3 day Arts & Music Festival Celebrating 12 years of Festival2Funky https://youtu.be/MDWHlSRhcAI Festival2Funky Turns 12 with a Powerhouse Celebration of Black Music, Arts & Culture Festival2Funky returns for its 12th year from 23–25 May 2025, bringing three electrifying days of Black music, dance, and cultural celebration to the heart of Leicester’s West End at the […]

And Still I Rise Midlands Tour And Still I Rise Midlands Tour! 2Funky Arts is looking to work with artists from Black, African, and Caribbean backgrounds, for a performance showcase that will tour the Midlands during Black History Month.  Artists selected will receive a £500 fee for developing & rehearsing their artistic piece, and £200 […]

The Record Store & Black Music, A UK History “The Record Store & Black Music: A UK History”, is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to celebrate this vibrant history. 2Funky Arts presents….The Record Store & Black Music: England’s Tastemakers A film documenting the […]

Leicester Mela Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_FQX_gYqqI Leicester Mela Festival returns to Abbey Park: a two day celebration of Indian arts, culture, music, food & fashion! DATES Saturday 16th August 12pm-7pmSunday 17th August 12pm-7pm Click here for tickets Join thousands of attendees for this distinguished celebration of South Asia’s rich and colourful heritage, as Abbey Park is once […]

Project LIVE Artist Development Programme PROJECT LIVE 2025 Project Live is a 4-month artist development programme  that supports artists in taking their music careers to the next level. It provides artists with mentoring, performance opportunities around Leicestershire, music industry masterclasses, studio time, radio exposure and the experience of collaborating with a live band. This project […]

Youth Radio Training developing young people’s skills This project is funded by Children in Need. Get involved in Youth Radio, a 12-week project that will give young people skills in different areas of radio. This project is FREE, aimed at 16-18 year olds and is led by experienced workshop leaders – Vijay Umrao & Bhavik […]

TakeOff Supporting Artists & Promoter talent TAKEOFF! 🚀 Radio Ready Masterclass Amplify your Reach & Maximise Exposure Check out the full video from our last Takeoff music masterclass. This masterclass covers how to get your music on local and national radio from an experienced Radio DJ! It explore how to maximize radio exposure through your […]

Next Gen Voices Youth Committee ‘2Funky have always worked with young people, teaching, and developing their skills. We believe it is important to give them a platform to speak and express themselves, as they are the future’. -Vijay Mistry ✨NEXT MEETING DATE ✨ THURSDAY 27TH MARCH 2025 | 6:30PM (This will be followed by an […]

belgrave beats Belgrave Beats is brand-new after-school project where you can express yourself in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment. So, if you’re into music, breakdancing, or DJing, we’ve got something for you—and it’s completely FREE! 🎤 MCing & Music Workshops (Ages 11-15) 🕺 Breakdance Sessions (Ages 11-15) 🎧 DJ Workshops (Ages 16-18) No experience? […]

Board Members Wanted We are looking for new board members who would like to be part of our exciting team. We would like to hear from all serious board applicants, but particularly welcome candidates from Black, African, and Caribbean backgrounds. Fundraising, technology & sponsorship are key areas for development, and we are an Arts Council […]