It’s Carnival – Birmingham Hippodrome

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Family & Pantomime

It's Carnival

Sat 6 Aug 1-7pm

FREE

We brought a collage of carnival colour, dance and the pulsating rhythms of Trinidad to Bullring & Grand Central in Summer 2022.

ACE dance and music, the UK’s top black-led dance company invited you to experience the extravaganza of carnival in full swing.

Here’s a taste of what was on offer:

Mighty Jamma – Steel Pan Artist

The UK’s number one steelpan soloist brings the melody and harmony of steelpan to infuse It’s Carnival with traditional Trinidadian song.

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Ebony Steel Band

Winners of the National Panorama competition (Notting Hill) a record twenty two times, the amazing sounds and vibe of carnival.

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DJ G-ZEE

International Pro Mixmaster DJ G-Zee will enthral the crowds with the ultimate selection of grooves and beats that are guaranteed to get the heart pumping and the feet moving!...

Black Voices

Black Voices are the UK’s leading A Cappella Quintet and will lead a joyful community choir that promises to use the power of beautiful voices to raise the roof and the spirit throughout the Bullring. ...

Eternity Percussion

Bringing the power of the drum from Amsterdam, the Eternity Percussion troupe will have fingers snapping and feet stamping as the syncopation of talent floods the Bullring with the rhythms of Trinidad and carnival! ...

ACE Professionals

ACE Professional Company promises to stun and captivate as they combine sheer artistry and power to tell the tale of music through the medium of contemporary dance.

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ACE Funky Minis & Juniors

The smallest but mightiest of the ACE family will delight the audience as they bring the confidence and exuberance of youth to the Trinidad carnival celebrations!

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ACE Fused & ACE Youth

ACE Youth – Seasoned and professional, ACE Youth dance group will demonstrate a fantastic contemporary piece inspired by the flora of the Caribbean.

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Procession through Rotunda Square

Flamboyant colour and magnificent costumes entwined with intricately choreographed dance routines will ensure this carnival spectacular entices the watching crowds wherever it goes. ...

Mass Celebration

Be thrilled as the carnival crowd immerse themselves in the euphoric and high-spirited vibe of Trinidad. Celebrating all that is carnival – vibrant colour, captivating music and joyous, uplifting vibes. ...

Arts & Crafts

Experience the fun and creative side of carnival by taking part in our bespoke crafting sessions. Using colour and artistry, our talented team will demonstrate how to use upcycled materials to make adornments for carnival....

It's Carnival

We brought a collage of carnival colour, dance and the pulsating rhythms of Trinidad to Bullring & Grand Central in Summer 2022.

Mighty Jamma – Steel Pan Artist

Ebony Steel Band

DJ G-ZEE

Black Voices

Eternity Percussion

ACE Professionals

ACE Funky Minis & Juniors

ACE Fused & ACE Youth

Procession through Rotunda Square

Mass Celebration

Arts & Crafts

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