Peace of Mind returns this month in solidarity with the people of Yemen
Posted on: 03 Sep 2024Following an immensely successful inaugural festival last year, this vibrant mix of music and talks will take over Café Kino later this month.
Peace of Mind Festival will take place at Stokes Croft’s Café Kino on Friday 20 September 2024.
The event is organised by Bristol Yemeni Solidarity Association and last year featured talks from community leader Taher Qassim as well as fashion designer Kazna Asker, shining a light on an issue that the festival organisers see as significantly under-acknowledged by the UK – and this year will be no different!
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Despite the facts that Yemenis have lived and worked in the UK since well before the 19th century and Aden (South Yemen) is a former British colony, so when taking into account our country’s role in the current crisis, Peace Of Mind’s organisers think it’s time Yemen was talked about.
When it takes to the welcoming venue and worker’s co-op Café Kino later this month, punters can expect music, poetry and discussion in an environment where everyone can show solidarity, support, learn and celebrate Yemeni and British-Yemeni culture.
The festival programme features local musicians Milo Gore and Tallulah Blue, alongside poet Fahad Al-Amoudi and a Q&A with Toby Matthiesen, senior lecturer in Global Religious Studies focusing on the Middle East and Global Religious Studies at the University of Bristol.
Speaking about this year’s festival, co-founder Amy Ritchie has said “I’m so excited for this year’s event. I’m particularly looking forward to hearing Fahad’s poetry reading. Art is a great way to get an insight into someone’s culture…”
Peace of Mind Festival will take place at Stokes Croft’s Café Kino on Friday 20 September 2024 – secure tickets HERE.
Tickets are on sale now with proceeds raising funds for Saba Relief, however, no one will be turned away for lack of funds if you’re unable to afford a ticket – just email the festival.
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Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.
