Over the years the British Textile Biennial has produced and played host to a wide range of both live and online events, talks and performances. Below you can find a selection that we have filmed or recorded. From Conversations in Creativity to lectures, webinars and performances there is a wide range of content to enjoy.
Events
Textile Futures Roundtable
Conversations in Creativity
In these Roundtable sessions for British Textile Biennial moderated by Josie Warden, we explore more ethically and environmentally responsible ways of creating the textiles of the future with the help of some of the BTB23 artists from Africa and the UK.
BTB23 Opening Keynote
by Dr Gus Casely-Hayford
Dr Gus Casely-Hayford, OBE, the founding Director of V&A East gave the opening lecture to BTB23.
Larksong Performance
Nick Jordan & Jacob Cartwright
Larksong: live music performance, expanded cinema projections, poetry reading and soundtrack album launch in Goodshaw Chapel.
Lancashire Textile Gallery Launch
As part of BTB23 we hosted the launch of The Lancashire Textile Gallery.
Colonial Impacts on Material Cultures of the Africa Diaspora
Conversations in Creativity
A Conversations in Creativity for British Textile Biennial featuring Cheyney McKnight, Elli Michaela Young & hosted by Teleica Kirkland.
Making Matters x Levi's Digital with British Council
Conversations in Creativity
This Conversations in Creativity Talk for British Textile Biennial features Amber Butchart and guests from British Council, Levis, Envisions, Store Projects and more.
Breaking Down Borders - Movement & Migration Through Cloth
Conversations in Creativity
This Conversations in Creativity features Alice Kettle, Bharti Parmar, Raisa Kabir, Serkan Delice and host Amber Butchart.
Woke Denim Style, Protest & Self Expression
Conversations in Creativity
This extended round table event explores how denim and style more broadly features prominently in cultural and political movements for change throughout the twentieth century to the current.
Politics, Power & Production - The Global Impact of Denim
Conversations in Creativity
A Conversation in Creativity with Craig Oldham, Harris Elliott, Sophie Woodward, Tiwirayi Ndoro and host Amber Butchart.