Back2Black Festival 2012

The Back2Black festival arrives in London this summer for the first ever edition outside Brazil. Hosted by and featuring Gilberto Gil the festival will run from Friday 29th June until Sunday 1st July 2012 at Old Billingsgate, London as part of the London 2012 Festival.

Launched in Rio de Janeiro in 2009, the annual Back2Black festival has quickly established itself as one of the foremost cultural events in Brazil attracting over 35,000 visitors to date. A pioneer in promoting global appreciation for black culture in Brazil, this curated festival explores new ways of presenting music and art and aims to entertain, raise awareness, further cultural exchange and rebuild bridges, bringing Brazil back in touch with its African Heritage.

Line-up

The eclectic line-up will feature more than 30 Brazilian, UK and international artists, groups, thinkers and leaders, including host Gilberto Gil plus Macy Gray, Amadou & Mariam, Toumani Diabaté + Arnaldo Antunes + Edgard Scandurra, Roots Manuva, Hugh Masekela, Femi Kuti, Criolo, Fatoumata Diawara, Marcelo D2, Mart'nalia, Luiz Melodia, and more with many more to be announced. For the line-up details as available please click here.

A large-scale exhibition by Brazilian artist and director Bia Lessa forms the backdrop of the festival.

Tickets

Tickets are priced at £120 for an adult 3-day weekend pass, and £70 for an aged under 16 3-day Weekend pass, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Day tickets are avvailable priced at £35 for Friday, and £45 for Saturday or Sunday

To buy tickets, click here.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.

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