Decolonising Music, Identity, Spaces and BeyoND
Join us for an all-day event as part of the Newcastle MOBO Awards Fringe programme.
Workshops, Performance and Discussion
Relax in our welcoming social space, where refreshments and snacks are available for purchase at the bar. The whole event has a capacity of around 120 people, but the workshop capacity is limited. Please see the workshop information below for more details.
Date: Saturday, February 15th
Location: The Old Coal Yard – Elizabeth Street, NE6 1JS
Venue Opening Time: 12 PM – Walk-ins welcome
Entry is FREE, but you can donate to us by clicking the poster on the left side of this page (above if viewing this on a phone) .
See below for full event details.
Event details - Timings are approximate
Decolonising the Guitar: A Beginners Workshop with musician Ray Aggs
Art of the Ancestors: A Queer African folklore tote bag painting workshop led by Dami Fawehinmi-Ayodele from Navii Media
Art of the Ancestors: A Queer African folklore tote bag painting workshop led by Dami Fawehinmi-Ayodele from Navii Media
12:30 PM
Limited to 12 participants. Please arrive on time to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.
To guarantee a spot click the link below to book (small fee required).
Details: In this workshop, Ray Aggs will read from their zine, DIY GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS, and discuss the roots of the guitar from a Black feminist perspective. The
12:30 PM
Limited to 12 participants. Please arrive on time to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.
To guarantee a spot click the link below to book (small fee required).
Details: In this workshop, Ray Aggs will read from their zine, DIY GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS, and discuss the roots of the guitar from a Black feminist perspective. They aim to demystify the instrument by deconstructing the white male rock roll cannon and exposing the whitewashing of punk, folk, and rock history. We will discuss traditional and experimental guitar techniques and learn a simple song together. No previous guitar knowledge is necessary – non-musicians and beginners are welcome!
Art of the Ancestors: A Queer African folklore tote bag painting workshop led by Dami Fawehinmi-Ayodele from Navii Media
Art of the Ancestors: A Queer African folklore tote bag painting workshop led by Dami Fawehinmi-Ayodele from Navii Media
Art of the Ancestors: A Queer African folklore tote bag painting workshop led by Dami Fawehinmi-Ayodele from Navii Media
1:30 PM
Limited to 18 participants. Please arrive on time to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.
To guarantee a spot click the link below to book (small fee required).
Details: Hiya! My name's Dami/Sunny, and I'll be leading my tote bag painting workshop inspired by African queer folklore. We will be diving into the vibrant world of Q
1:30 PM
Limited to 18 participants. Please arrive on time to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.
To guarantee a spot click the link below to book (small fee required).
Details: Hiya! My name's Dami/Sunny, and I'll be leading my tote bag painting workshop inspired by African queer folklore. We will be diving into the vibrant world of Queer African folklore and exploring identity in this interactive tote bag painting workshop. Through a rich tapestry of stories, lives, symbols, deities, creatures and more while crafting your unique designs. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, and "Tales on Totes" invites you to carry a piece of storytelling wherever you go.
Disclaimer – This workshop may have adult content and triggering topics.
Discussion Panel Decolonising Music, Identity, Spaces & Beyond
Art of the Ancestors: A Queer African folklore tote bag painting workshop led by Dami Fawehinmi-Ayodele from Navii Media
Discussion Panel Decolonising Music, Identity, Spaces & Beyond
3 PM
The venue has limited seating; please inform us if you need a seat, as you may have to stand if no seats are available.
Our much-loved panel discussions are back with musician Ray Aggs, singer-songwriter Nadedja, and Dr Jordan Mullard.
Disclaimer – This panel discussion may have adult content and triggering topics.
Performance by Ray Aggs
Art of the Ancestors: A Queer African folklore tote bag painting workshop led by Dami Fawehinmi-Ayodele from Navii Media
Discussion Panel Decolonising Music, Identity, Spaces & Beyond
4:15 PM
The venue has limited seating; please inform us if you need a seat, as you may have to stand if no seats are available.
Ray Aggs is a musician based in Glasgow. Primarily known for their distinctive guitar work, influenced by both West African highlife and post-punk, they also sing and play the violin.
They have been playing with the
4:15 PM
The venue has limited seating; please inform us if you need a seat, as you may have to stand if no seats are available.
Ray Aggs is a musician based in Glasgow. Primarily known for their distinctive guitar work, influenced by both West African highlife and post-punk, they also sing and play the violin.
They have been playing with the band Trash Kit since 2009, formed with Rachel Horwood and Ros Murray (later replaced by Gill Partington), releasing 3 albums on the Upset! The Rhythm Indie-label, a self-titled record in 2010, Confidence, in 2014 and Horizon in 2019.
They have written several zines, including I Trust My Guitar and DIY Guitar for beginners.[8][9] Aggs has often been featured in the Shotgun Seamstress zine,[10] a book of when re-released had Aggs involved in a discussion panel of Black zinesters at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington D.C. in 2022
It is rare to see them in Newcastle, so don't miss your chance!