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We are saddened to learn of the death of Zakir Hussain, who we have worked with across the years. Zakir brought energy to our 2012 project Mandala where he contributed to the soundtrack and delighted audiences with a mesmerising performance in 2011 with B:Music, responsible for Symphony Hall & Town Hall.

Last week marked our final Get Creative session with Birmingham Mind. We've enjoyed working with visitors to their 4 hubs, which had attendances of over 100 people. It's been a busy but fulfilling year, leveraging South Asian arts to improve mental& physical wellbeing.

I've finished as Lead Artist for Create & Change, a women's arts programme by Sampad Arts 🧡 We visited the Shakespeare B Trust archives + explored the concepts of value + preservation, creating our own personal archives in books. It was reflective, emotional, it felt needed.

Our learning team's Moments of WOW project has been great fun. Working with primary, secondary & SEN pupils it included secret rehearsals in preparation for them to flashmob their schools! For more about #sampadassociateschools visit sampad.org.uk/.../sampad-ass…

Tickets are now on sale for Asian Spring and if you book soon you can take advantage of our Special Offer ✨20% off tickets when booking before the end of January ✨ Find out more about our Annual Dance Showcase (2/3/25) - you won't want to miss it! sampad.org.uk/event/asian-sp…

Celebrate Burns Night! 🎻✨ Enjoy a unique fusion of tabla & fiddle by Mendi Singh & Ruth Lindsay, Morris-Natyam's blend of folk traditions & a singalong of Auld Lang Syne led by Sumitra Ghosh & Adi Ray. 📅 Sat 25 Jan ⏰1PM 📍Symphony Hall, Birmingham bit.ly/3DJVguV

Discover how the Create & Change group explored care, creativity and archives with Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Their unique book art is on display this spring! Read more: bit.ly/42abBn2

We recently enjoyed the Chila Kumari Singh Burman exhibition at Compton Verney. An unusually large collection of the artist's colourful and magical work plus new creations. If you get chance to visit, it runs until 26 January comptonverney.org.uk/whats-on/chila…

Asian Spring '25 - A Dance Celebration Save The Date and Save On The Ticket Price 😀 Sun 2 Mar | 6pm | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | £8 ✨ Get 20% off tickets Early bird offer until the end of January Book here! sampad.org.uk/event/asian-sp… #danceshowcase #southasianculture #southasiandance

Did you know Robert Burns' poetry influenced Indian independence leaders & poets like Rabindranath Tagore? Read about the connection between Robert Burns and India here: bit.ly/4gUqwWS

🎶 Celebrate love Bollywood-style! Join us for 'A Night of Bollywood Love Songs' on Feb 19 at Zindiya. Stunning vocals by Priti Kaur, live music & delicious food! 🎤✨ Book now: bit.ly/3C8zAs5

We’re thrilled to be nominated for Digital Culture Network’s Digital Culture Network Award for our 'commitment to digital strategy development.' Working with the Tech Champions has been a game-changer this year, and we’re so grateful to have our efforts recognised! #DigitalCultureAwards

Srishti Masterclass A great opportunity to join Nina Rajarani Dance Creations for 2 in person & 2 online sessions plus a curtain raiser performance. For advanced students of any classical Indian dance style, Age16+ Sessions start 24 Jan. More at: macbirmingham.co.uk/events/srishti…

Great gathering Culture Central Culture Summit 2025. We've been looking at the challenges of the cultural sector in the West Midlands Black Country Living Museum