© EVEWRIGHT ARTS - BELONGINGS: Windrush 75. Photographer John Ferguson. All Right Reserved 2023
Evewright Arts Foundation (EAF) is delighted to announce Belongings: Windrush 75 as part of Windrush 75th anniversary celebrations, made possible thanks to National Lottery players through a National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council and a Windrush Day grant to support parts of the programme.
Windrush: Belongings 75 Weekender 12pm Saturday 24 June - 6pm Sunday 25th June
EAF will present a curated programme of Windrush Heritage, Art films screenings and projections in the original Grade II listed ticket hall over a 30-hour continuous period. The programme will include two new film works directed by artist EVEWRIGHT including Motherless Child and Here I Stand, both exploring the resilience, identity, and determination of a generation, along with Windrush: Movement of the People a Dance film by Phoenix Dance Theatre, selected films from local artists Larry Achiampong, Elsa James, performances from Gary Cordice, Ionie Richards and Ageless Teenagers and a selection of community films on the theme of migration created by young people and a live performance. The exciting film line-up programme schedule will be available soon.
The presentation of film works will also include photographs, sound and words, along with images of the Empire Windrush original passenger list for an immersive experience with headphones throughout the weekend as well as vintage cars and food stalls. A DJ set featuring the influence of music over the 75 years will be played during the Saturday evening segment.
This curated weekend programme take place at London International Cruise Terminal in Tilbury from Saturday 24 June 12 pm through to Sunday 25th June 6pm and is free and open to all to attend.
Book your weekend free ticket here to reserve your place
“We are delighted to be hosting this important event during Windrush 75th anniversary year as we value the importance of our community telling their stories in their own voices.” Artist EVEWRIGHT
Public Opening Times. Free Entry
24- 25th June 12 pm Saturday - Sunday 6pm Belongings75: Weekender
Location:
Tilbury International Cruise Terminal Essex RM18 7NG
The site is accessible by Car, Bus, Ferry and train. The nearest train station: Tilbury Town. A special shuttle bus will operate over the weekend from Tilbury Town train station to the Terminal.
