The decibel performing arts showcase took place in Manchester in May of this year, explains Colin Beesting. It was the result of a partnership between decibel, an Arts Council England project to promote cultural diversity in the arts, and x.trax (see p9), an organisation with a long history of staging showcases.

Many of those in a position to programme performing arts by Black and Asian companies simply didn’t know about the work or get a chance to see it. During the showcase... more