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SUMMARY:To Re-Cite: Ayat al-Kursi - Sound\, Faith\, and Collective Listening
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to a workshop as part of the wider development of our newly co-commissioned project with artist Aliaskar Abarkas\, exploring sound\, music\, and listening through faith and collective experience. \nThe session brings together members of our community with Muslim backgrounds to share ideas\, and reflections on how sonic practices – from recitation and prayer to breath\, rhythm\, and silence – shape spiritual\, emotional\, and communal life. The starting point of the project is the Quranic verse Ayat al-Kursi\, whispered across generations\, transmitted as both lullaby and sonic protection. \nThis session is the first in a series of workshops forming part of a longer-term project. \nFurther confirmed sessions will take place on: Sun 26 Apr\, Sun 17 May\, and Sun 31 May. \nAliaskar Abarkas is an Iranian artist based in London. \nRooted in alternative and communal art education\, his practice stages choreographic encounters that move from individual elements into collective expression. Often in dialogue with historical sources\, Abarkas builds collaborative frameworks that invite participants to interpret and activate inherited scores through music\, exhibition\, and performance-making. \nHe is currently an Associate Artist at Sadler’s Wells / Rose Choreographic School (London\, 2024–26) and Lead Artist at Autograph Gallery (Acts of Solidarity\, in partnership with All Change\, London\, 2025–28). He holds a BA in Visual Cultures from the University of Tehran and an MA in the Theory of Contemporary Art and Politics from Goldsmiths\, University of London. Previous residencies include Cubitt Gallery and the Swiss Church (London)\, as well as Rupert (Lithuania)\, the Institute of Postnatural Studies (Madrid)\, Castro (Rome)\, Open School East\, and Syllabus V (UK)\, among others. \nHis work has been supported by institutions including the Barbican Centre\, ICA\, The Mosaic Rooms\, TACO!\, Pushkin House\, LUX (London)\, CAPC (Bordeaux)\, LOCALES (Rome)\, Scuola Piccola Zattere (Venice)\, and CIRCA. Upcoming projects include commissions and collaborations with Arts Catalyst (Sheffield)\, YDP Foundation (London)\, and the Singapore Art Museum. \nCo-commissioned by Counterpoints Arts and Whitechapel Gallery. \nImage credit: Anne Tetzlaf
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/to-re-cite-ayat-al-kursi-sound-faith-and-collective-listening/
LOCATION:Clore Creative Studio\, Clore Creative Studio\, Whitechapel Art Gallery\, 77-82 Whitechapel High St\, London\, E1 7QX
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Sound Art,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Artists Against The Far Right - Together March
DESCRIPTION:Join Counterpoints in the Arts Bloc at the Together March on 28 March!\n\nWe invite artists\, creatives\, arts organisations\, partners and supporters to walk with us at the Together Alliance March. Bring your work\, your art\, your placards and your chants. At a time when division is being weaponised\, we believe in the power of the arts — and in the power of gathering together — to imagine and demand something better. Let’s make creativity visible in the movement for justice.  \nWe’ll have some placards available\, please sign up if you’d like one\, and to give us an idea of numbers.  \nSign up to join us at the march!\nMeet on Park Lane at 12pm – exact location on What Three Words. \n\n—\n\nAbout The Together Alliance\nThe Together Alliance is made up of hundreds of civil society organisations representing over 7 million people. They are backed by thousands of everyday people from all over the country: trade unionists and environmentalists\, community activists and faith leaders\, musicians\, athletes\, entertainers and elected representatives. \nThe community is rapidly growing and are mobilising in communities across the country – members represent over 7 million people mobilising for love\, hope and unity in the face of hate\, fear and division\, raising their voices to stop the rise of the far-right. More information about the March route\, accessibility and speakers here.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/together-march/
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation
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SUMMARY:Build A Boat Adventure Play
DESCRIPTION:This October half term\, join Charterhouse to celebrate 80 years since Tove Jansson’s first book The Moomins and the Great Flood was published. In collaboration with Moomin Characters and Counterpoint Arts\, Woodland Tribe will lead this exciting activity in the historic walled garden at the Charterhouse. Artist Nabil Amini will lead additional workshops from Thursday onwards. \nOver the course of each day children will help build a Moomin inspired boat\, which featured heavily in the Moomin books\, as well as take part in a range of Moomin themed craft activities to take home. Each 75 minute session is a lively mix of hands-on building using real tools (including hammers\, saws and nails!)\, creative making and playing. \nWoodland Tribe are the UK masters of constructive play\, with sold out residencies at Tate Modern\, Southbank Centre and major UK festivals. \nFull details and booking
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/build-a-boat-adventure-play/
LOCATION:Charterhouse\, Charterhouse\, London Road\, Coventry\, CV1 2JR
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T130000
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SUMMARY:Muslim Girls Fence with Maslaha
DESCRIPTION:62 Gladstone Street presents: Blending sport and creativity\, the session invites participants to reshape narratives with movement and dialogue – led by Maslaha \nCo-commissioned and presented as part of the Platforma Festival (October 2025)\, produced by Counterpoints Arts. \nMuslim Girls Fence is a creative collaboration between Maslaha and British Fencing\, designed to create empowering spaces where Muslim girls and women can challenge stereotypes around race\, gender\, religion\, and identity. \nBlending sport and creativity\, the session invites participants to explore self-expression\, build confidence\, and reshape dominant narratives through both movement and dialogue. \nFree entry | Women and girls only 12+ \nVenue to  be announced. \nFull information and free booking \nMaslaha seeks to change and challenge the conditions that create inequalities and racism for Muslim communities in areas such as education\, gender\, criminal justice\, health\, negative media coverage and a continued climate of Islamophobia. ‘Muslim Girls Fence’ is a project collaboration between Maslaha and British Fencing which aims to facilitate spaces at a grassroots level for Muslim girls and women to challenge assumptions and narratives relating to their gender\, racial\, religious and other identities through both physical and creative methods. \nAbout Platforma in Peterborough \nPlatforma 2025 in Peterborough is produced by 62 Gladstone Street\, a community-rooted arts space in the heart of Peterborough with a particular focus on supporting South Asian and MENA artists. Through exhibitions\, residencies\, and public programmes\, it provides a vital platform for underrepresented voices and fosters meaningful dialogue between artists and the wider community. \nPartners: Counterpoints Arts\, Landmark Theatres\, Peterborough Cultural Alliance\, Metal Peterborough\, Peterborough Presents\, Peterborough Museum\, HELP Charity & the Aziz Foundation \nDedication: “Our programme is dedicated to the innocent men\, women\, and children who have lost their lives\, those who have been displaced by war\, and all those seeking a safe place to call home.” \n62 Gladstone Street’s Platforma programme is supported by Arts Council England as and presented as part of the wider Platforma Festival across the East of England\, produced by Counterpoints Arts.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/muslim-girls-fence-with-maslaha/
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Platforma
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SUMMARY:The Butterfly Effect (A Call for Peace)
DESCRIPTION:This socially engaged art piece and poem from Ruthie Collins and friends features beautiful butterflies made with children in Norfolk and objects inspired by movement\, in heritage and nature – across the elements\, from water to air – including a book published during World War II Kitty Come Home\, narrating the journey of children traveling to Britain across water to escape the Nazis. \nPresented as part of Platforma 2025\, co-commissioned and produced by Counterpoints Arts \nFor this project Children in Norfolk explored iconic British butterflies that travel to the UK including the Red Admiral and what flowers to plant to help restore them. You can also plant butterfly friendly flower seeds as part of the piece and an ongoing project to help restore biodiversity locally in Norfolk and encourage connection to the landscape. \nThe art piece also includes a poem written by Ruthie Collins inspired by the need for child wellbeing in current times – conversation with a child talking about missing family\, estranged by war. Selected words from the poem have been put to electronica especially for Plaforma – listen and enjoy The Butterfly Effect (A Call for Peace) which will be shared as part of the festival. \nMore information on how to pick up your seeds and where to read or listen to the track\, will be shared later in October. \nRuthie Collins is an award winning writer and artist based in East Anglia.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/the-butterfly-effect-a-call-for-peace/
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Platforma
