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A FREE CELEBRATION OF WORLD MUSIC

THANK YOU!

Ubuntu Social was a vibrant celebration of connection, culture and creativity, and we’re so grateful to everyone who joined us on 21 June 2026 for our inaugural event.

A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible artists and stallholders who helped bring Carolyn Vincent’s vision to life.

We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2027!

SIGN UP FOR 2027

A group of women smiling and cheering outdoors, with one woman in a sheer black top raising her arms joyfully among the crowd.
A group of older adults stand outdoors, smiling and laughing. They wear colorful, vibrant clothing, with bold patterns and bright accessories, against a textured brick wall background.
A smiling woman with braids, wearing a Jamaica crop top and a camo bandana, holds a microphone while performing outdoors.
A group of people, smiling and laughing, dance outdoors together. The focus is on a woman in a purple shirt leading the activity, with others mirroring her movements.
A diverse crowd of people outdoors, many smiling, raising their arms, and cheering. Some hold phones to record the moment, while others clap or sing along, creating an energetic, joyful atmosphere.
A musician wearing a knit hat and Cosmos jersey plays an electric guitar and smiles on stage, with colorful lights and abstract shapes in the background.
A man leans on a stone railing, smiling, while a young child in a colorful shirt sits on his shoulders, looking ahead. They are outdoors at dusk, surrounded by trees and soft purple lighting.
A crowd of people dances joyfully outdoors at night in front of a large, illuminated brick wall washed in purple and blue light. Many attendees have their arms raised and are smiling.
A man in a black cap and blazer smiles while speaking into a microphone on stage, with red stage lights shining behind him.
A person decorates a pink paper ring with colorful beads and gems on a table filled with craft supplies, scissors, and stickers.
A woman in a red traditional outfit smiles with hands on her hips during an outdoor event. Others around her also pose cheerfully, suggesting a festive and lively atmosphere.
Three women smiling together outdoors, one holding a large bouquet of flowers. They are dressed formally with name badges, standing under a canopy with a brick wall in the background.
A woman with long braids in a colorful outfit joyfully dances in a lively crowd outdoors, smiling with her arms raised. Others around her are also dancing and celebrating.
A man sings passionately into a microphone with one arm raised as musicians beside him play brass instruments on a stage under colorful lights.
A group of people enjoying an outdoor concert at night; one man stands out mid-cheer with his arm raised, while others clap, smile, and watch the performance under string lights.
A woman wearing a sleeveless dress smiles brightly while dancing outdoors among a group of people.
A young boy in a brown shirt spins a blue plate on a stick, focusing intently. Other people and colorful objects are blurred in the background, suggesting an indoor event or activity.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS 2026

A group of women perform a traditional Indian dance on stage, wearing colorful, patterned skirts and white tops. LED HULA HOOPS light up the vibrant mandala backdrop at Ubuntu Social, Brisbane Powerhouse, enhancing the festive atmosphere.

DANCE MASALA

Nine colorful rosette-style decorations with long, shiny tassels and bows are displayed on a white wall. Inspired by the vibrancy of an LED HULA HOOP, each rosette has decorative text in the center and is surrounded by small embellishments.

ROSETTE MAKING WITH RACHEL BURKE

A smiling boy in a tan hoodie and black crossbody bag plays with a blue plastic plate, surrounded by other children at Ubuntu Social Brisbane Powerhouse, where LED hula hoops and laughter light up the lively indoor setting.

KIDS CIRCUS WORKSHOP

A woman in a beige shirt sits on the floor playing colorful crystal singing bowls with mallets, while an LED HULA HOOP glows nearby, creating a peaceful atmosphere in a modern, minimalist room.

LIGHT CASTLE:SOUND HEALING

A band of eight men poses in an industrial setting with musical instruments including saxophones, trombones, and drums; the central figure stands with arms crossed, while others stand or sit around him.

BULLHORN BRASS BAND

A person wearing a white cowboy hat dances under a sparkling disco ball, twirling an LED HULA HOOP, in a vibrant venue with pink and purple lighting at Ubuntu Social Brisbane Powerhouse. Other dancers are visible in the background.

GROUP LINE DANCING

A child wearing a yellow paper crown sits inside a cardboard castle with arms raised and smiling. The child wears a black T-shirt with colorful designs, black shorts, and blue sneakers on green grass at an outdoor event.

CROWNS FOR COMMUNITY

A performer in a black-and-white patterned outfit twirls multiple LED HULA HOOPS, creating colorful light trails at night. She stands smiling outdoors at the Ubuntu Social, Brisbane Powerhouse, with arms raised against a dark background.

LED HULA HOOPS

A lively indoor gathering at Ubuntu Social Brisbane Powerhouse with musicians playing guitars and singing around a table, as LED HULA HOOP performers and a festive crowd create an engaging atmosphere.

COMUNIDADE DO SAMBA

A dance instructor on stage, mid-kick, leads a large, enthusiastic crowd in an outdoor dance class at Ubuntu Social Brisbane Powerhouse. Colorful graphic shapes and an LED hula hoop light up the scene, with trees and buildings in the background.

DANCEHALL

Three men in spacesuits sit on a tropical beach with palm trees and blue water behind them. Their helmets rest on the sand amid bright geometric shapes, as if they're ready to join an LED HULA HOOP event at Ubuntu Social Brisbane Powerhouse.

THE COSMICS

A pair of hands with painted nails holds a green-and-white Mahjong tile above a scattered pile of similar Mahjong tiles on a dark green surface at the LED HULA HOOP - Ubuntu Social Brisbane Powerhouse.

MAHJONG

Two women stand side by side, smiling and speaking into a microphone at an indoor event. At Brisbane Powerhouse’s PANEL OPEN MINDS THROUGH THE ARTS, a lit sign with text glows in the background, creating the perfect Ubuntu Social atmosphere.

PANEL: OPEN MINDS THROUGH THE ARTS

White circular outline partially enclosing the words Ubuntu Foundation in bold white font on a black background, with a small white dot between the two words.

We acknowledge the support of Carolyn Vincent’s Ubuntu Foundation for making Ubuntu Social possible.

Experience Brisbane Powerhouse