The story of BATUKE! Festival
The Batuke! Festival started out of our passion for the music and dance of Afro - Portuguese countries. We realised that there is a special rapport and connection between all the Portuguese speaking countries, a recognition of common experiences through music and dance. In 2010, when we started there was no platform in the UK where Afro - Portuguese artists were represented, the community could experience their culture in a professional space, young and old, and share their common heritage. So, we decided to just go ahead and do it ourselves! We self produced initially through our regular events. It was very risky, but we believed in it so we made it work! The team derived from Iris De Brito social dance school at the time - Studio Afro Latino. Roles were delegated, artists contacted, plenty of volunteering support and voila! We became the go - to festival in the UK representing Afro-Portuguese culture, created a space for artistic development, cultural exchange and research. Guest artists came from the USA, France, Senegal, Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique and the UK. We were founded by the Arts Council for 5 years and developed creative partnerships.
In 2019 we achieved a fantastic milestone with our 10th Anniversary and decided to have a break.
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We are now looking towards developing a new event, investing in organisational development and research. Make sure you continue to follow us and connect with us through Afro - Portuguese culture!
Full Pass x1 RECOMMENDED
DATES : Friday 25th to Monday 28th August
LAST CHANCE TICKET!
BATUKE! 2017 FULL PASS INCLUDES:
- unvaluable amount of learning & laughter
- access to all workshops on Saturday and Sunday
- access to all shows & parties on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
NOTE:
Participation to carnival + t-shirt not included. Look out for the Carnival Pass or save ££'s by buying FULL PASS & CARNIVAL PASS for £99 (LAST CHANCE COMBI PASS)
Full Pass + Carnival BEST VALUE
DATES : Friday 25th to Monday 28th August
LAST CHANCE TICKET (SAVE £10)
BATUKE! 2017 FULL PASS INCLUDES:
- unvaluable amount of learning & laughter
- access to all workshops on Saturday and Sunday
- access to all shows & parties on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
BATUKE! 2017 CARNIVAL PASS INCLUDES:
- memories 4 life, parading inside world's 2nd largest carnival
- access to BATUKE! sound system, truck + double decker bus
- BATUKE! 2017 official t-shirt
- Security team
Couple Pass 2x BRING A FRIEND
DATES : Friday 25th to Monday 28th August
This pass is not available any more, buy individual full passes (same price on the door)
BATUKE! 2017 COUPLE PASS INCLUDES:
- unvaluable amount of learning & laughter
- access to all workshops on Saturday and Sunday
- access to all shows & parties on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
NOTE:
Participation to carnival parade + tshirt not included. Look out for the Carnival Pass or save ££'s by buying FULL PASS & CARNIVAL PASS together for £70 only (instead of £85)