From November 11-17, Bernie Grant Arts Centre is showcasing great art made by Black authors, poets and artists. This years line-up includes Diane Abbott, Paula Akpan, Kelechi Okafor, Dr Ronx, Zeinab Badawi, Danielle Jawando and Inua Ellams.
The RAP party on the evening of the 16th held by Inua Ellams will be one of the many highlights of this event. 10 writers will be sharing a piece of work and after each, the DJ will play two songs of their choice that link to the text. It isn’t often that there are spaces to celebrate literature in intimate spaces and the crossover with music will make it something special that you will want to be a part of.
“We’re so excited for the return of the Tottenham Literature Festival at Bernie Grant Arts Centre. This year’s TLF is a celebration of the most inspiring, groundbreaking Black authors and creatives. Our 2024 theme, Black Imaginations, invites you to dive deep into brilliant, powerful and transformative stories from Black authors, poets and artists. It’s time to reimagine our futures, and be inspired by how imagination can transform our stories and realities”
Azeib Pool – Artistic Director & CEO of Bernie Grant Art Centre, and founder of TLF
Bernie Grant Arts Centre (BGAC) is a unique multi-artform venue in Tottenham, North London, inspired by the vision of the late Bernie Grant MP. The iconic building is a landmark on Tottenham High Street. As London’s only Black-led combined arts venue that prioritises Black work: BGAC exists to champion, develop and present new and cutting-edge multi-disciplinary work by Black artists for a world where Black led work is given space, status and a chance to thrive – a world in which Black artists, creatives and performers no longer have to fight to have their stories made. BGAC invests in the creativity of Black artists, aiming to amplify their voices, elevate their profiles and showcase their work; develop new audiences for this work, by attracting the broadest possible range of people to it; and provide valuable career opportunities within the arts for those from underrepresented backgrounds.
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