Bullring & Grand Central, ACE Dance and Music, and Birmingham Hippodrome are pleased to announce details for IT’S CARNIVAL, a colourful large-scale dance and music extravaganza featuring over 400 performers, taking place in and around the various sites of the Birmingham Bullring from 1- 7pm on Saturday 6 August,
Featuring some of the leading carnival performers including; Mighty Jamma – the UK’s number one Steelpan Soloist, the multi award winning Ebony Steel Band, International pro mix-master DJ, G-Zee, the UK’s leading A Cappella Quintet, Black Voices and the walking drumming band Eternity Percussion, IT’S CARNIVAL will be a joyous and lively celebration at the heart of Birmingham this summer.
Witness a collage of carnival colour, dance and the pulsating rhythms of Trinidad as vibrant costumes soar, and a Community Mass Choir led by Black Voices fill the Bullring with the magical energy of melody and song. ACE dance and music, the UK’s top black led dance company invite you to experience the extravaganza of Carnival in full swing. Get up, feel the energy pulsating through you and join in the spectacular sights and sounds of the Caribbean.
In addition, there will also be dance performances from ACE professional, youth and junior groups, and a procession from St Martins Church, Rotunda Square featuring 90 flamboyant and colourful costumes and choreographed dance routines. This will culminate in a mass celebratory dance performance. Full details and timings can be found at www.bullring.co.uk.
Gail Parmel MBE from ACE dance and music, the Birmingham-based, Black-led, contemporary dance company, said “Our mission is to promote the power of dance through cultural exchange. ‘It’s Carnival’ provides us with the perfect opportunity to reveal carnival dance costume, music and singing with a Caribbean cultural mix that will have you dancing around the Bullring like never before!”
Danielle Bozward, Marketing Manager at Bullring & Grand Central, commented: “We are excited about bringing the carnival spirit to the heart of Birmingham, celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of the city. With the Commonwealth Games also taking place, the eyes of the world will be on us and this is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate that Birmingham is a city full of talent, creativity and, above all, fun”
Graham Callister, Director of Festivals at Birmingham Hippodrome, said: “Birmingham both attracts and grows its own talent and IT’S CARNIVAL will see it explode onto the streets of the city in a celebration that everyone can be part of”
For more information on what’s on at Bullring & Grand Central this month please visit www.bullring.co.uk or join the conversation on social media:
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About Bullring & Grand Central
Bullring & Grand Central is one of the UK’s most visited shopping destinations in the UK located in the heart of Birmingham. It houses stores such as Selfridges, Kate Spade and Coach, as well as the iconic Bullring Bull.
About Birmingham Hippodrome
At Birmingham Hippodrome we are on a mission to enrich the cultural life of the region.
We are an independent charity, funding our wide-ranging and dynamic programme of theatre, musicals, dance, opera, festivals, education and community activities through ticket sales from our 1,800-seat auditorium, 200-seat Patrick Studio, donations and generous support from local and national trusts and foundations.
We are the largest dance campus outside London, home to Birmingham Royal Ballet (led by Carlos Acosta), DanceXchange, Dance Consortium, OneDanceUK and The Space; recently developing a new partnership with Chaillot: Theatre National de la Danse (Paris) and being hailed as “a new capital for dance”.
About ACE dance and music
ACE dance and music is one of the most highly regarded, eclectic and resilient dance companies in the UK led by Artistic Director, Gail Parmel MBE and CEO Ian Parmel. Based in the heart of Birmingham and established 24 years ago as an agent for cultural exchange, the Company is rooted in the values and inspiration of African and Caribbean tradition. We present professional touring productions, youth and community-led productions, choreographic research and educational excellence with our heart in the local community and nourished by national and international collaborations with artists, audiences and participants.
