Route 34

Route 34: Embracing Cultures is a visionary and ambitious project celebrating the Commonwealth Games being hosted in Birmingham – which is a once in a lifetime opportunity and a first for NBA.  The programme developed from the concept of bringing Caribbean inspired costumes to the streets of Birmingham and reaching the diversity of communities that line the A34 route from the city centre to north-west Birmingham. The combination of skills in the NBA partnership has resulted in a commissioned anthem, We Rise, composed by Ken Burton, which will be launched by over 800 massed choral singers in Symphony Hall on July 10th and then performed in parks, shopping centres and sports venues throughout August.  Spectacular costumes have been commissioned and created by Clary Salandy (Mahogany Arts) inspired by the 11 Caribbean islands and countries coming to the Games. These costumes will process around parks led by professional dancers and youth participants from ACE dance and music in venues across the Festival period in August – September. Participatory activities for children and young people will be available during day events in the Bullring (August 6th) and mac Birmingham (August 13th).  For local carnivals in the Parks (Legacy Centre of Excellence, Perry Hall Park and Grosvenor Road Studios (GRS)  See website link: www.northbimirnghamalliance.com for details listed on the Calendar starting July 1st.