Future is Flames! brings together a diverse group of performers, artists, and activists to creatively explore the urgent issue of the climate crisis.
Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, with changes happening at an alarming rate and devastating communities worldwide. From soil erosion to polluted air and undrinkable water, the effects of the climate crisis are felt every day, especially in the Global South, which produces the smallest carbon footprint but suffers the most severe impacts.
As we gather in one of Liverpool’s most beautiful natural settings, we will ignite discussions, spark curiosity, and showcase solutions that can help us address the climate crisis. Our talented performers and activists will use music, art, and storytelling to engage the audience in a conversation about the future of our planet.
From discussions on renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and reforestation, to showcasing research on the latest technological solutions, we will showcase a range of possibilities to help us create a sustainable future.
But we won’t just talk about the problems; we will also celebrate the solutions. Future in Flames! will feature interactive activities and workshops where participants can learn about small but powerful changes they can make in their daily lives to help reduce their carbon footprint. From composting to biking, we will explore simple yet effective ways to create a more sustainable world.
So join them for a day of inspiration, learning, and action at Future is Flames! Let’s come together to spark change and create a sustainable future for our planet.
Ciarán Hodgers is a Drogheda –born multi-award-winning spoken word poet. His debut collection Cosmocartography was shortlisted for the Rubery Book Award 2019, toured the UK & Ireland for 30 dates and was featured on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row, The Independent, The Irish Independent, The Irish Times, RTE Radio 1, BBC Radio Merseyside.
Named “one of the region’s most exciting spoken word performers” by The Independent, he was named a highlight of Guy Garvey’s Meltdown Festival at the Southbank Centre London and a “powerhouse poet at the top of his game” by Lingo Festival Dublin.
Solastalgia, his second poetry collection, is forthcoming from Burning Eye Books in November 2023 and explores mental health, landscape, climate change, language, spirituality, philosophy and healing,
Nazeem is a prolific singer-songwriter, guitarist, peace ambassador & founding director of Dole NdawiNGO in The Gambia. He uses the transformative power of music to build resilience & positive change within communities & amongst young people.
His Afrocoustic music reflects his roots & culture; influenced by a 2-year residency in Senegal where he supported musicians such as jazzman Vieux Mac Faye, Wolof pop singer Viviane Chidid & guitarist Jeanott Mendy. Nazeem plays an infectious blend of Afro Pop, Zouk, Reggae, Dance hall & Afrocoustic with Groove. He has made several visits to UK to raise his international profile & record new songs with Marquee Records.
Nazeem performed with legendary Afro rock band, Osibisa, on the WOMAD main stage at the festival’s 40th Anniversary, he kicked off the N’famady Kouyaté concert at Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room & performed at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, London in early January as guest vocalist for Osibisa.
Nazeem also headlined the launch of a new album “ITER” where he features on two of the album tracks by #Klyptos, a collective of artists & producers linked to Liverpool. During Black History Month 22, Nazeem launched the incredible digital e-book #WhatsYourStory? International in collaboration with Writing on the Wall (WOW); a powerful arts project giving a platform to Gambian youth to tell their own story through written word and music. Don’t miss this inexhaustible talent.
Kevin P. Gilday is an award-winning poet, writer and performer from Glasgow. He is the founder of poetry performance collective The Scribbler’s Union and was co-founder of much loved spoken word cabaret night Sonnet Youth. He is a National Theatre of Scotland Breakthrough Writer, a BBC Writers room Scottish Voice and one of Scotland’s most celebrated contemporary poets.
Kevin has performed all over the world, from Hollywood to East Kilbride, including major festivals (BBC 6Music Festival, Glastonbury), Fringes (Edinburgh, Toronto, Vancouver), literary festivals (Edinburgh International, Verve) as well as large scale tours of the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. He has supported artists and public figures such as Akala, Saul Williams, George the Poet, Jackie Kay, Liz Lochhead, Sage Francis, The Silencers and Jeremy Corbyn MP.
He has published five books of poetry, with his most recent – Anxiety Music – released by Verve Press in September of 2022 to universal acclaim and promoted via a 22 date tour of the UK and Europe.
So join them for a day of inspiration, learning, and action at Future in Flames! Let’s come together to spark change and create a sustainable future for our planet.
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