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This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

This Refugee Week, some of the world’s most inspiring musicians, poets and performers come together for a one-night-only celebration of creativity, community and solidarity.

Co-curated by @anoushkashankarofficial, @southbankcentre and @counterpointsarts, It Sounds Like Courage features performances from @naibarghoutiofficial, @nadineshah, @nectarwoode, @iammoyah and @seckoukeitamusic, with poetry from @inuaellams, @nikita_gill and @salena.godden. Hosted by @mrnishkumar, with Nai Barghouti conducted by @robertamesmusic and @lcorchestra.

At a time when division dominates the headlines, join us for an evening that celebrates the sounds, stories and creativity that migration brings to our communities.

📍 Royal Festival Hall, @southbankcentre
📅 26 June, 7:30pm

Tickets via the link in bio.

@refugeeweekuk

Over the years, movement turned into a practice.

This carousel pulls out a short section of my blog for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand. Small note: these parts were written quite a while ago, and I am sharing them now exactly as they were, without edits for readability - that was intentional. I am posting it today, on my sister’s birthday, because so much of my political awareness began with her.
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For me, creative health is not “art therapy” and not a replacement for clinical support. It is about creativity and community as basic human needs, and about building agency, connection and dignity in sanctuary spaces.
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The full blog, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, is linked in my bio.

@counterpointsarts @refugeeweekuk @marenellermann @londonartsandhealth @nada.mohamed.ismail

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #MentalHealthAndArts

Over the years, movement turned into a practice.

This carousel pulls out a short section of my blog for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand. Small note: these parts were written quite a while ago, and I am sharing them now exactly as they were, without edits for readability - that was intentional. I am posting it today, on my sister’s birthday, because so much of my political awareness began with her.
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For me, creative health is not “art therapy” and not a replacement for clinical support. It is about creativity and community as basic human needs, and about building agency, connection and dignity in sanctuary spaces.
-
The full blog, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, is linked in my bio.

@counterpointsarts @refugeeweekuk @marenellermann @londonartsandhealth @nada.mohamed.ismail

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #MentalHealthAndArts

Over the years, movement turned into a practice.

This carousel pulls out a short section of my blog for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand. Small note: these parts were written quite a while ago, and I am sharing them now exactly as they were, without edits for readability - that was intentional. I am posting it today, on my sister’s birthday, because so much of my political awareness began with her.
-
For me, creative health is not “art therapy” and not a replacement for clinical support. It is about creativity and community as basic human needs, and about building agency, connection and dignity in sanctuary spaces.
-
The full blog, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, is linked in my bio.

@counterpointsarts @refugeeweekuk @marenellermann @londonartsandhealth @nada.mohamed.ismail

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #MentalHealthAndArts

Over the years, movement turned into a practice.

This carousel pulls out a short section of my blog for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand. Small note: these parts were written quite a while ago, and I am sharing them now exactly as they were, without edits for readability - that was intentional. I am posting it today, on my sister’s birthday, because so much of my political awareness began with her.
-
For me, creative health is not “art therapy” and not a replacement for clinical support. It is about creativity and community as basic human needs, and about building agency, connection and dignity in sanctuary spaces.
-
The full blog, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, is linked in my bio.

@counterpointsarts @refugeeweekuk @marenellermann @londonartsandhealth @nada.mohamed.ismail

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #MentalHealthAndArts

Over the years, movement turned into a practice.

This carousel pulls out a short section of my blog for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand. Small note: these parts were written quite a while ago, and I am sharing them now exactly as they were, without edits for readability - that was intentional. I am posting it today, on my sister’s birthday, because so much of my political awareness began with her.
-
For me, creative health is not “art therapy” and not a replacement for clinical support. It is about creativity and community as basic human needs, and about building agency, connection and dignity in sanctuary spaces.
-
The full blog, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, is linked in my bio.

@counterpointsarts @refugeeweekuk @marenellermann @londonartsandhealth @nada.mohamed.ismail

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #MentalHealthAndArts

Over the years, movement turned into a practice.

This carousel pulls out a short section of my blog for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand. Small note: these parts were written quite a while ago, and I am sharing them now exactly as they were, without edits for readability - that was intentional. I am posting it today, on my sister’s birthday, because so much of my political awareness began with her.
-
For me, creative health is not “art therapy” and not a replacement for clinical support. It is about creativity and community as basic human needs, and about building agency, connection and dignity in sanctuary spaces.
-
The full blog, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, is linked in my bio.

