JUMP dance film is going to premiere next Friday 29th, March, at Rapport Film Festival at Whirled Cinema in Brixton, Loughborough Junction, London, SE24 0HN

Last year our director, Michael Burgess was asked by the amazing Director, Teacher, Choreographer and Dancer, Jonathan Luke Bishop to be part of his film project. JUMP charts the gruelling process of a dance audition. While choreography is impressive in execution, perfect syncopation and drama, the behind-the-scenes challenges are not flattering but builds the fire in the dancers to make the cut and secure the contract.

Quote from our Director, "literally the entire journey was magical and executed with the most meticulous direction and team spirit. I am not surprised by the rise of JUMP's success".

#jonathanbishop #jonathanlukebishop you are AMAZING!!! We ❤️ you. We are so very proud and happy for you. You deserve all your blessings Sir.

Join us this evening live on Instagram at 8pm UK time (GMT) from @creative_resilience_intl in conversation with my friends @beaumondesociety Find out how we started our businesses and what keeps us going.

This year for Industry Week Middlesbrough College is partnering with Creative Resilience International to deliver a one-day virtual programme of panel talks and workshops with specialist in the fields of fashion, fashion communication, performance art, visual arts, design and PR.

Industry Week at Middlesbrough College is offering students the opportunity to interact and receive invaluable knowledge and advice from respected industry experts whose career trajectory and lived experiences could serve as a benchmark for the students' professional ambitions and furthermore inspire diligence and determination.

Very special thanks to the brilliant guest speakers, these creative geniuses:
@peju.alatise
@wacfoo
@acelebrationofdemonstration
@fumidesaluvold
@kanahflex
@joyce_addaidavis
@yemikosibah
#jennymitchellpoet
@kayflawlessofficial

💥SINGERS💥: Professionals & Amateurs! The phenomenal Chineke! Orchestra invites you to join the Chineke! Amateur Symphonic Chorus. You will be part of this groundbreaking choir of 80 - 100 voices for the concert on 3 May 2024 at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, UK.

The Chineke! Foundation was created by Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE in 2015 to provide outstanding career opportunities to established and up-and-coming Black and ethnically diverse classical musicians in the UK and Europe. Chineke!’s motto is: ‘Championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music’. The organisation aims to be a catalyst for change, realising existing diversity targets within the industry by increasing the representation of Black and ethnically diverse musicians in British and European orchestras.

The Chineke! Orchestra is Europe’s first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra.

Huge Congratulations to international award-winning milliner, the legendary Matthew Eluwande who, last Saturday, 17th February, after being asked many times, finally made his debut at London Fashion Week Spring - Summer 2024, hosted by SM Global Catwalk at the Royal Horse Guards Hotel

Our Director, Michael Burgess was asked specifically by Mr Eluwande to style and choreograph the show.

The feedback from the audience on the night and all the reviews have unequivocally proclaim the Matthew Eluwande fashion showcase as outstanding.

We are thrilled to be supporting the @missnigeriafranceorg inaugural event and being recognised as a trusted voice of empowerment, visibility and vehement advocate for the upward mobility of our people, the beautiful continent of Africa and those underrepresented, underserved and undervalued.

The grand finale is this Saturday, 10th February at La Salle du Gala, Palais de la Femme, 94 Rue de Charonne, 75011, Paris, France.

We start the year off advocating for Black Men and Mental Health.  We have been invited by Haven London to be one of the guest speakers and deliver a mind body Pilates workshop.  Our Director, Michael Burgess, will join the other highly respected panellists in unpacking the journey to mental health and how it manifests in the lives and community of Black Men.

Themes to explore will include vulnerability, toxic masculinity, coping and healing, and mentoring, which will delivered across workshops, panel discussions and performances.

Register for your tickets here ⏬️:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/haven-unmasked-navigating-black-mens-mental-health-journey-tickets-761490296977

This video captures the riveting moments of exchange and community that took place at TEDx Woodlane TEDTalk hosted by our Klimate Net family which we had the great honour of sponsoring and hosting the networking segment.