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Aziz Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Aziz Foundation for lunch and hear about their support for British Muslim communities in the media\, the arts\, and public life.\nCo-commissioned and presented as part of the Platforma Festival (October 2025)\, produced by Counterpoints Arts. \nJoin the Aziz Foundation for an informal lunch and introduction to their philanthropic work supporting British Muslim communities in media\, the arts\, and public life. Learn about their Masters scholarships\, offered in partnership with leading UK universities\, as well as traineeship opportunities designed to help develop the next generation of cultural leaders and creatives. Enjoy food\, conversation\, and practical insights into how the Foundation is helping to increase access\, representation\, and opportunity in the creative and public sectors. \nFree entry | Young people 15+ \nFull information and booking \nAbout Platforma in Peterborough \nPlatforma 2025 in Peterborough is produced by 62 Gladstone Street\, a community-rooted arts space in the heart of Peterborough with a particular focus on supporting South Asian and MENA artists. Through exhibitions\, residencies\, and public programmes\, it provides a vital platform for underrepresented voices and fosters meaningful dialogue between artists and the wider community. \nPartners: Counterpoints Arts\, Landmark Theatres\, Peterborough Cultural Alliance\, Metal Peterborough\, Peterborough Presents\, Peterborough Museum\, HELP Charity & the Aziz Foundation \nDedication: “Our programme is dedicated to the innocent men\, women\, and children who have lost their lives\, those who have been displaced by war\, and all those seeking a safe place to call home.” \n62 Gladstone Street’s Platforma programme is supported by Arts Council England as and presented as part of the wider Platforma Festival across the East of England\, produced by Counterpoints Arts.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/lunch-with-the-aziz-foundation/
LOCATION:Gladstone Connect Ltd\, 157 Cromwell Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Platforma
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T061552
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SUMMARY:Big Sunday: Mapping Movment in Colour
DESCRIPTION:Join a collaborative art session with community artist Shathy Bano\, inspired by Sainsbury Centre artworks. \nPresented by Sainsbury Centre as part of the Platforma Festival 2025\, produced by Counterpoints Arts. \n10.00-1.30pm \nAge 15+ \nExplore personal journeys and cultural influences through colour and creative markmaking\, using a range of materials including paint and textiles. \nNo experience required\, just an interest and curiosity in visual maps\, migration and storytelling.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/big-sunday-mapping-movment-in-colour/
LOCATION:Sainsbury Centre\, University of East Anglia\, Norfolk Road\, Norwich\, NR4 7TJ
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Platforma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T061552
CREATED:20250521T002140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T083302Z
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Us: Building Community Through Music
DESCRIPTION:Come together to hear personal stories of the ways that music nurtures creativity\, builds connections and drives social change. \nThis session explores how music breaks down barriers and creates spaces of belonging\, reconnecting people with their cultural roots and strengthening the bonds that connect us all. \nThrough personal stories and reflections around different approaches and practices\, the artists demonstrate how music is a universal language of creative expression\, bringing communities together regardless of background. \nGaby D’Annunzio is a London-based community organiser and activist. She shares her journey as Co-Founder of Open Music Lab and her work at Refuge Worldwide\, highlighting how providing creative education and opportunities has built diverse and supportive communities within the music industry. \nIn partnership with Southbank Centre as part of Refugee Week 2025.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/the-sound-of-us-building-community-through-music/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Foyer\, Queen Elizabeth Hall\, Southbank Centre\, London SE1 8XX
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,London Refugee Week,Music
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SUMMARY:Dokhol দখল ’84: Housing Policy and Migration (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed from 29 June; the new date will be announced here shortly. \nA panel of artists\, activists and architects share stories of housing activism in past movements and present-day campaigns. \nArtist Sonia Uddin’s project Dokhol দখল ’84 is an important starting point which looks at how Bengali homeless families who were housed in appalling conditions in hostels took on the Council\, occupying Camden Town Hall in 1984. The collective organising power of this movement was captured in the archival materials which she shares as an important\, historical archive. \nHousing policy affects and applies to many across the country\, including migrants. Join us\, creatives and activists\, on the day to learn about community empowerment and how to harness collective action in order to fight for housing as a basic human right that should be available to all. \nFree. \nIn partnership with Southbank Centre and part of Refugee Week 2025.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/dokhol-%e0%a6%a6%e0%a6%96%e0%a6%b2-84-housing-policy-and-migration/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Foyer\, Queen Elizabeth Hall\, Southbank Centre\, London SE1 8XX
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,London Refugee Week,Refugee Week
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T160000
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SUMMARY:Moving Roots: Diaspora Communities x Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Refugee Week and London Climate Action Week\, Climate Outreach is hosting an event exploring the interconnections between climate action\, migration and diaspora communities. \nAccording to the latest RACE report*\, the UK’s climate sector remains one of the least diverse in the UK\, despite climate change impacting all of us. We know the UK’s society is made up of many diverse diaspora communities connected to cultures\, lands and communities all over the world. \nMany of these groups are playing a key role in ensuring the climate change conversation includes their community’s voices and that climate action is shaped by their unique challenges and experiences. \nIn partnership with Counterpoints Arts\, this event aims to highlight the integral role diaspora communities play in supporting and providing agency to those impacted by climate change and climate-driven migration\, despite often not being included in the conversation. \nWe will also showcase the creative and unique ways diaspora members and leaders are taking climate action and making vital links to their cultures and community spaces\, ensuring the climate conversation includes people from all backgrounds and represents diverse experiences. \nJoin the event to hear from: \n– Fahmida Miah\, Climate Outreach \n– Farah Ahmed\, Our Diaspora Futures \n– Jebi Rahman\, Bangladeshi Diaspora Climate Action (BDCA) \n– Zamzam Ibrahim\, Somalis for Sustainability \n– Ania Drewniok\, POMOC \nAlongside the panel discussion\, there will be delicious plant-based food served\, an artistic performance\, and opportunities to connect with others in the climate and migrant justice space! \nSign up before 20th June to attend. \nBOOK HERE! \n* Racial Action for the Climate Emergency (www.race-report.uk) \n* Photo credit: Photo by Zen Chung from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/women-gardening-5529587/
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/moving-roots-diaspora-communities-x-climate-action/
LOCATION:Pelican House\, 144 Cambridge Heath Road London E1 5QJ
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Refugee Week,Sustainability & Climate Justice
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T220000
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SUMMARY:Paired by Sup?
DESCRIPTION:For Refugee Week\, SUP? are excited to unveil a new concept of their supper club series in partnership with Counterpoints and Refugee Week UK\, pairing together our favourite chefs from the refugee community with musicians of a shared background.\n\nFor this first edition\, we are incredibly excited to invite rapper\, Chef and TV personality Big Zuu as he joins heads with Chef Majeda Khoury (The Syrian Sunflower) to curate a one off bespoke menu\, celebrating their shared Levantine heritage at much loved South London venue\, Jumbi.\n\nJoin us for a warm evening championing the power of food and music in bringing communities together\, as Big Zuu and Majeda explore the this year’s Refugee Week theme ‘Community as a superpower’\, whilst raising awareness for the displaced experience and fundraising for the South London Refugee Association.Expect the best of Levantine classics and flavours reimagined\,  music\, prize auctions and conversations around cultural connections in the hopes to offer tangible takeaways on supporting local refugee communities.\n\nWhat’s included:\n\nFood\nExpect a generous 3 course menu of Levantine classics curated by Big Zuu and cooked by Majeda. Veg and Non veg options available at checkout.Drinks will also be available at Jumbi’s bar.\n\nPay it forward\nAs part of our ‘pay it forward’ system\, we reserve 5 seats for asylum seekers from the local hostels to attend the supper club\, so if you can’t make the event and want to support\, there’s an option to purchase their supper club ticket  – or you can make a contribution towards it if you’re already joining!\n\nTickets are limited\, make sure you don’t miss out and reserve your seat now! BOOK HERE!\n\nIf you would also like to donate directly to South London Refugee Association click here.\n\nAllergy information: As the kitchen is used for multiple settings\, unfortunately nothing can be guaranteed to be allergen or gluten-free – if you have any concerns at all about allergies or intolerances\, please get in touch: contact@supsupperclub.com.\n\nAbout SUP?\n\nBorne from a desire to dispel myths around immigration\, SUP? is a non profit organisation empowering displaced people through sharing food\, music and solidarity. We host supper club events to create consciousness-raising conversations that highlight the experience of people who are forced to migrate countries\, whilst celebrating their cultures\, through their own lens.\n\nAbout Majeda\n\nMajeda Khouri is a Syrian chef and human rights activist\, also known as the Syrian Sunflower is dedicated to bringing the vibrant flavours of Middle East to London. Majeda sought refuge in the UK in 2017 and began catering to integrate into British society\, share her rich culture\, and support human rights causes. She used food as a way to tell her story and raise awareness about the situation in Syria.\nAbout Big Zuu\nBig Zuu is a London based Rapper\, Grime artist\, TV Chef & Entrepreneur has made his mark with a dynamic blend of music and entertainment\, whilst remaining a vocal advocate for refugees and marginalised communities.\nAbout Jumbi\nWorld renowned Jumbi is a hi-fi music bar and restaurant in the heart of Peckham known for celebrating the sounds and flavours of the African-Caribbean diaspora.\n\nMake sure to arrive on time on the night and help us highlight the true power of community through shared spaces. Sahtein!
