Afrofuturism Now! Festival 2015

Afrofuturism Now! festival took place in WORM from 14 – 18 October 2015.

You can find an overview of all press and films here.

Afrofuturism combines avant-garde, science-fiction and other works and reflections from the black diaspora. Afrofuturism is not a new concept; rather it is an active and global movement that covers all artistic disciplines, and wider aspects of culture and activism and is driven by a strong do-it-yourself spirit. WORM invited one of America’s foremost Afrofuturist artists, activists and thinkers, Rasheedah Phillips (founder of The Afrofuturist Affair) to co-curate this unique event. The festival programme included speculative workshops, performances, science-fiction readings, films, experimental fashion, video and collage art, dance events and after parties, sound art and music from artists such as the celebrated Islam Chipsy and King Britt.

Read Jasper Willems review of the festival on UK website Louder than War.

Colour photograph of three Black women and one Black man sitting on a stage at a table with microphones in WORM Central Station with a large screen behind them. Image commemorating WORM's Afrofuturism Now! Festival November 2015.

You can download the Festival booklet with essays by Rasheeda Phillips, and artwork from Krigga.

Colour photograph of a Black woman standing behind a laptop and shouting into a stand microphone on a stage, contrasted against a red-lit background in maybe WORM Sound Studios. Image commemorating WORM's Afrofuturism Now! Festival November 2015.
Colour photograph of two Black men standing behind a deejay set up, contrasted against a blue and rose-lit background. One has a set of headphones, or a phone, pinned between his shoulder and ear. Image commemorating WORM's Afrofuturism Now! Festival November 2015.
Silhouette of four figures dancing and arms raised, with a Black man central. They are set against a blue and cream -lit background. Image commemorating WORM's Afrofuturism Now! Festival November 2015.
Colour photograph of a silhouette of a Black man against a blue-lit background with three white streaks of light, arms across his chest with an open hand touching his face. Image commemorating WORM's Afrofuturism Now! Festival November 2015.
Colour photograph of three Black women wearing coloured robes of patterned fabrics staring at the camera in front of a colourful painted backdrop. Image commemorating WORM's Afrofuturism Now! Festival November 2015.