2funkyempire

2funkyempire 2Funky Arts is a social enterprise, specialising in developing and promoting black arts and music.

12/06/2026

Project Live rehearsals with

We can't wait for you to hear her at the end showcase, it's gonna be amazing!

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Supported by

08/06/2026

Applications are still open for our And Still I Rise project.

We are looking for black creatives in all art forms to create new work for a 4-stop Midlands tour during

You will receive:
✨️ £500 to develop new 6-7 minute work
✨️ £200 per performance

Artists must be:
✨️ aged 18+
✨️ based in the Midlands
✨️ available for all 4 tour dates
✨️ from Black, Caribbean or African backgrounds

ONLY 10 PLACES AVAILABLE

Apply via the link in our bio
Deadline to apply - Friday 26 June

Project partners
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04/06/2026

Incredible performance by who headlined our OUT on Stage event at this year's

🎥 by
Full video on our YouTube channel

As we head into Pride month, we are honoured to have hosted such an important showcase of LGBTQ+ talent.

Thanks to & for putting on such a great and inclusive event 🙌

Supported by

03/06/2026

A video of Zarii's performance at our OUT on Stage event for Festival2Funky 2026.

Video by Pinboard Media
Supported by Arts Council England

Leicester’s Record Stores hold decades of music memories 🎶from 2Funky Records, Ainleys, Rockaboom, Our Price, MG Records...
02/06/2026

Leicester’s Record Stores hold decades of music memories 🎶from 2Funky Records, Ainleys, Rockaboom, Our Price, MG Records, 5HQ, Archers Records and more!

We’d like to run a new project, celebrating the history of these shops, but we need your help.

Please let us know what you would like to see?
1. An exhibition
2. DJ Vinyl workshops
3. Interactive installation
4. Documentary
5. Podcast
7. Magazine/ezine
8. If you have something else in mind, let us know

01/06/2026

A video of Thea Hallow's performance at our OUT on Stage event for Festival2Funky 2026.

Video by Pinboard Media
Supported by Arts Council England

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