Black History Festival in London

From 23 to 25 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 23 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 24 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 25 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
5pm   Closing Ceremony

For more information visit http://www.blackhistoryfest.com/