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Events

Stories, Food & Rhythms of the African-Caribbean Diaspora

Join us for an evening of sharing stories, food and music of the African-Caribbean Diaspora.  

 

Featuring:  

 

  • Contributions from local writers and storytellers 

 

  • A short film about the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the island of Carriacou, created by local musician and producer Nigel Cudjoe (Savvy) of Saving Grace Music 

 

  • Music from local performers including the Huddersfield Community Gospel Choir, DJ and dancing 

 

  • Free buffet included in the ticket price 

 

Friday 15 May 

6pm-10pm 

Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street HD1 1QA 

£7.50 advance, £10 on the door (includes free buffet), free ticket for essential carers accompanying a ticket holder. (Early bird tickets: £5, available to midnight on Monday 6 April.)

Age guidance: 18+ 

 
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Access: if you have specific access needs or seating preferences, please contact our Admin team at [email protected] with your request.

Concession & Carers: For further information on concession and essential carer tickets, please visit our FAQ’s page

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Workshop: World Dance

Come and join dance teacher Salma Zaman for a fun World Dance Workshop for the whole family. We’ll explore dances from around the world in a relaxed, easy-to-follow way.  

 

No experience needed. If you’ve ever fancied trying line dance, disco, Bollywood dance and more, this session is for you! 

 

Just turn up, have a go and enjoy moving together. 

 

It’s all about fun, music and sharing a great time in a friendly environment. 

 

SEND children and adults welcome.

 

Saturday 16 May 

1.30pm-2.30pm 

Amped, 29 Zetland St, Huddersfield HD1 2RD 

£2 

Age guidance: All ages (U16s should be accompanied by an adult) 

Access Guide: contact the venue on: [email protected]; 01484 361932 

 

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Music Journalism Competition & Workshop

Love music? Love sharing your passion for music? Send 200 words on your favourite music artist or band to: [email protected], along with your name, email address and phone number.  

 

The top 12 entries will win a place on this free music journalism workshop led by Alex Coles – and have a chance to see their work appear on the Saving Grace website.  

 

Deadline for entries: midnight on Monday 30 March. Participants who have won a place on the workshop will be informed by email by 10 April. 

 

Saving Grace is a multi-disciplinary creative imprint and artist development hub driven by a dual mission:  

 

Saving Grace Music: A dynamic label dedicated to producing, marketing, and distributing music from a diverse roster of established and emerging talent. 

 

The Saving Grace Collective: A community interest company focused on empowering creatives through mentorship, knowledge / skill development, and the creation of sustainable employment opportunities. 

 

The organisation was founded by Nigel Cudjoe known as Savvy, a musician, composer, producer, and multimedia designer. 

 

Terms & Conditions 

 

  1. Entrants must be between the age of 16 and 30 and must live in the UK 

 

  1. Entrants must not be employees of Saving Grace or Huddersfield Literature Festival, or their immediate family members 

 

  1. All submissions must be original work by the entrant, without using AI and which has not been published elsewhere and does not infringe on third-party intellectual property or privacy rights 

 

  1. Entries must be no more than 200 words 

 

  1. Entrants must be available to take part in the workshop on Saturday 18 April between 9.30am and 3.30pm at Amped in Huddersfield 

 

  1. Entrants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from the workshop on the day 

 

  1. Entries will be judged by Saving Grace Music and judging will focus on originality, writing quality and adherence to the theme. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding their decision 

 

  1. By entering, participants grant Saving Grace and Huddersfield Literature Festival a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, broadcast, and use the entry for publicity and marketing across all media. 

 

  1. The winning prize of a place at the workshop cannot be exchanged for cash. If the workshop has to be cancelled for reasons outside the organisers’ control, such as illness, every attempt will be made to rearrange it for a future date.  

 

  1. Personal data collected during entry is processed in accordance with the promoter’s privacy policy and relevant GDPR regulations  

 

  1. Promoters reserve the right to cancel or amend the competition and its terms at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. 

 

Saturday 18 April, 9.30am-3.30pm 

Amped, 29 Queensgate, HD1 2RD 

Free  

Age guidance: 16-30 

Access Guide: contact the venue on: [email protected]; 01484 361932 

HD Sounds Songwriting Camp & Performance

Exciting fresh performances by aspiring young songwriters who have completed a Songwriting Camp led by the rapper, poet, freestyler, songwriter and World Rap Champion Jack Flash.  

 

Award-winning community organisation Conscious Youth is inviting up to six aspiring artists aged 16-30 to take part in an exciting Songwriting Camp – a fantastic opportunity to dive deep into the art of songwriting with Rob Bradley, AKA Jack Flash. 

 

Throughout the day, participants will get exclusive insight into the tips and tricks behind writing a quality song, learning from Jack’s wealth of industry experience. They’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow artists, experiment with their sound, and put their creative skills to the test.  

 

The workshop will run from 12pm-4pm and the day will culminate in an exciting live performance (5.30pm-6.30pm), where participants will showcase their work to an audience, celebrating their talent and hard work. 

 

This packed but inspirational day is designed to empower local artists, build their confidence, and provide valuable industry knowledge, all within a supportive and creative environment. 

 

If you’re an aspiring artist looking to develop your songwriting skills and take your music to the next level, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! 

 

To find out more about applying for the Songwriting Camp, contact Conscious Youth on [email protected]; 07498 043 3637; https://consciousyouth.co.uk/contact-us/  

 

Or come along to the Turntable Café at 5.30pm for a free showcase of the songs created. 

 

Saturday 16 May  

5.30pm-6.30pm 

Turntable Coffee and Vinyl, 35 New Street, Huddersfield HD1 2BQ 

Free

Access info: contact the venue at: https://www.theturntable.uk/contactus  

Out + Loud Queer Open Mic

An open mic night for queer performers of all kinds, hosted by poetic comedian Zee and drag king singer-songwriter, Ding Frisby.  

 

From music to poetry, comedy to cabaret, email [email protected] or message on Instagram @OutAndLoudTogether to reserve a five-minute slot, or sign up on the night! Allies welcome to cheer on.  

 

Out + Loud is a Huddersfield-based queer arts collective that aims to build local queer community and platforms for emerging talent.  

 

Saturday 9 May 

7.30pm-9pm 

Attic, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield HD1 2SP 

Free (booking recommended) 

Age Guidance: 16+ 

Access Guide: https://www.thelbt.org/your-visit/access/  

 

Book tickets

 

Access: if you have specific access needs or seating preferences, please contact our Admin team at [email protected] with your request.

Concession & Carers: For further information on concession and essential carer tickets, please visit our FAQ’s page

Eventbrite note: When purchasing tickets please download the Eventbrite ‘app’ or ‘create an Eventbrite account’. This will facilitate quicker access to your tickets.