Artz & Vybz: I.C.A FESTIVAL 2026

Culture Festival | Legacy, Birmingham | Saturday 6th June 2026

The Finale. The Festival. Vybz on Vybz.

We’re shutting down the season in the loudest way possible — a one-day festival celebrating everything Artz & Vybz stands for. This is more than an event — this is a moment.

A celebration of everything we’ve built, every voice that’s been heard, and every connection that’s been created along the journey. The Closing Festival brings us back together under one roof — artists, creatives, community — to honour the movement and set the tone for what comes next.

Before the stage lights up, we open the space for growth, insight, and real conversation.

From 2PM to 6PM, the festival begins with a series of interactive workshops and speaker-led sessions, delivered by creatives and organisations who have been part of the journey — sharing their experiences, knowledge, and perspectives with the community.

These sessions are designed to inform, empower, and connect, offering practical insight alongside creative expression. Featuring workshops and speakers from:

A recognised voice within Birmingham’s spoken word scene, Ryan Dre Sinclair is a poet, producer, playwright, and founder of Empower Poetry CIC—an organisation dedicated to supporting and elevating underrepresented poets across the West Midlands.

With a journey rooted in personal storytelling and emotional expression, his work has led to collaborations with organisations including the Arts Council, BBC platforms, and national cultural institutions.Through Empower Poetry, he has built a platform that champions creative voices, removes barriers, and creates opportunities for poets to be seen, heard, and paid.

At the festival, Ryan will be hosting a creative writing workshop, offering insight, tools, and space for participants to develop their voice and craft through spoken word.

📲 Instagram & TikTok: @empower_poetry & @empowerpoetryworkshops
🔗 LinkedIn & Facebook: Empower Poetry CIC
🌐 Website: www.empowerpoetry.uk

Founded by Diamond Danielle, Male Minds Matter CIC is an emerging organisation focused on raising awareness around men’s mental health. Committed to breaking stigma and encouraging open conversation, they aim to create safe, supportive spaces within the community. As part of this festival, they bring a purpose-driven voice to the conversation around wellbeing, growth, and collective responsibility.

📲 Instagram & TikTok: @themelaninmoods
🔗 LinkedIn & Facebook: Melanin Moods C.I.C
🌐 Website: https://www.melaninmoodscic.co.uk/

Melanin Moods is an award-winning Black-led organisation with over 25 years collective experience in mental health and wellbeing. Established in 2020, they provide culturally sensitive support to Black and Brown communities through specialist workshops, events, and personalised therapy plans designed and delivered by clinical psychologists and accredited psychotherapists. Their work reflects the unique cultural nuances of Black and Brown mental health experiences. (melaninmoodscic.co.uk)

📲 Instagram & TikTok: @themelaninmoods
🔗 LinkedIn & Facebook: Melanin Moods C.I.C
🌐 Website: https://www.melaninmoodscic.co.uk/

From 6PM onwards, we shift from conversation to celebration.

The stage opens. The energy rises.

The voices take centre stage.From spoken word to live performance, from emerging voices to rising forces, this is where energy, purpose, and expression meet. Here’s who will be taking the stage on June 6th, 2026 from 6pm onwards as all roads lead to Legacy Centre of Excellence, Birmingham:

Anei.jah is a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges poetry, performance, and personal transformation. An actress, artist, and poet—as well as a therapist in training—Anei.jah brings a deeply layered perspective to her craft. Her poetry is rooted in vulnerability and truth, often exploring themes of inner conflict, healing, identity, and emotional resilience. Through her words, she creates space for reflection, confronting both personal and collective experiences with honesty and depth.

Known for delivering “real, raw and vulnerable” performances, Anei.jah’s work connects powerfully with audiences, offering not just expression but release. Her pieces often reflect journeys of struggle and growth, positioning poetry as both an artistic outlet and a tool for understanding self and society.

