Explore East: Discover a New Stratford

Welcome to Stratford Cross – a workplace and leisure destination that puts you within a five-minute stroll of some of the capital’s greatest experiences.Nestled between 560 acres of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the London Stadium, Stratford City Westfield and the creative institutions of East Bank, this ever-evolving destination is at the heart of Stratford.

Stratford Cross

Celebrate the launch of Stratford Cross with FREE music and dance.

<h3>Explore East: Discover a New Stratford</h3>Join us on Thursday 12th October as we ignite the stage with the best of local music, dance and light plus delicious bites &amp; beverages to celebrate the launch of Stratford Cross.Hosted by Tiwa King, the afternoon will include musical performances from True Cadence, Keynote Opera, Mbilla Arts, Creative Wick, Ruff Sqwad, Luna Marie and Stratford East Singers, and dance from Chandenie Gobardhan (East London Dance) and Queer Salsa. Join the party after work for a headline performance from Charlie Dark of Run Dem Crew at 6.30pmStratford Cross is a new neighbourhood and workplace destination located at the heart of Stratford at the cross-section between Westfield Stratford City, East Bank and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, just 5 minutes’ walk from Stratford Station.

<h3>Details</h3>When: Thursday October 12, 2023, 12pm – 7:30pmWhere: Endeavour Square, Stratford Cross E20 1JNFREE EVENT: No need to book tickets but please feel to RSVP below to receive a reminder

Agenda

Young people rap, hip-hop, R&B, soul, pop. TC  is a music business social enterprise based in East London  providing support and artistic development to 8-25-year-olds from under-resourced communities.

True Cadence

Keynote Opera is dedicated to new operatic and musical work with greater diversity. Presenting the Bronte Sisters duet from the new work by Lisa Logan, Bronte the Opera.

Bronte Sisters

Interactive Salsa dance session with Queer Salsa

Queer Salsa

Chandenie Gobhardan Company performing Rudra, presented by East London Dance. From the Netherlands, Chandenie is based in London and developing her new work with ELD support. She is a kathak and hip hop dancer and movement maker.

Chandenie Gobhardan Company

The content would be interactive / participative African drumming with Mbilla Arts - which  promotes art forms of Africa and the diaspora.

Mbilla Arts

The Creative Wick Music Incubator is a programme for young people to benefit from mentorship by industry professionals to create their own music and perform  live. Presenting new talent Tomzy & Timur Wilson.

Tomzy & Timur Wilson

Bronte Sisters - part II

Young rappers, singers, poets & DJs. Founded by Grime legends Prince Owusu-Agyekum (aka Rapid) and Ebenezer Ayerh (aka Slix), the Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation is a registered charity set up to help young people reach their full potential in creative careers and life.

Ruff Sqwad

Luna Marie

Full on positive vibes with Tiwa King -  internationally known singer, wellbeing expert, TEDx Speaker, author and award-winning social-entrepreneur.

Tiwa King

Fun-loving community choir based at Stratford East.

Stratford East Singers

It's party time with Charlie Dark - DJ, MBE, public speaker, Run Dem Crew founder, community builder, mentor, Yoga Teacher, lululemon Ambassador. Plus a *very* special surprise...

Charlie Dark DJ Set

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