Bristol Refugee Festival Opening Night

Fri 1 June 2018 18:00 – 21:00

About
Wyldwood Arts have teamed up with Borderlands and the Bristol Refugee Festival 2018 to produce an opening event to kick off the month long festivities. The opening night will be an informal evening of international music and poetry performed by refugee artists to celebrate the start of the festival.
Bristol Refugee Festival is a month-long programme of events that brings together local and refugee communities to celebrate the contribution refugees make to Bristol, promote better understanding as to why people seek sanctuary and support successful integration.
** Although the tickets are free it is essential to book a ticket **
Location
The Lantern at Colston Hall. Check your route: www.colstonhall.org/visit-us
Credits
Produced by Wyldwood Arts in partnership with Borderlands and Bristol Refugee Festival. Supported with funding from Bristol Ageing Better.

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