GemArts Director Vikas Kumar collected his MBE for Services to Arts&Culture at Buckingham palace today. We’re so proud to work for such a fantastic, committed and passionate arts leader. Enjoy celebrating with your family in London.
Lush to hear all the excitement about Masala Festival 2025 on @spicefm - make sure you've got tickets to everything for next week! 🪷🦚🌟
https://t.co/jTsYQa9bDV
Every summer, @GemArtsuk's Masala Festival shines a light on the North East’s vibrant tapestry of South Asian arts, culture, and community. This year, from Monday 14th to Sunday 20th July, the festival promises to be as diverse and engaging as ever. Info: https://t.co/byyFKNUzpM
✨ Masala Festival 2025 opens with a stunning one-night-only performance of Songs of the Bulbul at Newcastle @TheatreRoyalNew (Mon 14 Jul).
A poetic Sufi-Kathak journey from Aakash Odedra Company.
🎟 Info:
🔗 https://t.co/nKzt9JjVmu
#MasalaFestival#SouthAsianArts
Masala Festival 2025 just got tastier! We hit up Dabbawal for a sneak peek of their exclusive Masala Fest menu (14–20 July) A bold blend of South Asian flavours inspired by the fest’s global vibes.
🎭 Pre- or post-show eats? Sorted.
🔥 Say #DabbaFest2025 = 10% off!
📍Book now.
Next week as part of the Gem Arts Masala Festival, the Aakash Odedra Company presents Songs of the Bulbul, a stunning expance of music, dance and poetry. ❤️
Don't miss out - book now! 🎟️
📅 Mon 14 Jul
🎟️ https://t.co/kDi8XzUXK6
🎭 @GemArtsuk
Join award-winning short story writer @GurnaikJohal as he reads from his debut novel 'Saraswati' - a tale of love, lust, violence and loss in the lives of six relatives. @northernstage@GemArtsuk
Just a few tickets left for Tuesday 15 July >> https://t.co/dD66NOsExW
Oooohhhhh!! Check out the July issue of @the_Crack and the lush double page feature on Masala Festival!! 🦚🐅🐘
#MasalaFestival 14-20 July A mix & blend of the finest South Asian arts & culture ☀️🪷
Full programme 👉🏽 https://t.co/6v9OXd6QLl
New July issue out now! On the cover The Midnight Bell by Matthew Bourne's @TheatreRoyalNew (📷Johan Persson). Plus Durham Brass, Newcastle Fringe Fest, @GemArtsuk Masala Fest, Jessica Pratt, Cheekface, Lost Minds Fest, @Discovery_Mus Unplugged, Music @NewcastleCastle & more.
GemArts x The Glasshouse Present:
Qawwal Najmuddin Saifuddin & Brothers
Fri 16 May 2025 | 8PM | @glasshouseicm
Over 700 years of Sufi Qawwali tradition, live in Tyneside.
Feel the power of devotional music.
Tickets: £20 | https://t.co/jTsYQa9bDV
#RiversideRagas#Qawwali#Sufi
📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣
We’re back! Masala Festival 2025 runs 14–20 July – a joyous celebration of South Asian arts, culture & creativity!
Expect unforgettable music, dance, film, food & more across Tyneside!
Full programme: https://t.co/IUFxigs2cG
#acesupported
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📢New show announcement📢
Songs of the Bulbul, presented by GemArts Masala Festival & Newcastle Theatre Royal.
A powerful new dance work from Aakash Odedra Company - blending Kathak dance, Sufi music and poetry in a moving tale of love, loss, and spiritual freedom
🎭 @GemArtsuk