A mega street festival is being held in Balsall Heath next Sunday 22 April from 11am to 4pm, celebrating the best of local food, music, song, dance, culture and arts. Established and emerging local artists will be presenting music, poetry, film, opera, sculpture, urban dance, reggae, rap and hip-hop along the street.
People can get involved with a great range of activities including games, puzzles, stories and Heritage Trails. Other attractions include 70 craft stalls; pop up cinema plus a free food hub with tasty treats and dishes from India, Pakistan, Jamaica as well as cup cakes and chocolate brownies!
The festival is being organised by MELA, funded by the Arts Council and Big Lottery along with sponsorships from local businesses. It will take place along the Moseley Road which will be closed off to traffic from St Paul’s Road to Brighton Road to bring diverse communities together to form new connections and celebrate culture, heritage and live performances.
Dr Noha Nasser, Director of MELA stated:
“It’s not every day where this stretch of the busy Moseley Road is closed down and handed over to the community to come together to experience their neighbours, artistic performances, the local heritage, and the market stalls. We are looking forward to people making new connections with each other”.
So, if you want to dance to some great music, play fun games, enjoy the entertainment and a feast at the food hub, then come along with your family and friends on Sunday 22 April, and make the most of this street festival. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, young and old alike. What’s even better – it’s all free and you don’t need a ticket!