@counterpointsarts @refugeeweekuk @marenellermann @londonartsandhealth @nada.mohamed.ismail

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #MentalHealthAndArts

Over the years, movement turned into a practice.

This carousel pulls out a short section of my blog for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand. Small note: these parts were written quite a while ago, and I am sharing them now exactly as they were, without edits for readability - that was intentional. I am posting it today, on my sister’s birthday, because so much of my political awareness began with her.
-
For me, creative health is not “art therapy” and not a replacement for clinical support. It is about creativity and community as basic human needs, and about building agency, connection and dignity in sanctuary spaces.
-
The full blog, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, is linked in my bio.

@counterpointsarts @refugeeweekuk @marenellermann @londonartsandhealth @nada.mohamed.ismail

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #MentalHealthAndArts

Summer 2026 marks an exciting moment for Allies in Exile as the film begins its international festival and screening journey.

From its UK Premiere at Sheffield DocFest (@sheffdocfest ) to special events in BFI Southbank, London (@britishfilminstitute), screenings in The beehive(@melissa_network) Athens in Greece, and the Malburne Documentary Film Festival (@mdffest) in Australia, the film will be shared with audiences, media, filmmakers, and communities across multiple cities.

Allies in Exile is a film about two Syrian filmmaker friends,Hasan Kattan (@hasan_kattan_92) and Fadi Al-Halabi (@fadialhalabi94), with 14 years of friendship.

They have shared life through war, exile, and filmmaking, documenting their journey and survival through storytelling.

We are grateful to our festival partners, collaborators, and supporters who continue to help bring this story to new audiences around the world.

📍 Sheffield | London | Greece | Australia

Thank you to the Displacement Film Fund partners @refugees, The Hubert Bals Funa, @uniqlo , @droomendaad , @amahoro.coalition, Master Mind & The Tamer Family Foundation.

@iffr
@refugeeweekuk
@amc.media.production
@orlandovoneinsiedel
@matthew_scholes
@alexnhspence
@_ornellamutoni
@cjwillis
@rachaelchadwk
ahmadattarpro
@mohamad_daboul_15
@radwan_kattan
@ahmad.jabiri
@samerdaboul
@ahmet_najjar96

Summer 2026 marks an exciting moment for Allies in Exile as the film begins its international festival and screening journey.

From its UK Premiere at Sheffield DocFest (@sheffdocfest ) to special events in BFI Southbank, London (@britishfilminstitute), screenings in The beehive(@melissa_network) Athens in Greece, and the Malburne Documentary Film Festival (@mdffest) in Australia, the film will be shared with audiences, media, filmmakers, and communities across multiple cities.

Allies in Exile is a film about two Syrian filmmaker friends,Hasan Kattan (@hasan_kattan_92) and Fadi Al-Halabi (@fadialhalabi94), with 14 years of friendship.

They have shared life through war, exile, and filmmaking, documenting their journey and survival through storytelling.

We are grateful to our festival partners, collaborators, and supporters who continue to help bring this story to new audiences around the world.

📍 Sheffield | London | Greece | Australia

Thank you to the Displacement Film Fund partners @refugees, The Hubert Bals Funa, @uniqlo , @droomendaad , @amahoro.coalition, Master Mind & The Tamer Family Foundation.

@iffr
@refugeeweekuk
@amc.media.production
@orlandovoneinsiedel
@matthew_scholes
@alexnhspence
@_ornellamutoni
@cjwillis
@rachaelchadwk
ahmadattarpro
@mohamad_daboul_15
@radwan_kattan
@ahmad.jabiri
@samerdaboul
@ahmet_najjar96

Summer 2026 marks an exciting moment for Allies in Exile as the film begins its international festival and screening journey.

From its UK Premiere at Sheffield DocFest (@sheffdocfest ) to special events in BFI Southbank, London (@britishfilminstitute), screenings in The beehive(@melissa_network) Athens in Greece, and the Malburne Documentary Film Festival (@mdffest) in Australia, the film will be shared with audiences, media, filmmakers, and communities across multiple cities.

Allies in Exile is a film about two Syrian filmmaker friends,Hasan Kattan (@hasan_kattan_92) and Fadi Al-Halabi (@fadialhalabi94), with 14 years of friendship.

