The Arts and Islam platform was established in 2006 and explores the relationship between arts practice, policy and religious beliefs within the context of contemporary society. For further information on our work to date browse through our portfolio of work below.
The Islam, Hip Hop and Social Change debate took place at the Drum Arts Centre on the 26th February 2009. Panellists for the debate included Mecca 2 Medina, Poetic Pilgrimage, Lowkey MC and Shaikh Michael Mumisa. The debate was followed by a performance showcase headlined by Lowkey featuring all the
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Deentight is a documentary exploring the relationship between Islam and Hip Hop. The documentary was shot on location across four continents and follows a group of Muslim Hip Hop artists as they seek to find a balance between their religious beliefs and artistic practice.
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Arts and Islam in partnership with over
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“The best and most relevant seminar presented by the Arts Council I have ever attended. Massively informative”
Artist comment Manchester Arts & Islam public seminar
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In May 2005, the Globe Theatre in London was the scene for a groundbreaking event. The theatre hosted an Arts and Islam seminar organized by Arts Council England
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