Rap, hip-hop and drill are powerful means of self-expression, but some lyrics glorify violence and reinforce harmful stereotypes.
This workshop, led by violence reduction specialist, Dayton Powell, empowers artists to create uplifting lyrics while retaining the raw energy of the form.
Part of DIASPORA! Festival
Presented by Diverse Artists Network
Age guidance: 8-18
Start: 15.30
Finish: 17.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Each One Teach One (EOTOUK)
Tatiana and Dayton Powell formed The Community Action Group for Young People (CAG4YP) in response to a tragic incident within their community, subsequently forming the CIC Each One Teach One (EOTOUK) to address the pressing issues of gangs, crime, violence, and deprivation among young people, with a specific focus on the challenges faced by young black men and women in Bristol.
EOTOUK’s goal is to create a network that actively serves their community by intervening proactively and creating spaces where tragedies like the one that inspired their organisation no longer occurs.
DIASPORA! Festival
A vibrant celebration of people, music, film, poetry, dance and storytelling
Diaspora! is an arts festival for Bristol and the South West, which aims to showcase and better reflect the variety of talent within the region’s cultural communities.
Developed by the Diverse Artists Network (DAN), and taking place in 2024 for the very first time, the festival will platform artists from underrepresented cultural backgrounds including people largely from the Diasporas of countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Central and South America.
About Weston Stage
Atmospheric subterranean brand-new performance space
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The venue
Weston Stage
Cellars at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Weston Stage is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Lower Ground (LG) and follow signs to Cellars and Weston Stage.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Weston Stage has level access from street level.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
