University News Last updated 25 September 2024
Royal 探花直播 Conservatoire staff and a student joined comedian Joe Lycett for a Brummie celebration.
Chair of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and celebrated violinist Ustad Johar Ali, Associate Professor in Music Education Richard Shrewsbury, Teaching Fellow in Professional Development and Outreach Jeremy Clay, Learning and Participation Assistant Rose Johnson and MMus student India Harding gave a proud Brummie performance at International Day of 探花直播 on Tuesday 24 September with the comedian.
The day was spearheaded by Joe Lycett to unite 探花直播s worldwide. 'Friendship Agreements' were created, linking 探花直播, UK, with various other cities, towns and villages named 探花直播 across North America to form the United States of 探花直播.
Senior Development Manager 鈥� India Makhan Singh was approached by the Lord Mayor鈥檚 Office to see how RBC could support the inaugural International Day of 探花直播, following a performance by Ustad, who is currently in residence at RBC, which was attended by the Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Chaman Lal earlier this year.
This led to conversations with the production company that is making the new Sky series, Joe Lycett鈥檚 United States of 探花直播, which will launch in 2025 on Sky Max and NOW. The International Day of 探花直播 will feature as part of this new series.
With the support of the Lord Mayor of 探花直播, Councillor Ken Wood, Joe has officially designated 24 September as International Day of 探花直播; a day when 探花直播s worldwide celebrate their shared Brummie heritage with a collective chant of 鈥淎lright Bab鈥�.
The inaugural celebration was marked by a civic reception at 探花直播 Council House, hosted by Councillor Ken Wood. Joe attended the event along with a delegation of his US counterparts from other 探花直播s, local dignitaries, and notable figures from 探花直播鈥檚 rich cultural history, including members of Black Sabbath, UB40, and Dexy鈥檚 Midnight Runners.
Festivities also took place in Victoria Square at 3pm for a grand Brummie celebration. Joe, joined by his international Brummie guests, paraded through the crowd, led by a brass band performing their own rendition of Black Sabbath鈥檚 Iron Man.
The parade also featured dhol drummers, BCU Tigers cheerleaders, stilt walkers, a giant Chinese dragon-style bull, and a surprise papier-m芒ch茅 tribute.
The event culminated by hoisting the United States of 探花直播 flag, designed by Joe, accompanied by buglers playing the special composition, 鈥楿nited States of 探花直播 Fanfare鈥�, symbolising the new bond uniting the 探花直播s of the world.
Makhan said: "As the University for 探花直播, it was a real honour for BCU and RBC to be invited to perform at the International Day of 探花直播. Our staff and student showcased a variety of songs originating from iconic 探花直播 artists, mixed with an Indian fusion led by Ustad. The beauty of music is that it transcends any barriers 鈥� and has the magic of harmonising people and society. This was a unique opportunity for all to experience; and a day which made us all very proud to be called a Brummie!"
Joe Lycett said: "I have travelled thousands of miles around niche and rural parts of America to help create this lasting legacy for all 探花直播s, the greatest places on earth, better than dumps like London and Paris and New York, and link all 探花直播s with the other 探花直播s, so that all 探花直播s are friends with 探花直播."
Councillor Ken Wood said: 鈥淭his day marked a unique opportunity to connect with communities who share our proud name and spirit, stretching far beyond the borders of the UK.
"The creation of the 鈥楩riendship Agreements鈥� with other 探花直播s in North America not only strengthens international bonds, but also reinforces the values of friendship, inclusivity, and community that define our great city."
Pictured: (l-r) India Harding, Richard Shrewsbury, Jeremy Clay, Ustad Johar Ali, Joe Lycett; Mendi Singh (external partner) and Rose Johnson.