Dancers at Asian Spring 2024
Tribhangi Dance Theatre group
Sampad dance events this coming spring 🪷
🔹 Asian Spring is back at The Bradshaw Hall, Birmingham on Sun 22 Mar
🔸 Tribhangi Dance Theatre start their UK tour at Solihull Core 24 Mar, followed by Birmingham Rep 28 Mar and Northern Ballet Leeds 29 Mar.
Read more and book at sampad.org.uk/events
Just announced! Bring light and celebration to 2026 with an unforgettable evening of music and dance. New Year Ujala will entrance audiences of all ages & backgrounds, perfect for families, date nights & music-lovers alike.
🔹 Thu 12 Feb, 7pm
🕯 St Paul's Church, B3
🎟 sampad.org.uk/event/new-ye...
Dal Singh, Vig The Poet and Tyriq Baker
📣 Full line-up announcement
⭐ Special guest performers Vig The Poet and Tyriq Baker will be joining Dal Singh and Band at Midday Mantra on Saturday 24 Jan, 1pm.
Not long to wait
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⏱️1 min read - we are back at St Benedict's Primary, see the blog from the learning team.
"It’s exciting to see how people in different countries celebrate through dance!”. Yr 5 pupil
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@royalbirmcons.bsky.social #sampadassociateschools
🎻 What a start to the New Year!
Yesterday Sampad attended the recording for the Commonwealth Symphony, composed by Rekesh Chauhan and played by CBSO, alongside talented guest artists. We look forward to the release of the recording 📀
Commissioned by the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust.
@📣 Christmas Giveaway 4! Win a voucher for 2 tickets to our next Chai and Chat 'in conversation' event, date TBA
➡️ Hosted by special guests, these insightful discussions cover a variety of subjects related to the arts & culture
Enter at forms.office.com/e/3a44DzRkt4
Closes Thurs 18th Dec 5pm
📣 2026 programme announcement! Asian Spring is now on sale, plus a UK tour with the incredible Tribhangi Dance Theatre.
Learn more and buy your tickets via sampad.org.uk/news/programme-news-2026/
As our outreach sessions wind down for the year, we'd love to share some stats and highlights.
Throughout 2025 we have run regular projects in varied community settings, alongside one-off family fun days.
Find out about Sampad projects on our website: sampad.org.uk/projects/
⭐ Featured artist announcement - Dalbir 'TablaJedi' Singh and friends will be performing at Midday Mantra: New Year New Sounds.
🗓️ Sat 24 Jan, 1pm
🟥 Jennifer Blackwell Space, Symphony Hall
🟦 multibuy offer. U16s go free! sampad.org.uk/event/midday-mantra-new-year25/
#TablaJedi #middaymantra
This autumn, our Ujala Season lit up Birmingham, celebrating the Festival of Light. Today we've been looking back at the at all the activity, from performances to workshops, creative collaborations, and community engagement.
Read more at sampad.org.uk/news/key-achievements-from-ujala-season25/
🐘 Step into the magical world of Lori. An interactive performance for EYFS & Year 1 using storytelling & dance.
We’re delighted to share the trailer for our new performance, touring nurseries and schools in early 2026.
Contact learning@sampad.org.uk📖
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRpA...
Let's Dance has been in full, gentle swing this autumn offering seated movements set to music in a relaxed and environment.
James, Sampad Programme Mgr “it's been a joy to see the transformation in participants".
Thank you to funder www.smallstepscharity.org
More: sampad.org.uk/event/lets-d...
🎥 We are delighted to be partnering with our friends at BIFF for the screening of Mahangar.
Satyajit Ray's film, with Madhabi Mukherjee, follows the story of Arati who decides to take a job to help support their family
🍿 Wed 12 Nov, 7pm at MAC
🎟 sampad.org.uk/event/mahana...
⏳ 24 hours until Ujala: An evening of Indian Classical dance.
Wed 5 Nov, 7pm at Midlands Arts Centre
🔶 Read about the styles
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⭐️ Meet the performers
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🎟 Book your tickets
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▶ This Wednesday, 5th November, is your chance to be charmed by an array of Indian classical dance styles at Midlands Arts Centre
Compered by Shriya Sharma, we are delighted to present Ujala
#Odissi #Sattriya #Kuchipudi #Yakshagana ++
🗓 Wed 5 Nov, 7pm
🎟 From £11.95
🔗 sampad.org.uk/event/ujala-...
🖥️New blog! Do you want to know more about different Indian Classical Dance styles?
Whilst it would be impossible to share the fullness of every tradition, this quick guide will get you started.
