LUNOVA Festival

Senate House Steps | 13.02.25

LUNOVA Festival is a celebration of connection, creativity, and culture. The event is generously supported by the Convocation Trust and the University of London, and in collaboration with SOAS University. Lunova festival brings together music, academia, and community in a vibrant, all-day celebration.

Event Overview
Hosted by members of the SOAS community,  LUNOVA Festival transforms Senate House Steps into a hub of musical activity on February 13, 2025. The festival will feature:

- Live Music Performances - showcasing traditional, contemporary, and diverse music styles

- Interactive Workshops - connecting music with themes of identity, ecology, and social impact

- Talks led by experts and creatives bridging academia and real-world activism

- Stalls featuring local organisations and initiatives and SOAS student societies 

This immersive event will be a platform to share SOAS’s world-leading education, creativity, and artistic excellence with the broader community.

At the heart of LUNOVA Festival is the theme of ‘Connecting Worlds,’ inspired by the vision of the University of London, The festival focuses on diversity, inclusivity, and connection, exploring how music bridges divides and fosters shared narratives, offering a dynamic mix of performances and discussions that reflect this ethos.

Talks and Workshops

Victor Max Smith & Tanvi Kanchan

Helen Anahita Wilson - Connecting Human-Nature Worlds Through Music

Live Performances

Jawari
A multidisciplinary collective blending Indian Classical traditions with contemporary genres. Featuring sitar, percussion, guitar, saxophone, and poetry, JAWARI’s performances highlight grassroots, transnational collaboration.

https://jawari.bandcamp.com/album/road-rasa

Baque Luar
A collective of female and non-binary vocalists and percussionists inspired by Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian roots music. Their music celebrates feminine power, ecological awareness, and the fight against oppression. Baque Luar’s connection to SOAS as alumni and staff deepens their alignment with the festival’s mission.

https://baqueluar.bandcamp.com/album/brilha

Join us on February 13, 2025, at Senate House Steps for a day filled with music, dialogue, and discovery. Stay tuned for updates on artists, schedules, and more. 

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