Talkaoke ‘What’s Up Peckham?’ was on Peckham Square on Saturday 17 June 2023. This was a free event, where everyone was truly welcome to join in a dynamic and creative afternoon.
Participants sat around the outside of the round table and spoke about anything you like. Participants came and went as they pleased. The flow of the conversation was a journey from one unexpected subject to another. It was topical, funny, deep, out-there, and all of the above. The participants came up with the topics and it was up to the host to keep everyone engaged.
The Talkaoke Promo video shows how the table comes together, or you can see it in action at “This is Talkaoke“.
This event took place in partnership with The People Speak and was made possible with funding from Southwark Creative Health & Wellbeing Partnership (SCHWeP).
Do you still have some questions popping into your mind right now? Say no more.
Who are The People Speak?
The People Speak is a group of international artists, cultural producers, science communicators and activists based in East London. With over 25 years of expertise the collective helps people to understand each other and collectively process the complexity of the world. The collective’s creative practice has roots in familiar, televisual culture of talk shows, game shows, sports-media spectacles and TV drama. Their event’s flagship format Talkaoke is the one being presented at Peckham Square in partnership with ourselves at Peckham Platform.
Who is this event for?
London’s Southwark communities and residents from all age groups. Ethnic minority groups, particularly Black African and Black Caribbean groups. Younger people across all ethnic groups who’ll benefit from the social interactions created from this afternoon spent with Talkaoke.
Why is this event relevant to residents in Southwark?
This activity is supported by Southwark Culture Health and Wellbeing partnerships (SHWep) to improve their understand go impact of Covid-19 and barriers for Southwark residents, particularly those from communities in Peckham, particularly Black African and Black Caribbean groups and younger people across all ethnic groups.
What’s their mission?
The Southwark Creative Health & Wellbeing Partnership is an informal cross-sector network of over 150 members. The organisation addresses inequalities in health and well-being through culture. Proudly commissioned by Southwark Council’s Public Health team to support the development of a local programme of arts and culture.
