RivelinCo's Midsummer Festival in Hillsborough Park is a huge celebration of creativity and community in North Sheffield, featuring exciting collaborations with artists, performers, and over 40 community partners.
Discover theatre, dance, music, visual art, heritage, crafts, spoken word, outdoor games, football, cycling, puppetry, circus, gardening and wildlife, food and drink, stalls from local makers and more!
The festival is free and suitable for all ages.
RivelinCo and Migration Matters are working in partnership this year to present The Bare Project's Common Threads, Stand & Be Counted’s Youth Theatre of Sanctuary, Romano Jilo dance, and music from Makvy and the Ukrainian School Band at Midsummer Festival.
Programme:
SBC Theatre's Youth Theatre of Sanctuary
Music
This Refugee Week, Stand & Be Counted's Youth Theatre of Sanctuary are flexing their superpowers! Grab your capes as we grab the mic. Everyone is welcome to dance along!
Mavky - Ukrainian bouquet of songs
Music
The Ukrainian Mavky folk band’s performance immerses the audience in vibrant traditions, blending heartfelt songs, dynamic dances, and authentic instruments. The artists engage the crowd, creating a shared celebration of Ukrainian culture. Traditional costumes enhance the visual experience, making this an unforgettable, emotionally charged showcase of national identity and heritage.
The Bare Project and Higsad Alool Weavers – Common Threads
Workshop
Join us to weave a front room in the middle of Hillsborough Park using weaving techniques from all over the world! We’ll be working with international weavers and artists to question what kind of city we want to pass on to our daughters, weave and take up space together.
Romano Jilo Dance Group
Dance
Romano Jilo Dance Group performs traditional Romani dance sequences in small groups. The Romani dance routines are performed to traditional Roma music originating from Slovakia, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary and Spain. The performers wear traditional costumes reflecting Roma culture. The dances are very energetic, vibrant and colourful.
Ukrainian School Band (USB) – From Heart to Heart
Music
Ukrainian School Band (USB) has emerged as a heartwarming initiative in Nottingham, UK, in response to the aftermath of war, when a wave of Ukrainian children sought refuge in the area. These young souls needed a safe space to express their emotions, share their experiences, and forge new friendships with peers facing similar circumstances.
