Black fashion designers, poets, artists and musicians are to be celebrated at a special black-tie event in Manchester next week as part of Black History Month.
The Black Creative Soirée, which is being held at Manchester Museum on Friday, October 27, will include fashion shows, spoken word performances and musical acts, including Afro beats music, dancers and drummers. There will also be an exhibition by black artists.
The yearly showcase is being run by award-winning fashion brand Cultureville and BOB Expo - the largest shopping expo featuring black businesses in the UK.
Cultureville was founded by Adeola and Ronke Jane Adelakun with a vision to make modern African fashion more accessible. BOB Expo was established by Monique Kufuor and has been running for five years.
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The most recent BOB Expo event took place in Manchester in July, with more than 100 businesses showcased and over 2,000 guests in attendance.
According to the organisers, the Black Creative Soirée will be an opportunity to meet, greet and buy items from the black creatives taking part in the event. The evening will include:
- A drinks reception;
- African-inspired canapés;
- black-owned pop-ups;
- spoken word performances;
- fashion shows;
- live music;
- art exhibition;
- dance performances;
- creatives meet and greet
- goodie bags;
- and networking.
The Black Creative Soirée is taking place between 6.30pm and 9.30pm at Manchester Museum on Oxford Road. Tickets cost £25-£35 and can be booked via Eventbrite, and the dress code is black tie.
