Stand And Be Counted (SBC) Theatre run several groups across Yorkshire – creative empowerment programmes for people seeking sanctuary, supporting them as participants, artists and leaders. Mary Carr found out more ahead of SBC's Unplugged event for Migration Matter Festival 2024 on 19 June.
Ayman Eckford speaks to two Chechen refugee activists about Western misconceptions and parallels with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ahead of an event and exhibition as part of Migration Matters Festival.
This beautifully crafted and uplifting film charts the journey of a group of young Sheffield migrants who build connection and community through creative expression.
Now firmly established as a mainstay in the city’s cultural calendar, this year’s MigMat was a powerful reminder of the ability of art and music to bring people together.
This year’s programme, featuring online and in-person cultural events, looks to replace the biased, racist rhetoric around migration with a celebration of the contribution and value of migrants.