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.

PORTFOLIO

Endomorphosis

OUR PROJECTS / PROJECTS

A SHARING OF GIFTS

A SHARING OF GIFTS

FLAGS FOR HOPE

METAMORPHOSIS

OUR PROJECTS / PROJECTS

PROJECT PHOENIX

PROJECT PHOENIX

COLLABORATIONS / COMISSIONS / PROJECTS

SOM

COMISSIONS / PROJECTS

THE TEMPEST

COLLABORATIONS / PROJECTS

Desi Carnival

COLLABORATIONS / PROJECTS

PRESTON CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL

PRESTON CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL

COMISSIONS / PROJECTS

Journey of the Orixás

Journey of the Orixás

COLLABORATIONS / PROJECTS

Juba do Leão

COMISSIONS / PROJECTS

OUR PORTFOLIO›

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

Material sourcing and equipment hire

Studio space and fabrication

Carnival workshops and performances for schools

Workshops and presentations for community groups

Venue dressing and festival site dressing

Parade management and design

Team building workshops for businesses

Dance, percussion and voice workshops

Performances for corporate events

Friendly support and advice

TEAM

Cabasa is made up of a small core team and a large team of freelance artists and makers.

Emily-Flower

EMILY WOOD

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Kate horse

KATE ROTHERY

PROJECT MANAGER

Dan Abe

DAN JONES

PROJECT MANAGER