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December 2025




*For all the latest news from the Nottingham Asian Arts Council*






Hi there,

Message from the NAAC Chair, Davinder Singh Virdi

Welcome to this first Chair’s Update for 2025. I am pleased to share some of the progress we’ve made and highlight key developments shaping our work this year. NAAC has continued to deliver a vibrant programme of festivals, wellbeing activities, education initiatives and the Music and Dance Academy [ [link removed] ], which remains a valued platform for participation and artistic development. These activities reinforce our purpose as Nottingham’s only dedicated South Asian Arts organisation and demonstrate the reach, relevance and resilience of our work within the community.

In recent years, NAAC has undergone significant structural change, responding to wider pressures and modernising our approach. One important development has been our Collaboration and integration within the Museums & Galleries Directorate (Nottingham City Council), helping to stabilise core activity and maintain continuity at a challenging time. This transition has supported our movement from uncertainty to a more resilient and strategically focused position, and we are now looking ahead with greater confidence.

Alongside this, we have experienced changes within our Board. The sad loss of long-standing members and retirement of others, we remain deeply appreciative of the commitment and passion shown by those who have supported NAAC over the years. These changes also offer an important opportunity to renew and strengthen our governance arrangements, ensuring the organisation has the skills and leadership it needs for the future.

We are therefore seeking expressions of interest from individuals with relevant skills and experience for the following Board roles, all of which are voluntary positions contributing to the strategic leadership and future development of NAAC:


* *Finance Director*
* *Company Secretary*
* *Fundraising & Investment Director*
* *Marketing Director*
* *Communities Director*

These roles will help ensure NAAC has the capacity and expertise to support long-term organisational development, financial sustainability and community impact. We welcome interest from people across diverse professional and cultural backgrounds who share our values and want to support South Asian Arts in Nottingham.

Looking forward, our priorities include strengthening operational capacity, sustaining high-quality programming and building financial resilience through diversified funding and targeted investment. This means continuing to identify new income sources, exploring partnership opportunities and investing in systems that support sustainable growth. Recent financial results show increased revenues, stronger reserves and improved liquidity, placing NAAC in a stronger position to invest in development and deliver our cultural ambitions. While the wider environment remains challenging, NAAC has moved from stabilisation to measured growth and now holds a more secure financial foundation.

As we build on this progress, we will remain focused on expanding access to South Asian Arts, promoting creative excellence and strengthening community participation. We will also explore opportunities to diversify activity, deepen engagement and enhance our role as a cultural leader within Nottingham and surrounding Districts.

I would like to thank our partners, artists, volunteers and wider community for their dedication and support. The strength of NAAC lies in our shared belief in the value of the arts and our commitment to ensuring they continue to flourish across our communities.

Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to sharing more updates throughout the new year.

*Davinder S Virdi*

*Chair, Nottingham Asian Arts Association (NAAC)*

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NAAC Music & Dance Academy

*Please note that our NAAC Music & Dance Academy [ [link removed] ] classes restart on Wednesday 7 January 2026 from 5:30pm-8:00pm back at Radford Academy, Denman Street West, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3FL.*

*We are also looking to restart Bharatnatyam and Folk dance classes (Bhangra, Giddha & Garba) and would like all of you to please try and publicise the classes as much as possible. Do let us know if you want the NAAC to provide any specific workshops and or events or if you are interested in teaching; within reason and resources allowing, we will try to oblige. Hope to see all our current and new students back at the classes.*

Our Academy students are given the opportunity to participate at loads of local events organised by NAAC and other organisations...so come along and be that budding star! 

*For full details, use this link to download the poster... [ [link removed] ]*

*Registration Form... [ [link removed] ]*

*January - March 2026 Term Dates... [ [link removed] ]*

*For directions to the Academy use this link.. [ [link removed] ]*

NAAC Music & Dance Academy
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*_Dates For Your Diary 2026_*_..._

* Holi In The Park – Saturday 14 or Sunday 15 March 2026, Formal Gardens Wollaton Park 
* NAAC Music & Dance Academy & Volunteers Celebration Evening – Wednesday
25 March 2026, The Birks    
* Eid In The Park – June 2026, Date TBC, Formal Gardens Wollaton Park
* Vaisakhi In The Park – Sunday 26 April 2026, Formal Gardens Wollaton Park
* International Day of Yoga – Sunday 21 June 2026, Formal Gardens Wollaton Park
* CommuniTree Festival – Sunday 9 August 2026, Formal Gardens Wollaton Park        
* Nottingham Mela In The Park – Sunday 13 September 2026, Formal Gardens Wollaton Park
* Ganesh Chaturthi/ Ganesh Festival – Saturday 25 September 2025, Formal Gardens Wollaton Park
* Diwali Date TBC at Castle     

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Forthcoming Event...

Cama Sood Hara + Q&A - A Haresh Sood Film

*Sat 14 Dec, 2PM*


* *Directed by: *Haresh Sood
* *Year: *2025
* *Duration: *132min

*BOOK TICKETS NOW [ [link removed] ]*

Click on the link below to watch the Trailer for Cama Sood Hara:

*Cama Sood Hara Trailer - Screening at Broadway on Sun 14 Dec 2025 [ [link removed] ]*

*CLICK HERE TO READ MORE  [ [link removed] ]*
Cama Sood Hara [ [link removed] ]

(Source Broadway)

*Exclusive red carpet anniversary screening!*

*This screening marks the one-year anniversary of the film, which has been touring international cinemas since November 2024.*

The UK's first and only Indian filmmaker and barrister, Nottingham-based Haresh Sood, follows up his acclaimed debut "My Niece’s Big Fat Delhi Wedding" with his second feature documentary. This time, Haresh turns the lens on himself, exploring the challenges and societal pressures of being an unmarried 47-year-old British Indian male. The film intelligently delves into the taunts, discrimination and cultural expectations he’s faced, while offering a humorous yet poignant critique of the Indian matrimonial system.

*Aspiring filmmakers and creatives are invited to book a ticket to experience:*


* *A red-carpet VIP photo opportunity*
* *A chance to network with local filmmakers*
* *The unveiling of a groundbreaking film fund for 2026 from Haresh Sood Films*
* *The announcement of an exciting work experience opportunity with Haresh Sood Films*
* *The launch of an all-new film course focused on audience development, film law and more for filmmakers *

*This event is open to all.*

*Haresh will also perform a short stand-up set, followed by the opportunity for audience questions.*

*This event is scheduled to finish at approximately 6pm.*

"For information on how to get to Broadway, please visit our ""Getting Here page" [ [link removed] ]"."

"*VIP Guest List Announced*"

VIPs Cama Sood Hara
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NAAC Membership

NAAC occasionally organise events at short notice, in particular where there is a guest artist or performer from abroad and we try our hardest to publicise these events as widely as possible, but to ensure that you do not miss out please regularly check your emails from us, if you are a member! If you are not a member please consider joining us...

*Individual Membership* [ [link removed] ]

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £10.00

Life Membership: £100.00 Individuals £150.00 Couples £50.00 Over 60’s

*_Organisation Membership [ [link removed] ]_*

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £20.00

Corporate Membership: £1000.00

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