Milapfest

Milapfest organizes performances of Indian Dance, Music & theatre throughout the entire year. Our work consists of over 50 performances annually, scattered in three cities and at some of the best venues in the UK.  We have also worked internationally to present the very best of Indian and British artists to audiences all over the world.  Our performance work carries a strong link to our committment in education and career pathway development.  Read More

Milapfest has regularly produced high quality national tours of eminent & emerging artists from several countries. The purpose of our touring programme is to invite & present distinguished artists from other countries & give British audiences a chance to see leading international work in Indian art forms. We also commission national and international work to create & present unique artistic experiences.  Read More

For creative as well as practical reasons, Milapfest is determined to continue looking outwards beyond our national boundaries to energise & strengthen our partnership work with artists, art organisations and academic institutions. We are particularly interested in jointly supporting new creativity in art productions, educational opportunities and collaborations for touring and presenting new work in Indian Music and Dance. Read More

Throughout the year we work with educational institutions to offer outreach workshops and introductory sessions in Indian arts & culture. We also offer regular Master Classes by eminent teachers on specialised subjects, further advancing the skills of teachers and professionals of Indian music and dance.  Our partnership with Liverpool Hope University ensures a sustained educational programme for advanced learning.  Read More

Supporting the work & the professional development of South Asian Music & Dance artistes, particularly emerging artists is an integral and central part of our mission & work. To achieve this,we have created a number of unique opportunities in performance, touring, training & professional development for emerging & established artists. We also have a comprehensive Fellowship & Scholarship Programme.  Read More

Milapfest is unique in that it offers a wide range of fellowships, scholarships and artistic awards to provide strong support to performers, teachers, students and emerging artists trying to gain a foothold in their chosen art forms. These unique awards have supported and sustained many artists over the past eight years & are in addition to the commissions, showcases, & educational support we extend out each year.  Read More