Future Bubblers to celebrate Wolverhampton arts partnership with free event

The talent development project, founded by BBC 6 DJ Gilles Peterson, has chosen Wolverhampton to be its next 'focus city', striking up partnerships with local arts and music hubs including the Newhampton Arts Centre, Stay Loose Records and Beatsabar.

To mark the partnership, Future Bubblers will host a free block party with performances from the likes of Alex Nut, Ayy, Selassie TBC, Letherette and more.

The event will also include free street food and an Ableton experience station.

Selassie Tevie, project coordinator for Future Bubblers, said: “Local music organisations play a vital part in helping independent artists grow, and so we’re excited to work with these ambitious partners in Wolverhampton to try and bring something new to the table and build long-lasting connections.”

Trevelyan Wright, chief executive at Newhampton Arts Centre, said: “We’re hugely excited to be working with Future Bubblers and delighted that Wolverhampton has been chosen as the next focus city.

"From Black Sabbath and Robert Plant to Goldie the city has always had amazing musical DNA.

"The Block Party on August 31 should look and sound fantastic in our courtyard and we’re looking forward to welcoming people from across the city to Newhampton Arts Centre for a day of great free music, food and fun.”

The block party will take place on August 31 at the Newhampton Arts Centre.

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