Inspirate

Who is Inspirate?

Inspirate is a national cultural organisation championing contemporary South Asian arts across the UK — and shaping what comes next.

Founded in 2011, Inspirate has spent over 15 years at the intersection of culture, community and creative ambition.

We produce programmes engaging a large spectrum of the South Asian diaspora — from young people’s arts projects that spark creative dialogue between diverse neighbourhoods, to intergenerational diaspora heritage programmes and a flagship festival that draws audiences from across the country.

Want to know more about our work? Head over to our brand new website today!

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We're so proud to share something we've been working towards for a very long time.
Our new website is live, and it genuinely feels like a milestone. After 15 years of festivals, heritage programmes, outdoor arts commissions and community projects, we finally have a home online that truly reflects who we are and what we're here to do.

This is our window to the world: the artists we champion, the communities we celebrate, the work we've created and everything we're building next. We're an organisation that's been on quite a journey - and we're just getting started.

We couldn't have done it without the incredible team at , who listened, pushed our thinking and brought our vision, mission and values to life in a way that's both visually beautiful and completely true to us. Massive shout out to them!

Come and explore our world at www.inspirate.org. We'd love to hear what you think!

Date: 1st July 2026
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Venue: Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

Book ticket: Link in bio

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Indian classical music that traces the enduring beauty of circles and cycles—echoing through rāg, rhythm, and resonance. This special performance explores the continuous flow of musical patterns, where beginnings dissolve into endings and return again, much like the cycles of nature and life itself.

Renowned tabla virtuoso Ustad Sukhvinder Pinky brings intricate rhythmic compositions to life, weaving dynamic patterns that pulse with energy and precision. Alongside him, Kaviraj Singh offers a soulful blend of santoor and voice, unfolding melodic landscapes that rise, return, and transform.

Together, the artists create a dialogue between melody and rhythm, tradition and improvisation—guiding listeners through an immersive journey of sound. Experience the meditative power of repetition, variation, and cyclical form in an intimate setting where every note connects, returns, and renews.

We're Hiring! 📣

Inspirate is seeking a Community Producer to lead on the engagement, coordination and delivery of Bridging Beats. You will play a critical role in building relationships with young people, schools, families and community partners, ensuring the programme is inclusive, accessible and responsive to participant needs.

We're looking for someone to:

⭐ Lead on delivery of outreach activity across schools, libraries and community centres in Highfields and Belgrave - engaging young people in taster sessions.

⭐ Work closely with the lead artists, music partners and community partners - coordinate weekly creative sessions, ensuring smooth delivery.

⭐ Support planning and delivery of the Creative Music Programme and Summer Residency, including organising logistics and project managing delivery.

⭐ Facilitate youth voice and co-design processes, ensuring participants shape programme content by providing a safe space for participants to get involved in the process.

⭐ Provide pastoral support to participants, building trust and positive relationships.

For the full job description, visit our website at the link in our bio. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your CV and a Cover Letter to Jitend Anand at [email protected].

Please tell us about your relevant experience, skills, knowledge and competencies, which you feel make you the best person for the role - give examples of what you have done to fulfil the essential and desirable criteria.

​The deadline is Sunday 28th June 2026. Interviews will be held on Friday 10th July.

We want to hear from you 📢 Help shape the future of An Indian Summer by sharing your thoughts in our quick 5 minute survey!

As part of this year’s festival theme, Cycles and Circles, we are reflecting on how we grow, evolve and renew - honouring where we have come from while shaping what comes next. ✨
After 15 years, An Indian Summer is entering a new phase. We are expanding our work to better reflect the richness and diversity of South Asian cultures - engaging more deeply with artists and communities from across the subcontinent and beyond India, and representing the full breadth of contemporary diaspora experiences.

This questionnaire is an important part of that journey. Your insight will help to shape the future direction of the festival. It only takes 5 minutes to complete, and as a thank you, everyone who fills it in will receive a £10 voucher 🎁

Click below to fill in our survey now!

https://forms.gle/P6aCKwwFozMfkuE67

Another wonderful achievement for We Bring Light as the film was recently selected as a finalist for the London Film Club Shorts Festival 🎥! The film continues to make strides, and we're thrilled to see it continue to receive the recognition it has already ✨

Created and directed by filmmaker and

Inspirate and Art Reach Artist Call-Out 📢

South Asian-Led Outdoor Arts on Climate & Environment

Inspirate and Art Reach are excited to be working together to offer this co-commission.

We are seeking proposals for a new outdoor arts project exploring environmental and climate issues, led by South Asian artists or companies. This opportunity offers up to £10,000 to support a Research & Development process, with sharings at An Indian Summer and Journeys Festival in 2026.

📅 Submission deadline: 29th March

This co-commission supports South Asian artists to develop bold, environmentally conscious outdoor work. Proposals can be from a range of different artforms including theatre, dance, installation, music, visual arts, and multidisciplinary practice.

We welcome applications from South Asian-led artists or companies across the UK. This includes artists whose heritage is from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Afghanistan.

We are looking for:
✨Strong artistic vision addressing climate or environmental themes
✨Work designed for outdoor and public spaces
✨Commitment to sustainable, environmentally conscious creative practice

For more details on how to apply, click the link in our bio or visit our website.

In recent weeks, we have been collaborating with to re-imagine and re-launch Inspirate’s brand and digital presence.

This next chapter looks to reflect who we are today and where we are heading. As our work continues to grow in ambition and impact, our brand must evolve with it, strengthening our position as a sector leader in creative social impact, and supporting our mission to celebrate and champion diaspora artistry, culture and heritage.

The journey to find our new identity is well underway. We remain committed to building a future where inclusion, diversity and equity can thrive, driven by our belief that creative freedom, ambition and opportunity should be accessible to all.

Watch this space - as we launch Inspirate’s new brand into the stratosphere.

We look forward to sharing more soon.

An Indian Summer festival returns from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2026!

Last year's festival brought exciting and original outdoor performances to our audiences and we'll be continuing this momentum this year, so keep an eye out in the coming months as we share more about this year's fesitval programme.

⏳ 1 Week Left to Apply!
The deadline to apply for the Festival Producer role is fast approaching.

Join us in shaping an unforgettable outdoor arts experience in Leicester this summer.

💼 Freelance | £220/day | 30–40 days
📅 Deadline: Sunday 25th January 2026
📩 Apply now: Send your CV & cover letter to [email protected]
🔗 Full job description: https://www.inspirate.org/festival-producer