Legacy Centre of Excellence

Legacy Centre of Excellence Europe's largest Black arts and business centre. Excellence and a legacy for the next generation.

07/10/2026

0OSO... WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT SHOOBZ?

If you're wondering what SHOOBZ is all about, we've got you

Think culture, creativity, music, food, workshops and community - all coming together under one roof at Legacy Centre of Excellence.

From the infectious rhythms of Reggae and Ska to live performances, food and the atmosphere that comes with bringing people together.

Expect a day filled with music, heritage and good vibes.

But there's more than music...

Get hands-on with our creative workshops, including Rap Writing + Performance, Rug Tufting and Healthy Protective Styling with Ivy Wild, giving you the chance to learn, create and connect with different parts of our culture.

Music to move to.

History to learn from.

Creativity to get involved in.

Culture to celebrate.

This is SHOOBZ. Come experience it for yourself.

Legacy Centre of Excellence

Tickets available now via the link in bio - don't miss it!

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06/10/2026

🎶 SHOOBZ IS MORE THAN AN EVENT — IT’S A CELEBRATION OF US. 🖤

The music. The culture. The history. The community. SHOOBZ is bringing it all together at Legacy Centre of Excellence.

As shares, this is about creating a space where we can come together across generations, celebrate the culture that has shaped us and keep those traditions moving forward.

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration featuring reggae legends Chuck Fenda and Everton Blender, alongside Imrhan, Janel Antoneshia and Italo Skarcha bringing even more energy to the stage. 🔥🎤

And there’s plenty to get involved in beyond the music — from Healthy Protective Styling and hair braiding with Ivy Wild – Coils, Curls & Waves, to rug tufting and rap writing + performance workshops for the next generation of creatives.

Music to move to.
Culture to celebrate.
Creativity to explore.
Community to connect with.

This is SHOOBZ. 🇯🇲🎶

🎟️ Don’t miss out — secure your tickets via the link in our bio.

👇🏾 Who are you bringing to SHOOBZ? Tag them below!

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Black History Month 2026 🖤This year’s theme is Honouring Our Communities — and throughout October and beyond, we’re crea...
05/10/2026

Black History Month 2026 🖤

This year’s theme is Honouring Our Communities — and throughout October and beyond, we’re creating space to do exactly that.

To honour our communities is to celebrate our stories, knowledge, creativity, businesses, history and the people carrying them forward.

This Black History Month at Legacy Centre of Excellence, we’re bringing together a programme of events designed to celebrate, question, learn, connect and create.

📚 20 October | Black Convicts with Santilla Chingaipe

🎬 30 October | Film Parida Presents: Short Film Screenings

💼 31 October | Birmingham Black Business Conference

💭 6 November | The Reasoning Room: Who Gets to Teach Us?

Because Black history isn’t only something we look back on — it’s something our communities continue to make every day.

This month, come and be part of it. 🖤

👉🏾 Swipe to discover what’s coming up and secure your tickets through the link in our bio.

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📚 20 October | Black Convicts with Santilla Chingaipe
An evening exploring the Black histories too often marginalised or overlooked, as Santilla discusses Black Convicts: How Slavery Shaped Australia in conversation with Rakeem Omar.

🎬 30 October | Film Parida Presents: Short Film Screenings
Engage with Black stories, history, culture and contemporary experiences through a series of short films from Black filmmakers.

💼 31 October | Birmingham Black Business Conference
A day of inspiration, connection and opportunity for Black entrepreneurs, creatives and business leaders, headlined by Ambassador Arikana Chihombori.

💭 6 November | The Reasoning Room: Who Gets to Teach Us?
Our brand-new series of live curated conversations begins with Make It Plain Podcast and Harambee OBU, asking where Black education happens, whose knowledge gets valued and what we pass on to the next generation.

30/09/2026

🌍 A POWERFUL VOICE. A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE. COMING TO BIRMINGHAM. 🔥

If you know Ambassador , you know the conversations she brings are ones worth being part of.

Known for her passionate advocacy for Africa, its people and its future, Ambassador Arikana Chihombori is coming to the Legacy Centre of Excellence as our headline speaker for the Birmingham Black Business Conference! 🙌🏾

This is your opportunity to hear from a globally recognised voice, gain fresh perspectives and connect with a community of entrepreneurs, creatives and business leaders who are ready to build, grow and create opportunities.

Real conversations. Real connections. Real opportunities for Black business.

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
📍 Legacy Centre of Excellence, Birmingham

🎟️ Don’t wait to hear about it afterwards. Be in the room! Secure your ticket via the link in our bio.

👇🏾 Who’s excited to hear Ambassador Arikana speak? Let us know in the comments!

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A pioneer. A creative. A true master of community building.Buxley was an integral part of Birmingham and the wider West ...
23/09/2026

A pioneer. A creative. A true master of community building.

