8Jul 2025
Tsungai Tsikirai is bringing the sounds of Southern Africa with an electrifying live band to compliment her soulful voice. Audiences are in for a treat as she brings her vocals and dance moves to the . Come and experience Tsungai’s music as she highlights and shares her Zimbabwean cultural music and dances through her live performance.Music influences: Miriam Makeba, Chiwoniso Maraire, Brenda Fassie, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Angelique Kidjo, Andy Brown and Oliver Mutukudzi.
Other projects include Flame Lily Arts.
AWARDS: ZIMA Awards – Best Music Female Artist 2014.
Mporiro Festival 2015 – Contribution to contemporary music. ZAA 2024 Cultural Ambassador of the year.
There will also be some specially prepared world cuisine by our chefs newly arrived who have their own home catering set-up in Kent. Food will be available during the event and will need to be booked in advance.
Bring your own picnic chairs and mats. Toilets will be available to use.
Performances may be recorded for live streaming at a later date.
You are welcome to arrive early for a walk in some of the beautiful AONB countryside around us.
You will need to register and reserve your place before the event. There is limited capacity so please book early to avoid disappointment. Donations are most welcome and can be made after you have registered when we will send you a link.
Suggested donations – £ 7, £6 – food. Thank you.
A day of multicultural events, world music, dance, world food, world bazaar, music and dance workshops and arts/crafts activities for kids with different artists from around the world.
A free Festival with stalls and food you can purchase. Promoted in partnership with the Dover Nepalese community.
Programme will be uploaded very soon.
Book online to win a free food voucher or a couple of bottles of wine in our draw.
World in a Tent Dover – Sat July 19th from 12pm
Burgoyne Heights Community Centre, Lucknow Close, Dover CT15 5LH
Programme to be uploaded soon.
Travel directions: By car: The venue is in Burgoyne Heights and the community centre is on Alamein Close right next to the field which is in front. Aim for Burgoyne Heights Pre-school and you will see our marquees.
Buses: There are limited bus services to Burgoyne Heights. Please check the schedules.
If you would like to have a stall in one of our festivals please do email us. For stall space, or to sell and display arts, crafts, textiles and food please contact us directly, and we will send you a booking form.
All donations are most welcome and would contribute towards performers’ fees. If you would like to make a donation please do so via paypal to our email address – shivanova@aol.com
Details of programme will be on Equatorfestival.com and also updated here.
There will be disabled access to the festival and toilets, and we will also have a BSL interpreter.
Less plastics and Zero wastage Policy – We are keen to reduce the use of plastics in festivals and you can help by bringing your own water flasks and cups. There will be a bar on site and wine, beer, cans of soft drinks, teas. coffees and food will be available to purchase. If you live nearby please walk, bicycle or take public transport rather than drive. There are toilets on site.
A day of multicultural events, world music, dance, world food, world bazaar, music and dance workshops and arts/crafts activities for kids with different artists from around the world.
A free Festival with stalls and food you can purchase.
Programme will be uploaded soon.
World in a Tent Ashford – Sun July 13th – 12pm start
Book online to win a free food voucher or a couple of bottles of wine in our draw.
Travelling to the festival:
By foot: If you are coming from Ashford town centre please either walk over the footbridge next to Picture House on Elwick Road and cross the road and follow the path into Victoria park. The festival is next to the fountain.
By car: If you are travelling by car you would need to park on one of the residential roads around the park or in the Bowling Club’s car park.
By train: The closest train station is Ashford International and it is a 10 min walk from there down past Aldi and its on the opposite side of the road to Aldi. There is a footpath going into Victora Park to the fountain end of the park
By bus: There are public buses that go into Ashford and into the main station and also down Elwick Road which will bring you into town very close to Victoria Park. Please check the schedule as it varies on Sundays and may be less frequent.
TOILETS – please note there are new toilets in the park near the Bowling Club.
If you would like to have a stall in one of our festivals please do email us. For stall space, or to sell and display arts, crafts, textiles and food please contact us directly, and we will send you a booking form. f you would like to have a stall in one of our festivals please do email us. For stall space, or to sell and display arts, crafts, textiles and food please contact us directly, and we will send you a booking form.
All donations are most welcome and would contribute towards performers’ fees. If you would like to make a donation please do so via paypal to our email address – shivanova@aol.com
Details of programme will be on Equatorfestival.com and also updated here.
