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Black Urban Fusion

Preparations for Black Urban Fusion began in August 2006 in the Canning Town youth centre and the final show was held on the 27^th October at Stratford Circus. The young people were involved at all stages of preparation for the event. They were coordinated by our Youth Worker, Vicky Remmie.

The young people took on diverse tasks such as coordinating auditions and rehearsals, publicising the event, handing out flyers, planning the line-up of the event and setting up the venue. On the night, young people from the youth group worked as ushers, stage managers, performers and comperes for the acts. The smooth running of the event was testimony to the hard work of all the young people involved.

The event was a huge success attracting over 300 people. It was designed to coincide with and celebrate Black History Month. It was a great opportunity for young people from our youth group to perform and show off their talent to the people of Stratford. The performers included dancers, singers, MC’s and DJ’s.

The Big Music Show!! Friday 17th March 2006

An action packed talent show extravaganza with performances from the best local acts - music, dance, MC, DJ and much, much more - and all by the under 21s from East London!

Youth Jam Night!! Friday 25 November 2005

Launching Xpress Yo’Self Zone @ The Youth Building, River Christian Centre, Vincent Street, Canning Town E16 1LS.

Opening artists included W.S.T, Lighnin MC, Nobbe Out MC, Nena, Bibz, Soul Soul Endz, Fada Pest & MC- Speak Yo Mind Session

Competition for Black History Month

For Black History Month 2005, OWFA ran a poetry competition for Newham School Children celebrating their personal histories on the theme of incredible journeys. As so many Newham children come from other parts of the world, this was their chance to tell their own tale of moving to Newham and becoming part of this vibrant community. Please click below to read their wonderful poems:

My Incredible Journey: Poetry by Newham Children