MCFBards Showcase: Where Voices Rise and Stories Resonate
Join Multi Cultural Family Base (MCFB) at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 21st February a powerful celebration of diverse talent shaping the future of Edinburgh’s artistic landscape!
About MCFBards Showcase: Where Voices Rise and Stories Resonate
Join Multi Cultural Family Base (MCFB) for an evening of raw, heartfelt artistry, where voices rise and stories resonate, connecting us all through shared humanity. This is a powerful celebration of diverse talent shaping the future of Edinburgh’s artistic landscape. Don't miss it!
Born organically from MCFB's Summer Programme in July 2024, the MCFBards are a vibrant collective of youth poets and artists aged 13-14, who have come together to share their diverse stories and creative expressions. What began as a simple free-writing and collaging session soon blossomed into a platform for authentic self-expression. Through their powerful poems and artwork, the Bards explore themes of resilience, resistance, struggles, and hope, reflecting both personal and collective experiences.
Encouraged by the overwhelming enthusiasm of the group, MCFB transformed the initial session into a long-term project. The Bards co-produced a poetry pamphlet showcasing their collective voices and have since built their confidence to share their work publicly. Their deeply moving performances debuted at the Fringe Community Stage in August 2024 and later expanded to MCFB’s Black History Month Showcase in October 2024, adding a musical element to their repertoire.
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At this MCFB Showcase, the Bards will take the stage for the first half of the evening, performing an electrifying mix of poetry and prose that offers an intimate look into their lives, dreams, and cultural tapestries. The second half of the night will feature a dynamic line-up of artists from MCFB and friends, including the fantastic Lubna Kerr, each sharing their own unique stories through various art forms. More artists to be announced soon!
The night will conclude with a brief open mic session, where a few audience members are encouraged to share their own talents, truths, and creative expressions.
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