13May

Do you want to know more about bhangra culture, its history and current positioning in UK?

Have you always wanted more support in programming bhangra in your venue, festival or event?

Do you want to develop your knowledge and understanding of bhangra in the South West region?

If the answer’s yes then this event is for you!

The Bhangra Symposium and panel discussion, aimed at arts and cultural professionals as well as general public, will critically explore bhangra culture, its history and current position in the UK. The panel will include bhangra artists, media professionals, producers and promoters working in the bhangra scene. The seminar will consist of a series of presentations, debates, a short film screening, a Q&A session and some live bhangra music.

Ticket price includes an authentic Punjabi feast too!

Keynote Speakers:

DJ Ritu
One of the UK’s best known Asian music DJs and has presented shows on Radio 3, BBC Asian Network, BBC World Service, KISS FM and Club Asia. In 1994 she founded Outcaste Records and signed Nitin Sawney and Badmarsh & Shri. DJ Ritu has also compiled a series of Rough Guide albums including The Rough Guide to Bhangra and The Rough Guide to Bhangra Dance.

Mark Strippel
Mark has been BBC Asian Network’s Head of Music since 2006. He’s also a former member of Punjabi Hit Squad (aka Markie Mark) who produced music for Mariah Carey, Bobby Valentino and Sway. Mark presents Desi Beats on 1Xtra and Breakdown on Asian Network.

Kuljit Bhamra
Kuljit is a highly influential musician and composer and has produced over 2000 songs. He’s worked on numerous film scores including Bend it Like Beckham, Bhaji on the Beach, Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom and Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and is now Artistic Director of the Society for Promoting New Music (SPNM).

Jaswinder Singh
Jaswinder is Director of Asian Arts Agency who recently developed and produced The Bhangra Project; the biggest ever celebration of bhangra in the South West. He is also founder of Simply Bhangra, a bhangra development agency and online resource.

David Hill – Chair
David is Managing Director of ArtReach and has more than 25 years arts management experience.

Tickets – £25 (including lunch).
From Watershed Box Office: 0117 927 5100
Places limited so early booking advisable. Registration forms will be supplied at time of booking and must be returned to us by Friday 8th May.

For more information go to the Asian Arts Agency website or contact info@asianartsagency.co.uk or 0117 929 1110

Part of The Bhangra Project which is supported by National Lottery through Arts Council England

12.30PM - 04:30PM |