Author Archives: Alok Nayak

GBG Ensemble Profile: Mehboob Nadeem and Group

Mehboob Nadeem performs at The Great British Gharana accompanied by two of his students, Akash Patel and Tabla Maestro Kousic Sen. Mehboob tells us about his ensemble and what British Indian Music means to him. ›

Three days at Southbank

This season Milapfest is hosting a three day residency at the Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room. To celebrate we’re offering a discount for multiple bookers, 10% on two nights booked and 20% on three or more! ›

The Art of Critical Writing

An interactive critical writing workshop for aspiring writers and anyone who wishes to develop their critical thinking and writing skills in response to dance. Led by Sanjoy Roy, a regular contributor to Pulse and dance critic for The Guardian, the session offers a practical skills set to apply when engaging with dance. ›

GBG Ensemble Profile: Gaurav Mazumdar & Samyo Too

Gaurav Mazumdar leads an ensemble of highly talented young musicians from the National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music at The Great British Gharana – we asked Gaurav a few questions about British Indian Music and the ensemble. ›

Celebrating 10 years of Sonia Sabri Dance Company

Sonia Sabri Company’s new production, Kaavish, premieres at the Capstone Theatre on Saturday 17 November. Dance Development Manager, Archana Shastri finds out about the show from Sonia herself. ›

‘Translating Cultures’ A collaborative research project between Manuella Blackburn and Milapfest

Liverpool Hope University lecturer, Dr Manuella Blackburn, shares details of her research focussing on how Indian cultural emblems work within the context of electroacoustic music composition. ›

Young talent, age old traditions

Photo gallery featuring the fantastic young dancers performing at Timeless. Catch them all at The Capstone Theatre on Thursday 18 October 2012 at 7pm. ›

Celebrating Samyo 10

Did you know Samyo is celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary this year?! Founded in 2002, the orchestra has seen scores of young musicians develop and grow into professional musicians, so this year we’re celebrating not only this exciting milestone but also the effect and success that the orchestra has facilitated over the last decade. ›

Arts School & Music for the Mind and Soul – One place one time

When two exciting events happen at the same venue, at the same time, the atmosphere becomes charged with the enjoyment of those present, and that’s exactly what happened when Arts School and Music for the Mind Soul – featuring Joydeep Ghosh and Kousic Sen; took place at The Capstone Theatre last Saturday. ›

Milapfest & Hope Partnership files: Dr Ian Percy

Since taking residence at Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus in March 2010, Milapfest has enjoyed several formal and informal collaboration with the academic staff here, as well as bringing our flagship performances to the Capstone Theatre. ›