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Birmingham, UK.
Sampad connects people and communities to South Asian and British Asian Arts and Heritage by breaking down barriers, raising critical issues and amplifying unheard voices.
🎥 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...
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
⏳ 24 hours until Ujala: An evening of Indian Classical dance.
Wed 5 Nov, 7pm at Midlands Arts Centre

🔶 Read about the styles
sampad.org.uk/.../odissi-y...
⭐️ Meet the performers
sampad.org.uk/news/ujala-n...
🎟 Book your tickets
sampad.org.uk/event/ujala-...
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
▶ 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-...
November 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🖥️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/
Odissi, Yakshagana and more: a guide to Indian Classical dance - Sampad
Across India, there are diverse classical dance styles, each with a unique heritage. Whilst it would be impossible to share the fullness and richness of every tradition, this blog outlines […]
sampad.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
▶️ 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...
October 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🪔 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
October 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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.
October 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🎇 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
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
📣 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/
October 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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...
October 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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
October 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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/
Announcing Sampad's Ujala Season for Diwali 2025 - Sampad
As the nights draw longer, Sampad are proud to announce a a vibrant and varied programme for Diwali. Join us to mark the Festival of Lights with dance, music, family […]
sampad.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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/
Looking back at South Asian Heritage Month with Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust - Sampad
As we wrap up our summer programme, Sampad Executive Director Bhavik Parmar looks back on a brilliant partnership with the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Sampad were thrilled to […]
sampad.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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...
September 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🔸 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...
September 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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/
September 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🍂 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... 🍂
September 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🎵 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-...
September 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We're looking back to Padma Bhushan Pandit Ajoy Chakarabarty's visit to the city last month. A sublime evening of Hindustani music at B'ham Rep

Thank you to everyone who attended. Special thanks to Sanchita Pal, Bhavna Chaudhary, Anvaya Ganguly, Ajoy & his musicians & many others

Photos @gr_sohail
August 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Artist Call-Out 🎶 Apply for Sampad's £1000 Music Bursary

We're delighted to offer a bursary to a new or emerging musician specialising in string instruments with a timbre similar to instruments such as the sitar, sarangi or veena (examples only).

Read more & apply:
sampad.org.uk/news/sampad-...
Commonwealth Symphony 2026 – Sampad Music Bursary - Sampad
Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage is delighted to offer a £1,000 music bursary to a new or emerging musician specialising in string instruments with a timbre similar to South Asian instruments such...
sampad.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
News for Schools 📣 Sampad Associate Schools have just announced Ujala: A Celebration of Diwali

The visiting artists will work with pupils to explore some of the less well known stories of Diwali & share some of the traditions that Hindu & Sikh families follow

Oct 2025
sampad.org.uk/ujala_school...
August 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Our Learning Team have had a wonderful and busy end to our academic year. Read Gill's blog (Sampad's Learning Manager) about the varied work we have been doing, as she shares her Summer Term highlights.

Summer 2025 round-up from #sampadassociateschools
sampad.org.uk/news/summer-...
August 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Be part of the movie experience at the outdoor screening of Devdas this Sat 16 Aug
Learn and have fun doing a few easy moves with a popular song from the film then join in when it's performed on screen! 💃🕺
Workshop 6.30pm. Outdoor Arena, Midlands Arts Centre

macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/devdas
August 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🔥Looking back at Midsummer Masti! Thank you to:

Dancers: India Island, Purbanat, Chitraleka, Bengali Association, Anjali Dance.

Creative team: Jaya Khazaei, DJ Palak, Vimal Korpal, Dharmesh Rajput, Sharonjit Kaur Sutton, Midlands Arts Centre & of course Team Sampad!

#SouthAsianHeritageMonth2025
August 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
It’s such an honour to be welcoming the revered Padma Bhushan Pt Ajoy Chakrabarty to Birmingham. ✨
Final rehearsals of the curtain raiser ensemble Sur-Nandan, led by @sanchitapalofficial are taking place ahead of this evening’s concert!
🎟️ Final tickets available via sampad.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM