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In a heart-warming tribute to the late Birmingham poet, activist, and actor Benjamin Zephaniah, a special event at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) has raised over £1,700 for the organisation's Every Child campaign.
The successful fundraiser was specially organised to celebrate the life and work of Benjamin Zephaniah and to embody his spirit of activism. It demonstrated the lasting impact of Zephaniah's legacy and reflected our community's dedication to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to engage with the arts.
The celebration, which showcased the power of poetry, music, and art, brought together a diverse array of talent to honour Zephaniah's legacy. The afternoon featured performances by Birmingham Poet Laureates Jasmine Gardosi and Casey Bailey, music from Call Me Unique, and energetic Reggaerobics and Calypsocise sessions led by Kelly and Shelley from Leaf Creative Arts CIC. Jermaine Buchanan served as the MC for this vibrant gathering. We were also delighted to welcome Benjamin's wife, Qian Zephaniah, to celebrate with us.
MAC's Every Child campaign gifts free tickets and opportunities to young people facing challenging circumstances in our community. This initiative plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of artists and audiences, helping them build new friendships and access creative outlets to express themselves. With the rate of child poverty in Birmingham at an all-time high, these opportunities have never been more important. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our visitors, MAC will continue reaching out to children who need us most, and enable them to experience the transformative power of creativity.
MAC extends its heartfelt thanks to all attendees, performers, and supporters who made this event a resounding success, furthering the reach of the Every Child campaign and honouring the memory of a beloved Birmingham icon.
If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved with Every Child, please visit our webpage or get in touch with the Development team on [email protected]. We love to hear from you.
