Our Mel are proud to present an evening of poetry and live music in celebration of beauty. Come speak your peace, be encouraged, listen to the soulful sounds of Sheffield talent and & experience freedom with an empowering night of words of beauty with a focus on people of colour.
Find out more and book a slot via www.ourmel.org.uk or just turn up at the event (slots limited on the night – All interests welcome)
About Us:
Rooted in Yorkshire and based in Sheffield, Our Mel is a social enterprise dedicated to exploring cultural identity, Black history and what it means to be a person of colour in Britain today.
Inspired by two local lasses on a journey of self-love, Our Mel was born in November 2016 over a pack of caramel biscuits and a cup of tea, Yorkshire of course.
Since its birth, it has grown into a community of people on a mission is to support, encourage, teach and build the Sheffield community through music, film, arts and education having launched it’s first city wide fringe festival; Melanin Fest, in celebration of Black History month in the UK.
For further information on Our Mel, visit: www.ourmel.org.uk
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