Pictures: Mike Daish. Southampton’s BBAM Festival returned to the the Guildhall Square on Saturday, August 8th, bringing Africa and the Caribbean to life. It included a wide range of stalls, entertainment, food and more. See our photo gallery of the event. In Common is not for profit. We rely...
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The Black Businesses, Art and Music Festival returns to Southampton next month
By Sally Churchward. Southampton’s BBAM Festival returns to the city on Saturday, August 8th, bringing Africa and the Caribbean to life. The event – the Black Businesses, Art and Music Festival, features prototype cultural villages that celebrate the richness and diversity of Black heritage. The event, taking place...
Interview: Dr Abdoulie Sanneh chats about this weekend’s BBAM Festival in Southampton
By Sam Wise. Photo by Charlie Hislop. On Saturday 28th September, a festival of black business, music and arts will be held between 11 am and 7pm in Guildhall Square. This is the second year for BBAM (Black Businesses, Art and Music) in Southampton. Last year, there were 5000...
BBAM Festival – a rich and immersive experience into African and Caribbean cultures
All images courtesy of BBAM. BBAM Festival is back this month for a second year, after a stunning launch in October 2023! BBAM Festival is a vibrant celebration of the Southampton’s African, Caribbean, and Black British communities, recognising the contributions of the city’s black businesses, artists, and musicians. It...