Reflection • Sustainability • Legacy • Vision

A sharing of ideas, knowledge and practical approaches through conversations, guest speakers and short films, bringing together designers, organisations, change makers and specialists from the UK, the Caribbean, Africa and Latin America.

The programme explores how we can promote and support a more environmentally conscious approach to Carnival Arts and masquerade — sharing innovative ideas, celebrating existing initiatives and exploring new ways to make our costumes, materials, production and events more sustainable and greener.

National and international guests/speakers include:
• Rhian Kempadoo Millar, Mango Arts
• Kathy Williams, MBE, OLY RJC Dance
• Pax Nindi, Founder of Global Carnivalz and Junkanew TV
• Mariana Pinho, Sustenta Carnaval (Brazil)
• Claudette Whittingham & Steven Hoyte, UK Centre for Carnival Arts (Luton)
• Dr Arthur France MBE, Founder Leeds West Indian Carnival
• Angela Chappell, Arts Council (England)
• Danii McLetchie, Carnicycle (Trinidad & Tobago)
• Melissa Simon-Hartman, Sustainable Designer (London)

Plus panel discussions including youth voices & audience Q&A

Together, we will consider how creativity, culture and collaboration can help shape a more sustainable and greener future for Carnival and masquerade.

Caribbean light bites & refreshments included.