Hatch newsletter

September 2005 (Issue 2)

The Sun always smiles on Africa Cast your mind back to that third week of August when the rain poured from the sky. Amidst that torrent, on 21st August, the Sun decided it wanted to see what was happening in Haggerston Park Hackney and blessed us with its presence in spectacular fashion. For the entire day people ate, drank, sang and danced in true African spirit in the baking sun rays.
	Shoreditch Trust commissioned Hatch Events to produce the Shoreditch: Africa '05 festival as part of their two-week Shoreditch Festival that would bring pride to their African residents and create an opportunity for everyone to experience the wondrous variety of African culture.
	Visitors were able to experience an explosion of African culture through live bands, food, market stalls, African dance and drumming workshops, games and African mask making that delighted and surprised them throughout the day.
	A huge part of the event brief was to 'show-off' the local African community. African businesses were promoted through the "African Market", which offered everything from books and clothes to crafts and jewellery, and taste buds were satisfied by mouth watering, finger-licking dishes.
	A stage was produced called "Hackney’s Finest" showcasing some of Hackney's best African bands, dance and drumming troupes, fashion designers and solo artists to fuel the celebrations.
Client quotes on Shoreditch: Africa '05 "It was a very real pleasure to work with Hatch Events. They are efficient, knowledgeable and charming. They seem to know everyone, and provided a fantastic line up on the limited funds we provided for artists and performance…The event itself was a huge success and attracted some 10,000 people over the afternoon…We would very much like to work with Hatch Events again."– Chris Westwood, Shoreditch Trust "Thanks very much for programming a wonderful day to end the festival. It was a truly splendid day. There was so much going on and so many things to do and see" – Julie Flavell, Shoreditch Festival coordinator

About Hatch

At Hatch Events we create fresh and engaging environments that are relevant and stimulating to your audience, to ensure that your message is heard and remembered.

We offer specialist support to those who want to engage with Africa, Africans and African themes.

Please contact us for further information hatch@hatchevents.com or 020 7553 4475

News

"Out of Africa and into the West End"

We are pleased to announce that we will be staging the next Out of Africa festival on 27th, 28th and 29th May 2006.

This year's event was electrifying and inspiring and saw the host venue, Kingly Court and Carnaby Street, transformed into an Afro-wonderland by 200+ performers and 37 events. An estimated 30,000 people came to immerse themselves in the culture of a continent. For festival info and photos, click this link Out of Africa festival

Next year we're staging an even bigger event and aim to attract 50,000 visitors over the course of the festival. We are looking for performers, stall holders and sponsors. Contact us at outofafrica@hatchevents.com
or call us on 020 7553 4475 to be involved.

An African Christmas

Take part in the ultimate company Christmas party package.

Experience something unexpected, daring and inspiring, which truly congratulates the past year's efforts and spurs the company on for the new year.

Be overwhelmed by breathtaking, mind-spinning, acrobatic and rhythmic African dance and drumming performances. Delight in the exotic tastes and smells of Africa by savouring scented jollof rice, seasoned fresh tilapia fish and spiced finger-licking basque chicken yassa.

We tailor our event package to ensure that it is just right for your company.

"African Christmas" brochure

Shared company Christmas party

If you’re a sole trader, small company or department we are holding a shared Christmas party on Thursday 15th December at Neighbourhood in Notting Hill Gate.

Shared party invitation

For a FREE quote, to make a booking or to get further information on our Christmas party packages, please contact us at or 020 7553 4475.

Calendar of Events

Title: Drum4Love
Date: Sunday 18th September
Time: 9am - 1pm
Adm: By donation minimum £1
Venue Thames Festival, London Eye, Jubilee Gardens
Info: www.drum4love.org.uk

We are supporting Drum4love which aims to bring together hundreds of children to beat out one single rhythm to raise awareness and money for children landmine victims in Africa.

We would like as many children as possible to come down with drums and join in with this spectacular.

Title: Out of Africa
Date: Thursday 3rd November
Time: 8pm – 1am
Adm:£7 (on the door)
Venue: The Spitz, 109 Commercial Street, E1
Info: OUT OF AFRICA

Out of Africa, the ground breaking live African music and dance show, will be featuring the intoxicating blend of African music styles it is popular for, alongside live African acts.

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