As the dust settles after the UK election, newly elected MPs and policymakers have a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change in their constituencies. The MELA Report created by Nutkhut and the Mela Partnership, launched in Parliament last year, offers...
Building on the launch in Parliament of The Mela Report, Nutkhut is launching the Mela Roadshow, a national tour engaging politicians, policymakers, and the public at Mela partnership members' festivals from Southampton to Newcastle, Aldershot to Manchester, and Luton to...
The Mayor of Rushmoor Cllr. Makunura visited, to honour Nutkhut's Bollywood Battalion participants and local residents with certificates and awards. The event celebrated community spirit, cultural contributions, and recognised individuals' dedication, enhancing local pride and fostering a sense of unity...
"This is much more than a job to us," says Ajay Chhabra, co-artistic director of our Aldershot-based arts company, Nutkhut. "The work we make can be informative, but it also brings joy to people and puts a smile on their...
Nutkhut, meaning 'mischief,' honours our town's military heritage with a lively new dance company. Local talent, inspired by historical links, brings energetic performances that celebrate community spirit and cultural legacy. "Plenty Drama! Plenty Passion! Pure Joy and Fun!" Mrs Thapa...
Nutkhut is thrilled to present our newest group, The Bollywood Battalion, at Aldershot’s Victoria Day this Saturday. Our newly formed dance group, comprising local Rushmoor residents, embodies our mission to unite diverse communities. "Creating dance in public spaces with communities is my...
Nutkhut has proudly embraced South Asian History Month this year, participating in a variety of events and initiatives across the country. Notably, we attended a prestigious reception hosted by the Speaker of the House of Commons in Parliament, where South...
The Redcar Kite Festival, a fantastic weekend event held on Redcar seafront, with kites of all shapes and sizes. This lively festival brought the community together, turning the sky into a colourful spectacle. "It was an inclusive, special weekend of craft activity which very few...
The "Girmit to Permit" conference, hosted at the Senedd in Cardiff, marked a significant milestone in discussing the historical and contemporary implications of migration from the Indian subcontinent to Wales. The Nutkhut team presented aspects of our Gimrit work at...
Nutkhut are taking the Mela Partnership ‘On the Road’ for 2024 and our first stop is DesiFest in Luton. We’ll be hosting a seminar at the Hat Works, Luton on Friday 8th March 2024 to share programme ideas and production experiences ...
