Performances

One Many People: David Austin Grey Thursday 1st October, 19.30 The Bramall Concert Hall (R12 on campus map)

Join us at the Bramall Concert Hall for an eclectic evening of Afro beats, reggae, jazz harmony, Polish folk rhythms and European sounds with David Austin Grey and his band. This event is free, but please register your attendance with Eventbrite.

Crossing Boundaries video installation Thursday 8^th, 15^th and 22^nd October, 17.30-20.00 Watson Building (R15 on campus map)

The ‘Crossing Boundaries’ video installation, created by Birmingham-based artist Katherine Hannaford, explores cultural diversity at the University of Birmingham. The looping video will be projected onto the outside of the Watson Building.

Maya: A Celebrated Life! Thursday 15^th October, 18:30 -19:45 I-Lounge. Main Library (R22 on campus map)

A very special presentation by Beverley Maynard, celebrating the life and times of Maya Angelou. Through performed poetry readings and narratives, Maya’s life as a singer, dancer, recording artist, political activist, poet, writer, actor, director and educator is explored. Not to be missed!

Brazillian Folk: Cordao de Ouro Birmingham Friday 2^nd  & Saturday 3^rd October, 19:30 Bramall Concert Hall (R12 on campus map)

Experience Brazil through the fusion of dance and music, with some of the UK’s best Brazilian performers.  An evening not to be missed and one that is guaranteed to have you singing and dancing along!  £10 Adults / £5 concession rates for over 65’s/unwaged and students. Please call 0121 414 8710 for ticket information

Anansi Life: Amerah Saleh and Beatfreeks Friday 9th October, 18.00-20.00 Costa Coffee, University Centre (R23 on campus map)

“Anansi Life” is an event designed to commemorate and represent experiences of black people through open mic performances, arts and discussion through poetry, music, and storytelling to celebrate and address what being black means and using arts to present stories from the past and present, while encouraging hopes and thoughts for the future within a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Afro Mio Wednesday 21st October, 19.30 The Bramall Concert Hall (R12 on campus map)

Afro Mio are a harmonious blend of rich vocals, borne on a wave of rhythmic conga and melodious African guitar and kora. Ben Pathy is one of the founder members of Afro Mio, which means “My Africa”. He is a singer, author and composer from Angola, specialising in traditional African music, Rumba, Soukous, Kizomba and Salsa

This event is free, but please register your attendance with Eventbrite.

Paul Robeson One Man Show - World Tour Friday 30^th October, 19.30pm Bramall Concert Hall (R12 on campus map)

Stogie Kenyatta performs this powerful, poignant, entertaining, heartfelt and humorous One Man Broadway Show celebrating the life of Paul Robeson. £10 Adults / £5 concession rates for over 65’s/unwaged and students. For more information, please go to the ticket information page.