Voices of Palestine welcomes the Banat al-Quds choir.
Voices of Palestine Festival is coming to Kings Place in London. Hosted by PalMusic UK, the event celebrates Palestinian arts, culture, and heritage. The festival takes place on Saturday, 1 November and offers a day of crafts, films, music, talks, and theatre. If you’d like to join the event, here’s what you need to know.
Throughout the day at Voices of Palestine Festival, visitors can enjoy panels and discussions on Palestinian literature, poetry, and more. Highlights include the acclaimed theatre production Welcome to Gaza by the Hands Up Theatre Project, as well as performances by Gazelleband and the NABAD Dabke Troupe.
An art exhibition will feature work from the Palestine Museum US and Scotland. Hudur al-Gha’ibin – Presence of the Absent is a powerful textile installation made up of 275 hand-stitched panels, created by 360 artists. It memorialises over 50,000 lives lost in Gaza.
A bustling souk will showcase Palestinian crafts, traditional tatreez embroidery, thobes, and authentic cuisine. The festival is held in support of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, with proceeds going towards music education for young Palestinians.
For one night only, there will be a special concert by Banat al-Quds (Daughters of Jerusalem), an all-female choir and ensemble travelling from Palestine. The group bring together more than 35 female musicians and artists, and they sing Arabic and Palestinian songs.
Festival events run from 12pm to 6.30pm, and evening performances start at 7pm. Tickets are available now, with choir performance tickets and livestream access launching soon.
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GO: Visit www.kingsplace.co.uk for more information.