They have shared life through war, exile, and filmmaking, documenting their journey and survival through storytelling.

We are grateful to our festival partners, collaborators, and supporters who continue to help bring this story to new audiences around the world.

📍 Sheffield | London | Greece | Australia

Thank you to the Displacement Film Fund partners @refugees, The Hubert Bals Funa, @uniqlo , @droomendaad , @amahoro.coalition, Master Mind & The Tamer Family Foundation.

@iffr
@refugeeweekuk
@amc.media.production
@orlandovoneinsiedel
@matthew_scholes
@alexnhspence
@_ornellamutoni
@cjwillis
@rachaelchadwk
ahmadattarpro
@mohamad_daboul_15
@radwan_kattan
@ahmad.jabiri
@samerdaboul
@ahmet_najjar96

Summer 2026 marks an exciting moment for Allies in Exile as the film begins its international festival and screening journey.

From its UK Premiere at Sheffield DocFest (@sheffdocfest ) to special events in BFI Southbank, London (@britishfilminstitute), screenings in The beehive(@melissa_network) Athens in Greece, and the Malburne Documentary Film Festival (@mdffest) in Australia, the film will be shared with audiences, media, filmmakers, and communities across multiple cities.

Allies in Exile is a film about two Syrian filmmaker friends,Hasan Kattan (@hasan_kattan_92) and Fadi Al-Halabi (@fadialhalabi94), with 14 years of friendship.

They have shared life through war, exile, and filmmaking, documenting their journey and survival through storytelling.

We are grateful to our festival partners, collaborators, and supporters who continue to help bring this story to new audiences around the world.

📍 Sheffield | London | Greece | Australia

Thank you to the Displacement Film Fund partners @refugees, The Hubert Bals Funa, @uniqlo , @droomendaad , @amahoro.coalition, Master Mind & The Tamer Family Foundation.

@iffr
@refugeeweekuk
@amc.media.production
@orlandovoneinsiedel
@matthew_scholes
@alexnhspence
@_ornellamutoni
@cjwillis
@rachaelchadwk
ahmadattarpro
@mohamad_daboul_15
@radwan_kattan
@ahmad.jabiri
@samerdaboul
@ahmet_najjar96

Summer 2026 marks an exciting moment for Allies in Exile as the film begins its international festival and screening journey.

From its UK Premiere at Sheffield DocFest (@sheffdocfest ) to special events in BFI Southbank, London (@britishfilminstitute), screenings in The beehive(@melissa_network) Athens in Greece, and the Malburne Documentary Film Festival (@mdffest) in Australia, the film will be shared with audiences, media, filmmakers, and communities across multiple cities.

Allies in Exile is a film about two Syrian filmmaker friends,Hasan Kattan (@hasan_kattan_92) and Fadi Al-Halabi (@fadialhalabi94), with 14 years of friendship.

They have shared life through war, exile, and filmmaking, documenting their journey and survival through storytelling.

We are grateful to our festival partners, collaborators, and supporters who continue to help bring this story to new audiences around the world.

📍 Sheffield | London | Greece | Australia

Thank you to the Displacement Film Fund partners @refugees, The Hubert Bals Funa, @uniqlo , @droomendaad , @amahoro.coalition, Master Mind & The Tamer Family Foundation.

@iffr
@refugeeweekuk
@amc.media.production
@orlandovoneinsiedel
@matthew_scholes
@alexnhspence
@_ornellamutoni
@cjwillis
@rachaelchadwk
ahmadattarpro
@mohamad_daboul_15
@radwan_kattan
@ahmad.jabiri
@samerdaboul
@ahmet_najjar96

Summer 2026 marks an exciting moment for Allies in Exile as the film begins its international festival and screening journey.

From its UK Premiere at Sheffield DocFest (@sheffdocfest ) to special events in BFI Southbank, London (@britishfilminstitute), screenings in The beehive(@melissa_network) Athens in Greece, and the Malburne Documentary Film Festival (@mdffest) in Australia, the film will be shared with audiences, media, filmmakers, and communities across multiple cities.

Allies in Exile is a film about two Syrian filmmaker friends,Hasan Kattan (@hasan_kattan_92) and Fadi Al-Halabi (@fadialhalabi94), with 14 years of friendship.

They have shared life through war, exile, and filmmaking, documenting their journey and survival through storytelling.

We are grateful to our festival partners, collaborators, and supporters who continue to help bring this story to new audiences around the world.

