International Windrush Museum Conference and Rewind-Remix Festival
PROGRAMME
Stuart Hall
May 26, 2023
7.00 pm GMT
Free Online Event
Institute of Caribbean Studies University of West Indies.
Stuart Hall Lecture- Stuart Hall, Windrush and Transatlantic Diaspora Cultures
Professor Robert Beckford Professor of Research and Innovation, University of Winchester
Panel Dr Lisa Tomlinson Chair - Dr Dave Goose Director ICS UWI Mona Kingston and Dr Les Johnson Chair of National Windrush Museum (GB)
Watch taped event here
From War to Windrush 75
Date: Saturday 17 June
Time: 2pm - 8pm
Imperial War Museum
Address: IWM, Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZ
Phone: 020 7091 3083
From War to Windrush 75 is a day of talks and performances marking the 75th anniversary of the landing of the Empire Windrush in Britain in 1948. Leading historians, literary figures, broadcasters and poets will explore Caribbean contributions to the Second World War and the significance of Windrush in Britain’s transition from Empire to a post-imperial society, as well as looking at how the Windrush generation has shaped Britain as a modern multicultural society.
Hosted by Leonie Elliot, the actor best known for her role as Lucille Anderson in the BBC series Call the Midwife. From the IWM Institute, IWM’s research, development and knowledge exchange hub exploring the connections between past conflicts, today’s world, and future wars and conflicts.
Festival and Conference Reception
Date: Saturday June 25th 2023
National Windrush Museum Reception with Levi Roots and Celebrity Friends (Saturday, June 25th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) Join us at the prestigious Skylon restaurant, Southbank, for an exclusive evening. As our guest with the subsidized price, you'll receive complimentary tickets to this exclusive evening and other festival events, including the conference, the electrifying RUSH theatre performance, and the Tilbury Docks trip.
To secure your spot and make the most of this extraordinary experience, book your place on Eventbrite for £50 package using the provided special code. Remember, attendance at all events is required to receive this substantial subsidy and benefits. Additionally, you can extend the £50 package to one other family member or friend, and receive a further discount of 50% of the standard fee for two additional guests on any event.
Dinner 6.30pm- 8.30pm
Windrush Business BreakfasT
Windrush 75 with H&F Giving and Queens Park Rangers FC
In partnership with London Chamber of Commerce
Date: 22nd June 2023
Time: 8am – 10am
Venue: Queens Park Rangers FC
Windrush Art and Design Project (Exhibition and Talk)
London College of Communications
Date: Thursday 22nd June
Time: 11am-1.pm
Venue: University of the Arts.
Elephant & Castle
London
SE1 6SB
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7514 6500 +44 (0)20 7514 6599
Website: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-communication
INTERNATIONAL WINDRUSH MUSEUM CONFERENCE
You are invited to Join us for the first
International Windrush Conference
DAY 1:
Date: June 23, 2023
Time: Registration Opens 8am Close 5pm.
Venue Sponsor: Park Plaza Hotel Radisson
Website: https://www.parkplazariverbank.com
Address: 18 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TJ
Tube Station: Vauxhall
Phone: 0333 400 6122
NB: CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT IS 300 people. Due to the popularity of this event please aim to register early.
DAY 2:
Date: June 24, 2023
Time: Registration Opens 8 am Close 5pm.
Venue Sponsor: Art ‘Otel Hotel
Website: https://artotellondonbattersea.com
Address: 1 Electric Boulevard, London SW11 8BJ Battersea Power Station London
Tube Station: Battersea Power Station
Phone: +44 333 400 6152
NB: CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT IS 120 people. Due to the popularity of this event please aim to register early.
Rewind & Remix Festival
National Windrush
Museum Likes
We were asked by our partners outside Britain to recommend a number of Windrush events. There is so much good stuff to choose from.
NWM LIKES are programmes recommended by NWM without any prejudice against any other organisation or event. If you would like to be added to, or taken from this list please contact us at nationalwindrushmuseum.com. Enjoy Windrush 75.
Bush Theatre -
NWM LIKES
Date: June 19th, 2023- 2.30 pm-5 pm
Poignant and hilarious in equal measure, August in England gives insight into the lives impacted by the injustice of the Windrush scandal.
Written and performed by Lenny Henry in his playwriting debut, the celebrated actor and comedian brings his vast talents onto the stage in this intimate one-man show. Co-directed by the Bush Artistic Director, Lynette Linton (Sweat, House of Ife), and Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, The High Table), August in England makes its world premiere in April 2023.
Slavery & the Bank (Exhibition) -
NWM LIKES
Date: June 21, 2023
Time: 1.30pm-3pm
General Public 10pm -4pm
This exhibition explores the history of transatlantic slavery through its connections with the Bank of England and the wider City of London. For over 300 years, the slave trade tore more than 12 million African people from their homes and families. This exhibition, reflects on how the wealth created through transatlantic slavery shaped the development of Britain.
National Windrush Museum Private Group Visit (3pm-5pm)
This is a group event for NWM Ambassadors /Patrons and guests alongside NWM Board, NWM NextGen Council and friends.
Venue: Bank of England
Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH
Enquiries: +44(0)20 3461 4878
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum/whats-on/slavery-and-the-bankIf you have any questions, please email education@bankofengland.co.uk or call 020 3461 5545. Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
Windrush, Futuretense: Music and Sound Innovation NWM LIKES
Date June 22, 2023
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Southbank Centre
Address: Royal Festival Hall Riverside Terrace, Level 2
futuretense: Get the hit of Drill, Soca, and Jazz with a free gig from futuretense celebrating Windrush Day. Not to be missed.
Cost: Free
Part of futuretense
Website: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/gigs/futuretense-windrush-day-special
Jazz Jamaica All Stars: Catch a Fire
- NWM LIKES
Date: Thursday June 22nd, 2023
Time: 7.30pm-10.30pm
Venue Southbank Centre
Jazz Jamaica All Stars: Catch a Fire
This is a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Windrush, a generational moment that shaped the future of so many lives, changed forever how Britain looked, and began a journey that made sure the whole world heard the sounds and voice of Jamaica.
As well as Brinsley Forde, the group are accompanied by the sweet, sweet sounds of Dem Three on backing vocals. The Jazz Jamaica All Stars Choir, led by Mark De-Lisser, are also bringing their voices to this wonderful celebration.
Jazz Jamaica All Stars have delighted audiences across the country with their jazz-reggae take on an extensive repertoire, including on tour with Hugh Masekela in 2004, when they marked the 10th anniversary of democracy in South Africa.
Their most recent projects – Catch A Fire and The Trojan Story – saw the band inviting community choirs to share the stage with them in a joyous celebration of Jamaican music.
Tonight’s show continues this tradition, bringing fun, community and beautiful harmonies to the Southbank Centre.
Address:
Royal Festival Hall
Cost: £30 – £40
Tube Station: Waterloo Station
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/gigs/jazz-jamaica-all-stars-catch-fire
Reggae Ambassodors Third WOrld
Date: Sunday 25th June, 2023
Celebrating 47 years, Third World is one of the longest-lived reggae bands of all time. Their style has been described as “reggae-fusion”, mixing elements of RnB, funk, pop, rock, and later on, dancehall and rap.
With 9 Grammy nominations and a catalogue of smash hits in the top 40 Billboards charts spanning over four decades, they have toured and recorded with Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Santana and shared stages with Jackson 5, U2, Sting, The Police, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill and many more.
They are more than just one of the top reggae bands of all time; it is an institution whose themes are positive, progressive and internationally relevant. We invite you to be entertained by the Reggae Ambassadors.
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