TakeOff Supporting Artists & Promoter talent TAKEOFF! 🚀 AI & THE MUSIC INDUSTRY: EXPLORING WHAT’S NEXT Join us as we explore how AI is reshaping the future of the music industry – from creation and distribution to artist empowerment and beyond. Date: Thursday 31st JulyTime: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: 2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester, LE3 5NH CLICK HERE FOR […]

Project LIVE Artist Development Programme PROJECT LIVE SUMMER SHOWCASE 2025 Don’t miss our exciting showcase of emerging talent, featuring live music performances across Black music styles by aspiring Leicester(shire) artists in collaboration with a live band. DATE: Tuesday 1st July 2025TIME: 7:30pm-10:30pmLOCATION: 2Funky Music Cafe, 23A New Park St, Leicester, LE3 5NH LINE-UP Darling I […]

RADIO2FUNKY’s 5th Birthday     Save the date! 🎉 Radio2Funky 5th Birthday Bash – Club Night Special! 🎉 ✨DATE – 5th July 2025 ✨Location – 2funky street kitchen, 23 New Park St, Leicester, LE3 5NH We’re celebrating 5 incredible years of Radio2Funky with an unmissable birthday bash. Join us for a night packed with the […]

And Still I Rise Midlands Tour And Still I Rise Midlands Tour! 2Funky Arts will be0working with 12 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 per […]

belgrave beats Looking for something fun, active and inspiring for your child this summer?   2Funky Arts is proud to present Belgrave Beats – a FREE summer project for young people aged 11–16, running from 14 July to 28 August.   🕺 Learn to breakdance🎧 Try your hand at DJing🎤 Find your voice with MCing […]

Leicester Mela Festival   Leicester Mela Festival returns to Abbey Park: a two day celebration of Indian arts, culture, music, food & fashion! DATES Saturday 16th August 12pm-7pm Sunday 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 […]

3 day Arts & Music Festival Celebrating 12 years of Festival2Funky 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 2Funky […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]