Midlands' music artists offered paid commission as part of showcase tour

2Funky Arts is on the lookout for 12 Midlands-based artists, from Black, African, and Caribbean backgrounds, to take part in an exciting showcase tour, as part of their And Still I Rise Project. This innovative project will give artists the opportunity to create new, 8-10 minute performance pieces, that will reflect and celebrate the vibrancy of Black history and culture.

Performance pieces will be part of a touring showcase that will visit Derby, Birmingham, Nottingham, and end in Leicester, at 2Funky Music Café.

Successful artists will be awarded with a £500 fee to help them develop their artistry and rehearse their performance pieces, as well as an additional £200 per performance.

Tour dates include:

• 6^th October – Derby, Baby People
• 13^th October – Birmingham, Centrala
• 20^th October – Nottingham, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
• 27^th October – Leicester, 2Funky Music Café

Artists must be 18+ and from the Midlands. All performance styles are welcome and previous art forms include: singing, rap, dance, spoken word, fashion, motivational speeches, and photography.