Dive in at sampad.org.uk/news/odissi-yakshagana-and-more-a-guide-to-indian-classical-dance/
▶️ Party vibes! Here's The Ravi Soorya Kumar Band shaking the studio when they appeared on Indian TV Battle of Bands International 🎙
See Ravi and his band this Sat 25 Oct
Midday Mantra: Diwali Special! 12 to 2.30pm
🔸 U16s Free (still need to book), £5, £10.
🪔 sampad.org.uk/event/midday...
🪔 Under 16s go free at our Diwali Midday
Mantra! Join us from 12pm for family-friendly craft
workshops, painting Diya Lamps to mark Diwali. Performances will then begin at 1pm, with music + dance for all ages.
🔗 sampad.org.uk/event/midday-mantra-diwali25/.
📷 Nicola Gotts
Montage of 6 images. Femail Dancers, male music group, male compere
Come and celebrate Diwali with Sampad, share the joy with music and dance:
Midday Mantra: Diwali Special, Sat 25 Oct, 🪔 diya lamp painting for families from 12pm, music & dance at 1pm, Jennifer Blackwell Space, Symphony Hall, £5- £10 (U16s Free) 🎟
🔗 Visit sampad.org.uk for more info and tickets.
🎇 Our week of Ujala has begun!
Today we worked with the University of Birmingham India Institute . It was an honour to bring students & staff a beautiful celebration of Diwali & Bandi Chhor.
Thank you to those who joined us, and Happy Diwali from everyone at Team Sampad 🪔
#UOBIndiaInstitute
📣 Artist announcement for our Diwali Midday Mantra! Join us for an unforgettable celebration:
🎸 Bollywood hits with Ravi Soorya Kumar
🪩 Bharatantyam group Kaishiki, dancer Shriya Sharma & India Island Academy
🎤 Singer Atreyee & Host Dharmesh Rajput
sampad.org.uk/event/midday-mantra-diwali25/
Less than two weeks to go until our Midday Mantra: Music and Dance Diwali Special!
🪔 Family celebration starts at 1pm on Sat 25 Oct, and features classic Bollywood tunes from the ▶️ Ravi Soorya Kumar band plus craft workshops and lively dance performances
🪔 sampad.org.uk/event/midday...
We had a wonderful day contributing to the celebrations for the first year anniversary of the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital this week
👏 Thanks to all the artists and to Sampad's Interim Executive Director, Bhavik Parmar for being an excellent MC and getting everyone involved
As the nights draw longer, Sampad are proud to announce a varied Diwali programme.
Join us to mark the Festival of Lights with dance, music, family celebrations & schools offers... there's something for everyone 🎇
Read more at sampad.org.uk/news/announcing-sampads-ujala-season-for-diwali-2025/
Today we have a new blog from Bhavik, looking back at a brilliant partnership with the Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust.
Read more at sampad.org.uk/news/looking-back-at-south-asian-heritage-month-with-sandwell-and-west-birmingham-nhs-trust/
News for teachers
💻 Sampad Associate Schools invite you to an online Q&A, Mon 22 Sept 4.30pm. We'll talk you through and answer Qs on our latest workshops, TiE, new projects, and much more. If you prefer to just listen, that's fine :)
Read more & request link here:
sampad.org.uk/event/sas-on...
🔸 Midday Mantra Artist Announcement 🔸
Gurdain Rayatt will be joining Satwinder Pal Singh at Midday Mantra
A tabla musician who has performed with many notable legends of the Indian Classical music
Sat 20 Sept, 1pm. Jennifer Blackwell Space, Symphony Hall
£5 🎟 sampad.org.uk/event/midday...
Poppy Jaman is a well-known leader in field of mental health awareness & care. She engages with communities & workplaces to devise mental health help projects.
Join us for Chai & Chat: My Marathon Sari with Poppy Jaman
📌 Thur 25 Sept, 6pm
🔸 Midlands Arts Centre,
🔹 Book: sampad.org.uk/events/
A table of brightly coloured felt material and hands seen working it.
🍂 Our Create & Change autumn workshops at Dolphin Women's Centre begin next week, with artist, Gugan Gill.
The craft sessions will introduce the group to the work of different SA women artists & offer space for the group to freely create
To get involved here:
sampad.org.uk/projects/cre... 🍂
Rekesh Chauhan, pianist and composer sitting at piano. Angle is face on.
🎵 2 Weeks Left to Apply
Sampad's £1000 music bursary closes on Mon 22 Sept (9am)
Are you a new or emerging musician specialising in string instruments? Apply for this amazing opportunity to perform a composition by Rekesh Chauhan with the CBSO
More details here 👇
sampad.org.uk/news/sampad-...
