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Join us for the Chamber’s Celebration of Culture and Communities, an evening dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity of the East Midlands. With 500 attendees from businesses and charities across the region, this event is a unique opportunity to honour contributions that make our community thrive, while networking with incredible people in an unforgettable atmosphere.

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This extraordinary event shines a spotlight on the incredible individuals and organisations shaping the East Midlands. It’s more than just a celebration – it’s a platform for connection, recognition, and joy. Enjoy a vibrant evening filled with:

Exceptional Cuisine: Delight in a delicious culinary experience provided by the award-winning Sanjay Foods.

Entertainment from a range of acts including:

XTREME Carnival Band - Bringing colour and the energy of carnival with a modern twist.

Singing for the Soul - Delivering inclusive performance sessions created for adults with learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity and mental health challenges. Through music, community and creativity, participants build confidence, develop new skills and are given meaningful opportunities to perform.

Moving Together - A not-for-profit community dance organisation based in Leicestershire, working across the East Midlands to make dance accessible, inclusive and meaningful for people of all ages. They deliver creative dance programmes to Primary & Secondary Education, SEND schools, Home Education groups and Over 55's in community settings. They also run two youth provisions in partnership with De Montfort University and The Core at Corby Cube, which support young people to build confidence, creativity and deeper knowledge- equipping them with skills for future careers in the arts and inspiring the next generation to thrive- onstage and through life.

Navin Kundra - An award-winning artist, Navin’s music combines Eastern and Western influences together with a contemporary and edgy sound that is uniquely and commercially progressive, using his ability to effortlessly flip from singing in Hindi to English to Punjabi - an unforgettable musical experience.

DJ Old Boy returns with a DJ set to the end the evening!

Additional Information

Parking: There is no parking at the venue. We recommend the NCP Rutland Street - Athena can validate your ticket to access a discounted rate.

Dress Code: Business Casual with the option of National/Traditional dress.

Visit Navin Kunda's YouTube Channel

This event is available for: Anybody

24th April 2026

6:30pm - 11:30pm

In-Person

Athena, Leicestershire, LE1 1QD

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*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact Commercial Events on 0333 320 0333 or email events@emc-dnl.co.uk

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