Earthbeat: A World Music Fundraiser ((( Save Our Sanctuary )))
Schedule
Sat Mar 21 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Ascension Church Hulme | Manchester, EN
About this Event
Earthbeats
One Night. One World. One Community.
Earthbeats launches our Save Our Sanctuary (SOS) concert series, a programme of creative fundraising events dedicated to sustaining Ascension Church Hulme as a living, breathing community space.
This is more than a concert.
It is a community-powered gathering where global sound meets local purpose, where rhythm becomes renewal.
Every contribution on the night supports:
- Essential building repairs, heating and maintenance
- Fair pay for artists and facilitators
- Ongoing community programmes including music tutoring, food support initiatives, cultural events and intergenerational activities
When you attend Earthbeats, you are helping to preserve both a building and the vital work that happens inside it.
What to Expect
🌍 World Music & Cultural Fusion
An international lineup bringing together African, Balkan and Iranian musical traditions in one shared space of rhythm and exchange.
🥁 Interactive African Drumming
A participatory session led by Godfrey Pambalipe , grounding the room in collective rhythm before the live concert begins.
🎪 Circus Skills – “Have a Go”
Led by Masutopia. Family-friendly, playful and accessible. No experience required.
☕ Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Hosted by TG Coffee. A traditional, sensory ritual celebrating connection and hospitality.
🍲 African Food & Night Market
Authentic African cuisine, crafts and cultural artefacts available throughout the evening. Vendors contribute toward the Save Our Sanctuary campaign.
Our Fundraising Model
Pay What You Feel / Pay What You Can
There is no fixed ticket price.
We suggest £8–£12 where possible, but we welcome everyone regardless of ability to pay.
This model reflects our belief that community comes first , while also encouraging those who can give more to help sustain the sanctuary for others.
Cash and card accepted.
This is an alcohol-free event.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM
Doors Open
Host: Welcome
Info: Night Market, African food, crafts and welcome atmosphere.
Donation station open.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Community Warm-Up
Host: Masutopia
Info: Circus Skills “Have a Go” session (family friendly).
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony begins and continues periodically through the evening.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Pulse of the People
Host: Godfrey Pambalipe
Info: Interactive African Drumming workshop led by Godfrey Pambalipe.
A collective grounding moment.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Welcome & Save Our Sanctuary Address
Host: Fr Azariah France- Williams
Info: Short introduction outlining the purpose of the SOS campaign and the importance of sustaining the building and its programmes.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Live Concert: Earthbeats
Host: Fariba Taghypoor,Sanja Cln, Godfrey Pambalipe and Mas
Info: A curated world music performance featuring:
• Fariba Taghypoor
• Godfrey Pambalipe
• Sanja Cin
• Masutopia
With potential collaborative finale and shared dance moment.
Where is it happening?
Ascension Church Hulme, 282 Stretford Road, Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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