VIDEO: Soumik Datta Arts Presents SILENT SPACES Episode 3: Empty Spaces at The Royal Albert Hall
British Asian, black and minority musicians and dancers venture into iconic venues and spaces like British Museum, Royal Albert Hall and more.
Reclaiming iconic cultural spaces, performance halls and empty museums that have been out of action during the COVID-19 pandemic, and breaking their silences with new music, dance and hope, 'Silent Spaces' is a powerful new project, a 6 part series of videos and brand new music album led by musician Soumik Datta and a diverse community of musicians, dancers and artists.
Watch the latest episode in the series below!
A creative lockdown response driven by a pervading sense of Covid-induced personal and professional loneliness, Silent Spaces was envisioned by musician, composer and TV presenter Soumik Datta (Rhythms of India - BBC Four), and directed by award-winning filmmaker Souvid Datta. It sees the brothers join a diverse team of British Asian, black and ethnic minority musicians and dancers as they venture into iconic venues and spaces: 1. British Museum 2. The Royal Albert Hall in London, 3. Depot Mayfield in Manchester 4. The Sage in Gateshead, 5. Hawkwood College and 6. Kings Cross Train Station. Produced by charity Soumik Datta Arts (SDA), the resulting six films explore resonant themes in keeping with the choice of venue - confronting issues around mental health, activism, the environment, colonisation and identity. Ultimately - by reconnecting and facing these pertinent and often uncomfortable issues through creativity - the performers were rewarded with a sense of hope for the future of the arts industry and its role in shaping cultural conversations for the better.
The series of films will be released online, in partnership with the venues, Arts Council England, Timberland, WeTransfer, Bagri Foundation and Dishoom, coinciding with an album release, a behind the scenes documentary film commissioned by WePresent and a radio documentary co-produced with BBC Radio 3 HERE.
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Trainspotting The Musical Theatre Royal Glasgow (3/15-3/20) |
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Ghost House Scarborough Spa Theatre (2/06-2/06) |
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Ispini na hEireann + The Wran, Doireann Ni Ghlacain (Feile MOTH) at Moth Club - London MOTH Club (6/28-6/28) |
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THE HAUNTED at Rebellion - Manchester Rebellion Manchester (10/09-10/09) |
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TENSIDE x AURORAWAVE at The Underworld - London The Underworld (10/07-10/07) |
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Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches - Plymouth Devonport Playhouse (9/11-9/11) |
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G4 Christmas 2026 - Blackpool Tower Ballroom The Blackpool Tower Ballroom (12/08-12/08) |
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G4 Christmas 2026 - Chester Cathedral Chester Cathedral (12/01-12/01) |
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The Sounds of the 60s show at Melksham Assembly Hall Friday 27th November 2026 Melksham Assembly Hall (11/27-11/27) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Hazlitt Theatre (4/07-4/07) |