Richard Blackwood brings his raunchy comedy to bear, alongside the Upfront debuts of Nabil Abdulrashid and his edgy Muslim wit, and Dominique ‘Variety D’ Davis with her own contrasting style. Hos

Rizwan and Muazzam Mujahid Ali Khan are the torch-bearers of a tradition that goes back over 700 years. When the unforgettable Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan died in 1997, he left a musical vac

Roberto Fonseca is an extraordinary and charismatic young pianist from Cuba. He wowed audiences as a member of Buena Vista Social Club , co-produced Ibrahim Ferrer’s last album, and released his de

Rum and Coca Cola By Mustapha Matura Director Don Warrington Designer Anthony Lamble Lighting designer Jason Taylor Musical director Dominique LeGendre Sound designer Mic Pool The beautiful island pa

This touching exhibition explores Rwanda from prehistoric times, to the genocidal war in 1994, focusing on Rwanda’s situation today through photography and film. Bringing Rwandese history to life,

Join us for an evening of entertainment form some of Rwanda’s top music stars.  Massamba is joined by a true star of Rwandan music, singer, actor and producer Ben Rutabana . He represents the

The first half of the show will be a beautiful journey through space and time, delving into some great music traditions from diverse cultures from around our globe. Beginning with the aboriginal soun

Urban Jungli is a Birmingham-based group with an international mix of artists, mashing up and clashing the sounds of reggae, hip hop, indi-rock, bhangra-punk and desi beats to create a rich and fresh

Salif Keita is one of the true giants of African music. For more than forty years he has been the goldsmith of modern Malian music, crossing musical and cultural frontiers with abandon, meshing rock,

Café Masti presents Shazia Mirza in ‘Multiple Choice’ “Most people have a crush at 16, a relationship by 32, sex in between. Not me and Susan Boyle (allegedly). What happens when you don’t f

Luv Injection  and The Drum present the official Simmer Down After Party with sound systems, djs and special guests to be announced soon....

Tippa Irie, Tenna Starr  and local Bob Marley tribute band The Legend will headline an afternoon of FREE entertainment alongside a host of local musicians at Handsworth Park. Compere: Lee Alexan

Anthony Fabian’s film is based on the extraordinary true story of Sandra Laing , a Black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era. Starring Sophie O

Speakeasy is a networking forum for theatre artists and other practitioners who are interested in knowing more about each other and the local scene. Each Speakeasy event provides a lively debate on c

“Regional theatres are closing simply because they’ve cut the subsidies… If either political party kills the subsidised theatre they’ll kill the whole theatre.” Sir Peter Hall. A discussion

Born 1951 in Southampton, Stewart Brown is a poet, painter, editor and critic. He studied art and literature at Falmouth School of Art, the University of Sussex and the University of Wales, Aberystwy

Drawing on the rich storytelling and musical traditions of her African and Caribbean heritage, Jeanette Barrett brings language alive with poetry, stories and song. Suitable for children of all ages.

Discover a world of music from the 1930s up to present day with the CBSO's ten piece mini orchestra, The Berkley Salon Ensemble . Featuring an interactive and exciting programme of live music, this i

Sustained Theatre is a network and a call to action for all artists to lobby for positive change. We want to keep issues relating to African, African Caribbean, Asian and minority ethnic theatre arti

Due to unforseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. Matribhoomi Theatre Company as seen on Channel 4's documentary The Family. Punjabi police cop Tejinder (Jitender Singh) is lazy, talkativ

Punjab Police Cop Tejinder is lazy, talkative, nonsense & a Bhangra singer. He has been terminated from the Police Department 100 time that’s why he is known as Tejinder The Terminator . One fi

“A film that should be in the library of every conscious African”. Barbara Blake Hannah , film maker and organiser of the Reggae Film Festival. Offered as a special premiere at Jamaica's fir

The students of Young Gifted Brum showcase their new production The Carnival. Clive secretly admires the carnival queen but the 66 year old rubbish man would rather take her place than take her out.

Part of the AfroVibes Festival The Double Bill: Ncamisa! Kiss the Women and A Face Like Mine Ncamisa! Kiss the women is a breathtaking and explosive play directed by Peter Hayes and performed by Pam

They say everyone has a book in them… so here’s your chance to find out. The Drum Beats Poetry Workshop will meet once a week to discuss members’ writing in a relaxed, constructive atmosphere.

Don’t miss The Drum at this year’s ArtsFest, the UK’s largest free arts festival. Drop by The Drum stall, grab a balloon for the younger ones, chat to The Drum staff and enter our prize draw to

Led by award winning saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch , The Flyover Show returns to Birmingham, transforming the grey space beneath the Hockley Flyover , with a showcase of dynamic and challenging

The Good Person of Sezuan is a new version of Brecht’s classic comedy set in 1980s Jamaica - a time of political violence and gang warfare…Bob Marley’s music…flared trousers and platform shoe

Behind the icons, are the men. Behind the myths, are the human struggles that change the course of history. It’s Valentine’s Day in Harlem, 1965. Malcolm X has returned from the UK to an America