Elijah will be sharing music from his vast body of work and discussing his thoughts on what's going on in the world today.

ABOUT ANTHONY WILLIAMS 

Anthony Williams is a guitarist and band member of Rhythm Chant

ABOUT SUE BROWN 

Sue’s contribution to A Very British History: The First Black Brummies has been universally well-received, bringing her a slew of awards for her involvement in the programme. They include Outstanding New Talent at the Royal Television Society Midlands Awards 2019 and the 2019 MvisA (Movies Video & Screen Awards) for Best Factual Production.

In Autumn 2019 Sue presented and narrated BBC Birmingham’s Inside Out: Slavery and Stately Homes.

Between 2010 and 2018 Sue worked as a Family Social Worker at Lillian de Lissa Children’s Centre in Birmingham.  Her role was to support all parents and carers with children from 0–5 years focusing on the child’s earliest years by learning and developing life skills so they can grow up healthy, happy, and achieving their goals. During her time with families, she used a range of approaches and resources to improve emotional well-being, social skills and gave opportunities to children to enjoy and achieve.

Over the years Sue has worked with various creative projects and across differing art forms, including collaborations with musicians, in theatres, and on radio, as well as educational work mainly within primary schools.

For more than fifteen years she has freelanced with Writing West Midlands as a workshop facilitator and performance poet. Most recently she finished a three-year workshop entitled ‘Sparks Young Writing Group’ based at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon; this is just one of Writing West Midlands creative writing projects which aims to promote the long-term benefit of ‘writing’ by working with professional writers to inspire young wordsmiths with their creativity and writing.

Since 2001 Sue has been a member of one of Birmingham’s largest writers' groups, Writers without Borders.

Malik I.M aka Sun Toucha   |

Teacher/Educator    |    Zion Horizon band member    |    Poet & Hip-Hop artist

Malik I.M aka Sun Toucha   |    

Teacher/Educator    |    Zion Horizon band member    |    Poet & Hip-Hop artist

International Reggae Artists discuss reggae music and play their EP, albums and singles.  

Ammoye  www.ammoye.com

In addition to her family,  Ammoye found strength and solace singing in her local church choir in hometown Clarendon, Jamaica. After choir practice, she would regale the neighbourhood with her latest songs and poems from the top of the mango tree in her backyard.   In her late teens, reuniting with her mother brought Ammoye to Toronto. She quickly established herself in the community by forming the Sisters in Christ church group and the Voices of the Underground Artist movement, leading to further involvement and collaborations in Toronto’s vibrant music scene.

Over the past several years, Ammoye has been consistently performing at high-profile events and festivals around the world, including the 150,000-attendee EXIT festival in Serbia. The opportunity to sing at major festivals and shows on four continents has afforded Ammoye the blessing of sharing the stage with before-mentioned marquee artists as well as with Chronixx, Romain Virgo, Chris Martin, Tarrus Riley, Barrington Levy, and fellow Toronto-based Jamaican transplant Exco Levi, to just name a few.

The 2017 Juno nomination for the hit “Sorry” (she was also nominated in 2013 and 2014) came on the heels of Ammoye’s officially released debut mixtape Enter the Warriorress which showcased an eclectic mix of new and unreleased tracks, compiled with Kingston production powerhouse Natural High Music. This peek into Ammoye’s heart and soul was just a taste of what is revealed on The Light which features collaborations with top Jamaican reggae talent including legends Sly Dunbar and Lenky Marsden, acclaimed songwriter Mikey Bennett, Kirkledove and Donovan Germain of Penthouse Records and Natural High.

SPECIAL GUESTS | Leuvenia, Annie, Brenda 

ABOUT LEUVENIA

In 2018 Leuvenia launched HYENDZ Premium Hair Extensions and utilized her personal experience and overseas contacts to source from the best, not necessarily the largest or most politically connected factories. In 2019, she took a major step forward by collaborating with VIP Hair Studio London.

This opened an opportunity to work with an experienced professional who understands hair extensions and can provide insight into brand improvement.

Importantly, HYENDZ enables VIP to support customers with in-house stock on hand that supports a customer’s specific look immediately without the need to wait weeks for product to arrive from elsewhere.

ABOUT ANNIE

"My name is Annie Alcendor, I am a cosmetologist and owner of viphairstudio.

I've been in the hair industry for over 30 years.

I've been to cosmetology college and I also attend ongoing seminars, classes, and courses.

I’ve always had a romantic love for hair. I see it as a passionate and intimate love for the hair industry.

I've done a lot of audio-visual work such as movies, videO, tv shows, and premieres.

I was one of the first stylists that entered a tv talent show on BBC called The Salon which I came second out of over a hundred hairstyles.

I was also featured in the people newspaper and the beautiful magazine about the ever-evolving beauty industry.

One of my greatest achievements is seeing my clients smile when they're leaving the salon.

My desire is one day to expand and open a cosmetology school for all aged.

The beauty industry has come along way and I'm proud to be apart of the ever-growing community it's a trade that always evolving even when we're sleeping."

Katherine Tran, Transformational Coach  www.magikkenergy.com

The Self Care Coach, specializing in helping men & women to balance professional success with their personal health and happiness.

It starts with embracing your uniqueness, respecting your body, and creating a sense of balance so you can thrive.

Kat helps you enjoy the success you’ve strived so hard to achieve without having to sacrifice your soul to find it.

Co-authors Ray Coates | Sherry Cannon-Jones | Aneska discuss  |  Discuss brand new book 'Smashing Through the Glass Ceiling'   

'Trues stories by 14 authors - abuse, tragedy, and heartache leading to strength, hope and happiness'

Compiled, organized, and created by Rebecca Adams   |  4 x  International Best-Selling Author  |  www.rebeccaadamsbiz.com

LAUNCH PARTY 1 November 2020

Ray Coates  |  Singer/Songwriter  |   www.raycoatesvoice.com

Ray Coates is a singer and songwriter, poet, public speaker, and actor. He is also a throat cancer survivor of over 10 years! He is passionate about creativity and using this as a means to help himself and others cope with the challenges of life, including for example mental health. Collaboration is key to Ray. Inclusivity is the only option in his book.

Sherry Cannon-Jones  |   Soul Purpose Strategist   |   www.scjglobal.com  

Sherry is on a mission to help others reconnect with their soul’s purpose and reignite their passion for life. As a teacher for over 20 years, she was always passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. Now her passion is helping make a difference in the lives of those who are searching for a way to feel they are living their best life now.

Aneska Vermaak  |   Photographer & Network Marketer 

Roy Reid BOASH

In March 2020 the world changed, over the next few months thing unfolded, BLM, George Floyd, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Statues being moved, the racism conversation becoming a mainstream topic, this was now a major talking point, Roy felt he had to do something…….Music came back into his life.   He purchased a new Apple Mac, New Speakers, New Programs, New Sounds, and literally listened to new music, new artist, new sounds, and started again, leaving the past behind.

A new studio, a re-birth - Roy produced BREATHE