Wednesday 1st February 4pm – 5pm | Kala Sangam Arts Centre, Bradford
This Nutkhut/Mela Partnership event asks;
“Does it matter what your parents did when you were 14?”
– An Elephant in the Room session with Nutkhut and The Mela Partnership crew at OAUK Conference 2023!
“The Green Elephant in the Room” – Nutkhut’s successful programme of seminars that holds a mirror up to the sector, focusing on environmental sustainability, now turns it’s attention to social mobility in the arts.
The Elephant is Changing Colour!
Join us for a lively discussion with real world examples, good practice, case studies and new ways of working.
Local events and local audiences are on the increase. Our data and metrics show common themes emerging from Mela Partnership events; local, intergenerational, and often the only cultural event attended by our audiences.
So if you are open to being part of the discussion and open to sharing your experience, please come along to Kala Sangam Arts Centre, Bradford, BD1 4TY on Wednesday 1st February 1600-1700.
It’s coming!!! Nutkhut, Continental Drifts and Bobby Friction have come together with this global premier THIS WEEKEND, 11th and 12th November at Rich Mix, London E1 6LA.
The sound of a new generation, reimagined and reconnected!
This Diaspora has a global footprint, from soldiers to refugees, tech entrepreneurs to students, and sugar cane farmers to factory workers and we’ve packed it all up in a live music, arts, talks, workshop festival.
GOING SOUTH is a new festival that will change the UK’s sonic landscape and the Global space too.
A two-day event this weekend, in the heart of London which will see multiple stages & spaces with some of the most exciting music being made in the UK today as well as a programme of events and talks celebrating the art, culture and creativity of the UK’s British Asian community in all its glory.
It’s the first festival to celebrate not only South Asian Underground and Electronic/Alternative music but to also showcase the growing British Asian Rap/Grime & Drill scene, whilst also celebrating the recent history of South Asian Music in Britain.
Check out the Performances and Artists and get your tickets Here
Nutkhut’s Platinum Jubilee Sustainable Sari returns to London on the weekend of the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence to the stunning Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels.
Ten of Nutkhut’s Platinum Jubilee Sustainable Sari’s have been packaged, posted and stamped with a wax seal of approval to cities across five continents, including Commonwealth countries, and they have returned to the stunning Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels on the weekend of the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence.
Nutkhut are delighted that individuals have been wearing the Platinum Jubilee Sustainable Sari in front of iconic backdrops and how it has connected each country and individual, with the greater purpose of highlighting Climate Change and the need for a more sustainable future. Tina Gupta who wore the sari at Brooklyn Bridge, New York said: ‘Fashion exists in every corner and neighbourhood of this city – it’s been an excellent way to show how tech and heritage can work together to highlight a campaign.’
The Sari is made from sustainable recycled plastic bottles and embodies the spirit of the Platinum Jubilee and the Commonwealth. Vineeta Maharaj who was photographed outside the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco said: ‘Here in California we are working towards many solutions to make our planet more sustainable – it’s been an honour to participate in this excellent initiative’, and Shivani Satya who stood in front of The Colosseum, Rome said, ‘The G20 summit which was here in Rome in 2021, highlighted huge disparities in the Climate Change debate, particularly the role of Women. This initiative is one way to begin to enrol a wider body of people.’
Nutkhut’s Artistic Director Simmy Gupta said ‘We are delighted that Nutkhut’s Sustainable Sari has returned from its world tour to the Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels, where together we will champion sustainability in the arts, fashion & hospitality industry.’
Jyoti Maharaj dressed in Suva is the cultural centre of Fiji, they said: ‘Climate Change is affecting our islands and our way of life – it’s not an idea of the future, it’s happening now and anything we can do to raise awareness is important, I’m honoured to be part of this brilliant campaign.’
The final destination of the Sari is back to its home in London, photographed with model Kiara at Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels with the Tower of London & the Shard standing tall in the background. Nutkhut and Blue Orchid Hotels are collaborating in leading sustainability in the fashion and hospitality industry.
Tony Matharu, Chairman of Blue Orchid Hotels and Central London Alliance C.I.C said: ‘I am delighted that we can support the world’s first sustainable sari, setting new trends within the industry. The sari helps to place a spotlight on one of the most important issues of our time. The creativity and innovation demonstrated by Asian creative talent, continues to set new world standards whilst drawing positive attention to the global sustainable cause.’
The Platinum Jubilee Sustainable Sari is the first in a series, and a further collection of Nutkhut’s Sustainable Saris are in the making. Nutkhut are working across many sectors including the arts, hospitality, universities and communities to make sustainability part of our everyday lives. Each collection will be created with well-known celebrated institutions to educate about Climate Change through, the Sari, a timeless piece, which is more than 5,000 years old and considered to be among the oldest form of garment in the world still in existence.
Photo Credit © Nutkhut; left to right: New Delhi – Smriti Chhabra, Blue Orchid Tower Suites London – Model; Kiara, Rome – Shivani Satya, Blue Orchid Tower Suites London – Model; Kiara.
We are proud to announce our sustainable Sari created by Nutkhut’s co-artistic directors Simmy Gupta and Ajay Chhabra as featured in The Times & The Telegraph.
This Sari is made from recycled plastic, designed with the help of talented students at Arts University Bournemouth & Candida Boyes, with the final design chosen by internationally renowned designer Paul Costelloe.
We can’t wait for you to see them at The Queen’s Jubilee Pageant as a part of “The Wedding Party”.
Model Ueda, styled by Nutkhut’s Artistic director Simmy Gupta along with her mother Sushma Gupta.
Find out more about Nutkhut’s The Wedding Party at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant here!