Voices of the Nile | اصوات النيل

A Sudanese night of poetry, open mic and community, raising funds, sharing stories and making noise for Sudan. 🇸🇩 Voices of the Nile | أصوات النيل An evening of Sudanese poetry, storytelling, performance and community, celebrating Sudanese creativity while raising funds and standing in solidarity with Sudan. ❤️ Organised in collaboration by the University of Manchester Sudanese Society, Poetry by the Nile and Mindofruba. Voices of the Nile brings together Sudanese voices, artists and communities for an unforgettable evening of poetry, laughter, music, storytelling and cultural celebration. From powerful spoken word performances to an open mic, live entertainment and a charity auction, the evening creates a space for Sudanese stories, creativity and identity to be heard, shared and celebrated. Whether you're Sudanese, part of the wider diaspora, a lover of poetry and the arts, or simply someone who wants to come together in support of Sudan, you are warmly invited! ✨ What to Expect • 🎤 Poetry & Spoken Word — Performances from a line-up of talented Sudanese creatives. • 🎙️ Open Mic — An opportunity for members of the community to share their voices, stories and creativity. • 🎭 Comedy — A little laughter and joy to bring us together. • 🎶 Live Musical Performance — Celebrating Sudanese music and artistic expression. • 🔨 Charity Auction — Featuring donated artworks, creative pieces and more. • ☕ Refreshments & Connection — Time to meet, connect and celebrate together. • 🇸🇩 Sudanese Culture & Community — An evening honouring our heritage, creativity, identity and shared stories. • ❤️ Fundraising for Sudan — Supporting BHO and its humanitarian work for people in Sudan. 📍 Event Details 📅 Saturday, 24 October 2026 📍 Academy 2, University of Manchester 🚪 Doors open: 5:00 PM 🎭 Doors close: 5:30 PM 🕙 Event ends: 10:00 PM ❤️ A Night for Sudan More than a performance, Voices of the Nile is an opportunity to celebrate the richness of Sudanese culture, amplify Sudanese voices and bring communities together for a meaningful cause. Every ticket, donation and contribution helps us turn creativity and community into support for Sudan. Come for the poetry. Come for the stories. Come for the community. Most importantly, come for Sudan. 🇸🇩❤️