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/paired-by-sup/
LOCATION:Jumbi\, Unit 4.1\, Copeland Park\, 133 Copeland Rd\, London SE15 3SN
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Refugee Week
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T203000
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SUMMARY:The Blessing: Power of Community - Hackney Empire and Counterpoints
DESCRIPTION:The Blessing is a spectacular celebration marking Windrush Day and Refugee Week 2025 that will bring together musicians\, artists and our local community.\nThe event will start with a Caribbean blessing for Hackney\, featuring drumming\, spoken word\, steel pan and singing. The show will finish with our massed choirs\, taking the stage alongside an exciting line up of musical headliners to fill the theatre with rhythm and joy.    \nA partnership between Hackney Empire\, Counterpoints Arts\, and Rising Tide\, The Blessing will be guided by conversations and creative collaboration between young people and their elders. We will celebrate the superpowers of Community and Welcome\, pay tribute to the contributions and experiences of refugee and Windrush generations\, and bring healing and solidarity to those that attend under the watchful eyes of Papa Bois\, a Caribbean folklore character.  \nAll ticket sales will go towards supporting Hackney Empire and Counterpoints’ wider engagement programmes. \nFunded by the Windrush Day Grant Scheme\, supported by Ministry of Housing Community and Local Government administered by Near Neighbours. \nThis project is supported by Hackney Council. \nPresented by Hackney Empire and Counterpoints Arts. \nTickets: \nPrice: £10 – £30 (plus £1.20 per ticket online\, £1.40 per ticket over the phone) \nBOOK HERE\n\nGenerations Together Tickets:\nYoung people can bring someone from an older generation for free – and vice versa. Whether it’s a grandparent and grandchild\, a mentor and mentee\, or just two friends from different eras\, The Blessing is all about sharing experiences across generations.\n• Young Person – Under 25\n• Middle Generation – 25-59\n• Older Generation – 60+ \nRunning time: Approximately 2 hours\, including a 20 minute interval \nContent warning: Contains the use of haze\, frequently changing lighting states and performers in the auditorium
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/the-blessing-power-of-community-hackney-empire-and-counterpoints/
LOCATION:Hackney Empire\, 291 Mare Street\, London\, E8 1EJ
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T160000
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SUMMARY:V&A: Threads of Joy and Community
DESCRIPTION:A day of family-friendly workshops and performances to celebrate Refugee Week\, inspired by themes of joy and small acts of kindness. \n  \n“you’re a man now\, boy”   by Isaac Ouro-Gnao\n13:00-13:20 and 15:00-15:20 at the Raphael Gallery\nyou’re a man now\, boy is a dance performance weaving hip hop\, contemporary\, and magical realism into an empathetic experience. Through voice and dynamic movement\, it explores the joy\, the hardship\, and the community found through the healing of mental health difficulties and trauma. \n\n\n\n\n  \nCollaging workshop with Community Arts Box\n\n11:00 – 16:00 at the Learning Centre\nFree drop in collaging workshop focussing on this years Refugee Week theme: Community as a Superpower \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nV&A have curated a day long of family friendly Refugee Week activities\, check out the full programme here:
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/va-threads-of-joy-and-community/
LOCATION:V&A\, Cromwell Rd\, London\, SW7 2RL
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Refugee Week
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SUMMARY:Waymarkers with liz hingley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon gathering\, inspired by The Portland Global Friendship Group. \nWAYMARKERS showcases hundreds of personal glass prints made in The SIM Project workshops by people with roots in over 40 countries. The project uses the SIM card as a symbol of connection and a creative tool to bring people with different experiences of mobility together. On display for the first time is an elaborate jewellery piece inspired by The Portland Global Friendship Group and the international trade of Portland stone. \nProject team : Liz Hingley\, Egemen Kizilcan\, Frank Menger\, Sofie Boons. \nProgramme on the 20th June: \n3 pm – Tour of The Curiosity Cabinet exhibition \n@ 171 The Strand\, London\, WC2R \n3:45-5 pm – Activities and refreshments \n@ Exchange\, Bush House North East Wing\, Aldwych \, WC2B 4BG \nFree but please register HERE. \nLiz Hingley is an artist and anthropologist. Her interdisciplinary practice is informed by growing up in Birmingham\, a UK city home to over 180 nationalities\, and living across Europe and China. Blending photography\, sculpture and curation with a lot of conversation and exchange\, Liz seeks to illuminate systems and technologies of belonging and belief that connect people around the world. In the process she has authored five books. \nLiz founded The SIM Project in 2017 and has toured it to 8 countries. The growing collection of unique wearable artefacts made by participants in intimate workshops\, materialise and value stories of mobility and belonging through personal digital archives. The project was selected by London Design Festival 2024 and exhibited at V&A\, London. Liz is currently Honorary Artist at Migration Mobilities Bristol and a Leverhulme Doctoral Scholar on the Programme for Interdisciplinary Resilience Studies. She has also held positions at Kings College London (Digital Humanities)\, The Migration Research Centre\, University College London\, SOAS University (South Asia Institute) and the University of Austin\, Texas (Art History). Between 2013 and 2017 she lived in China as a visiting scholar at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. \nEvent produced in collaboration with King’s College London.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/waymarkers-with-liz-hingley-and/
LOCATION:171 The Strand\, London\, WC2R
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,London Refugee Week
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SUMMARY:Roundhouse Refugee Week Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Roundhouse Refugee Week Open Mic  event! Join us on Wed 18 Jun 2025 for an evening filled with creative performances and showcases \nWith this year’s Refugee Week theme “Community as a Superpower” we are celebrating creativity with various performances by young people from Community organisations in collaboration with the Roundhouse and groups and organisations working with young people with refugee backgrounds – Babylon Migrant Project\, Compass Collective\, New Citizen Gateway\, Young Roots and Phosphorus Theatre. Project supported by Our HeartBeats DJ project. \nThe event is a celebration of diversity and unity and presents the perfect opportunity to come together as a community. \nLet’s make this evening memorable and show support for refugees through the power of creativity and expression. See you there! \nMore info HERE!
