Distance – An Afternoon of Music & Poetry
What separates us, and what quietly refuses to? An intimate afternoon exploring the themes of home, belonging, identity and culture through live music, poetry and conversation, in the heart of London near Bond Street at Jak’s Mayfair. The event begins with a live conversation and poetry reading with poet Alban Bala, exploring language, place, memory […]
Tomorr Kokona at Cloud Fest 2026
We are proud to announce that Tomorr Kokona, our founder, will be representing our community at Reja Festival 2026 in Tirana, leading a series of free, open-to-all Albanian Traditional Dance Workshops throughout the festival week. “Just come along, bring your passion and positive energy. We’ll explore five Albanian dances, their background and community context, connecting through rhythm.” […]
An Evening with Florian Vlashi in London – Art as Memory, Journey and Service
(Albanian version below) 🇬🇧 The British-Albanian Culture and Arts Association (BACA) organised a special artistic evening at the Albanian Embassy in London with internationally renowned violinist Florian Vlashi; a rare gathering that brought together a diverse audience of artists, professionals, culture enthusiasts, and members of both the Albanian and international community. The evening unfolded as […]
Mbrëmje ekskluzive me violinistin Florian Vlashi
British Albanian Culture and Arts (BAVA) Paraqet: Mbrëmje ekskluzive me violinistin me famë botërore Florian Vlashi Ju ftojmë në një takim të rrallë me një nga muzikantët shqiptarë më të shquar në skenën ndërkombëtare. Një figurë kyçe në muzikën klasike bashkëkohore, Florian Vlashi, Solist dhe Drejtor Artistik i Grupo Instrumental Siglo XX, vjen nga Spanja […]
Altin Gjoni & Sara Payman Perform at The Hammersmith Apollo
On one of the most significant nights for Albanian music in the diaspora, the legendary stage of Eventim Apollo welcomed a 100% Albanian production that made history. The concert by Alban Skënderaj, part of his “Motiv i jetës time” tour, took place in one of the world’s most iconic live music venues a stage that […]
Kadare Night II Edition – A Sold Out Multi Cultural Artistic Celebration
The second edition of Kadare Night brought together multiple generations, nationalities, and musical, literary, and artistic influences for a night to be remembered. 🇦🇱🇬🇧🎶 (EPK download link at the bottom of the article) More than 200 of you joined this sold-out celebration on 30 January at St Gabriel’s Church in London, while others celebrated simultaneously […]
Kadare Night II Edition
Following the outstanding success of its inaugural celebration in 2025, Kadare Night returns for its second edition in 2026, continuing an annual tradition that honours the literary legacy of Ismail Kadare and serves as a flagship global event for the British Albanian Culture & Arts Association. Event Details📅 Date: Friday, 30 January 2026 🕖 […]
Altin Gjoni & Band Performing At The British Culture Week Closing
The final night of British Culture Week, organised by the UK embassy in Albania with the support of the Albanian Ministry of Culture (MEKI), featured the event ‘Ritmet qe Bashkuan Kultura’ (Rhythms that unite culture), with Altin Gjoni (AL), Cassius Cobbson (UK), and Salma (UK) as headliners. As the only Albanian artist featured in the […]
British Cultural Week – Altin Gjoni & Sara Payman Perform at The ‘Royal Tea Party’
It was an honour for BACA to be part of the British Cultural Week in Albania, with Altin Gjoni & Sara Payman, two board members of BACA, performing as invited artists at the ‘Royal Tea Party’ on the 14th of November in Kukes. The event featured a mix of activities, including a regional market fair, […]
Altin Gjoni is Chosen as the new Chairperson of BACA (British Albanian Culture & Arts)
Following the annual BACA AGM. Altin Gjoni was chosen as the new BACA – British Albanian Culture & Arts Association Chairman. Altin Gjoni is a music/creative industry professional, music producer, renowned international session musician, and a Chevening scholarship alumnus from Tirana living between Tirana and London, having studied music industry management at the University of West London. […]
