BASS Festival (British Arts and Street Sounds) is the UK’s only month long celebration of Black Music and Art. Every June, the UK comes alive with a phenomenal line up of events, new commissions, gigs, exhibitions, master classes, showcases, club nights, theatre, conferences and film.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence and to welcome the Jamaican Olympic team to Birmingham BASS will have JAMAICA as its theme in 2012. Taking place for the seventh consecutive year, the festival will see a range of music and arts events in venues across the city.
BASS features the widest range of work based on contemporary Black culture and in previous years have presented work such as music, dance, spoken word and theatre. JAMAICA and its cultural impact in Britain will be celebrated in the widest range of events and commissions.
Featured Artists this year include:
- Junior Murvin
- Moqapi Selassie
- Lady Leshuur
- RoxXxan
- Topcat
- Seani B
- Channel One Sound System
To get a feel of past BASS festival’s here is some archive footage:
BASS 2010
BASS 2008
BASS 2007
BASS 2006
want to become a part
RAAGNI SINGER 142 days ago
Hi I’m part of a Gospel sound system called Shekinah ministries and was wondering if we could be a part of The bass festival, we have our own sound and would love to promote what we do, and be a part of something special while engaging people. Thanks. Spanna
Spanna 126 days ago
Hi there
If you are interested in being a part of the BASS Festival, you will need to apply for a commission. Please have a look at the guidelines for further information on the website.
Regards, Punch
gurpreet 113 days ago
Hi I’m part of a Gospel sound system called Shekinah ministries and was wondering if we could be a part of The bass festival, we have our own sound and would love to promote what we do, and be a part of something special while engaging people. Thanks. Spanna
Spanna 126 days ago
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