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To widen access even further, 2019 sees S+K take their networking and performance event Bring Me In across the UK for the first time.
The series is designed to facilitate creative collaborations between people of colour. Featuring live performances and insightful discussions with established industry pros, the event brings together individuals in a physical space to better enable genuine personal and artistic connections. Previous panelists include poetry heavyweight Jacob Sam-La Rose, curator Nicole Crentsil, producer Tobi Kyeremateng and broadcaster Jumoke Fashola, while we dedicate the end of the evening to live performers – having featured the likes of poets Zia Ahmed and Amina Jama, and musicians Affiejam and Latir.
Come and support local talent, learn a thing or two from those already Doing The Most and join S+K on their mission to make the arts for everyone.
#BringIns
#BringIns
The series is designed to facilitate creative collaborations between people of colour. Featuring live performances and insightful discussions with established industry pros, the event brings together individuals in a physical space to better enable genuine personal and artistic connections. Previous panelists include poetry heavyweight Jacob Sam-La Rose, curator Nicole Crentsil, producer Tobi Kyeremateng and broadcaster Jumoke Fashola, while we dedicate the end of the evening to live performers – having featured the likes of poets Zia Ahmed and Amina Jama, and musicians Affiejam and Latir.
Come and support local talent, learn a thing or two from those already Doing The Most and join S+K on their mission to make the arts for everyone.
#BringIns
#BringIns
DOING THE MOST
FEBRUARY 14TH 2019, NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE

We're touring Bring Me In.
First Stop Nottingham Playhouse!
We'll be exploring why there are pressures to create work in bigger cities, the needs + issues East Midland artists face due to the ecology of the region.
Grab you're tickets here!
GETTING IN
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"If you are looking to engage young, entrepreneurial and creative Londoners then Bring Me In delivers!
S+K are at the forefront of an exciting movement of young creatives of colour and Hackney Showroom is delighted to have hosted S+K to present Bring Me In - the wealth of talent involved, the passion and ambition is palpable."
nina lyndon, co-director
hackney showroom
Building Birmz
July 2017, Night Owl
On 25 July, we held the very first Bring Me In in Birmingham, following our success in London.
This Bring Me In focused on how we as artists of colour can build sustainable enterprises and organisations designed to serve BAME communities. We brought together Birmingham’s top POC creatives who shared their tips on how to best to develop artistic ecosystems in the UK's major cities, the best way to build networks in Birmingham as a hub for BAME talent, plus a chance to connect with like-minded individuals. Panelists include Amahra Spence, Ammo Talwar and Ian Sergeant, as well as performances from Birmingham's finest talents Affiejam and Elle Chante, plus north-west London's Zia Ahmed. Want us to come to your city? Get in touch with ailbhe@sandkproject.com and we'll make it happen! |
Funding Your Future
May 2017, Hackney Showroom
The second Bring Me In focused on the theme of Funding Your Future; how best can we of artists and innovators of colour navigate to ensure we access financial opportunities? What are the best steps to ensure we can reach these opportunities? How can we stand out from the crowd to achieve funding? Tackling the big questions was Clive Little, Chirag Patel, Nathalia Syam and Tobi Kyeremateng, and our good friend Russenï chaired the discussion.
Russeni also led our facilitated networking activities, encouraging our attendees to share their skills, stories and phone numbers... Concluding the evening we had incredible performances from Kareem Parkins-Brown, Mnelia, Raheela Suleman and Latir. Want to suggest your ideas for the theme of the next Bring Me In? Get in touch by email or social media (@_SKProject). Video: Ailbhe Treacy Photos: Oritse-Etemi Olugbo |
Being Your Own Brand
March 2017, Hackney Showroom
Our first #BringIns featured a panel of remarkably talented black creatives, including exhibition curators, poets, broadcasters, visual artists and journalists. Chaired by Rasheeda Page-Muir, CEO of Revolyoution, the panel provided insights on how best to establish yourself in the creative world, the best ways to market yourself and your work and how to overcome the hurdles placed in front of BAME creators looking to make a mark in the industry. Many thanks to Nicole Crentsil, Varaidzo, JJ Bola, Ubuntugraphy and Jumoke Fashola for being part of our panel.
We then followed the talk and Q+A with networking activities led by members of the S+K team, and rounded off the evening with performances by poets Amina Jama and Ruth Sutoyé, and singer Kemar Pennant. Take a look at the photos and video to see what you missed out on, and let us know what you would like to see or be discussed at the next Bring Me In by email or social media (@_SKProject). Video: Ailbhe Treacy Photos: Oritse-Etemi Olugbo |