There will be disabled access to the festival and toilets, and we will also have a BSL interpreter.
Less plastics and Zero wastage Policy – We are keen to reduce the use of plastics in festivals and you can help by bringing your own water flasks and cups. There will be a bar on site and wine, beer, cans of soft drinks, teas. coffees and food will be available to purchase. If you live nearby please walk, bicycle or take public transport rather than drive. There are toilets on site.
A day of multicultural events, world music, dance, world food, world bazaar, music and dance workshops and arts/crafts activities for kids with different artists from around the world.
A free Festival with stalls and food you can purchase. Promoted in partnership with the Folkestone Nepalese community.
Programme details below:
There will be African drumming, samba and Indian dance, and Chinese dance workshops for all ages + arts and crafts activities.
Book online to win a free food voucher in our draw.
Please email us on events@equatorfestival.com if tickets are sold out and we will try and add some more tickets.
Travelling to the festival:
By foot: If you are coming from Folkestone town centre please either walk down to Cheriton and the venue is right behind Cheriton Library on Baker Road. This road is closed for cars but open for attendees.
By car: If you are travelling by car you would need to park on one of the side roads around Cheriton Library which are residential roads or on the opposite side roads as well.
By train: The closest train station is Folkestone West and it is a 10 min walk from there to Cheriton Library. The venue is behind Cheriton Library on Baker Road.
By bus: There are public buses that do go down Cheriton High Street from the town centre. Please check the schedule as it varies on Sundays and may be less frequent.
If you would like to have a stall in one of our festivals please do email us. For stall space, or to sell and display arts, crafts, textiles and food please contact us directly, and we will send you a booking form.
All donations are most welcome and would contribute towards performers’ fees. If you would like to make a donation please do so via paypal to our email address – shivanova@aol.com
Details of programme will be on Equatorfestival.com and also updated here.
There will be disabled access to the festival and toilets, and we will also have a BSL interpreter.
Less plastics and Zero wastage Policy – We are keen to reduce the use of plastics in festivals and you can help by bringing your own water flasks and cups. There will be a bar on site and wine, beer, cans of soft drinks, teas. coffees and food will be available to purchase. If you live nearby please walk, bicycle or take public transport rather than drive. There are toilets on site.
London-based Brazilian quartet delivering a powerful blend of samba jazz, bossa nova, afro-funk, and reimagined soul & pop classics in Brazilian rhythms.
Sambossa is a unique London-based Brazilian music quartet that brings the rich sounds and rhythms of Brazil to life in a compact, yet powerful format. Specializing in samba jazz and bossa nova, they offer a dynamic range of music from sultry bossa nova and grooving afro-funk to blistering samba. With a repertoire that includes original compositions, authentic versions of Brazilian and Latin classics, and soul & pop hits reimagined in Brazilian rhythms, Sambossa delights both listeners and dancers alike. Featuring three accomplished composers, each member adds their own unique style to the band’s vibrant sound.
Featuring:
Carolina Lelis is a captivating vocalist from São Paulo, known for her amazingly beautiful voice, incredible energy, and sensational stage presence that adds a new dimension to the band. Born into a family of musicians and holding a degree in acting, Carolina has recorded her own albums and in 2018 participated in The Voice Brazil
@leliscarolina
Marcelo Andrade is a hugely talented multi-instrumentalist from Rio de Janeiro, known for his beautiful and colorful lines on saxophones, violin, melodica, and flute. He has also recorded the highly acclaimed world music album African Tree.
@marceloandrade100
Paul Rumbol is a London-based band leader, guitarist, and composer with over 25 years of experience immersing himself in World and Brazilian music. Having collaborated with some of the most talented Brazilian performers. Known for his innovative approach, he plays a unique guitar that allows him to simultaneously perform guitar, bass, and other instruments, creating a full, dynamic sound.
@almalatinalondon
@sambossaband
There will also be some specially prepared world cuisine by our chefs newly arrived who have their own home catering set-up in Kent. Food will be available during the event and will need to be booked in advance.
Bring your own picnic chairs and mats. Toilets will be available to use.
Performances may be recorded for live streaming at a later date.
You are welcome to arrive early for a walk in some of the beautiful AONB countryside around us.
You will need to register and reserve your place before the event. There is limited capacity so please book early to avoid disappointment. Donations are most welcome and can be made after you have registered when we will send you a link.
Suggested donations – £ 7, £6 – food. Thank you.
