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Join us over at Metronome Nottingham for an unforgettable evening celebrating culture, creativity and community in Nottingham!The festival is a fantastic opportunity to bring people together through the unifying power of arts and culture.
Three outstanding acts are performing on the night, bringing high energy music and dance flavours from West Africa, The Punjab and from our very own city of Nottingham. The superb Charm Daley will also be compering the evening, keeping us all energised and ready to enjoy the fantastic line-up of artists.
The Dhol Foundation
The Dhol Foundation are a UK based collective, founded by charismatic Master Drummer Johnny Kalsi. For over 20 years, they have been showcasing the thunderous rhythm of the Dhol to audiences across the world. Whether on a festival stage or venue, the group have become well known for their joyous, high energy performances. The Dhol Foundation are headlining the festival with their energising DJ set, including Dhol percussion and some of the group’s most loved and popular pieces.
“Johnny Kalsi is Britain’s finest exponent of the dhol, the thundering Punjabi double-sided barrel drum. It provides the beat for bhangra, but Kalsi has shown how it can be used in experimental fusion styles through his work with Transglobal Underground and Afro Celt Sound System.”- The Guardian
Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble
Sidiki dembélé hails from an ancient line of Malian Griot musicians, diplomats and oral historians and was raised in the cultural traditions of his ancestors. He is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, beginning his professional musical career at the age of just 14 years old. Sidiki teaches at masterclass level internationally and was named 21st century Drummers Ambassador in 2020.
Sidiki composed for Justin Macgregor’s Mugabeland! (2012, Lowry Theatre), and as Musical Director for Ballet Nimba (2010-2015). He was selected to join the RSC as a Musician in Hamlet in 2016 and 2018. His credits include numerous appearances with the BBC Concert Orchestra, Welsh National Orchestra, Ulster National Orchestra; also fusion group, Chesaba, and more recently forming his own ensemble, bringing traditional music from West Africa to audiences in the UK and around the world.
Sidiki is joined on the evening by an outstanding collective of Griots from West Africa and promises to take the audience on a vibrant musical journey throughout West Africa and Mandeng musical heritage.
Take 1 Dance
Take 1 Dance is a prominent name within UK and international dance communities, particularly in the vibrant world of Hip-hop dance.
With their base in Hyson Green in Nottingham at Take 1 Studios, Take 1 Dance, is a creative haven for young people, founded by Director Courtney Rose. For over two decades, Take 1 Studios has provided a nurturing environment for artistic expression and exploration, and Take 1 Dance have emerged from the studios to perform their original choreography at international competitions, winning countless awards along the way.
Take 1 Dance will be opening the show and setting the tone for a great night ahead!
Accessibility
Seated gigs offer disabled access within the first three rows inside the venue.
Standing gigs offer accessibility for disabled patrons in our mezzanine.
The venue will always do their best to accommodate individual requirements, and other viewing options may be available at standing gigs following a risk assessment of the event.
If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email Metronome ahead of the event at [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Metronome, Marco Island, Huntingdon Street, Nottingham, NG1 1AP, United Kingdom
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