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/roundhouse-refugee-week-open-mic/
LOCATION:Roundhouse\, Chalk Farm Road London NW1 8EH
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Music,Refugee Week
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SUMMARY:You Look as Though You Might Be a Relation
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Counterpoints Moomin 80 commissions for Refugee Week\, Gloucester Guildhall presents You Look as Though You Might Be a Relation by Dana Olărescu. \nFull details \nGloucester Docks \n“Hello there!” cried Moomintroll through the storm\, to show that he was not afraid. “Hello\, hello\,” said the sea-troll. “You look as though you might be a relation”. \nA floating installation by socially engaged artist Dana Olărescu invites us to reflect on how we welcome newcomers to our city\, and form bonds beyond blood ties. Throughout the week\, the raft will travel to various locations\, with a special launch and a culminating live performance. Join us as we explore belonging\, family\, and community in new and unexpected ways. \nThe installation has been co-commissioned and co-produced by Counterpoints Arts and Gloucester Guildhall\, made possible by the support of Moomin Characters Ltd. in celebration of 80 years since the publication of the first Moomin story. \nSite 1 – Sat 14 – Tue 18 Jun \nSite 2 – Tue 18 – Wed 19 Jun \nSite 3 – Thu 20 – Sat 22 Jun \nOnto the Water\nDate and time TBA \nNational Waterways Museum\, Gloucester Docks \nFree\, no booking required \nCome down and take a look at the raft installation as we witness it setting sail\, carrying stories of welcome across the water. A one-of-a-kind moment of adventure awaits. \nMoonlit Arrival\nFri 20 Jun\, 6pm & 7pm \nNorth Quay Docks\, Gloucester Docks \nAs the moon rises\, the Moomin raft will embark on its final journey across the docks. Gather by the water and let the melodies of local artist Zariq Rosita-Hanif float to you on the evening breeze\, carried from the raft beneath the midsummer sky. \nFor those who wish to get closer\, a limited number of special tickets will allow you to row out and experience the music up close. Bring your nightlights and join us for a serene and magical farewell as the raft drifts gently into the night. \nMoomin Picnic \nSat 21 Jun\, 12pm – 6pm \nKings Square \nJoin us for a Moomin-style picnic to mark the finale of a fantastic week of city-wide events for Refugee Week\, part of the Moomins’ 80th-anniversary celebrations. \nIn response to Dana Olărescu’s floating installation in the docks: You Look as Though You Might be a Relation\, the day will celebrate community as a superpower and welcome as a core part of our city’s identity. \nEnjoy delicious free tasters\, engaging activities\, and music from around the world. Bring a picnic – and a small welcoming gift for a stranger. \nWelcome Chorus \nSat 14 & Sat 21 Jun 11am – 5pm\, Tue 17 – Fri 20 Jun 12pm – 2pm and 5pm – 8pm \nRed Isaac\, Senior Producer\, Gloucester Guildhall\, said: “As a dock city\, welcoming people seeking sanctuary is built into our story. There is huge pride in this heritage\, and the theme of welcoming people features prominently in the work of communities and arts organisations across the city\, recognising the transformative and rich contributions of all the cultures that make up Gloucester. The story of welcome\, belonging and safety at the heart of the Moomins chime perfectly with Gloucester Guildhall and city’s values. We are delighted to explore and celebrate these important themes in this project with Moomin Characters and Counterpoint Arts.” \nGloucester Guildhall \nWe will transform our Gallery and Chamber Cinema space into a pop-up book-style welcome. Experience an immersive light and sound installation by Squidsoup & Vilk Collective Welcome Chorus which echoes songs of welcome\, belonging and overcoming adversity gathered from communities across Gloucester. Let the soothing melodies and glowing orbs wrap you in a blanket of harmony and comfort in our warm space/snug. \nMoomins on Film \nSat 7 Jun \nGloucester Guildhall \nMoomins On the Riviera (U)\, 11am \nThe Moomins set sail for the Riviera\, where\, after a journey fraught with storms and desert island dangers\, Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy and Moomintroll learns that jealousy’s sting is the most painful of all. \nTOVE (12A)\, 2pm \nA captivating drama about the creator of the Moomins\, her iconic talent and her turbulent search for identity\, desire and freedom. \nMoomin ABC \nSat 29 Mar – Sun 5 Oct \nMuseum of Gloucester \nSettle down for an hour to explore the magic world of the Moomins with your family and immerse yourself in the adventures of Moominmamma\, Sniff\, Stinky\, Little My\, Hodgkins\, Snufkin and Snorkmaiden! \nThe Moomin Gift Shop \nUntil Oct \nMuseum of Gloucester \nFind beautiful gifts\, Tove Jansson prints and cards\, official Moomin merchandise\, and limited edition Moomin 80 items at the Pop-up Moomin Gift Shop at Museum of Gloucester\, open Tue-Sun every week.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/you-look-as-though-you-might-be-a-relation/
LOCATION:Gloucester Guildhall\, 23 Eastgate Street\, Gloucester\, GL1 1NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Refugee Week,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Stitch and Care
DESCRIPTION:This half day workshop (1-5pm) on Friday 23 rd May with artists Lynn Setterington & Jill Eastland and Oldham Library and is an afternoon of knowledge exchange around textiles\, displacement and mental health as part of Creativity and Wellbeing Week. \nIt takes place at the Fashion and Textile Museum in the studio where Lynn Setterington’s stitched cloths and quilts are currently on display. The session explores how libraries\, smaller museums\, and community organisations can engage audiences using creative outreach to improve and aid mental health. Using the 5 Ways to Wellbeing\, connect\, be active\, take notice\, keep learning & give\, the event is a partnership with Counterpoints Arts and the Fashion and Textile Museum\, London. \nPlease email tom@counterpoints.org.uk to reserve a free place. The event is open to all\, regardless of previous experience. \n1-1.10pm Welcome\n1.10 – 2.10pm Lynn Setterington’s visual talk showcases some of her key projects and partnership work and details how she uses stitch\, textile archives and folk art to create artworks with and for refugee communities.\n2.10 – 2.40pm – Oldham Libraries staff and volunteers talk about creative community engagement work and the value of Speak English classes\n2.40 – 3pm Tea break\n3 -3.50pm Collaborative stitch session\n3.50 – 4.30pm An interactive\, participatory and performative discussion with artist and activist Jill Eastland.\n4.30 – 5pm Q + A – suggestions /ideas\n5 – 6pm Time to look round the  Art of Mankind exhibition \nLynn Setterington is an internationally recognised textile artist. Her work explores contemporary issues and how stitch can be used to commemorate people and communities. Her quilts and cloths are held in many major public museums including the V&A\, Crafts Council\, IQSC and Whitworth Art Gallery. Born in Yorkshire\, she trained at Goldsmith’s College. Her PhD is from UCA Farnham. She a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. \nJill Eastland is an activist artist and a survivor of mixed heritage. Her work explores themes of social and climate justice. She favours community based and collaborative working practices. She often employs multiples; to create a more detailed discussion of a theme and she tends to produce open-ended bodies of work\, as well as finished pieces. Her work is often very detailed and can contain elements of realism and abstraction together. Participants will be invited to wear the uniforms of low-paid and precarious workers\, particularly the ubiquitous dark blue tabard. These uniforms mark people out as different and yet at the same time render them invisible. They are often worn by people who are marginalised and discriminated against including Migrants\, Refugees\, Black People\, Women and People who have Disabilities. Together\, we will explore the mental health ramifications of the low pay and poor working conditions that people wearing these uniforms encounter daily. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\nTextiles: The Art of Mankind at the Fashion and Textile Museum celebrates the ancient and deep entanglement between textiles\, people and our world. Through the beauty of textiles\, you will encounter human ingenuity that can be traced from pre-history to our digital age.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/stitch-and-care/
LOCATION:Fashion and Textile Museum\, 83 Bermondsey St\, London\, SE1 3XF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Creativity & Wellbeing Week,Mental Health,Textiles
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SUMMARY:Moomin 80 at Southbank Centre
DESCRIPTION:“The Door is Always Open” \nJourney into the marvellous world of the Moomins and discover the famous sights of Moominvalley brought to life at Southbank Centre by the Woodland Tribe and their little helpers ahead of Refugee Week. \nVisit the Moominhouse with its collection of paintings and furniture that fill the house from floor to ceiling\, and take a trip to the Pier\, the Bridge and the Bathing House in a special Moomin staycation. \nWoodland Tribe go all over the UK promoting adventure play and child lead building. You may have seen their work at the Tate Modern\, Compton Verney Art Gallery or leading UK festivals like Glastonbury or Shambala. \nThis installation is co-commissioned and co-produced by Counterpoints Arts and the Southbank Centre\, made possible by the support of Moomin Characters Ltd. in celebration of 80 years since the publication of the first Moomin story. \nIt is one of our four public art commissions for Moomin 80 during Refugee Week. \nFeaturing: \n23 – 26 May: The Build (with invited young people)\n27 May – 1 June Moomin 80 Open House : Explore Woodland Tribe’s Moominhouse by the Thames\n27 May – 1 June Moomin 80 Play\, Make\, Dream :Children\, bring your parents\, carers\, grandparents and everyone in between to help out on this big build.\n28 – 30 May From Afghan Valleys to Moominvalley with Nabil Amin : Printmaking to help decorate the Moomin house\n1 June 12 noon\, Moomin 80: Everybody Is Welcome! : Music\, storytelling and a party fit for Moominvalley \nRead more about our collaboration with Moomin 80 for Refugee Week\, featuring four new public art commissions.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/moomin-80-at-southbank-centre/
