Black History Month Community Day

Join us on Sat 25 Oct for our FREE Black History Month Community Day from 12pm – 4pm.

You’ll find an exciting selection of free events and activities taking place across the building, led by local Black artists and practitioners. We have a brilliant line up on our live foyer stage acts including performances from Marcus Joseph, movement from Djoe Tomakloe, spoken word from Imani Ahiro Wenham, live music from Lady Affirmation and an interactive dance piece by Angel Dance Academy.

With arts and crafts activities and an African drumming workshop on our Mezzanine as well as a free Soca inspired dance workshop from Demi Essex, click here to find out more.

Foyer Stage performances:

Marcus Joseph
Marcus Joseph is a Leicester-born alto saxophonist, composer, spoken word artist, and cultural luminary. Blending jazz, hip hop and Caribbean influences, his music carries both groove and message, weaving storytelling with improvisation. A Jazz Refreshed alumnus with airplay on Jazz FM and BBC Radio 3, Marcus has performed internationally and at home on stages from SXSW to Ronnie Scott’s. Deeply rooted in his Afro-Caribbean heritage and Leicester community, he uses his art to uplift, inspire, and make jazz accessible to all.

Djoe Tomakloe
Djoe Tomakloe is a professionally trained dancer/choreographer and local artist, working in a culmination of African dance forms, modern dance and classical ballet, body popping and mime technique.

Imani Ahiro Wenham
Imani Ahiro Wenham returns to the Curve stage with a powerful new set of poetry for Black History Month. This performance is a bold and moving tribute to Black British voices — past, present, and future. Blending personal storytelling with historical reflection, Imani explores themes of identity, resistance, legacy, and love. From intimate expressions of self to powerful tributes. this set is both deeply personal and politically resonant — a celebration of freedom, memory, and the enduring beauty of Blackness.

Lady Affirmation
The artistic expression Lady Affirmation focuses on is one of healing emotional wounds through music. She’s turns her life experiences whether painful or grateful, into passionate relatable music for all ages. Join her as she embarks on this journey of finding her identity in Christ and making her way through this human experience. Prepare to connect, open up and feel what she feels through music.

Angel Dance Academy
Angel Dance Academy, founded by Angela O’Neill in 2021, is a vibrant dance group that focuses on promoting health and well-being through the power of music, dance, and community. With a diverse membership ranging from 25 to 80 years old, the academy encourages people of all ages to come together, have fun, and embrace the joy of movement. Their performances aim to inspire and entertain audiences, fostering a sense of connection and encouraging others to pursue their own passion for dance and healthy living.

Workshops:
Heritage Mini Mosaics arts and crafts workshop with Daniels
A fun free interactive heritage mini-mosaics arts and craft workshop. Suitable for all ages, participants will create a 10×10 cm mosaic tile using recycled paper, fabric offcuts and card, inspired by African patterns and motifs. It’s safe, mess-light, and everyone takes their piece home.

African Drumming Workshop with Ade Anifowose 
Join us for percussion Discussion, a fun and engaging African drumming workshop, helping participants release stress, access joy, build community, and connect with others. It also fosters a positive sense of self, connection, and community while enhancing participants’ wellbeing.