About this Event
Join us for a celebration of Scotland's Black and Global Majority creative talent at Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh. This dynamic showcase features art, performance, exhibition, music, film, food and more, bringing together both emerging and established voices in Scotland's creative landscape.
What to Expect
Experience a special day and evening featuring:
- Visual art and collage work by Kezia Lewis
- Moving image and sound installation by Thulani Rachia
- "I Hear You" - an innovative dance performance incorporating BSL by Salma Francoise Faraji
- South Asian-inspired jewellery and contemporary henna designs by Iffat Ahmad
- Spoken word poetry by Inga Dale
- Live music performance by Fifidiny
- DJ set by Arusa Qureshi
- Stand-up comedy by Ayo Adenekan
- Live podcast recording with Aarti Joshi & special guest to be announced
- Documentary screening of "No Single Track" by Shanine Gallagher, followed by Q&A
- + more to be announced
Complimenting the performances and exhibitions, enjoy authentic Lebanese cuisine provided by Lazeez Street Food.
About the Event
- Date: Friday, March 29th, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Venue: Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
- Tickets available on a sliding scale*: £5 / £8 / £10 / £15
This showcase celebrates the success of We Are Here Scotland's funding initiatives, including our Creators' Fund and Creators' Fund+, which have provided vital support to BPOC artists and creatives across Scotland. The event represents our commitment to amplifying voices and creating platforms for creative excellence.
About We Are Here Scotland
We Are Here Scotland is a Community Interest Company dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black People and People of Colour (BPOC) artists and creatives residing in Scotland. Through funding opportunities, mentorship, and showcase events, we work to address the underrepresentation of BPOC artists and creatives within Scotland's creative industries.
This event is supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland.
Please note: Programme subject to change. Updates will be communicated via email to ticket holders.
Accessibility Information https://assemblyroxy.com/your-visit/access
*For our sliding scale guide https://www.weareherescotland.com/sliding-scale
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 5.00 to GBP 15.00
