11Aug 2019
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Shiva Nova presents Romany Diamonds

Three generations of one traditional Gypsy Roma family playing acoustic magic with fire and soul; amazing audiences with back-to-front violin playing and soul-searching ballads followed by musical Gypsy mayhem.

The prodigious combination of virtuoso violin and Reinhardt-esque guitar backed by violin, guitar, accordion, double bass, cymbalon and great vocals combine to make the heart thump, the feet tap, the hands clap and invites you into the secret world of joyous Gypsy melodies that haunt and delight your mind!

The World in a Tent Roma exhibition will be in the foyer all day hosting workshops in Roma music from 4pm-5pm and dance from 5pm-6pm for everyone to join in!

11Aug 2019
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Shiva Nova presents Romany exhibition

Ahead of their performance at 7.30pm, there will be a free Roma exhibition will be in the foyer.

  • Roma music workshop: 4pm – 5pm
    • Romani music is mainly vocal, osten songs with sad themes set over fast melodies.  It’s often accompanied by clapping, stamping, clicking and other sounds.
  • Dance workshop: 5pm – 6pm
    • Roma dance is famous for its graceful and joyful movements, always performed with energy, passion and freedom. The dance steps reflect Indian dance.  Flamenco and belly dancing are both influenced by Roma dance.
  • Romany diamonds show: 7.30pm – click her for more information
12Jul 2019
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Women of the World: Maya Youssef and Craig Ogden Strings Attached

After her sold-out Kings Place concert in 2018, Women of the World bring the award-winning Syrian qanun composer Maya Youssef and virtuoso guitarist Craig Ogden together in a concert exploring links with European, middle-eastern and south Asian music on plucked strings.

‘Strings Attached’ will feature a mix of solo and collaborative pieces as well as work by cross-cultural composer Priti Paintal.

24Jan 2019
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Diversity Arts Network 2019

The Diversity Art Network is back for 2019 and after a great meeting with the Arts Council there is lots to discuss.

  1. Developing the network in areas with low cultural engagement.
  2. Developing a rural touring network that would include venues and also take work into village halls and more remote areas. With this would be increased marketing support on a Kent-wide basis and raising the profile of the work.
  3. Developing emerging talent – focusing on 8-10 artists that we as a network would be interested in supporting, commissioning and developing work with them that could be toured into venues, schools and become part of the rural touring network.
  4. Discussion on how to better engage with artists from low-cultural engagement
 We want to get as many people as possible to engage with this discussion so we will be holding the event on both Friday 25th January and Friday 1st February 2019. Hope you can make it.
The event is free to attend, but please register in advance.
24Jan 2019
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Diversity Arts Network 2019

The Diversity Art Network is back for 2019 and after a great meeting with the Arts Council there is lots to discuss.

  1. Developing the network in areas with low cultural engagement.
  2. Developing a rural touring network that would include venues and also take work into village halls and more remote areas. With this would be increased marketing support on a Kent-wide basis and raising the profile of the work.
  3. Developing emerging talent – focusing on 8-10 artists that we as a network would be interested in supporting, commissioning and developing work with them that could be toured into venues, schools and become part of the rural touring network.
  4. Discussion on how to better engage with artists from low-cultural engagement
 We want to get as many people as possible to engage with this discussion so we will be holding the event on both Friday 25th January and Friday 1st February 2019. Hope you can make it.
The event is free to attend, but please register in advance.
7Sep 2018
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Diversity Arts Network Meeting

Our next Diversity Arts Network (DAN) session will be in 3 parts – it is an important session so do please try and attend as your input at this stage would be vital in shaping future strategy around Diversity for the region.

We will be discussing Young people and Diversity and how to involve them in any future diversity developments. The Gulbenkian Theatre will be talking about some of their Youth Projects and we will also have the Quarterhouse talking about their work with young people.

Following this Terry Adams, Diversity Officer from Arts Council South East office will be talking about their Diversity Strategy and we will be able to feedback on this.

Finally there will be a short session on the future of DAN, how members would like it to develop, what role and purpose it could have, and which organisations should be involved in leading on this.

Agenda:
1pm – 1.30: Arrival/ Networking
1.30-2.30pm: Young people and Diversity
2.30-3pm: Q&A
3-3.15pm: Coffee/Tea break
3.15-4pm: Arts Council Diversity Strategy
4-4.30pm: Feedback and Q&A
4.30-5pm: Future and role of DAN discussion
5-5.15 – Summing up
5.15-5.30 Networking

A light lunch/sandwiches will be available from 1pm.

Spaces are limited so please book early at here

Further chances to have 1-1 sessions on marketing, funding, and project development from specialist advisors are possible to set-up depending on demand.

Please do email us back on events@equatorfestival.com if you are interested in a 1-1 session.

If you want to speak about your work, or looking for suitable partners please do send us further details.
Arts and Cultural organisations can lead the way in diversity as an integral part of what they do, the work they programme and the staff they employ so that arts and culture can belong to everyone.

REGISTER FOR EVENT

15Jun 2018
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Claudia Aurora

Portuguese maverick fadista Claudia Aurora returns to London, with her new album, Mulher do Norte (Woman of the North) – a homage to her city Porto, her heritage and the way of living that made her the woman she is today.

 

‘Drenched in emotion and drama’ Lucy Duran, BBC Radio 3

‘Haunting Portuguese fado… heartbreakingly poignant’ Time Out

‘Spine–tingling’ Alex Denney, NME