At a time when discussions around migration have become especially critical, this curated programme takes a closer look at displacement and diasporic experiences, from rural communities in South Asia to urban centres in the Western world.
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This Masala Festival you're invited to join performance artist and theatre maker Saya Naruse to create your own puppet in a hands-on shadow puppetry workshop. This introduction to shadow puppetry will give you a chance to play with materials and make a simple puppet inspired by the themes of Masala Festival from wildlife to myths and legends. No experience is needed; too...
Experience Blossoming at Masala Festival, a breath-taking collaboration between Eeshar Singh and Royal Northern Sinfonia. Inspired by ancient mythology and Indic folklore, this mesmerizing live performance seamlessly weaves Indian classical instrumentation with Western orchestration and neoclassical textures.
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Freespill returns to Masala Festival! Join us for a night of unfiltered desi soul flow and spoken word poetry, celebrating multi heritage and the vibrant South Asian diaspora communities in the UK. The night will be hosted by Newcastle’s very own Tahmina Ali.
Bollywood Brass Band is the UK’s pioneering Indian-style brass band, playing the great tunes and compulsively danceable rhythms of Bollywood. Twice nominated for the Songlines World Music Awards, this vibrant ensemble has taken its sound global — performing at festivals, venues, and Indian weddings across the UK, Norway, India, Thailand, and South Africa. ...