LOCATION:Riverside Terrace\, Southbank Centre\, London SE1 8XZ\, Southbank Centre\, London\, SE1 8XZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Refugee Week
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SUMMARY:About Us! Artists' Scratch Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Image by Paul Gilbey\, of Charlotte Gosling performing as part of Awate’s About Us: Scratch Showcase  event\, Southbank Centre\, Refugee Week 2023\n  \nGet a glimpse behind the curtain of creativity as six artists take to the floor to share new works in progress in celebration of International Women’s Day. \nAudiences are invited to give feedback and ask questions in a safe\, communal space to help lift up artists. The performances are interwoven with poetry and hosted by curator and Lead Scratch Artist Awate. \nAll artists chosen for this Scratch Showcase are women or non-binary people\, and two special guest artists perform as part of our futuretense gig series supporting emerging artists. \nThis event is open to all audiences wanting to experience work in its initial stages of development\, and applications to present work were open to artists aged over 18 from a global majority background (or tackling the subjects of diaspora and migration)\, whether you’re a writer\, musician\, dancer\, filmmaker\, designer or anything in between. \nArtists presenting works-in-progress are Oishi Dutta\, Chakira Alin\, Shivani Sen\, Natsuko Yonezawa\, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes\, Torera Sotinwa. \nThis Scratch is hosted by Awate and Ornella Mutoni\, Filmmaker and Counterpoints’ PopChange Producer. \nIn the past we have had films inspired by Greek mythology\, stylists presenting their original textile designs\, stand up comedy\, powerful rap music\, innovative piano performances and short plays reflecting on the trans experience. \nAfter presenting at our Scratch event\, artists have gone on to embark on their first UK music tours\, had their short films presented at the BFI London Film Festival\, secured options from high-profile TV production companies\, started their own regular comedy nights and found lasting connections with other artists in the audience or presenting alongside them. \nThis Scratch Showcase is a collaboration between Awate\, Counterpoints Arts and the Southbank Centre. Book your tickets here. \nAbout artists: \nOishi Roy Dutta (b. 2000) is a multi-medium artist and art-director based between London and New Delhi. Oishi‘s work explores the complexities of human experience in an evolving technological landscape\, examining ocular politics\, ethnicity\, modern myths\, and contemporary “human artifacts.” A Fine Arts graduate from Delhi University’s College of Art (2022)\, she has worked with The Nourishment Project’s opera NIRAKAR\, luxury jeweler Sunita Shekhawat\, and  India Art Fair\, apart from various other creative projects with emerging musicians and fashion houses. Blending visual storytelling with conceptual depth\, she investigates multi-dimensional existence in an exceedingly complicated socio-political landscape. Oishi is currently pursuing an MA in Contemporary Art Practice at the Royal College of Art. \nChakira Alin (she/her) is a writer\, actor and filmmaker from the East End of London\, making work with her production company Quite the Cowboy. Chakira recently completed her latest short film\, THE PILGRIMAGE\, and is currently in pre-production for the SUNNY SIDE UP film adaptation. She is a triple Capricorn. \nBorn and raised in New Delhi\, India\, Shivani is a multi-disciplinary artist\, singer-songwriter\, author and composer whose work weaves together genres\, cultural identities\, and emotions. Her work aims to break tradition-based boundaries and is inspired by a blend of storytelling\, aesthetics\, and spirituality. Shivani has trained in Hindustani Classical music for twenty years and performs regularly in India and London. With her debut release\, Shivani has merged the Indian classical world with indie pop\, and has featured on NTS Radio and on BBC Introducing Asian Network as their Artist of the Week. Shivani is also a poet with her debut poetry book To the Homes that We Are sold internationally and read at festivals and exhibitions and shared in universities in the UK. Today\, she is accompanied by Vishnu Vijayan on the tabla and Theo Archer on the bass. Following their recent performance at the Indian High Commission and at the SOAS concert series\, Shivani Vishnu and Theo are bringing a contemporary rendition of Indian classical music\, with storytelling and poetry enhancing the creative practice. \nNatsuko is a Japanese-Australian live performance director and digital scenographer currently pursuing a Masters in Design for Performance and Interaction at UCL. Natsuko‘s work draws on psychological and sociological research\, along with a deep interest in biomimetic architecture\, to create immersive experiences. Integrating emerging technologies with dance\, physical theatre\, sound\, lighting design\, and architecture\, they craft multi sensory environments that push the boundaries of live performance. Natsuko is fundamentally interested in the complexity of human beings and why we behave the way we do as we all navigate the world in fascinatingly distinct ways. \nAlex Bertulis-Fernandes is a stand-up and writer. Alex won the British Comedy Guide Pro Award for Performance. Alex was a Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award Finalist\, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Finalist\, and BBC New Comedy Awards Nominee. Her jokes have featured in The Guardian and The Telegraph. Alex wrote material for ITV’s Piglets\, BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers\, The Now Show and The News Quiz\, and for several upcoming films. Alex went viral for her response to being told to “dial down the feminism.” She’s working with Clapperboard Studios on a sitcom set in a psychiatric ward.  \nBy day\, Torera is a lawyer—but when the sun sets\, she transforms into a dynamic dancer\, poet\, and writer. Torera believes in the healing power of artistic expression and is on a mission to make creativity accessible to everyone – from seasoned artists to buttoned-up lawyers in corporate offices. Because art belongs to us all.  With a passion for storytelling through movement and words\, Torera has choreographed and produced a short dance film\, performed on world-renowned stages like the Bloomsbury Theatre\, and is now curating her own Artists’ Showcase on March 15th. Her work blends movement\, poetry\, and sound to create an immersive experience that pulls you deep into her world. In her upcoming performance\, she will explore how romantic relationships serve as mirrors\, forcing us to confront the hardest truths about ourselves.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/about-us-artists-scratch-showcase-3/
LOCATION:Clore Ballroom\, Southbank Centre\, Belvedere Road\, London\, SE1 8XX
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Multi-Art Form
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SUMMARY:Our HeartBeats: Empowering Through DJing and Mentorship
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to unveil the next chapter of our transformative initiative\, Our HeartBeats\, spearheaded by Lead Artist and producer/DJ Kensaye alongside Counterpoints’ Senior Producer Dijana Rakovic. Designed to empower individuals from sanctuary-seeking backgrounds\, the programme embarks on its next phase with a fresh curriculum that brings together creativity\, community and mental health support\, and of course DJing skills. \nWhat’s New in 2025\nBuilding on a year of achievements\, workshop & performances and expanding collaborations\, Our HeartBeats will welcome six participants to take part in a bespoke new curriculum. The programme combines DJ theory insights with practical experience\, equipping participants with the skills to carve out their DJ identity\, master technical proficiency\, explore mental health and wellbeing\, producing and the art of collaboration. \nAt its heart\, Our HeartBeats and the refreshed curriculum have been envisioned as a collaborative space. Here\, participants will not only learn but actively co-design the journey. The cohort will play an integral role in shaping decisions\, and working together to ensure the project reflects their voices\, needs\, and creativity. This cooperative approach is key to creating a truly inclusive and empowering experience. \nHighlights of the 2025 Programme\n\nJanuary: A thorough exploration of DJing fundamentals\, including creating unique playlists\, navigating music platforms\, and understanding contracts.\nFebruary: Hands-on workshops at Southbank Centre\, covering everything from beatmatching and playlist curation to crafting performance strategies.\nMarch: Advanced sessions focused on live performance techniques\, audience engagement\, and refining technical mastery.