THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

 

Students from North Huddersfield Trust School showcase work produced in a music/art workshop with local musician Joel Simmy & artist Benaiah Matheson. 

 

Joel Simmy is a rapper, musician, youth music workshop founder, born and raised in Huddersfield. Joel runs a rap/creative writing workshop called Mic Champs, established to encourage young people to express their unique voices in creative ways. After working in partnership with Huddersfield Town Foundation, Huddersfield Town AFC released a final track created within the workshop at their third kit launch of 2023/24:  

https://youtu.be/7EwFeeMTy6E?si=trTkN0i7EMBoBkiw In September 2023, he released a 2-track EP Here’s Your Notice, and his music has featured on BBC Radio 1Xtra, Capital Xtra and Kiss Fresh FM. 

 

Benaiah Matheson is a visual artist based in Huddersfield. His multi-disciplinary work includes textiles, fashion, movement and painting, all through a collaborative and socially engaged practice. Matheson explores the intersection of heritage, identity and shared experiences between Carriacou (Grenada) and Huddersfield (UK). He is interested in capturing the nuanced resonances and differences between the intersections of identity as well as individual and collective lived experiences. With a dynamic and authentic approach, Matheson seeks to highlight the rich vibrancy of multiculturalism and the international reach of artistic voices. 

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

Date: Saturday 17 May 

Time: 12pm-1pm 

Location: Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street HD1 2SP 

Free (no booking required, just turn up) 

Age guidance: 10+ (U16s should be accompanied by an adult) 

Access Guide: https://www.accessable.co.uk/huddersfield-literature-festival/access-guides/the-cellar 

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

Project funded by  

 Peoples Postcode Lottery and Postcode Neighbourhood Trust