📍 Sheffield | London | Greece | Australia

Thank you to the Displacement Film Fund partners @refugees, The Hubert Bals Funa, @uniqlo , @droomendaad , @amahoro.coalition, Master Mind & The Tamer Family Foundation.

@iffr
@refugeeweekuk
@amc.media.production
@orlandovoneinsiedel
@matthew_scholes
@alexnhspence
@_ornellamutoni
@cjwillis
@rachaelchadwk
ahmadattarpro
@mohamad_daboul_15
@radwan_kattan
@ahmad.jabiri
@samerdaboul
@ahmet_najjar96

This Refugee Week, join us on 17 June for an evening of film, food, and collective reflection.

We'll be hosting a film screening, a community potluck, and an interactive workshop.

Bring a dish to share, connect with others, and be part of the conversation.

Link in bio.

It was a privilege to hear from shortlisted writers Eleanor Chan, Jose Hall, Erica Li, Joel Mordi, Ahmed Najar and Maryam Namazie at the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize Readings at the @southbankcentre yesterday.

A special thank you to Colin Grant for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation and everyone who joined us.

Watch this space for the announcement of the winner of the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize.

It was a privilege to hear from shortlisted writers Eleanor Chan, Jose Hall, Erica Li, Joel Mordi, Ahmed Najar and Maryam Namazie at the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize Readings at the @southbankcentre yesterday.

A special thank you to Colin Grant for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation and everyone who joined us.

Watch this space for the announcement of the winner of the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize.

It was a privilege to hear from shortlisted writers Eleanor Chan, Jose Hall, Erica Li, Joel Mordi, Ahmed Najar and Maryam Namazie at the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize Readings at the @southbankcentre yesterday.

A special thank you to Colin Grant for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation and everyone who joined us.

Watch this space for the announcement of the winner of the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize.

It was a privilege to hear from shortlisted writers Eleanor Chan, Jose Hall, Erica Li, Joel Mordi, Ahmed Najar and Maryam Namazie at the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize Readings at the @southbankcentre yesterday.

A special thank you to Colin Grant for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation and everyone who joined us.

Watch this space for the announcement of the winner of the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize.

It was a privilege to hear from shortlisted writers Eleanor Chan, Jose Hall, Erica Li, Joel Mordi, Ahmed Najar and Maryam Namazie at the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize Readings at the @southbankcentre yesterday.

A special thank you to Colin Grant for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation and everyone who joined us.

Watch this space for the announcement of the winner of the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize.

It was a privilege to hear from shortlisted writers Eleanor Chan, Jose Hall, Erica Li, Joel Mordi, Ahmed Najar and Maryam Namazie at the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize Readings at the @southbankcentre yesterday.

A special thank you to Colin Grant for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation and everyone who joined us.

Watch this space for the announcement of the winner of the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize.

It was a privilege to hear from shortlisted writers Eleanor Chan, Jose Hall, Erica Li, Joel Mordi, Ahmed Najar and Maryam Namazie at the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize Readings at the @southbankcentre yesterday.

A special thank you to Colin Grant for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation and everyone who joined us.

Watch this space for the announcement of the winner of the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize.

It was a privilege to hear from shortlisted writers Eleanor Chan, Jose Hall, Erica Li, Joel Mordi, Ahmed Najar and Maryam Namazie at the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize Readings at the @southbankcentre yesterday.

A special thank you to Colin Grant for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation and everyone who joined us.

Watch this space for the announcement of the winner of the Footnote x Counterpoints Fiction Prize.

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

As an accredited Festival of Sanctuary, Sheffield DocFest is proudly taking part in @refugeeweekuk, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. 🧡

Our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary extends across the Festival, from using storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices to initiatives in recruitment, ticketing, and community engagement.

This year, we have curated a selection of films that explore themes of displacement, migration, and belonging. Swipe to discover them here.

Explore our full programme and grab your tickets by visiting the link in our bio!

You could say I am chronically confused… in the best way.

This first carousel shares some of the backstory from a new blog I wrote for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand:
• A family line of Egyptian music and art
• Growing up between Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Feeling “more Egyptian” as a child
• Losing and negotiating languages

It is an attempt to answer, very imperfectly:
“Enti Masreya, walla Egyptian?”

