Carrying the Flame, presented by World Heart Beat, celebrates Windrush Day 2026—a nationwide movement to honour the lasting contributions and cultural legacy of migrants who helped shape post-war Britain, with particular recognition of the African-Caribbean passengers who arrived aboard the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948, now known as the Windrush generation.

The programme is curated by Ava Joseph and Ayo Vincent, and will include influence from the genres of Reggae, Ska, Calypso, and Jazz.

• Doors: 6:00 pm
• Stage: 7:00 pm

Booking at World Heart Beat

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