GemArts Masala Festival returns
Monday 17th July 2017
Masala Festival is back (17th - 23rd July), bringing the finest mix and blend of South Asian arts and culture to the north east. Winner of the Arts Council Award, Journal Culture Awards 2017.
Sacred Sounds
Monday 17th July 2017
Sacred Sounds tells some of the largely forgotten stories of British India’s role in the First World War. Inspired by an evocative photograph of Sikh soldiers performing Gurbani Kirtan or Shabads (Sikh sacred hymns) in a French barn, this live concert showcases the music that Sikh soldiers took with them to camp and battlefield. Part of GemArts Masala Festival 2017 (winner of the A...
Masala Festival at Dabbawal
Monday 17th July 2017
For one week only sample the one of a kind Masala Festival menu, created by Dabbawal’s talented chefs, soak up your surroundings and enjoy the festival vibes featuring artwork from GemArts artists.
Daljit Nagra: Heritage and Identity
Tuesday 18th July 2017
Celebrated poet, Daljit Nagra. Daljit reads from his third collection of poetry, British Museum, which asks profound questions of our ethics and responsibilities at a time of great challenge to our sense of national identity. Part of GemArts Masala Festival 2017 (winner of the Arts Council Award, Journal Culture Awards 2017).
Gandharva Choir
Tuesday 18th July 2017
The 31 member Gandharva Choir is one of India's finest, known for their experimentation with classical and folk styles. Part of GemArts Masala Festival 2017 (winner of the Arts Council Award, Journal Culture Awards 2017).