Newcastle DIY venue Cobalt Studios to host four-day festival, Bold Africa
- PublishedThu, Sep 28, 2023, 10:00
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- Mim Suleiman, Nihiloxica, Desire Marea and more will perform next month.
- Newcastle's Cobalt Studios is hosting a festival of contemporary African music next month. Taking place from October 12th through 15th, Bold Africa will include performances from Kenyan singer-songwriter Rapasa Otieno, Mim Suleiman & Meduulla, Nihiloxica, Allan Strange and Desire Marea. The festival will also feature a day of workshops on October 15th, taking in everything from breath work and chanting to drum circles and sound baths. Before Bold Africa, Cobalt Studios will host five-piece Afro-house act Afriquoi this Friday, September 29th. Browse the full programme via the event listings below.
- Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Afriquoi + Kancho Club
Afriquoi
- Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Bold Africa Festival
Desire Marea, Nihiloxica, Mim Suleiman, Allan Strange
- Fri, Oct 13, 2023
Bold Africa presents: Mim Suleiman + Meduulla
Mim Suleiman
- Sat, Oct 14, 2023
Bold Africa presents: Nihiloxica + DJ Allan Strange + Sarah Heneghan
Nihiloxica, Allan Strange
- Sun, Oct 15, 2023
Bold Africa presents: Desire Marea + Zinzile
Desire Marea