Celebrating Slough black culture
Slough is getting ready to celebrate Black History Month in style as musicians and performers are set to descend on the West Wing.
‘The Get Up, Stand Up’ show brings together a number of Slough artists and groups who will be showing their talents in everything from hip hop to martial arts.
The Slough event, on the Sunday 21 October, will be hosted by Robert McKewly, from Channel 4’s sitcom ‘Desmonds’. As well as music and story telling, their will be a photographic exhibition and stalls selling a range of fantastic treats.
Ranjit Atwal, west wing’s audience development officer, said: “The line up for the day looks fantastic. With all the artists coming from our town I think we have a lot to be proud of.
“It goes to show that having a diverse community produces so many talented people.”
Cllr Julia Long, commissioner for Slough leisure, cultural and community services, said: “This event is a good time to reflect and celebrate on the positive impact black culture has had, not just in Slough but the country as a whole.
“We have benefited so much from the contribution of all our residents, helping to make our town a happy place to be.”
The music performers are:
* Mystic Life Band (reggae)
* Honey (soul)
* Suga N Spice (dance)
* Joker Starr (hip hop)
* Tizzi Kanoucie (acoustic/ r&b)
* Soulogic (soul)
* Errol Fenton (soul)
* Kurt Collins (r&b)
* Cajj (r&b)
* All Things Nice (dance)
* Motivation (dance)
The other performers are:
* Lennox Carty (spoken word)
* Barney Bees Dance Group Fujau Academy (martial arts)
Shirine Ruan (spoken word)
The event starts at 5.30pm and is due to finish at 8.30pm. Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for children and £15 for a family ticket. For more information, or tickets, contact the West Wing box office on 01753 823710.
Slough Borough Council