Opportunity for local businesses to get behind new festival in Catford

• SEEN Lewisham is a new Global Majority festival for London which debuts at Catford’s Broadway from Monday 10 – Sunday 16 June 2024

• The festival is expected to attract audiences of over 5,000

• Selling and sponsorship opportunities for local businesses

Nouveau Riche founder, Ryan Calais Cameron, said “I grew up in Catford, an area that has always been a huge colourful cultural hub of art and creativity. SEEN will continue in that legacy, a festival that will have the very best of what Lewisham and London has to offer all in one place, an opportunity for locals and visitors to come and see work and artists that reflect themselves.”

There are lots of opportunities for local businesses to get involved. By applying to take part in the Show & Sell, you sign up for an unforgettable day of networking, sales, food and celebration.

By sponsoring SEEN festival, or donating your products and merchandise, you bring your business to the heart of Global Majority arts and culture in London, connecting with new audiences and amplifying your brand through extensive exposure.

Festival sponsorship will spotlight your company through advertising and marketing across the borough and online, as well as brand placement throughout the festival and a host of wider benefits. SEEN is a chance to connect with diverse audiences in a joyful, celebratory atmosphere.

Contact Lewisham Council’s Culture team to discuss how you can get involved cultural.development@lewisham.gov.uk

More About SEEN Lewisham

SEEN Festival will celebrate the incredible talent of Black, Asian and Global Majority artists and creatives from Lewisham, one of London’s most diverse boroughs. From Monday 10 June to Sunday 16 June, the Broadway theatre in Catford will come alive with an electrifying programme of theatre, dance, and music.

A programme of cutting-edge performance and family-friendly activities will attract over 5,000 audiences throughout the week. A ‘Show & Sell’ event, offering a platform for Lewisham’s Global Majority business owners and entrepreneurs to step into the spotlight and showcase their work, will take place on the second day of the festival.

SEEN Lewisham is a partnership between Lewisham Council and the multi-award-winning arts company Nouveau Riche. Nouveau Riche is the driving force behind powerful productions such as For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy and No More Mr Nice Guy.

Kicking-off our first programme announcement is Black Wall Street, The Dreamland, the latest production by Khareem Jamal on Friday 14 June. Taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1921, the production brings to life the extraordinary tale of Greenwood, a predominantly black neighbourhood within Tulsa.

Through an artist grant programme, SEEN will provide mentoring and funding to participating artists, with industry pioneers helping them to bring their performances to life. Mentors include Nouveau Riche, Alleyne Dance and Josh Oladipo. Meet the mentors:

Nouveau Riche

Our production partner, Nouveau Riche, is a multi-award-winning creative movement led by Global Majority artists. Their objective is to discover, nurture, and produce unique stories with a keen focus on work that is both educational and entertaining.

Alleyne Dance

Alleyne Dance is a UK-based company founded in 2014 by award-winning twin sisters Kristina and Sadé Alleyne. Their choreography blends West African, Caribbean, Hip Hop, and Kathak influences into dynamic movement. With five main works presented internationally, Alleyne Dance is committed to learning and participation, engaging audiences worldwide.

Josh Oladipo

Josh Oladipo is a dynamic force in music. From his role as one half of Billy Dukes to his presence on Reprezent Radio, his collaborations with talents like Kojey Radical and Lucy Rose showcase brilliance. Hailing from South London, his sound combines electronic psychedelia and soul, enchanting audiences worldwide.