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We're thrilled to announce that R&B and soul legend Terri Walker, South London hip-hop artist AKS, and rapper Reek0 have been announced as the headliners of The Blessing: Power of Community.
Join us on Sun 22 Jun for a spectacular celebration marking Windrush Day and Refugee Week 2025 that will bring together musicians, artists and our local community.
The event will start with a Caribbean blessing for Hackney, featuring drumming, spoken word, steel pan and singing. The show will finish with our massed choirs, taking the stage alongside this exciting line up of musical headliners!
A partnership between Hackney Empire, Counterpoints Arts, and Rising Tide, The Blessing will be guided by conversations and creative collaboration between young people and their elders. We will celebrate the superpowers of Community and Welcome, pay tribute to the contributions and experiences of refugee and Windrush generations, and fill the theatre with rhythm and joy.
Meet the Creative Team behind The Blessing:
Gbolahan Obisesan: Director
Greta Mendez: Choreographer
Ade Egun Crispin Robinson: Musical Director
Simeon Miller: Lighting Designer
Xana: Sound Designer
Joseph Roberts: Choir Director
Yomi Ṣode: Narrative Consultant
Rain Spiegel-Johnson: Poet
Kat B: Host and MC
BashiieBaptiste: Community Engagement Producer/Narrative
Sun 22 Jun, book for The Blessing: Power of Community below!
