Let’s Create: Exploring Black British Music at V&A East

As part of the Let’s Create: Black History Month 2026 programme, join us for a visit to The Music is Black: A British Story at V&A East, Stratford.

This landmark exhibition celebrates the Black British artists, musicians and communities whose creativity and influence have helped shape the sound of Britain.

Together, we’ll explore the exhibition and reflect on the stories, sounds and experiences it shares.

Part of a Three-Part Creative Programme

This event is part of the Let’s Create: Black History Month 2026 collection.

View the other sessions here:

Let’s Create for Black History Month: Music, Memory & Identity Collage Work

Let’s Create for Black History Month: Photo Walk & Origami aboard Jenna

Date and Time

Wednesday 7 October 2026
11:00am to 1:00pm

Location

V&A East, Stratford

Meeting Point

Meet at the V&A East Lower Ground entrance on Aquatic Walk, directly in front of Tallow Bridge.

Cost

£2 per person

Good to Know

• Suitable for all abilities
• No previous knowledge required
• Places are limited

Looking for More Sessions?

This event is one of three workshops in the Let’s Create: Black History Month 2026programme.

If anyone can’t pay it please email pierre@mindfulphotolab.com and we’ll sort it.

About Pierre Bureau

Pierre is a French-Ethiopian photographer living and working in East London. He founded Mindful Photo Lab in 2020 to improve mental health with photography. Passionate about street photography, he uses the medium to connect with people and create personal visual stories.