birthday at IKLECTIK on 24 July

Lulu will guide participants through an improv movement workshop to live score by RIEKO on guitar, SWARMM.AESTHETICS on violin, and on cello for this birthday event 🎂

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Live art platform Diasporas Now celebrates its fifth anniversary, in partnership with IKLECTIK – grassroots organisations that have championed experimental performance and music in the London art scene.

The evening will feature an improvised soundscape and movement workshop by Diasporas Now’s RIEKO and Lulu Wang, alongside a sonic lineup of experimental violinist SWARMM and cellist-sopranoist Ushara Dilrukshan, dancers Louisa Fernando and Pierre Babbage, and a closing DJ set – all alongside an archival exhibition of films, prints, and memorabilia, and a birthday cake.
 
Tickets available on DICE or via the link in our bio 
 
Lineup:

RIEKO  
Lulu Wang  
SWARMM.AESTHETICS / SWARMM
 
_louisa.fernando_  
Pierre  

Photography: RIEKO
Styling: S E L A S I EMILY FRANCES BARRETT

Introducing SWARMM.AESTHETICS / SWARMM for Diasporas Now’s 5th anniversary at IKLECTIK on 24 July SWARMM merges his clas...
21/07/2026

Introducing SWARMM.AESTHETICS / SWARMM for Diasporas Now’s 5th anniversary at IKLECTIK on 24 July

SWARMM merges his classical violin background with hyper experimental, industrial production as a live score for the dance floor 🎂

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Live art platform Diasporas Now celebrates its fifth anniversary, in partnership with IKLECTIK – grassroots organisations that have championed experimental performance and music in the London art scene.

The evening will feature an improvised soundscape and movement workshop by Diasporas Now’s RIEKO and Lulu Wang, alongside a sonic lineup of experimental violinist SWARMM and cellist-sopranoist Ushara Dilrukshan, dancers Louisa Fernando and Pierre Babbage, and a closing DJ set by Korantemma – all alongside an archival exhibition of films, prints, and memorabilia, and a birthday cake.
 
Tickets available on DICE or via the link in our bio 
 
Lineup:

RIEKO  
Lulu Wang  
SWARMM.AESTHETICS / SWARMM
 
_louisa.fernando_  
Pierre
Emma Korantema

Emma Korantema returns to Diasporas Now for our 5th anniversary at IKLECTIK on 24 July Emma will close the night on the ...
21/07/2026

Emma Korantema returns to Diasporas Now for our 5th anniversary at IKLECTIK on 24 July

Emma will close the night on the decks with a high-energy DJ set 🎂

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Live art platform Diasporas Now celebrates its fifth anniversary, in partnership with IKLECTIK – grassroots organisations that have championed experimental performance and music in the London art scene.

The evening will feature an improvised soundscape and movement workshop by Diasporas Now’s RIEKO and Lulu Wang, alongside a sonic lineup of experimental violinist SWARMM and cellist-sopranoist Ushara Dilrukshan, dancers Louisa Fernando and Pierre Babbage, and a closing DJ set by Korantemma – all alongside an archival exhibition of films, prints, and memorabilia, and a birthday cake.
 
Tickets available on DICE or via the link in our bio 
 
Lineup:

RIEKO  
Lulu Wang  
SWARMM.AESTHETICS / SWARMM
 
_louisa.fernando_  
Pierre
Emma Korantema 

Photography: Ella Frost Ngadi Smart = ✏️ + 📷

Pierre returns to Diasporas Now for our 5th anniversary at IKLECTIK on 24 July Performing alongside a live score of viol...
20/07/2026

Pierre returns to Diasporas Now for our 5th anniversary at IKLECTIK on 24 July 

Performing alongside a live score of violin by SWARMM.AESTHETICS and cello by , Pierre brings their improvisational movement to this special celebration 🎂

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Live art platform Diasporas Now celebrates its fifth anniversary, in partnership with IKLECTIK – grassroots organisations that have championed experimental performance and music in the London art scene.

The evening will feature an improvised soundscape and movement workshop by Diasporas Now’s RIEKO and Lulu Wang, alongside a sonic lineup of experimental violinist SWARMM and cellist-sopranoist Ushara Dilrukshan, dancers Louisa Fernando and Pierre Babbage, and a closing DJ set by Korantemma – all alongside an archival exhibition of films, prints, and memorabilia, and a birthday cake.
 
