@BhamFestival23
Opening Event
One City,
A Thousand Memories
Remember how good it felt in birmingham last summer?
When we welcomed the world with high-fives and sunshine smiles, and filled the city with our stories and creativity?
Well, this year, at the Festival’s opening night event, we want to welcome YOU and everyone who wants to relive some of the magic and memories made during the 2022 Games.
JOIN US!
Join award-winning BBC presenter Ayo Akinwolere and Radio 1Xtra’s Kaylee Golding – ‘Your favourite Gyal from Brum!’ – for a packed evening of entertainment to celebrate what Birmingham achieved, exactly one year on from the Games’ spectacular kick-off at Alexander Stadium.
OPENING EVENT PERFORMANCES!
Expect broadcast highlights and newly commissioned films, interviews with guest creatives and athletes, a dynamic parade and rousing musical performances, before a never-seen-before live performance from Birmingham Music Archive’s ‘sonic love letter’ to Birmingham, On Record.
The event line
up includes
Soulful house DJ Echo Juliet & BBC Asian Network’s Bobby Friction
Commonwealth Games mascot Perry with Birmingham Bhangra legends, Dhol Blasters
Team England Commonwealth Games medal-winning Athletes
Mezzo-Soprano
Samantha Oxborough
with the Choir with No Name & community BSL Choir Music in Motion
Singer, dancer & multi-instrumentalist Bambi Bains
Urban Music award-winner & rapper, SANITY
‘It’s A Brum Ting’ stars, Friendly Fire Band
When we wrote ‘It’s A Brum Ting’, we knew it was a catchy song but we had no idea that Brummies would take it so much to their hearts… What a way to start 10 days of fun in Brum!
Robin Giorno, Friendly Fire Band
