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Title:
Black History Festival 23rd - 25th October 2009
When:
23.10.2009 - 25.10.2009 10.00 h - 20.00 h
Where:
South Bank
Category:
Fetes and Festivals

Description

From 23rd – 25th October Londoners and visitors from all over the UK will be treated to the country’s premier Black History Festival. This FREE 3 day family event will be a vibrant celebration of multi-cultural diversity, mixing key historical elements with an eclectic programme of entertainment.

From 10am to 8pm, Potters Field Park will be transformed to accommodate a whole host of activities designed to capture the imagination and interest of all - specialised kidzones, motivational demonstrations, art and cultural exhibitions, and a main stage showcasing live music, performances, dance, theatre & comedy. The line-up will feature some well known favourites and the pick of today’s young talent – with contributions from Pineapple Dance Studios to Felix Dexter and Andi Osho. Sunday morning will kick off with a rousing open air Church Service!

Friday 23rd October

1pm       A talk on self identity - by Olu Alake, President of the 100 Black Men of London
2 pm      Frederick Bremer Secondary School ‘Steel Pans Group’
2:45pm University of Bedfordshire – Dance piece ‘A Widening Field’
3 pm     Ealing College - Dance
4 pm     Jonathon Wong
5 pm     University of Bedfordshire – Dance piece ‘A Widening Field’
6 pm     David Dede
7 pm    CEMVO COMEDY NIGHT – Jason Patterson/Marlon Davis/Danny ‘slim’ Gray

Saturday 24th October

10am     DJ SK urban gospel
10.30am  College performance – Mixed up in Motion (dance act)
11am     100 Black Men of London
11:30am DJ SK urban gospel
12pm     Dixie Ticklers/
1pm      Southwark Playhouse Young Company (10mins) – “East End Tales Preview”
1:30pm John Crampton Blues Guitarist
2pm      Pineapple Arts
3pm     Jonathon Wong
4pm     Street Dance International - Claire Miles
5pm     Un-told Fashion Label Catwalk Show
5:30pm Eastside Educational Trust – Dance Project
6pm     CEMVO COMEDY NIGHT – Felix Dexter/Andi Osho/Prince Abdi
7pm     DJ SK urban gospel

Sunday 25th October

11am  7th Day Adventist Church choir
12pm   DJ SK urban gospel
12:30pm Lisa Kwei – Music Group
1pm    100 Black Men of London
1:30pm Jonathan Wong
2pm    Ealing College performance
2:30pm David Dede
3pm    Untold Fashion Label Catwalk Show
3:30pm DJ SK urban gospel
4pm   Street Dance International
4:30 DJ SK urban gospel


 

Venue

Venue:
Potters Field Park
Street:
between Tower Bridge and City Hall
Postcode:
SE1
City:
South Bank
Area/Borough:
London

Description

Tube: London Bridge/Tower Hill

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