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  • Learn Indian arts with the world’s best!

    Available now globally. Subscribe and get full access to our courses, webinars, mentorship opportunities and more!

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  • INDIKA 2025 comes to an end!

    Thank you to all the artists, audiences, our partners and volunteers! We will be sharing highlights from the festival very soon…. stay tuned!

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  • Ensemble Auditions Autumn 2025

    If you’re a musician aged 12 – through to a professional level who plays an Indian classical instrument, or who can play Hindustani or Carnatic music on another instrument, then we’d love to hear from you! A cornerstone of our work at Milap, our ensembles, are ready to return 2025! We’re on the lookout for…

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  • INDIKA returns for 2025!

    17th – 31st October INDIKA, Milap’s festival of Indian Arts, returns to Liverpool this October with a fresh, expanded lineup of events. The 15 day celebration of Indian music, dance and culture, will take place across the entire Liverpool City Region, bringing the best of Indian arts to an even wider audience.
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  • Milap 40 – Spotlight on Sonia Sabri: Q&A

    Milap’s relationship with Sonia Sabri began when she supported our flagship Dance India program in her role as a tutor, workshop leader and performer. Milap have platformed both Sonia’s solo and company works throughout her career, securing her headline performance spots at major milestone events, including the grand opening of the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool…

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  • Milap’s ‘Mind the Gap’ Featured at Kolkata International Youth Arts Festival

    The Kolkata International Youth Arts Festival 2025 celebrates World music day at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre on 21st June with “Mind The Gap” a musical journey by Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty.

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  • Spotlight on Kousic Sen: Milap’s Artist in Residence

    Discover the journey of Kousic Sen, Milap’s tabla artist in residence, from Kolkata’s rich musical roots to Liverpool’s vibrant scene. Explore his dynamic performances, teaching, and role in shaping Milap’s story.

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  • Celebrating 40 years in 2025!

    UK’s leading Indian Arts & Cultural organisation reaches incredible 40 year milestone!

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  • The Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion

    IN CONVERSATION & BOOK LAUNCH Coming to Liverpool on 18th May, The Singh Twins launch their latest book, Slaves of Fashion: Art of the Singh Twins – Personal Reflections on Hidden Stories of Empire, Colonialism, and Their Legacies (Manchester University Press, 2025). This richly illustrated, artist-designed book showcases Slaves of Fashion, an award-winning series of portrait-based allegorical and narrative works by…

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  • In Fond Memory of Kumudini Lakhia (1930–2025)

    We are sorry to hear of the passing of the extraordinary Kumudini Lakhia in Ahmedabad at the age of 95. Kumudini ji was celebrated worldwide first as a pioneering solo Kathak performer who passionately took Indian artistic culture to global audiences. She later transitioned into teaching and choreography, becoming a revered guru and inspiration for…

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  • Kathak Classes with Aditi Sen

    We are excited to announce that Kathak classes with the esteemed Aditi Sen will be held exclusively online for this term. Aditi has been a cherished part of the Milap family, and we are thrilled to continue offering her expertise in this digital format for all current and new students. Online Classes Only for This…

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  • Spring / Summer Season 2025

    Following a fantastic Autumn 2024 Season of Indian Arts & Culture, MILAP presents our Spring Summer Season 2025 as we celebrate our 40th anniversary in Indian arts & culture in the UK!

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