Piali Ray

Following the announcement of Birmingham Festival 23, and confirmed funding from Arts Council England, local artists Elizabeth 'Zeddie' Lawal and Mukhtar Dar joined the Festival team as Artistic Associates.

Driven by the isolation of lockdown, UK-based producer and director Mira Kaushik and marketing consultant Ambika Kucheria conceived the idea of a virtual stage to bring inspirational stories and performances by the UK's leading South Asian dance artists to global audiences.

In celebration of 100 years of Bollywood film, Birmingham Hippodrome, in partnership with Sampad, bring a colourful mela of Indian dance and culture to Southside's Arcadian Centre today 22 June from 12 noon-5pm. This FREE outdoor event, part of the theatre's Summer in Southside! programme, features an exciting day of activities and performances for all the family.

In celebration of 100 years of Bollywood film, Birmingham Hippodrome, in partnership with Sampad, bring a colourful mela of Indian dance and culture to Southside's Arcadian Centre on Saturday 22 June from 12 noon-5pm. This FREE outdoor event, part of the theatre's Summer in Southside! programme, features an exciting day of activities and performances for all the family.