• CABASA CARNIVAL ARTS

    WHO WE ARE

    Cabasa is a carnival arts organisation which brings all people together to create big, bold and beautiful outdoor events that capture the joy of being part of a community. Cabasa uses arts and creativity to enable people to learn new skills, develop high-quality work they feel proud of, bring communities together and explore diverse community traditions.

    We want to see a world in which everyone has access to creative opportunities through Carnival.

    Based in Tameside (UK), Cabasa has been delivering high-quality Carnival creations in the North-West and beyond for the past 10 years.

OUR COMMUNITY

Cabasa is made up of a small core team and a large team of freelance artists and makers.
EMILY WOOD <BR> ARTISTIC DIRECTOR </BR>

EMILY WOOD
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Emily is founder Artistic Director of Cabasa. She is responsible for the overall vision of Cabasa and managing our team of professional visual artists and makers.

KATE ROTHERY <BR> EXECUTIVE PRODUCER </BR>

KATE ROTHERY
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Kate is our executive producer for Cabasa, managing many a magical creation and event, as well as being a Carnival artist specialising in textiles and a performer.

DAN JONES <BR>COMMS MANAGER</BR>

DAN JONES
COMMS MANAGER

Dan is responsible for all of our digital communications, sharing stories of our Carnival creations with the world. Dan is also a Carnival artist, musician, and performer.

LIZZIE RIGBY

LIZZIE RIGBY

Lizzie is a multi-disciplinary artist and performer based in Mossley. Lizzie has been working as a freelance artist and performer in Carnival and outdoor arts for over 5 years.

ROWAN TAYLOR

ROWAN TAYLOR

Rowan is a Manchester based visual artist. She began her journey into the world of carnival in 2014 when she volunteered on The Great Garden Carnival and hasn’t looked back.

MEL ROBERTS

MEL ROBERTS

Mel is a visual artist, puppet maker, sculptor and writer. She has enjoyed a long term collaboration with Cabasa; creating many dancers headdresses, designing silk batik flags and constructing four metre high sprung wire faces.

LAUREN MOORE

LAUREN MOORE

Lauren is a freelance Manchester-based artist and designer who specialises in carnival, outdoor and community arts.

IOLA WEIR

IOLA WEIR

Iola is an interdisciplinary artist who designs and creates costumes, structures, and make-up for Carnival, large-scale events, and theatre.

ALISON HAMILTON

ALISON HAMILTON

Alison Hamilton is an experienced, creative, and versatile bespoke costume and garment designer and technical instructor, with a passion to create beautiful garments and to empower and support others to achieve the same.

GORDON BANKS

GORDON BANKS

Gordon has been working with us for many years as a visual artist, workshop facilitator and sculptor. He brings a wealth of experience, particularly in our local community as a part time and voluntary Director of Mossley Community Arts LTD for 25 years.

WHAT CAN WE HELP WITH?

Cabasa can help with just about any element of carnival arts. Here are some examples of the services we can offer.

Costume and carnival development and design from scratch

Costume and carnival development and design from scratch

Material sourcing and equipment hire

Material sourcing and equipment hire

Studio space and fabrication

Studio space and fabrication

Carnival workshops and performances for schools

Carnival workshops and performances for schools

Workshops and presentations for community groups

Workshops and presentations for community groups

Venue dressing and festival site dressing

Venue dressing and festival site dressing

Parade management and design

Parade management and design

Team building workshops for businesses

Team building workshops for businesses

Dance, percussion and voice workshops

Dance, percussion and voice workshops

Performances for corporate events

Performances for corporate events

Friendly support and advice

Friendly support and advice