\nApril: A broadcast training session\, led by DJ and producer Gaby D’Annunzio\, guiding participants on delivering live sets and managing radio shows.\nApril: Performance.\nFrom April: TBC a residency at Southbank Centre.\n\nWe continue to collaborate with our partners at Compass Collective\, Babylon Project and Southbank Centre. We are also setting up new partnerships as we speak\, and look forward to working with previous collaborators such as DJ and Producer\, Mahnoor. \nLooking Further Ahead\nOur HeartBeats embodies a vision rooted in sustainability and long-term impact. Beyond equipping participants with DJing expertise\, the initiative aspires to nurture a supportive\, self-sustaining community of mentors. Each year\, programme alumni will have the chance to inspire and guide the next generation\, creating a ripple effect of creativity and empowerment. \nSpotlight on Kensaye\nAs the Lead Artist of Our HeartBeats\, Kensaye brings his extensive experience as a celebrated producer and DJ to the fore. Known for his signature blend of soulful beats and contemporary influences\, Kensaye’s artistry celebrates resilience and creative expression. His leadership offers participants a genuine and inspiring entry into the world of music. \nBe Part of the Journey\nWe invite you to follow the growth of Our HeartBeats as it develops over the coming months. Keep an eye out for updates on performances\, new collaborations\, and more as we continue to practice the transformative power of music\, and DJing. \nTogether\, with our talented cohort of new DJs and our growing audience\, we’re amplifying voices\, building creative and life skills\, and nurturing wellbeing through the universal language of music.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/our-heartbeats-empowering-through-djing-and-mentorship/
LOCATION:Counterpoints Arts\, Southbank Centre and Worldwide Radio
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Music
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SUMMARY:About Us! Artists' Scratch Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Come to our next Scratch Showcase and support artists presenting their exciting work-in-progress!! \nWhen: 15th December\, from 6pm \nWhere: Clore Ballroom\, Royal Festival Hall\, Southbank Centre\, London\, SE1 8XX \nFree entry! \nCalling all artists and creatives looking for a safe space to share your ideas! Come along to our showcase for inspiration\, connection and encouragement. Scratch is led by Awate. \nWhether or not you’re ready to embrace the name ‘artist’\, if you’re making work or thinking about it\, this event is for you. \nSign up HERE (by 22nd December) to present your work (or work in progress) and engage in discussions with a room full of like-minded artistic experimenters. \nMusic\, film\, comedy\, drama\, improv\, visual art\, fashion and everything in between is welcome: in the past we’ve had films inspired by Greek mythology\, stylists presenting their original textile designs\, stand up comedy and short plays reflecting on the trans experience. \nOur artists are: \nShubhan Iyer / music\nShanmukha Priya Mohan / archives\nali akhtar / fashion\nDavy Lazare / film\nYafei Zheng / theatre\nImisi Peletu -/music\n\nIf you haven’t been to our Scratch event before\, they are exciting\, supportive\, needed networking spaces aimed at artists and people with Global Majority Heritage. Come and witness the developing projects and practices\, offer advice and meet interesting people. \n‘It’s a wholly unique way to connect with your audience; I learned more about how audiences engage with my work at this event than I have for any other performance!’ – Laith Elzubaidi\, writer/filmmaker. \nApplications close at midnight\, Friday 22 November. \nVenue is The Clore Ballroom\, located inside Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall on Level 2. \nFree entry! \nScratch is led by Awate\, supported by Counterpoints. This Scratch event is co-produced with Southbank Centre.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/about-us-artists-scratch-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Clore Ballroom\, Southbank Centre\, Belvedere Road\, London\, SE1 8XX
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Multi-Art Form
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SUMMARY:Sounds Like Home Choir @ Hoxton Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed performance by the Sounds Like Home Choir. \nWhere: Hoxton Hall\, 130 Hoxton St\, London N1 6SH \nWhen: 4th December\, 11.30am \nNo reservations required. \nSounds Like Home is an international women’s choir meeting weekly in Hoxton. The group was started in January 2024 at the Museum of the Home as a legacy project of Kadir Karababa’s One Song\, a video installation which was created and exhibited at the museum in 2022 that was co-commissioned by Counterpoints Arts. \nSet up by Ellen Muriel\, who also worked on One Song\, the Sounds Like Home Choir creates space for self-defining ‘international women’ of Hackney to exchange\, teach and sing songs they connect and associate with places they’ve called home. \nThe project was commissioned by Counterpoints and is currently supported by the Cultural Hackney Fund. \nRead more about the Sounds Like Home Choir \nIf you would like to speak  further about the Sounds Like Home Choir\, discuss booking the choir to perform at an event\, or have any ideas or information that would be helpful in securing future funding\, you can get in touch with: \nEllen Muriel\, choir leader\, at: Ellen.muriel6@gmail.com \nOr Asha Wilson\, project assistant\, at: Ashaesmewilson@yahoo.co.uk
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/sounds-like-home-choir-hoxton-hall/
LOCATION:Hoxton Hall\, 130 Hoxton Street\, London\, N1 6SH
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Music
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SUMMARY:Acts of love and solidarity: Practice sharing with Dhaqan Collective and b-side festival
DESCRIPTION:b-side is collaborating on Counterpoints Arts’ second gathering of womxn artists\, practitioners\, researchers\, producers and educators.\n\nHappening alongside b-side Festival\, the gathering’s primary aim is to continue to cultivate values of community-building\, solidarity\, resilience\, and to propose different forms and best practices of supporting and commissioning artists. \nDhaqan Collective’s ‘House of Weaving Songs’ is presented as part of the Festival. Starting with Dhaqan’s intersectional practice of honouring Somali heritage and the role of Somali women\, other practitioners in the Counterpoints Arts’ womxn gathering will contribute to the public conversation by sharing their own practices and experiences. The conversation will convey the urgency of climate justice challenges on the communities we work with; the need to amplify the voices and agency of womxn artists and activists\, working at the intersection of arts\, climate and displacement; explore forms of decolonising\, gathering and cooperating. \ndhaqan collective is a Somali feminist art collective led by Ayan Cilmi and Fozia Ismail. Their practice seeks to find ways of building imaginative futures that support Somali people in the UK and in East Africa to resist threats over our cultural heritage. Cilmi and Ismail are Spike Island Studio holders and Pervasive Media Studio residents in Bristol. \nb-side is an internationally recognised and locally loved arts organisation that both embodies and enriches its place of origin – the Isle of Portland in Dorset. The island is the beating heart that inspires b-side’s work\, but their projects and opportunities extend all over Dorset and beyond. b-side works with and commission artists who are as excited by the bigger picture as the smallest detail. Their current ‘Common Lands’ programme regards Portland as a microcosm to explore relationships to and with land.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/acts-of-love-and-solidarity-practice-sharing-with-dhaqan-collective-and-b-side-festival/
LOCATION:Old Engine Shed Incline Rd\, Grove\, Portland DT5 1DB\, UK
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240811T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T061552
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SUMMARY:Acting with Love & Solidarity at Southbank Centre - with Tasnim Mahdy and Riwa Saab
DESCRIPTION:On the final day of Counterpoints Arts’ weekend you are invited to join artist Tasnim Mahdy in a collaborative workshop exploring themes of memory\, archives and re-emerging narratives through cyanotypes – a type of artwork made using the UV rays of the sun to create unique pieces of textiles. \nThen end the day experiencing a performance by Riwa Saab\, reflecting on the life of Syrian singer Asmahan\, whose life and legacy are told through music\, words and movement. \nRiwa Saab is a cross-disciplinary artist who works with space\, sound and words. Through braiding together the crafts of theatre\, poetry and music\, she explores the diasporic experience of building cultural bridges\, unpacks generational and familial baggage\, and creates space for pockets of joy. \nAsmahan: An Unbridled Voice by Riwa Saab is a multidisciplinary performance piece exploring the secrets\, truths and fallacies that get spun into gossip\, the inseparability of art and politics\, and a woman’s insistence on liberation. These themes are unravelled through the journey of Asmahan\, the Syrian singer who reached great heights with her enigmatic voice and captivating presence\, all while challenging the barriers of both colonialism and tradition. \nSchedule\n1pm – 5.30pm: cyanotype workshop with Tasnim Mahdy\n5.30pm – 6pm: performance of Asmahan: An Unbridled Voice by Riwa Saab \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis summer\, Southbank Centre is collaborating with a range of London-based collectives and organisations to curate the Riverside Stage in response to the theme of our season\, You Belong Here\, enabling these collaborators to welcome different audiences and recognise how they want and choose to belong at the Southbank Centre. See our events pages for the rest of the weekend’s programme. \nImage: Shona Goolab\, Refugee Week at Yorkton Workshops
