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Bollywood Dance Workshops with Breeze George

Saturday 19th July 2025

Bollywood Dance Workshops with Breeze George

A fun-filled session packed with vibrant music, iconic moves, and pure Desi energy! Whether you’re a total beginner or a secret dance floor hero, come shake a leg, laugh a lot, and feel the magic of Bollywood. 

Masala Festival: MINI MELA

Sunday 20th July 2025

Masala Festival: MINI MELA

Get ready for the grand finale of the Masala Festival – our fabulous Mini Mela is here, and it’s completely FREE!  Bring the whole family and dive into a colourful celebration bursting with creativity, music, and cultural magic from the Indian sub-continent.  Enjoy an exciting day filled with Bollywood dance workshops, block printing, Rangoli art, kite making, pottery,...

Riverside Ragas:  Tar Rang – 100 Colours, 100 Strings

Friday 19th September 2025

Riverside Ragas:  Tar Rang – 100 Colours, 100 Strings

Tar Rang brings together an ensemble of exceptional musicians for a truly special performance – a rare jugalbandi that weaves together 100 colours and 100 strings in a vibrant celebration of Indian classical music. 

Orchestral Qawwali Project featuring Rushil Ranjan & Abi Sampa

Saturday 27th September 2025

Orchestral Qawwali Project featuring Rushil Ranjan & Abi Sampa

Making its Gateshead debut, The Orchestral Qawwali Project is a groundbreaking musical fusion led by acclaimed composer Rushil Ranjan and renowned vocalist Abi Sampa. This critically celebrated ensemble breathes new life into centuries-old traditions reframing the spiritual rapture of Sufi music through Rushil’s rich orchestral scores, blending Western classical with South Asian music and In...