You can read the full piece, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, via the link in my bio.

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #Belonging #EgyptianDiaspora #MentalHealthAndArts

You could say I am chronically confused… in the best way.

This first carousel shares some of the backstory from a new blog I wrote for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand:
• A family line of Egyptian music and art
• Growing up between Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Feeling “more Egyptian” as a child
• Losing and negotiating languages

It is an attempt to answer, very imperfectly:
“Enti Masreya, walla Egyptian?”

You can read the full piece, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, via the link in my bio.

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #Belonging #EgyptianDiaspora #MentalHealthAndArts

You could say I am chronically confused… in the best way.

This first carousel shares some of the backstory from a new blog I wrote for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand:
• A family line of Egyptian music and art
• Growing up between Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Feeling “more Egyptian” as a child
• Losing and negotiating languages

It is an attempt to answer, very imperfectly:
“Enti Masreya, walla Egyptian?”

You can read the full piece, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, via the link in my bio.

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #Belonging #EgyptianDiaspora #MentalHealthAndArts

You could say I am chronically confused… in the best way.

This first carousel shares some of the backstory from a new blog I wrote for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand:
• A family line of Egyptian music and art
• Growing up between Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Feeling “more Egyptian” as a child
• Losing and negotiating languages

It is an attempt to answer, very imperfectly:
“Enti Masreya, walla Egyptian?”

You can read the full piece, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, via the link in my bio.

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #Belonging #EgyptianDiaspora #MentalHealthAndArts

You could say I am chronically confused… in the best way.

This first carousel shares some of the backstory from a new blog I wrote for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand:
• A family line of Egyptian music and art
• Growing up between Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Feeling “more Egyptian” as a child
• Losing and negotiating languages

It is an attempt to answer, very imperfectly:
“Enti Masreya, walla Egyptian?”

You can read the full piece, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, via the link in my bio.

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #Belonging #EgyptianDiaspora #MentalHealthAndArts

You could say I am chronically confused… in the best way.

This first carousel shares some of the backstory from a new blog I wrote for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand:
• A family line of Egyptian music and art
• Growing up between Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Feeling “more Egyptian” as a child
• Losing and negotiating languages

It is an attempt to answer, very imperfectly:
“Enti Masreya, walla Egyptian?”

You can read the full piece, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, via the link in my bio.

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #Belonging #EgyptianDiaspora #MentalHealthAndArts

You could say I am chronically confused… in the best way.

This first carousel shares some of the backstory from a new blog I wrote for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand:
• A family line of Egyptian music and art
• Growing up between Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Feeling “more Egyptian” as a child
• Losing and negotiating languages

It is an attempt to answer, very imperfectly:
“Enti Masreya, walla Egyptian?”

You can read the full piece, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, via the link in my bio.

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #Belonging #EgyptianDiaspora #MentalHealthAndArts

You could say I am chronically confused… in the best way.

This first carousel shares some of the backstory from a new blog I wrote for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand:
• A family line of Egyptian music and art
• Growing up between Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Feeling “more Egyptian” as a child
• Losing and negotiating languages

It is an attempt to answer, very imperfectly:
“Enti Masreya, walla Egyptian?”

You can read the full piece, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, via the link in my bio.

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #Belonging #EgyptianDiaspora #MentalHealthAndArts

You could say I am chronically confused… in the best way.

This first carousel shares some of the backstory from a new blog I wrote for Counterpoints Arts’ Learning Strand:
• A family line of Egyptian music and art
• Growing up between Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Singapore
• Feeling “more Egyptian” as a child
• Losing and negotiating languages

It is an attempt to answer, very imperfectly:
“Enti Masreya, walla Egyptian?”

You can read the full piece, “Enti Masreya Walla Egyptian? (إنتي مصرية ولا إيجيبشن)”, via the link in my bio.

#CreativeHealth #ArtsAndMigration #RefugeeWeek #CounterpointsArts #DiasporaStories #Belonging #EgyptianDiaspora #MentalHealthAndArts

Book your tickets now for the Counterpoints x Footnote Prize Readings at the Southbank Centre this Sunday 31st May! You can book your tickets at the southbankcentre.co.uk, looking forward to seeing you there! 💛 •

Come and join us for a celebration of the second year of our proud partnership and collaboration with @counterpointsarts and @refugeeweekuk .

COURAGE is an exhibition presenting a diverse range of photographic responses produced by MA Photography @ku.ksa.photography students at @kingston.school.of.art , exploring the topics of migration and displacement.