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/tasnim-mahdy-acting-with-love-solidarity-at-southbank-centre/
LOCATION:Riverside Terrace\, Level 2\, Southbank Centre\, London\, SE1 8XZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Sustainability & Climate Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240809T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240809T220000
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SUMMARY:Counterpoints Arts: Our HeartBeats at Southbank centre
DESCRIPTION:Feel the community beat at a free outdoor event bringing together emerging and established DJs with young refugee DJs\, in collaboration with DJ Kensaye. \nOur HeartBeats is a community club night produced in collaboration with DJ Kensaye\, with a focus on art\, heart and community – and dancing! \nEmerging and established DJs and performers take to the stage alongside a group of young refugees perfecting their DJing skills. Five of the Our HeartBeats project DJs are performing along Kensaye and Cal Jader. \nKensaye is a Paris-born\, London-based music producer\, percussionist and DJ\, with Haitian and American roots. He has a broad musical style\, ranging from Afrobeats\, pop\, dancehall\, reggaeton\, global bass\, hip-hop and neo soul\, and blends those influences to create unique pieces that are both progressive and radio-friendly. \nKensaye produces for major and independent artists around the world\, creating originals and remixes for acclaimed musicians such as Falz\, M.anifest\, Speech Debelle and Homeboy Sandman. \nHe also composes music for cinema and TV\, with placements in a BAFTA-winning feature film\, documentaries\, adverts and a Netflix series. \nCounterpoints is producing Our Heartbeats in collaboration with a number of artists and organisations in our network\, including Compass Collective\, Mahnoor Hussain\, Gabriella D’Annunzio\, also Roundhouse\, Play for Progress and Babylon Project. We have been holding regular workshops with a group of six young DJs\, exploring DJing as an artform\, as well as reflecting on the ideas of collaboration and wellbeing. \nThis summer\, Southbank Centre is collaborating with a range of London-based collectives and organisations to curate the Riverside Stage in response to the theme of our season\, You Belong Here\, enabling these collaborators to welcome different audiences and recognise how they want and choose to belong at the Southbank Centre.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/counterpoints-arts-our-heartbeats-at-southbank-centre/
LOCATION:Riverside Terrace\, Southbank Centre\, London SE1 8XZ\, Southbank Centre\, London\, SE1 8XZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240806T210000
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SUMMARY:Mixed Hour on Foundation FM - Our HeartBeats DJs with DJ Mahnoor
DESCRIPTION:Tune into Our HeartBeats DJs\, Shaden and Maria\, doing their first ever radio mix\, on Foundation FM. They are speaking with Mahnoor Hussain (@140bpmahns) about our upcoming event at Southbank Centre\, about the Our HeartBeats workshops and they share their ‘favourite radio snack’. \nOur HeartBeats is a new project\, led by Kensaye\, produced by Counterpoints Arts. It is supported by a number of partners\, including Compass Collective\, Babylon Project and Play for Progress\, DJs Mahnoor and Gabrilla D’Annunzio\, institutions Roundhouse and Southbank Centre. The current group of six young DJs have been working with Kensaye\, supported by Mahnoor and Gabriella\, in regular workshops at Roundhouse and Southbank Centre\, learning DJ skills\, collaboration\, performance and strategies for self-care. \nListen on Foundation.fm\, from 8pm. \nFoundation FM is a broadcasting platform\, with a mission to showcase the hottest emerging talent in the underground music.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/mixed-hour-on-foundation-fm-our-heartbeats-djs-with-dj-mahnoor/
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240729T170000
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SUMMARY:One Song in Medway
DESCRIPTION:One Song is a multiscreen video installation\, by artist Kadir Karababa\, about the power of songs that connect us to our roots. \nIt will be exhibited at the The Halpern Gallery at Nucleus Arts\, Chatham from 6th to 28th July 2024.\nThe official opening of the exhibition is from 3.30-5.30pm on Saturday 6th July\, forming part of the Chatham Carnival celebrations. \nhttps://www.nucleusarts.com/halpern-onesong \nThe work examines how songs are carried across borders and continents and yet remain firmly rooted in the places they were first sung. It asks how migrant communities can\, through the experience of singing\, be transported back to the places they left behind. \nCommissioned by Counterpoints Arts and conceived by artist Kadir Karababa\, it has engaged women from the diverse migrant communities of Medway. \nOne Song in Medway is made possible thanks to public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England\, and with support from Medway Council and Nucleus Arts. \nParticipants were recruited through a series of community workshops across Medway in May and June 2024.\nAmong those taking part were women from Medway based community groups including Medway African and Caribbean Association\, Medway Adult Education\, Medway Libraries\, Luton Primary School and Medway Interfaith Action.\nWorkshop attendees were invited to sing one song that reminded them of the place they first called home. \nA final group of 12 local migrant and refugee women were then filmed to be part of the installation to be exhibited at Nucleus Arts from 6th July. \nArtist Kadir Karababa says:\n“Folk and traditional songs the world over deal with the same universal themes: love\, life\, death\, loss\, connection to place and the earth. \n“By asking women from migrant communities to share their songs\, the piece seeks to make visible the interconnectedness of us all and how\, despite the surface differences of race\, religion\, language and culture\, we are all ultimately singing the same song.” \nGenevieve Tullberg\, for Nucleus Arts\, says: \n“For over 20 years Nucleus has championed creativity as a tool to enhance people’s lives in Medway. We are thrilled to support One Song in Medway\, an artwork which celebrates diversity and stimulates social inclusion\, health and wellbeing. \n“We are proud to have hosted the final workshops that led to the making of One Song at Nucleus Arts\, and now the installation itself in our Halpern Gallery.” \nAdam Bryan\, Medway Council’s Director of Place\, says: \n“Our Culture and Libraries service is delighted to have worked with Kadir and Counterpoints Arts on a project that has brought so many together to share\, connect and sing. This project has allowed Medway’s diverse migrant communities to express themselves and their experiences through art – giving them the opportunity to feel seen and find connection. We look forward to seeing this fantastic installation at Nucleus Arts.” \nTom Green\, for Counterpoints Arts\, says: \n“We’re an arts organisation that works nationally and internationally and have worked with partners in Kent and Medway a number of times in recent years. \n“Kadir’s project gets right to the heart of our interest in connecting people across communities through the arts\, finding the things in common about migration and displacement that can inspire and move us all.” \nAbout the Artist \nKadir’s practice mixes socio-political engagement and personal exploration\, delving into the complexities of identity\, individual and collective memory. He draws inspiration from his lived experience\, as well as from broader cultural and historical contexts. \nThrough a diverse range of mediums including sculpture\, painting\, printmaking\, audio-visual work\, and installation\, he wants to make multi-dimensional work which is unashamedly sentimental and provokes reflection.\nHe is influenced by his multicultural background\, as he was born in London in 1985 and has mixed Turkish\, English\, and Cypriot heritage. Kadir lives and works in Hackney\, London and draws inspiration from his surroundings\, the diverse communities that shape the city and his own family’s story of migration. \nBy exploring the intersections of his queer\, working class\, migrant identities and broader socio-political issues\, he strives to create art that sparks conversations and invites viewers to bridge the gap between the personal and the universal\, encouraging dialogue and understanding in an increasingly complex world.\nAbout Nucleus Arts \nNucleus Arts is the Award Winning flagship arts organisation founded by the Halpern Charitable Foundation. The Foundation was the brainchild of the late Hilary Halpern whose dream was to promote the Arts in Medway and Kent. Nucleus Arts has become the cultural and creative heart of Kent & Medway since it was founded in 2002\, and focuses on affordability\, accessibility and excellence in the Arts. \nCredits\nOne Song is conceived and created by Kadir Karababa\nkadirkarababa@live.co.uk\nkadirkarababa.com\nwww.instagram.com/kadkarababa \nProducer: Vanessa Stone \nWorkshop Co-facilitator and Vocal Coach: Dani Osoba Producer for Counterpoints Arts: Tom Green \nLighting and Camera: Giorgia Young \nGraphic Design: Salina \nSet Construction: Anchor Signmakers \nGallery Manager\, for Nucleus Arts: Genevieve Tullberg
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/one-song-in-medway/
