We invite you to a free festival at BLOC on Mile End Campus, celebrating connections through films, talks, workshops, and performances on Wednesday 6 March.
Does university life feel disconnected sometimes?
It’s time to come together and celebrate our connections! Join us at BLOC on Mile End Campus for a free festival of films, talks, workshops and performances on Weds 6th March. We've crafted a lineup of events that bring students, staff and locals together to share their creativity and relish the joy of shared moments and new connections.
Book your free ticket here to access all the events listed below. You can drop in and join any event throughout the day.
2pm-6pm
The Lens of Connection
film festival
Immerse yourself in a collection of captivating films from emerging independent filmmakers that explore the intricate threads of human connection, sparking emotions and fostering a shared experience.
Submit your film to be screened at the festival here. Deadline Feb 25th
Interwoven
art exhibition and mindfulness workshop
Step into a realm where art intertwines with mindfulness, evoking a sense of unity and understanding. Designed to reconnect you with your inner self and cultivate peace of mind, you'll leave rejuvenated and inspired.
Submit your artwork to be featured in the exhibition here. Deadline Feb 25th
Walls of Connection / World Maps
art workshops
You are invited to unleash your inner artist to create art that encapsulates your own ideas on connection, whether it be connecting with others by sharing your own identity or highlighting what connection means to you.
6pm-9pm
Sharing Our Stories
talks and panel discussion
Inspiring female leaders of local community organisations and creative initiatives share their stories, inviting connections between Queen Mary students and the wider east London community through the captivating art of storytelling.
The Flavour of Memory
food and conversations
Presenting food inspired by the festival’s speakers for you to taste, and exploring the experiences that made them so meaningful. As you discover these stories and the foods that carry them, we invite you to reflect on the dishes you care about most, and the memories they hold.
Words of Connection
music and poetry
Join us for an evening of multicultural poetry and music spotlighting the talents of aspiring poets and musicians and exploring the connection between cultures, ages, countries and much more. Open mic slots available on the night.
Connect the Dots is curated and produced by students on the Assistant Producers scheme run by the Centre for Arts, Culture and Creative Collaboration.