Seven ways to embrace silliness at Greenbelt
People come to Greenbelt for many, many reasons. For some it's a chance to encounter soulful artistry, whether it's music or theatre, comedy or conversation, from all over the world. For others...
Sadia Azmat
Sadia Azmat is a British stand-up comedian, writer and published author of Sex Bomb. In 2018 Sadia launched her critically acclaimed BBC podcast ‘No Country For Young Women' which was named as...
Ben Okafor
The music of Ben Okafor moves effortlessly between the best of African Reggae, with its rich lyrical heritage, classic folk protest songs in the vein of Bob Marley's Redemption Song, and driving...
6 things you might change your mind about at Greenbelt
Let's face it, in a world of fixed opinions and firmly-held views, being able to change your mind is almost a superpower. Creating spaces for Greenbelters to encounter something (or someone) new...
Tawiah
Over the past decade, Tawiah has self-released two EP's; In Jodi's Bedroom (2007) and Recreate (2017) which she toured with Moses Sumney. In 2019 she released her debut album Starts Again,...
Roberto Martinez
Roberto Martinez MD, MPH is the Chair of the Board of Directors for AMOS Health & Hope, an organisation founded by Dr. Gustavo Parajón, much loved Greenbelt speaker, whose life is remembered in a...
Fräulein
Fräulein is a Northern Irish / Dutch duo currently based out of SW London. Their debut EP ‘A Small Taste' heard the duo throw down the gauntlet and solidify their early sound; cathartic 90's...
David Dark
David Dark is an American writer and public intellectual. He is the author of several books, including Life's Too Short To Pretend You're Not Religious: Revised & Reframed, The Sacredness of...
Alasdair Beckett-King
Alasdair is a legendary comedian, in that there is little historical evidence that he exists. But he does exist. The multi-award-winning stand-up comedian has performed on the BBC's Mock the Week,...
50 years of partnership
We're pleased and proud to be able to share with you the wonderful array of partner organisations who will be present with us this year at our 50th anniversary gathering in various ways. Here's a...
First name terms: initial 2023 lineup announcements
Our Creative Director Paul Northup has penned a blog about what's in store this year, for those of you who want to know what we're particularly excited about. Don't forget you can also use our...
The Chosen Haram presented by Sadiq Ali
The Chosen Haram presented by Sadiq Ali produced by Turtle Key Arts Expect a heady mix of love, drugs and Islam. This unique and complex take on circus, performed on two Chinese poles, is...
Oh My God! It’s the Church
The Lord works in mysterious ways. Or so the saying goes, but there is nothing mysterious about the rise of the fabulously original entertainment phenomenon that is - Oh My God! It's The Church....
Milton Jones
Milton Jones was regularly on Mock the Week (BBC2) and has also appeared on Live at the Apollo, and Michael McIntyre's Roadshow. He is currently working his 15th series for Radio 4, as well as...
Laura Mvula
10 years on from the release of her highly-acclaimed debut album Sing To The Moon, we are so excited to welcome stellar songwriter, composer and performer Laura Mvula to headline our Saturday night...