Black Country Multicultural Day returns

Black Country Multicultural Day 2025, in association with our headline sponsor BRSK Broadband and our event partner Halesowen Bid, will be the fifth event, which is to be hosted at Somers Square, Halesowen on 19 July, taking place from 11am-6pm.

Black Country Multicultural Day (BCMD) will showcase how the people of the Black Country have become culturally diverse in recent years. 

With a significant rise of different ethnic mixes who have moved into the black country multicultural post-industrial revolution. We will feature multiple acts including our headliner Strictly Abba. They are without doubt one of the most accurate tribute Abba bands with bags of talent and on-stage charisma. 

Strictly Abba have a wealth of experience performing at some of the world’s top venues including the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix and many more across the globe. 

There will also be performances from Bhangra Smashup who have become our resident band performing at Black Country Multicultural Day across many years now, always entertaining the crowd and guaranteed to get you moving! 

Ukrainian Dance Group Mriya Formed by enthusiastic young people and led by choreographer Yana Kolodovskaya, Mriya shares the beauty of Ukrainian culture through traditional dance.

There will also be plenty of other talent on the cards too including our ‘Talent Show’ winner, who have entered one of our various locations across the Black Country area. 

As part of the day, we will also be performing in the Cornbow Shopping Centre from 12.30pm-4pm. There will be plenty on offer including workshops from the award-winning Bhangra group 'Jodie Dancers', 'R&R Entertainments' Caribbean dance and origami making from 'Dans Chinese Dance and Performing Arts' which is all free for everyone to enjoy, also free will be face painting and glitter tattoos for children and adults from Mistycal Face Painting also free arts and crafts from Eco Friendly Wild Earth Movement. 

Black Country Multicultural Day Founder, Frank Prazer said: “Black Country Multicultural Day was born from the idea that we are stronger together. It began as a small idea—to create a free, family-friendly event where people of all backgrounds could come together to share music, art, and stories. A space that celebrates unity, inclusion, and the diverse histories that define the Black Country.

"Since its launch, the event has grown year after year. Today, it features live performances, cultural exhibitions, dance workshops, community stalls, and a talent competition—bringing hundreds together in the heart of Halesowen. It’s become a platform for emerging talent, a meeting place for community groups, and a moment each year when we truly feel connected.

"This day is more than a celebration, it’s an acknowledgment. A reminder that diversity is something to be proud of, and that our stories deserve to be told and shared. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and even more grateful to the team who have stood by me from the very beginning.

"To my amazing team – thank you for your support, passion, and belief over the past five years. I couldn’t have done it without you.

"Thank you for joining us. Together, we make the Black Country stronger."

For the latest updates and information on Black Country Multicultural Day you can visit bcmdcultural.com