About World Unlimited

World Unlimited is a voluntary, not for profit, organisation formed in 1989 to bring the best in International roots artists to Birmingham. We held six events that year and it is from that humble beginning that the organisation has grown to over one hundred shows per year. Our aim is to present, via live performances, the best musicians from cultures worldwide as well as UK based musicians including a focus on local artists from the West Midlands.

We explore and present traditional roots and contemporary new musics developed and inspired from traditional sources. We endeavour to make performances open to all, reflecting the cosmopolitan mix of Birmingham and the West Midlands. Particular emphasis is placed on working with young people and educational development without losing sight of the historical role our elders have always played in relating the social role of music. Our pricing policy will always aim to reflect the needs of all sectors of society.

World Unlimited has gained a reputation as one of the leading national promoters from musicians, agencies and audiences alike and aims to further develop these skills in the furtherance of bringing top International artists to an even wider audience. We aim to range presentations, to challenge stereotypes, and to reach out to people who do not attend events in the more conventionally structured performance spaces. This initiative is allied to the continuing search for suitable venues in areas that are under-represented on the performance map.

Education

Education / workshop provision is a further development area. We are currently sponsored by the arts council and awards for all for a community workshop series that is working young artists who are workshop practioners under the guidance of Kuadashe Matimbah, looking at skill development and cross cultural collaboration, they will in turn work with a range of different communities. In all aspects of the work World Unlimited undertakes, paramount importance will be given to taking a pro-active role in the development , maintenance and consolidation of a pluralistic and multi-cultural society.

Artists we have presented since 1989 include

Angelique Kidjo, Billy Bragg, Beth Nielson Chapman, Soul Brothers, Handsome Family, Yusa, Ali Hassan Kuban, Chief Ayinde Barrister, Taj Mahal, Transglobal Undergound, Dougie MacLean, Giroldo Piloto y Klimax, June Tabor, Banco De Gaia, Ani Di Franco, Kate Rusby, Bozi Boziana & Anti-Choc, Diblo Dibala, Rizwan & Muazzam Qawwali, Asian Dub Foundation, Aly Bain, Sharon Shannon, The Wailers, Gil Scott Heron, Jimmy McGriff, Olodum, Ananda Shankar Experience & State of Bengal, The Levellers, Gretchen Peters, Richard Thompson, Be Good Tanyas, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Joyce, Ska Cubano, Scott Matthews, Maurice El medioni and many many more.

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