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New Eastern Eye arts, culture and theatre awards

Eastern Eye Staff
By Eastern Eye StaffMar 31, 2016
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The arts enrich and give meaning to our lives. They are a fundamental part of the social and cultural fabric which holds our nation together, and artists from the South Asian community have had a profound influence on Britain’s rich cultural scene.

This is set to be recognised at the new Eastern Eye Arts, Culture & Theatre Awards (ACTA) which is an exciting event showcasing the very best of Asian talent in the creative arts.

So whether you’re an actor, author, dancer or artist, we’re looking to recognise the huge contribution you and others in the arts make to Britain.

The awards ceremony will take place at one of the country’s most prestigious arts venues, London’s Southbank Centre during Alchemy Festival which celebrates the rich cultural relationship between the UK and South Asia.

So get involved – go to https://www.easterneye.eu/ACTA/ now and nominate your favourite artists, buy tickets for the event or if you are interested in sponsorship, call us.

Minaxi Mistry, Tel: 07985 527851, minaxi.mistry@amg.biz

Irina Danilova, Tel: 020 7654 7733, Irina.danilova@amg.biz

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