Black History Month Festival 2023

Our Black History Month Festival at CultureMix Arts celebrates Black culture, the 75th Windrush anniversary and 20 years of CultureMix Arts.

The selection of festival events offers something for everyone. From free steel band music taster workshops with RASPO to RnB and Reggae Fridays Showcase events.

Click on the links below to book your Black History Month event tickets.


Jazz Reggae Afrobeat course

2, 9, 16, 30 October. Mondays 5.30-7pm
A free 10 week course for 12 – 16’s with Youthsayers.

From 18 September – 27 November
(no session during half term 23 Oct).

BOOK HERE Tickets FREE of charge.


Reggae Fridays – Open Mic & Showcase

6 October 8-11.30pm

Our Reggae Friday event celebrates reggae music.
Look out of local talent as well as guest artistes backed by a live band.

BOOK HERE Tickets £7.50 in advance £10 on the door


Soca Dance Workshops

14, 21, 28 October. Saturdays 10.30-11.30am
Join Krystle for an hour of carnival dance moves to some Soca beats. Bring your flag, your water bottle and get ready to party.

BOOK HERE Tickets £5


RASPO Showcase

21 October. Saturday 6.30-8.30pm

RASPO presents a cultural evening of steel pan music and calypso with special guest artists to celebrate the 75th Windrush Anniversary and 20 years of CultureMix Arts.

BOOK HERE Tickets £5 in advance. £7.50 on the door.


Steel Band Taster Workshop

24 October Tuesday 4pm-5pm

Are you aged 8-16 years old? Have a go at learning to play steel pans with RASPO tutors at our fun free taster workshop. All steel pans are provided with friendly helpful tutors.

BOOK HERE to secure your FREE ticket


Steel Band Weekly Workshops for Beginners

31 October Tuesdays 5.30pm-6.30pm

Join our weekly steel band beginner workshops and learn to play steel pan music with RASPO Steel Band tutors.

BOOK HERE Tickets £7.50 per lesson Under 16’s FREE