Anei.jah represents a new wave of spoken word artists—those who are not only performing, but healing, teaching, and evolving through their art.
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anei.jah

RayRitess is a rising spoken word artist whose work captures the realities of modern life through honest, thought-provoking poetry. Known for her ability to translate lived experience into powerful, emotionally driven pieces, RayRitess explores themes of identity, environment, loss, and personal growth. Her writing blends introspection with social awareness, creating performances that resonate deeply with audiences and leave a lasting impression.

RayRitess represents a new generation of poets using their voice not just to perform, but to connect, reflect, and shift perspective.

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Rayritesss
🎧 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Rayritesss

Writing from a place of faith and real-life experience, Derrion brings an honest and powerful voice to the stage. Her spoken word explores the raw journey of pain, doubt, hope, and healing, offering words that reach both the heart and soul. With a passion to connect and encourage, she creates space where audiences feel seen, heard, and understood. Derrion believes in the power of authenticity and uses her art to remind people that they are never alone in what they face. Whether she is sharing stories of struggle or moments of breakthrough, her words carry a spark that inspires transformation. Her work is more than performance—it’s a conversation that ignites faith, uplifts the spirit, and invites every listener to find courage in their own journey.

🎵 TikTok: Derrion the Poet (@poeticderrion)
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poeticderrion/

Darnell is a Nottingham-born, Birmingham-based spoken word artist whose work blends raw emotion with intricate wordplay. Fuelled by a love for music and lyricism, Darnell crafts poetry that speaks from the soul—exploring themes of love, empowerment, spirituality, heritage, and the complexities of life. With a style rooted in personal truth, he aims to connect hearts and minds with his storytelling.
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dizzy_tg & @dtgspeaks

Memory Bhunu is a Zimbabwean-born poet and creative raised in the Black Country. Their debut pamphlet, Memory Flowers, was published by Fawn Press in March 2025, and they co-host Pretty Privilege Poetry. Memory’s work blends insight, lived experience and honesty — and if you ask them about what they’re interested in, prepare for a conversation that runs deep.

📖 Memory Flowers preview: https://fawnpress.co.uk/product/preorder-memory-flowers-by-memory-bhunu/
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memorythehumxn/

Bedroom Poetry is a rollercoaster of rhyming rants delivered by Becksy Becks — a Birmingham-raised, South Sudanese poet reeling through the scam that is adulthood itself. Becksy creates visuals with words and delivers her musings in a relatable, conversational style that teeters between humour and tragedy. She is, in every sense, a Poet on Purpose, Break-Dancer by Daydream and Awesome by Everything Else.

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: www.bedroompoetry.co.uk
📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/bedroompoetry_
🎵 TikTok: @Becksybecks
📘 Facebook: Bedroom Poetry

Hailing from Birmingham, Jamie-Lee is a soulful R&B and gospel singer whose voice resonates with emotion and spiritual depth. Influenced by the rich musical traditions of the Midlands, she blends contemporary R&B with the timeless essence of gospel to create a sound that is both fresh and deeply rooted. Raised in a home filled with soul and gospel, Jamie-Lee discovered her passion early, developing her voice in church choirs and finding strength through music and faith. Her dynamic performances have captivated audiences across Birmingham and London, with notable appearances at AJN, the 0121 Festival, the Commonwealth Games, and most recently at Sedos Theatre in a musical theatre production of Hairspray. With a voice that connects and a presence that inspires, Jamie-Lee is an emerging artist to watch—bringing heartfelt storytelling and rich vocals to the forefront of a new generation of R&B and gospel music.

📲 Instagram: (http://www.instagram.com/jamielee.official

Hailing from Birmingham, Dayz is an emerging singer bringing a fresh, melodic sound to the city’s growing music scene.

Blending smooth vocals with honest lyricism, her music reflects themes of emotion, relationships, and personal expression—creating a sound that is both relatable and easy to connect with. With a natural ability to draw listeners in, Dayz delivers performances that are both intimate and engaging.As she continues to build her presence through live showcases and releases, Dayz is quickly establishing herself as an artist to watch.

