Sounds of Solidarity

Reggaerobics & Calypso Fitness is an uplifting, low impact dance class, designed to get your feet moving and your face smiling to the sounds of musical sunshine. Enjoy Calypso, Mento, Reggae & Rocksteady classics and hidden gems, with Selector Shelley and 'Kelly-Robix' Howell.

As a DJ, TONi crafts immersive musical experiences that deeply connect with her audience. Equally skilled on vinyl and digital formats, her sets are kaleidoscopic explorations of sound—flowing effortlessly from jazz, house, broken beats, disco, and percussive grooves.

Daholl Kurdish Band is an energetic blend of Kurdish and Middle Eastern music, which ranges from traditional to contemporary popular dance music. Led by dynamic violinist, percussionist and dance teacher Zirak Hamad.

Birmingham's bold and energetic alternative DIY drumming troupe. We create a wall of sound fusing rhythms and grooves from around the world. We get into crowds to share the sound and physical presence of the drums to inspire and move audiences.

Love Hertz is a project and collective set up by Shelley Atkinson, from Leaf Creative Arts CIC, that explores the power of music, life soundtracks and universally uplifting sounds for humans. Expect some global sounds of unity and solidarity, fit for the occasion!

Introducing Sharonjit, birmingham-based creative powerhouse whose mixed-media magic spans illustration, photography, film, performance, writing, 3D creations, and workshop facilitation. Her work dives into the beautiful absurdity of the human experience — often through the wonderfully weird lens of pigeons and other birds.

Millicent Chapanda (Milli Chapanda) is a proud cultural artist with a vibrant mission to bring the lived experience of women in Zimbabwe onto international world music stages.

Mafoya loves words: writing, singing, reading, and making poetry with them. He has shared his love of words at events including the Six Towns Carnival, Africanize, and several open mics across Birmingham.

Dee'Cleo, a Birmingham based DJ whose musical exploration transcends the boundaries of eras, cultures, and genres. Inspired by the magic that lies in between deeply nourishing rhythms to unwind & galvanising beats to uplift a crowd, in her sets she guides you through the limitless possibilities of sound.

A true DJ’s DJ, Dean Sunshine Smith has been lighting up dancefloors for 35+ years. From legends like Frankie Knuckles, Giles Peterson & DJ Harvey to new-gen heroes like Floating Points, he’s shared the stage with the best.

​Specialising in literature, environment, international development & politics.