United Colours of Derby: A Cultural Showcase [Reaching Communities 2025]

Join us for a celebration of style, culture and talent from around the world! The United Colours of Derby is a local event curated by our dedicated Normanton Steering Group that will celebrate the people who make our city bright and vibrant. Enjoy a catwalk and performances from 10 different acts including live music, dance and stunning vocals accompanied by styles ranging from hip hop culture, 1960s outfits and stunning cultural heritage clothing. Don’t miss out on this colourful celebration designed to highlight local people and diverse cultures that make up our communities! The performance line up will be announced on Mon 20th Oct... Refreshments will be provided. Creatives of Derby - This One’s For You! We’re looking for cultural creatives to join our performance line up for United Colours of Derby on Sun 2 Nov at Normanton Library. United Colours of Derby is a cultural event to celebrate fashion and talent from around the world. The successful acts will do a catwalk in their chosen outfit and either perform a song/dance/variety or give a short talk about the significance of their outfit. We welcome all types of clothing including decades, tributes, different music cultures and traditional cultural clothing. Whether you want to showcase hip hop culture, your best 1960s outfit or your cultural heritage - all are welcome! The successful acts will also be considered for a performance on the main stage at Derby Theatre in January 2026 Application Deadline: 6 October To apply complete the application form here. https://forms.office.com/e/jnvVxwf4Ci If you have any questions about the application process, get it touch with the team on [email protected]