📲 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dayzxme

Sam Maverick is a Birmingham musician-mentor who founded Maverick Sounds to harness the power of music for social change.

In the studio and on the street, Sam leads young creatives through songwriting, production and self-expression-breaking cycles, opening doors and amplifying voices. Proudly partnering with Artz & Vybz, Sam is bringing beats, bars and purpose to the next generation.
🎧 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/SMAVERICK0121
📲 Instagram: https://nstagram.com/smaverick0121

Noah ARC is a multidisciplinary artist and event curator dedicated to building spaces where creativity feels human again. Based in Birmingham, Noah is known for blending raw emotion with precise craftsmanship, whether through his music, videos, or live performances. His sound moves between rap, alternative, electronic, and experimental influences, creating a space that feels both vulnerable and electric.

Beyond the stage, Noah is the co-creator of Create Space, a monthly showcase that brings together poets, rappers, and singers to share original work and connect through authenticity. Each event reflects his mission to make art that sparks conversation, emotion, and community.

With every release and performance, Noah ARC continues to expand his universe, one rooted in honesty, collaboration, and creative freedom

🎧 YouTube Music:
🎧 Spotify: same as me • www.spotify.com/Noah ARC
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1noaharc

GhostedN1 is an independent artist who raps, produces, and fully mixes and masters his own music, driven by a deep commitment to self-expression and creative freedom. His sound reflects growth, reflection and lived experience, inviting listeners to connect with his honest storytelling.

🎧 YouTube Music: https://youtube.com/@ghostedn1?si=JEUnd3rhOpXhcCzY
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33FduOIbTagRTxDzzs5PCd?si=FEHN3gK1S6Oxl_PoyOisAA
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostedn1/

KLYRAE is an eclectic UK artist with Jamaican roots, raised in Handsworth, Birmingham. Refusing to be pinned to one sound, she blends influences into music that’s vibrant, soulful, and unabashedly her own. Inspired by life’s ups and downs, KLYRAE turns raw experience into electrifying beats and vivid storytelling — music that isn’t just heard but deeply felt.

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klyrae/?hl=en
🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KLYRAE
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tMtXszLZ8uBmQrUgMwpqV

A UK-based creative, Asher Fai is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in illustration, animation, and motion graphics, using visual storytelling to express perspective, emotion, and deeper meaning.

Working under Asher Fai Studio, her work spans from children’s book illustration to large-scale creative campaigns, including visual content featured in Amazon Music’s +44 campaign across the UK. Known for her bold use of colour, texture, and form, Asher creates pieces that capture both narrative and “spiritual energy,” translating complex ideas into impactful visual experiences.

At the festival, she brings a unique creative perspective—bridging art, storytelling, and visual expression within the wider creative ecosystem.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asherfai.studio/
• Website / Portfolio: https://www.asherfai.com/

Tino Jenami, known as "The Voodoo Child," is a Zimbabwean-born and Birmingham-based fine artist. Over the years, Tino has specialized in Pop Art, focusing on creating portraits of traditionally celebrated characters such as athletes, musicians, and movie actors. Tino's main style involves multi-layered stencils, which are drawn freehand and incorporate various mediums such as acrylic, gold leaf, glitter dispensers, spray paint, and collage. Growing up, Tino's favorite artists included Andy Warhol, Neil Buchanan, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Roy Lichtenstein. The name "Voodoo Child" was inspired by Tino's favorite song by Jimi Hendrix, "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)," which reflects Hendrix's belief in magic and superstitions.

🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/voodoochild.artz

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voodoochild.artz/

His artistic journey is one of constant exploration, where each venue becomes a new canvas. Long before developing conceptual works, he was drawn to the challenge and excitement of manipulating lines, forms, shapes, and values—the foundation of all his creations.

Working with both traditional materials and digital tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate, he blends art and design seamlessly. His work aims to empower and inspire a wide audience, from creative children to adults seeking new possibilities, guided by his belief that art is a universal language.

