Each year DaDa present the Edward Rushton Social Justice Lecture on the United Nations International Day for People with Disabilities (3rd December) to keep alive the passion and fire demonstrated by Rushton, a Liverpool poet, activist, abolitionist and disabled man.
This year they are thrilled to announce that we have secured a fantastic and insightful keynote speaker for the event, Kaite O’Reilly, who will be exploring ‘Rage’ which will be the theme for their 40th anniversary celebration during DaDaFest International coming in March 2025.
If you are passionate about disability rights, equity and inclusion within the arts and beyond, this event will resonate with the “quiet riot” within.
This is a live in-person event that will be BSL interpreted, but will also be streamed online for those who can’t attend in person, so please book an online ticket if you would like to receive the links for this.
Exploring ‘Rage’
Their keynote speech this year will be delivered by Kaite O’Reilly, award-winning writer and dramaturg. Kaite advocates the importance of righteous rage – knowing when there is nothing left to do but rage because the injustice is so great, drawing from her own experience of growing into a maturity of knowing when turning your rage into quiet action is more likely to influence change and to benefit in the long run.
Kaite reflects on works such as The War on Disabled People written by Ellen Clifford which reflects the scapegoating and marginalisation of disabled people that has evoked a vibrant movement of disabled activists and their supporters determined to hold systems and system-makers to account – making the slogan ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ more apt than ever.
The keynote social justice lecture this year will open discourse around disabled rights (or lack thereof), injustice and activism they hope will continue into DaDaFest 40.
Hear artist Ruth Moilliet talk about her inspiration behind the work in her current exhibition at The Atkinson, FOFO (Fear of Finding Out). Find out more about the title, the meaning behind the exhibits and think about how we might also help to make changes for the better.
Having celebrated the botanical world in her work for many years, Ruth Moilliet’s bold and engaging sculptures now look at the decline of plant species, their pollinators and the natural world as a whole. Her initial studies highlighted the impact the fossil fuel industry has on our planet where she began to use found, recycled plastic materials to produce her work. The new additions shown in this exhibition encourage discussion around the responsibilities we have as individuals to prevent further decline through our daily activities and the items in our lives.
Exhibition is on display until Saturday 8 March 2025.
https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/exhibition/ruth-moilliet/
Join DaDa as they launch DaDaFest International 40 ‘Rage: A Quiet Riot!’.
This event will preview some of the exceptional disabled artists who will showcase their work as part of DaDa’s 40th anniversary festival in March 2025, and we will hear from organisations, funders and supporters who are making the festival happen.
After consulting with artists, DaDa heard loud and clear that our community feel that, while some progress has been made, too many decisions are still made without involving disabled people. This has left disabled artists and disabled communities raging that the gaps in society are widening and they are still so far from equity and representation at all levels in art, culture and heritage.
At this event they launch their 2025 theme ‘Rage’, so come and join us for a quiet riot of creativity and culture.
Introducing ‘Nu Wave’ – a night that opens the doors to Liverpool’s thriving music scene for all.
Designed to be an inclusive, supportive, and safe space, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the local industry. With a lineup of talks from some of Liverpool’s most respected industry innovators and a showcase of the city’s best emerging talent, “Nu Wave is built on a philosophy of “No Gatekeeping” – where knowledge, opportunities, and connections are shared freely.
Whether you’re an artist, student, industry professional, or music lover, this night is your gateway into Liverpool’s vibrant musical community.
Welcoming you to Liverpool’s music scene…
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Sculptor Ruth Moilliet introduces her new exhibition at The Atkinson; FOFO: fear of finding out.
Exhibition tours begin at: 11am / 12pm / 1pm
FOFO looks at species decline and the devastating impact of mass consumerism on the natural world. Ruth will give short introductions to her work, offering insight into her creative process, inspirations and research.
Having celebrated the botanical world in her work for many years, Ruth Moilliet’s bold and engaging sculptures now look at the decline of plant species, their pollinators and the natural world as a whole. Her initial studies highlighted the impact the fossil fuel industry has on our planet where she began to use found, recycled plastic materials to produce her work. The new additions shown in this exhibition encourage discussion around the responsibilities we have as individuals to prevent further decline through our daily activities and the items in our lives.
Exhibition continues: 26 October 2024 – 8 March 2025
Dr Nathalie Rech will share early research into Black Women who entered UK state institutions in the early 20th Century. Her research aims to contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms of white supremacy. The presentation will focus on archival research in port cities with a larger Black presence, such as Liverpool, and Cardiff.
Black women’s presence appear in journalistic accounts of police and court activities, as well as in institutional records, although often through the filter of stereotypical and racialized representations. Very few academic studies have focused on women of African descent in Britain at the turn of the 20th century.
Dr Nathalie Rech is a writer and a historian. Her research focuses on Black women’s lives at the turn of the 20th century. Currently a Post-doctoral researcher at the University of Liverpool, she explores the criminal justice system and state institutions in Louisiana, and in the UK.
A talk through the rich history of Black dancers in British ballet from the 40s to the present day.
This talk can be tailored for schools and adult audiences and is followed by a Q&A session.
Artists’ talks & performance held at CASS Art, School Lane on Sunday 6th October, as part of Liverpool Artists Book Fair. The main Book Fair event is held at Bluecoat, 5 / 6 October.
| TIME |
ARTIST |
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| 12.00 |
Julie Dodd |
Talk |
| 12.30 |
Andrew Morrison |
Talk |
| 13.00 |
Alastair Noble |
Talk |
| 13.30 |
Sue McLaren |
Talk |
| 14.00 |
Amy Sterly |
‘Sound Book Project’ Performance + Talk |
| 15.00 |
North West Book Artists |
Talk |
Back by popular demand: a second screening of the film Rockers at Metal Liverpool on Thursday 26 September. Come watch and hear an all-star soundtrack through their Engine Room speakers at Edge Hill station.
Hosted at Metal Liverpool, Black Girl Watching Film Club in collaboration with LADFN presents a screening of Rockers (1978) with snacks and refreshments, followed by a discussion about the film.
Legendary reggae artists play themselves in this exuberant tale of struggle and triumph. Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace and Richard “Dirty Harry” Hall recruit a ‘Robin Hood’ band of friends to get even with some oppressive
mafia types.
What began as a documentary about the reggae scene in the 1970s and turned into a feature length film, Rockers
is a great lightning in a bottle film with a stellar cast of iconic Jamaican musicians. Not only is it a fantastic film with an amazing soundtrack but it also encapsulates this era of music in an extraordinary way. So head along, have some bun and cheese and share your thoughts.
Running order:
6:30pm: Doors open and refreshments are served
7:15pm: Rockers begins (Runtime 1 hour 40 minutes)
9:00pm: Post-screening discussion
Tickets start from £1 – get your ticket here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/blackgirlwatching/t-movezdd
Watch the trailer for Rockers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnZ-EyU7_T8
Location: Metal Liverpool’s Engine Room at Platform 1 of Edge Hill train station on Tunnel Road, Liverpool L7 6ND.
Come and hear their fashion curator, Pauline Rushton, talk about their current exhibition of beautiful beaded and sequined evening dresses, dating from the 1920s to the present day.
This talk explores the evolution of style, as well as the cultural significance, of glamorous evening wear over the past century. Learn about the specialist craftsmanship behind these garments, produced by the hand-beading technique known as tambouring.
