POSTPONED – we regret to announce that this event has been postponed. We hope to reschedule for October 2026, more information to follow soon.
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.
Access: if you have specific access needs or seating preferences, please contact our Admin team at info@huddlitfest.org.uk 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.
Book this workshop with Juliet’s Thomas’s Workshop: Celebrating Life Stories (Saturday 9 May at 11am) and save! Just choose the option of both workshops when you purchase your ticket.
What’s Your Story? – a creative writing workshop with author Paul Burston.
Paul Burston is the author of six novels, numerous short stories and a bestselling memoir. In this workshop he’ll explore how writing from life can help shape long and short form fiction.
Open to all levels, the workshop will include writing exercises to help shape the stories you want to tell.
Paul Burston is curator and host of award-winning LGBTQ+ literary salon Polariand founder of the Polari Prizebook awards for LGBTQ+ writers. In 2016, he featured in the British Council’s Global List of ‘33 visionary people promoting freedom, equality and LGBT rights around the world’. Paul is the author of six novels and five non-fiction books, and the editor of two short-story collections. His bestselling memoir We Can Be Heroes: A Survivor’s Story was published in 2023.
Saturday 9 May
1.30pm-3.30pm
Amped, 29 Zetland St, HD1 2RD
£12 (£10 conc), free for essential carers accompanying a ticket holder
Access: if you have specific access needs or seating preferences, please contact our Admin team at info@huddlitfest.org.uk 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.
