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GemArts Mini Mela

Tuesday 25th February 2025

GemArts Mini Mela

Attention children and families! Get ready for an amazing adventure at GemArts Mini Mela this February half term – and it’s all FREE!    Step into a vibrant world of arts, music, and dance from around the globe. Take part in workshops showcasing Indian, African, Chinese, and other visual arts. Try Bollywood dance, enjoy drumming activities, and get a beautiful Henna design.&...

Relaxed Bollywood Dance workshop

Tuesday 25th February 2025

Relaxed Bollywood Dance workshop

As part of our annual Mini Mela at Gateshead Central Library we are hosting a relaxed dance workshop for familes with sensory needs to explore Bollywood dance techniques. Join a small class of learners to get warmed up, learn some Bollywood moves and free movement in a sensory-friendly setting.

Holi x GemArts: Holi Festival of Colours

Saturday 15th March 2025

Holi x GemArts: Holi Festival of Colours

​ Join GemArts for Holi Festival of Colours hosted in partnership with BALTIC. Celebrate colour and the Holi tradition through creative workshops, henna stations, dance, music and food.   With a shared belief in the power of the arts to enrich the lives of individuals and communities through celebrating our shared cultural diversity, and a commitment to creating inclusive spaces for ...

Phil Bancroft's Beautiful Storm

Tuesday 18th March 2025

Phil Bancroft's Beautiful Storm

Myriad Streams - ‘The Beautiful Storm’ features Phil Bancroft on Saxophone alongside Scottish Guitar Alchemist Graeme Stephen and Indian Tabla demon Gyan Singh, the music explores the interface of contemporary jazz, Indian Classical and Celtic music with a mixture of composed and improvised pieces.  

Riverside Ragas: Rakesh Chaurasia and Shahbaz Hussain

Friday 21st March 2025

Riverside Ragas: Rakesh Chaurasia and Shahbaz Hussain

Double Grammy-winner Rakesh Chaurasia, nephew of legendary flute maestro Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, carries the legacy of Indian flute royalty with a thrilling style all his own. Known for mesmerizing both newcomers and connoisseurs of Indian classical music, Rakesh has captivated audiences across continents—from Japan and Australia to Europe, South Africa, and the U.S. His performances at to...