Tickets available on DICE or via the link in our bio 
 
Lineup: 

RIEKO  
Lulu Wang  
SWARMM.AESTHETICS / SWARMM
 
_louisa.fernando_  
Pierre 
Emma Korantema

20/07/2026

Diasporas Now x ICA Creatives wrapped up this month with a wonderful week-long takeover ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the work of the young artists taking part in the ICA Creatives programme.

Over nine months, the cohort developed their practices through experimentation, collaboration and collective learning, mentored by Diasporas Now artists , and , and across three terms.

Programmed by
Assisted by

Lighting and sound tech support by

Video and edit by
Soundtrack by
Cover image by

19/07/2026

Look back to Diasporas Now x ICA Creatives’s special seven-hour theatre making session from Term 3 “BODY LAB” led by in collaboration with , exploring storytelling and collectivity through body movement and improvisation.

ICA Creatives is a nine-month creative education programme for young talents – mentored by Diasporas Now artists , and , and across three terms, programmed by
Assisted by

Continue the celebration with us at Diasporas Now’s upcoming five-year anniversary event at , featuring:

 
 
 
 fernando_  
 

Book via link in bio

Video and edit by
Music by
Cover image by .odu.davies

A look back on Diasporas Now x Institute of Contemporary Arts ICA Creatives programme, ahead of 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 – a weeklong exhibi...
01/07/2026

A look back on Diasporas Now x Institute of Contemporary Arts ICA Creatives programme, ahead of 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 – a weeklong exhibition and opening performances on 2 July 

RSVP essential, full programme and booking link in Institute of Contemporary Arts bio 

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ICA Creatives Term 3 live art research at Whitechapel Gallery study studio, facilitated by Lulu Wang 

Photo by Ali

ICA Creatives Term 3 movement improvisation and theatre making at Institute of Contemporary Arts, co-faciliated by and Lulu Wang

RSVP for Diasporas Now x ICA Creatives 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 from 2 July, full programme and booking link in Institute of Contemporary Arts bio  

Photo by Brynley Odu Davies 

ICA Creative Term 1 final audio-visual performance facilitated by RIEKO, with sound production support by .r.a.k.i 

RSVP for Diasporas Now x ICA Creatives 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 from 2 July, full programme and booking link in Institute of Contemporary Arts bio 

Photo by Lulu Wang

ICA Creative Term 1 final audio-visual performance facilitated by RIEKO, with sound production support by .r.a.k.i 

RSVP for Diasporas Now x ICA Creatives 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 from 2 July, full programme and booking link in Institute of Contemporary Arts bio 

Photo by Lulu Wang

A look back on Diasporas Now x Institute of Contemporary Arts ICA Creatives programme, ahead of 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 – a weeklong exhibi...
01/07/2026

A look back on Diasporas Now x Institute of Contemporary Arts ICA Creatives programme, ahead of 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 – a weeklong exhibition and opening performances on 2 July 

RSVP essential, full programme and booking link in Institute of Contemporary Arts bio 

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ICA Creatives Term 3 live art research at Whitechapel Gallery study studio, facilitated by Lulu Wang 

Photo by Ali

ICA Creatives Term 3 movement improvisation and theatre making at Institute of Contemporary Arts, co-faciliated by and Lulu Wang

RSVP for Diasporas Now x ICA Creatives 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 from 2 July, full programme and booking link in Institute of Contemporary Arts bio  

Photo by Brynley Odu Davies 

ICA Creative Term 1 final audio-visual performance facilitated by RIEKO, with sound production support by .r.a.k.i 

RSVP for Diasporas Now x ICA Creatives 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 from 2 July, full programme and booking link in Institute of Contemporary Arts bio 

Photo by Lulu Wang

ICA Creative Term 1 final audio-visual performance facilitated by RIEKO, with sound production support by .r.a.k.i 

RSVP for Diasporas Now x ICA Creatives 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 from 2 July, full programme and booking link in Institute of Contemporary Arts bio 

Photo by Lulu Wang

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