This exhibition is part of a project that originated through a live brief module, developed in partnership with @refugeeweekuk and @counterpointsarts.

This module, invites MA Photography students at Kingston School of Art to research, engage with and respond to the topic of migration and displacement.

Drawing on a wide range of research and photographic approaches, from courageous family histories and personal archives, to Sugimoto-inspired abstract seascapes reflecting on the politicised realities of migration and sea crossings, these works speak to the insights, sensitivities, and personal growth that emerged as students engaged with this vital, challenging and pressing topic.

Come and see for yourself and celebrate Refugee Week with us!

When: 6 - 19th June 2026, 11 - 4pm

Where: Kingston School of Art, Knights Park Campus, Grange Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2QJ

Private View: Saturday 6 June | 1 - 7 pm

📸 by @__connie.b__

Almir Koldzic Director and Co Founder of Counterpoints is one of the judges for the Artist Prize by @guyarmitage and @zealous_co. We’re excited to see this major new opportunity open for artists across the UK.

With £30,000, a solo exhibition at Firstsite in 2028, and a group exhibition for 20 shortlisted artists in 2027, the prize is open to artists working in any medium and built around open submissions and transparency.

We’d love to see artists from our network apply.

Entries close 8 July, midday (BST).

Almir Koldzic Director and Co Founder of Counterpoints is one of the judges for the Artist Prize by @guyarmitage and @zealous_co. We’re excited to see this major new opportunity open for artists across the UK.

With £30,000, a solo exhibition at Firstsite in 2028, and a group exhibition for 20 shortlisted artists in 2027, the prize is open to artists working in any medium and built around open submissions and transparency.

We’d love to see artists from our network apply.

Entries close 8 July, midday (BST).

SHEFFIELD! We will see you in the Peace Gardens on Wednesday 17 June for a special day of interactive events to celebrate our city, the beautiful game and the joy of togetherness. 🚌 ⚽ 🧡

www.sbctheatre.co.uk/events/aroundtheworldtour

🔥 Meet RIEKO
and join us THIS SATURDAY, 2:00 PM at Brixton House, to see her perform

RIEKO is part of the Diasporas Now collective, currently in residence at CASA’s Lines of Flight programme.

A Japanese-born artist and composer, her multidisciplinary practice moves through ritual performance, experimental music and collective forms of gathering and healing.

Through mythological world-building, curation and community building, her work explores alternative futures and cultural systems shaped through artist-led intuition.

As part of the residency, Diasporas Now is developing ‘Formula’: a live performance where collaboration, authorship and shared language unfold in real time.

Join us this Saturday.
📅 Saturday 30 May
📍 Brixton House
🔗 Save your spot via the link in bio - limited capacity

Part of Transnational Encounters, the May chapter of CASA’s Lines of Flight programme.

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Presented by @casafestival_ in collaboration with @brxhousetheatre and @counterpointsarts

Curated and produced by Gabriela Román González @gabriela_rglez

Diasporas Now performance by RIEKO @riekowhitfield , Lulu Wang @lulu_wangyx and Paola Estrella @py_star

Photos by Furmaan Ahmed @furmaan.ahmed

🔥 Meet RIEKO
and join us THIS SATURDAY, 2:00 PM at Brixton House, to see her perform

RIEKO is part of the Diasporas Now collective, currently in residence at CASA’s Lines of Flight programme.

A Japanese-born artist and composer, her multidisciplinary practice moves through ritual performance, experimental music and collective forms of gathering and healing.

Through mythological world-building, curation and community building, her work explores alternative futures and cultural systems shaped through artist-led intuition.

As part of the residency, Diasporas Now is developing ‘Formula’: a live performance where collaboration, authorship and shared language unfold in real time.

Join us this Saturday.
📅 Saturday 30 May
📍 Brixton House
🔗 Save your spot via the link in bio - limited capacity

Part of Transnational Encounters, the May chapter of CASA’s Lines of Flight programme.

—

Presented by @casafestival_ in collaboration with @brxhousetheatre and @counterpointsarts

Curated and produced by Gabriela Román González @gabriela_rglez

Diasporas Now performance by RIEKO @riekowhitfield , Lulu Wang @lulu_wangyx and Paola Estrella @py_star

Photos by Furmaan Ahmed @furmaan.ahmed