LOCATION:Nucleus Arts\, 272 High St\, Chatham\, ME4 4BP
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T180000
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SUMMARY:Room for Dinner & 3EIB Presents: Room for Us
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with London Festival of Architecture and soon to be opened Palestine House\, Counterpoints’ Room for Dinner reimagines the dinner party.\nFood is often intimately tied to the memories of those who have left their homes due to forced displacement and are challenged with having to forge a new life\, while preserving their culture and connections to their origins. An expanded supper club\, collaborative sewing project and popup store hybrid commissioned by Counterpoints Arts will see 3EIB\, Palestinian artists and Hiba chefs envision a convivial space for the interdisciplinary intermingling of culture and heritage that investigates the roles of host and guest. \nOn the evening of Friday 28 June\, a special dinner cooked by Hiba will be served amidst a collaborative sewing project by Ramallah based Nöl Collective. Guests will engage in a sensorial experience which will reframe and personalise the Palestinian experience of displacement and resistance through the eating of cuisine steeped in history against the backdrop of art\, embroidery\, storytelling and performance with contributions from artist Bint Mbareh\, writer Sarin Hasbun and others. Doors open at 6:30pm and the dinner party will commence at 7pm. \nThis event is part of a weekend-long collaboration with Palestine House and 3EIB – 3EIB Presents: Room for Us. On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June\, Palestine House will be open from 12 – 6pm. \nThe free\, drop-in weekend programme presented by 3EIB will feature a Palestinian marketplace with home and lifestyle shop el Bustan\, Palestinian independent fashion brands and Arabic literature from bookshop Maqam. View Nöl Collective’s collaborative sewing project and listen to an accompanying soundtrack born of Palestine’s rich sonic history. Play games from Culture Mocktail and enjoy food and drinks from Hiba and Saffron and Honey. \nJoin us for the following workshops:  \nSunday\, 2-3pm:\nChildren’s Poetry writing with Tasneim Ziyada  \nSaturday and Sunday\, 2-5 pm:\nTatreez workshop facilitated by Susan Al-Safadi. \n——————————————————— \nRoom for Dinner is for anyone who supports the Palestinian cause and presents an opportunity to imagine a microcosm of an inclusive and collective future for humanity. It is part of Counterpoints’ London Refugee Week. \nFriday: All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards supporting Palestine House – backed project of supplying safe\, sterilised water in Gaza. \nBOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE. \nSupported by Choose Love. \nSaturday & Sunday: Free entry. \n \nAbout the Collaborators: \n3EIB is a platform showcasing independent fashion brands from the SWANA region founded by Dania Arafeh\, a Palestinian British curator. @_3eib_ \nCounterpoints is a leading national organisation in the field of arts\, migration and social change. \nHiba is a family-owned and run business which brings London the tastes of Palestine & Lebanon. @hibaexpress \nBint Mbareh is a sound artist focussed on the power of communal vocalising. Her research centres on  Palestinian folklore and its current potential for liberatory narratives\, especially in the two fields of mourning/lamentation music and music used to summon rain and to praise water resources.  @BintMbareh \nSabrin Hasbun is a Palestinian-Italian transnational writer. She has always had to mediate between cultures and every day for her is a journey across borders. @SabrinHasbun \nMaqam is a locally owned independent youth-led specialist bookshop and community space in London. @Maqam \nNöl Collective is a fashion label working with family-run sewing workshops\, artisans\, and women’s cooperatives to produce garments in Palestine. @NolCollective \nSusan Al-Safadi is a writer\, community organiser\, tatreez artist and embroiderer\, and a baker. Susan runs Saffron and Honey Bakery. \nPalestine House is a new dynamic home for art\, advocacy\, thinking\, community and conversation in the heart of London. \nChoose Love does whatever it takes to provide refugees and displaced people with everything from lifesaving search and rescue boats to food and legal advice. @chooselove \nLondon Festival of Architecture is a month-long celebration of architecture and city-making\, taking place every June across London. The Festival’s mission is to open up discussions around architecture\, test new ideas and uncover and promote new talent. @londonfestivalofarchitecture \nRefugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions\, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. @RefugeeWeekUK \nThis event is organised by Dania Arafeh\, Kristine Tan and Dijana Rakovic. \nImage credit: Tomasso Serra. Osama Quashoo and Meskele Sereke Mesgna with the symbolic wooden key at the heart of Palestine House.
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/room-for-dinner/
LOCATION:Palestine House\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,London Refugee Week,Multi-Art Form
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T153000
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SUMMARY:Family Workshop: Journeys from Home by Art Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Refugee Week in this creative workshop inspired by journeys from home. \nJoin Art Refuge artists Aida Silvestri and Bobby Lloyd for a multi-generational art and making workshop at The Community Table. Be inspired by maps from the British Library collection\, as well as your own lived experience of travelling\, routes and journeys\, using postcards to share\, create and connect as a community. \nEveryone is welcome and there is no need to book. \nPresented in partnership with Counterpoints Arts and Art Refuge\, as part of London Refugee Week. \nArt Refuge is a UK based charity that uses art and art therapy to support the mental health and well-being of people displaced due to conflict\, persecution\, poverty and climate emergency\, in the UK and internationally. \nCounterpoints Arts is a national arts organisation working in arts\, migration and cultural change. Counterpoints coordinates the national Refugee Week\, the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions\, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. \n 
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/family-workshop-journeys-from-home-by-art-refuge/
LOCATION:British Library\, 96 Euston Rd\, London\, London\, NW1 2DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,London Refugee Week
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T140000
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Conversations: Brunch by Sonia Uddin and Olga Macrinici
DESCRIPTION:What makes us feel at home? A taste? Smell? Colour? Sound? What does it mean to be displaced in our own home or land? \nRepresenting the heart of our homes\, the kitchen is a space where some of the most meaningful\, life-changing conversations take place. We want to replicate this experience and create a platform for dialogue between all members of our community: artists\, writers\, organisers\, comrades and friends. \nMany of us will have our stories of home\, migration and displacement related to food and its preparation. Over the past months we’ve been shown Palestinians preparing meals with the ingredients they have to hand whilst under siege\, narrating their culture and heritage\, as acts of both survival and resistance. Weaponising food and using famine as a method of control in occupied territories\, has been historically used by oppressors all over the world. We are witnessing it now in Gaza and Sudan. We want to acknowledge this\, in solidarity and as artists and organisers. \nIn the hope of food bringing folks together in kitchen conversations\, we invite organisers\, comrades and friends to a brunch\, offering a space to meet and find joy in conversation. \nJoin us in the simple act of sharing a meal and bring a dish you’ve made related to home to share together with comrades and to regroup. Register for the event HERE. \nThis is a free event. If you are able to donate\, we would be grateful if you could support the following charities: \nThe Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund via THIS donation link. \nAnd/or \nSudanese charities HERE. \n* As we’re sharing home-made dishes\, please bring a full list of ingredients. Thank you! \n  \nAbout the Artists: \nSonia Uddin is a visual artist with a social\, collaborative\, interdisciplinary practice. Her current research engages with themes around social architecture\, housing activism\, resistance\, migration and the voices that emerge during times of community struggle. Working across film\, performance\, collage and print\, archives and social histories inform a documentary approach to storytelling. She is currently undertaking a commissioned project for Counterpoints Arts that explores: social housing\, activism and migration; through archives\, interviews and storytelling workshops around housing struggle. \n  \nOlga Macrinici is a migrant\, queer and disabled theatre artist from Moldova. They work at the intersection of theatre and social change\, combining performance\, community projects and writing. Olga is currently based in Liverpool\, making interdisciplinary work\, from writing and directing to running workshops with and for the migrant community and performing on the local drag scene.\n 
URL:https://counterpoints.org.uk/event/kitchen-conversations-brunch/
CATEGORIES:Community & Participation,London Refugee Week
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