An extraordinary mixed bag of experts in the field of environmentalism and lifestyle consciousness, with astonishing lived experiences, spoke with great knowledge and candour. Every person in the room left feeling charged, informed and empowered.

Special thanks to Sandeep Krishnappa, Co-Founder of Klimate Net for this great opportunity. More to come in 2024.

October is Black History Month, and the global spotlight is on Afro Contemporary Art Week in London. That week the capital brings together the finest, most thought-provoking, imaginative, culturally defining artists and art creatives from Africa and the African Diaspora.

We are super excited to be co-producing with the amazing Chilli Art Projects and the Royal African Society in delivering a stellar programme of artist chats, poetry entertainment, and one-to-one with special guests, during the REFLECTIONS exhibition at the Chilli Gallery, 125 New Bond Street, London W1S 1DY, from 13th - 30th October October. Private Viewing is on 13th October.

Artists featured include:

Richard Mensah, Fungai Benhura, Akea Brionne, Richard Nattoo, Jimbo Lateef, Olajide Oluwamayowa, Corey Pemberton , Sheherazade Thenard, It is FREE and ALL are WELCOME. Please RSVP here: info@chilliartprojects

CRI and Soho House presented a series of monthly panel talks on sustainability, ethics and inclusion in fashion.

The aim is to provide members with engaging, thought-provoking sessions which stimulate conversations, exchange ideas and build networks.

The sessions ran on Wednesday mornings from 9-10am at 180 The Strand and included the topics:

• Technology vs Heritage Preservation (Wednesday 27 April 2023)

• Is There Money in Clean Fashion? (Wednesday 31 May 2023)

• Influencing Policies (Wednesday 28 June 2023)

CRI co-produced and facilitated the African Heritage Seminar at Tate Britain. Special guest speakers included artists Richard Mensah of Chilli Art Projects & Gary March. Other artists featured were Claudette Johnson, Ajamu X, Dante Rosetti of the Pre Raphaelites

Special moments come rarely, but as Creative Director role at @kutivzkollection launch of their #kutivzkouture fashion line was one of them.

It really was an honour to drive forward a new designer showcasing her first collection. Choose to always be part of the solution - a beacon of passion and positivity.

The Royal African Society hosted an evening devoted to "Creative Africa" in celebration of 120 years of change, on 2nd November at the Aqua Shard, London. Creative Resilience International were the official Co-producer and production managers.

The evening brought together leading figures from worlds of film, fashion, literature, art and music. The best African cuisine was enjoyed on the night as well as performances by renowned musical acts - Shingai, Osibisa and a live auction.

The special messages from our Royal Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales and the Royal African Society’s chairperson, Arunma Oteh reinforced the ongoing work of the Society, future projects and the need for wider support. In addition to spotlighting the achievements of the Society’s groundbreaking festivals, Film Africa and Africa Writes, the event honoured some of the legends and trailblazers of fashion from the African Diaspora including Alphadi, Shade Thomas-Fahm and Yemi Kosiba.

The Belizean quartet performs a must-see, culturally rich concert at the iconic London Jazz Café with their distinctive complex rhythms and deep grooves. Taking their position in the long line of predecessors, they are preserving and expanding the Garifuna cultural identity through a dialogue between generations and traditions that are still expressed in their music today. The musical ensemble that embodies a vitality that comes from performing and travelling the world together radiates a high voltage of tradition and affection across the numerous generations. Their captivating harmonies rest on the shoulders of cathartic guitar riffs and exult in a sea of exuberant drum rhythms that take complete control of the dancefloor as they share their music and tales with a worldwide audience.

“The complex rhythms demand attention and quickly resolve themselves into a completely irresistible groove. When the melodies kick in on top of them, the lushness is overwhelming.” — The Wall Street Journal

“Full of surging seaside rhythms and yearning, soulful melodies that hang in the memory.” — BBC Music.