Life in the art world drives him to find the extraordinary in the everyday, turning creativity into a daily mission. Through exhibitions, he connects with diverse, like-minded talents, building lasting bonds that deepen his practice and extend the life of his creative expression.

🎧 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/skcava

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skcava/

Izrahyel is a visual artist and designer who explores Afro-Caribbean culture and human-consciousness interaction through dynamic artworks. His pieces examine identity, heritage, and the inner landscapes of perception — weaving cultural symbolism with visual depth. Expect bold, engaging visuals that invite both reflection and connection.

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izrahyel/?__pwa=1

Omuwa is an interdisciplinary contemporary artist and curator whose work explores themes of spirituality and self. They are known for the cover art and co-creative direction of Kiyo’s Home LP (2020), the cover design for Ani Kayode’s debut novel And Then He Sang A Lullaby (2023), and portrait photography featured in Vogue Italia.

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omuwaaa

accessible products designed to complement and celebrate natural beauty.

Focused on delivering looks that empower everyday expression, the brand blends style with simplicity—offering products that allow individuals to feel bold, confident, and unapologetically themselves.

As part of the festival, Chyna Pearl Cosmetics brings a lifestyle and beauty element into the space, representing self-expression not just through art and performance, but through personal identity and presentation.

📲 Instagram: (http://www.instagram.com/chynapearl

🌍 Website: Chynapearlcosmetics.com

MegAnnz Herbal Hair & Skincare is a Birmingham-based natural beauty brand focused on promoting healthy hair and skin through herbal, nutrient-rich products. Their range includes cold-pressed oils, hair growth treatments, and holistic skincare solutions designed to restore and maintain natural beauty.

With a strong emphasis on wellness and empowerment—particularly supporting women through accessible, natural care—the brand combines traditional ingredients with modern self-care practices to deliver real, visible results.

At the festival, MegAnnz Herbal Hair & Skincare brings a holistic approach to beauty—where self-care, confidence, and natural living come together.

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megannzherbalskincare_/

🌍 Website: https://megannz-herbal-skincare.sumupstore.com

KS Productions is a bespoke jewellery creator crafting distinctive pieces that blend personal meaning with artistic design. Each item is thoughtfully handmade, celebrating individuality, craftsmanship and cultural expression — perfect for those seeking accessories with soul.

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kissspenceproductions/?__pwa=1

Fiwi Herbs creates handcrafted traditional blends rooted in ancestral herbal healing culture. Their range includes capsules, detox blends, hair & body oils, and personalised consultations — all designed to support wellbeing, balance and natural self-care. They combine community-centred practice with natural herbal expertise. (Fiwi Herbs)

🌿 Shop & info: https://fiwiherbs.co.uk/
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiwi_herbs_/?__pwa=1

Junelle Jae | DJ Jynxstarr | King Xander

• Live poetry & spoken word
• Vibes and soundscapes from emerging musicians
• Immersive visual art
• In-show workshops & guided conversations
• Community connection & creative exchange

Legacy, Birmingham
Our biggest stage yet. Festival vibes, local heart.

🗓 Saturday, 6th June 2026

£15 - Early Access Available NOW! (Limited Availability)

£17.50 - £22.50 - Standard Access

£100 - The Full A&V Experience

Food included, Reserved Table Seating in Front row, Backstage Access to meet the performers, Exclusive Merch & Entry to prize draw. Experience and enjoy a 45-Minute Professional Photoshoot session with Up to 30 digital photos provided to relive those rememberable moments ! Prints available to purchase.

£175 - Group VIP With Professional Photoshoot

Valid for up to 4 people, Food included, Reserved Table Seating in Front row, Backstage Access to meet the performers, Exclusive Merch & Entry to prize draw. Live, enjoy and capture those all important memories together with the Legacy Lens (1 hour photoshoot) included with your full A & V experience for 4.

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