The Midlands’ Leading Conference for Black, Brown & Global Majority Creatives

All Shades of Brown 2026 returns on 5th February 2026 at The Venue@DMU as the Midlands’ essential arts conference for Black, Brown, and Global Ethnic Majority creatives. Designed for artists, filmmakers, performers, curators, educators, students, producers, and creative entrepreneurs, this event delivers practical industry insight, professional development, and powerful networking opportunities to help creatives build sustainable and impactful careers.

Hosted in Leicester’s vibrant cultural hub, the conference directly addresses the challenges faced by underrepresented creatives working both inside and outside major cities. Whether you’re an established practitioner or growing your creative practice, you’ll gain the strategies, contacts, and knowledge needed to thrive within the Midlands’ expanding creative industries.

What Makes All Shades of Brown 2026 Unmissable?

This conference goes beyond conversation to offer expert-led panels, hands-on workshops, and in-depth discussions focused on overcoming systemic barriers, navigating identity and representation, and understanding what it takes to build a long-term creative career in the Midlands.

Attendees can also engage with networking spaces, creative showcases, stalls, and collaborative breakout sessions, creating a dynamic space where artists, organisations, and industry leaders come together to build real opportunities.

Who Should Attend?

While the event centres the voices and experiences of Black, Brown, and Global Ethnic Majority creatives, everyone committed to inclusive, equitable, and future-focused creative industries is welcome.

Expect to walk away with:

• Clear insight into the systemic forces shaping the creative sector

• Practical tools for building sustainable and inclusive careers

• A stronger network of collaborators, galleries, and cultural organisations

• Renewed motivation, clarity, and creative direction

Accessible Ticket Options

To ensure the event remains accessible without compromising professionalism, we offer Student & Emerging Talent Tickets as a reduced-rate option for students and early-stage creatives who are committed to developing their practice. All attendees receive full conference access.

Join Us on 5th February 2026

If you’re passionate about diverse storytelling, creative equity, and strengthening the Midlands’ creative ecosystem, All Shades of Brown 2026 is the event for you.

Join us at The Venue@DMU for a powerful, transformative day that celebrates identity, challenges inequality, and amplifies creative voices across the region.

Secure your ticket today and be part of shaping the future of inclusive creativity in the Midlands.