Necessary Journeys

25th & 30th April 2026

Kakilang is excited to announce the second round of Necessary Journeys—an initiative dedicated to building meaningful connections with ESEA arts communities in regional locations, following the success of its first iteration.

Join us for gatherings at Bloc Projects in Sheffield on Thursday 30 April 2026, and in Newcastle at One Strawberry Lane on Saturday 25 April 2026, to connect with us and fellow local ESEA creatives.

Whether you’re an artist, producer, community organiser, or simply passionate about the ESEA arts scene, we’d love to meet you. Come share your insights and experiences, and help us shape how we support and amplify ESEA voices across the UK.  

Newcastle

- Date: Saturday 25th April

- Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm

- Venue: One Strawberry Lane

- Address: One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX

Sheffield

- Date: Thursday 30th April

- Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm

- Venue: Bloc Project

- Address: 71 Eyre Lane, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4RB