Caribbean Carnival Residencies
Carnival stars from the Caribbean headed to the East Midlands in 2005 to give an extra boost to the Caribbean Carnivals in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham, through the Three Cities Create and Connect residencies programme.
June 2005 to August 2005
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Find out more about the fantastic Caribbean carnival stars who flew in to the East Midlands to deliver workshops, work with local groups and perform live by clicking below for:
The Three Cities Caribbean Carnival Residencies aimed to bring new skills to community carnival groups, school children and young people, with a series of special workshops, and various performances.
Arts Council England, East Midlands Director of External Relations Michaela Butter, said: “The residencies programme will give hundreds of people involved in Caribbean carnivals in the three cities the chance to work directly with major names from the Caribbean. It’s an initiative that won’t just see some brilliant new carnival sections and performances, but will also impact on local musicians, performers, costume-makers and carnival groups of all types. They will learn new skills and ideas which they can use in 2005 and for many years ahead.”