Buxley was an integral part of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands creative scene, using his talent, passion and vision to bring people together and create spaces where culture could thrive.

He was - will always be - an Icon.

Rest in power, Buxley. 🕊️

Your legacy will live on.

21/09/2026

👀SO… WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT SHOOBZ?

If you’re wondering what SHOOBZ is all about, we’ve got you 🔥

Think culture, creativity, music, food, workshops and community - all coming together under one roof at Legacy Centre of Excellence.

From the infectious rhythms of Reggae and Ska to live performances, food and the atmosphere that comes with bringing people together.

Expect a day filled with music, heritage and good vibes. 🇯🇲 🔥

But there’s more than music…

Get hands-on with our creative workshops, including Rap Writing + Performance, Rug Tufting and Healthy Protective Styling with Ivy Wild, giving you the chance to learn, create and connect with different parts of our culture.

🎶 Music to move to.
📖 History to learn from.
🎨 Creativity to get involved in.
🖤 Culture to celebrate.

This is SHOOBZ. Come experience it for yourself.

📍 Legacy Centre of Excellence
🎟️ Tickets available now via the link in bio - don’t miss it!

21/09/2026

🔥 £2,500 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE OPPORTUNITY! 🔥

Are you an emerging conceptual portrait photographer based in the West Midlands? 📸

Legacy AiR: Chains is looking for an artist to create new works, receive 1:1 mentoring, explore the creative process behind Chains and exhibit your work at Legacy in March 2027.

💷 £2,500 artist fee
📸 Conceptual portrait photography
🤝 1:1 mentoring
🎨 R&D access & exhibition opportunities
📍 West Midlands

⏰ Applications close: 25 September 2026 at 5PM

This is your chance to develop your practice, experiment and have your work seen.

Don’t wait until the deadline. Apply now.

🎤 BE HEARD. BE SEEN. BE YOU. 🎤Got bars? Got something to say? Now’s your chance to put it into words and bring it to lif...
18/09/2026

🎤 BE HEARD. BE SEEN. BE YOU. 🎤

Got bars? Got something to say? Now’s your chance to put it into words and bring it to life at SHOOBZ🔥

Join us for a 4-week Rap Writing Workshop + Performance designed for young creatives aged 8+Whether you’re already writing lyrics or picking up the pen for the first time, you’ll have the space to:

✍🏾 Build your lyrics
🎶 Find your flow
🎤 Develop your performance skills
🤝🏾 Connect & collaborate
🔥 Gain real stage experience

Across four weeks, you’ll develop your writing, explore your own voice and work towards performing what you’ve created.

📅 17 October – 13 November 2026
👥 Ages 8+
🎤 4-week workshop + performance

Create. Write. Perform. Be YOU.

🎟️ Spaces are limited — book your place and get ready to make some noise!

🧶 CREATE IT. TUFT IT. TAKE IT HOME. 🧶Ready to get creative at SHOOBZ? 👀Join us for a hands-on Rug Tufting Workshop where...
16/09/2026

🧶 CREATE IT. TUFT IT. TAKE IT HOME. 🧶

Ready to get creative at SHOOBZ? 👀

Join us for a hands-on Rug Tufting Workshop where you’ll learn the basics of tufting and design a rug that’s completely your own. From your first idea to the finished piece, you’ll get the chance to learn, create and express yourself through textile art.

Whether you’re already creative or trying something completely new, this is your chance to make something you can be proud of — and take home with you! ✨

👧🏾 Ages 8+
🧶 4-week workshop
📅 17 October – 13 November 2026

SHOOBZ is all about creativity, culture and community — and there’s plenty more to discover.

🎟️ Spaces are limited — book your place and get tufting!

✨ HAIR, HERITAGE & HEALTHY PROTECTIVE STYLING ✨We’re bringing even more culture and creativity to SHOOBZ! 🖤Join IVY WILD...
14/09/2026

✨ HAIR, HERITAGE & HEALTHY PROTECTIVE STYLING ✨

We’re bringing even more culture and creativity to SHOOBZ! 🖤

Join IVY WILD | The Hair Engineer – Coils, Curls & Waves for a special Healthy Protective Styling session, where you’ll explore the rich history and cultural significance of hair braiding while developing practical skills you can take with you beyond the day.

From learning about the traditions behind braiding to getting hands-on with healthy protective styling, this is a chance to connect with culture, learn something new and celebrate the beauty of our hair. ✨

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
💇🏾‍♀️ Hosted by Ivy Wild – Coils, Curls & Waves
⚠️ Limited spaces available

Whether you’re already a braiding pro or looking to learn something new, come through and get involved.

SHOOBZ — culture, creativity, community and good vibes.

🎟️ Book your space now — limited places available!

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