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Thank you for helping us celebrate culture while standing together to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices🧡 If you missed it, keep an eye out for next year 👀

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And to our sponsors, supporters & partners - this simply wouldn't happen without you: Merseyside PCC, Thornley Leisure, Auteur Media, Merseyrail, MSB Solicitors, Morecrofts, Zonta & St Luke's Bombed Out Church

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Huge thanks to our speakers Afrah Qassim (CEO, Savera UK) and Naz Shah MP, and to our amazing performers and workshop hosts: Katumba, Felix Ngindu, Dancing Queens, MD Productions, Liverpool Arabic Centre, Luma Creations, RAWD Choir & Liverpool Rainbow Chorus 🎶

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Savera UK @saverauk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thank you Liverpool 🧡 From the March to End HBA to an afternoon of music, dance and culture at St Luke's Bombed Out Church, thank you to everyone who came together to say: there is no excuse for abuse.

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One city. Many cultures. One community. ✨ 'Culture at the Bombed Out Church' is only 2 days away! 🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026 🕰️ 1PM - 5PM 📍St Lukes Bombed Out Church, Liverpool

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Savera UK @saverauk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We’re excited to share that MP and author @nazshahbfd.bsky.social will be joining us this Saturday 29th August to lead our annual “March to End HBA” and speak at our festival of culture. 🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026 🕰️ 1PM - 5PM 📍St Lukes Bombed Out Church, Liverpool

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Savera UK @saverauk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

More than a choir, it’s a welcoming community where people from all walks of life celebrate diversity, foster inclusion and belonging and build lasting friendships!

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Savera UK @saverauk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

An inclusive LGBTQIA+ community choir, led by musical director Jay McWinen, the group has been bringing people together through music since 2008.

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Savera UK @saverauk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Liverpool Rainbow Chorus is coming to share its joy of singing together - so we hope you’re in good voice! 🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026 🕰️ 1PM - 5PM 📍St Lukes Bombed Out Church, Liverpool

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Savera UK @saverauk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

MD Productions uses dance and the arts as a powerful tool for education, connection, and change. Through its community interest company, See You See Me, it works to remove barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create safe spaces where creativity becomes a force for empowerment.

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Savera UK @saverauk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This year, the group, led by Miguel Doforo, will once again showcase the incredible talent and spirit within its community, while carrying forward the Savera UK’s core message: that unity, respect, and understanding are the true heartbeat of culture.

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Savera UK @saverauk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We still have goosebumps from last year’s powerful performance from MD Productions! 🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026 🕰️ 1PM - 5PM 📍St Lukes Bombed Out Church, Liverpool

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Starting as weekly workshops developed as part of Luma Creations' mission to showcase the diverse cultures of the Americas, the group performs folk dances from several Latin American countries.

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Dance group Inti Tusuy, led by Valeria Cazas from Bolivia, will be joining our festival to provide a taste of Latin American dance! 🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026 🕰️ 1PM - 5PM 📍St Lukes Bombed Out Church, Liverpool

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A professional musician from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, performing African and other world rhythms, as well as rock and jazz, Felix is a long-standing supporter of Savera UK’s work and we’re honoured for him to join us again!

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He’s back! Bringing his joyful energy and infectious beats, Liverpool’s Felix Ngindu will be marching with us once again and performing on our festival stage! 🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026 🕰️ 1PM - 5PM 📍St Lukes Bombed Out Church, Liverpool

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A disability-led performing arts charity dedicated to providing creative opportunities for disabled artists, it supports members to build confidence, independence and expression - enabling people to dream bigger, communicate more freely, and take up space that’s rightfully theirs.

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We’re looking forward to big songs and big energy from The RAWD Community Music Group on Saturday 29th August. Come and sing along with them! 🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026 🕰️ 1PM - 5PM 📍St Lukes Bombed Out Church, Liverpool

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After the march, they’ll also be performing at the bombed out church - make sure you don’t miss out!

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A Merseyside-based not for profit with international reach, Katumba has an inclusive ethos, hybrid sound and inclusive community. With drummers from all over the globe, they champion diversity and positivity through powerful music and movement.

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