Black History Blowout 2021

Join us for our second annual Black History Blowout, where we will be showcasing amazing Black and Indigenous artists in the Peterborough area. Our full lineup will be announced once the submission process has been completed, so stay tuned to this event page for updates on what kind of show you can expect to enjoy!

Tickets:

Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-blowout-2021-tickets-137999388887

$5 for Black/Indigenous people $10 for everyone else NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS! There is also an option for a donation of any amount to be made to BLM Nogo-Ptbo.

We will be announcing the recipient of the Charlie Earle Micro Grant for Black Women & Non-binary Artists during this event.

Performer Callout!

Are you a Black and/or Indigenous singer, dancer, musician, performer, poet, storyteller, writer, filmmaker, or artist of any kind? Then this opportunity is for you! BLM Nogo-Ptbo wants to amplify your voice and showcase your work for Black History Month, via a virtual event hosted on Zoom. All performers will be paid.

Submission Info:

All performers are asked to pre-record their performance as an MP4 and email it (or a link to a drive or uploaded video - ie. YouTube, Vimeo, or DailyMotion - can be attached if the file is too large to email) to blmnogojiwanong@gmail.com with the subject line “BHM Submission”. The recording should be no more than 10 minutes but can be as short as 30 seconds. The email should also have your performance name(s), a description of who you are, and a description of your work. The deadline for submissions is February 15th, 2021.