The event got underway on Friday night where Soulful house DJ Echo Juliet and BBC Asian Network’s Bobby Friction built excitement on the square with live VJs ahead of the show.

The event was hosted by award-winning BBC presenter Ayo Akinwolere and DJ and Radio 1Xtra presenter Kaylee Golding, who brought their energy and enthusiasm, guiding everyone through a packed evening. The Festival site on Centenary Square features a big screen where audiences watched newly-commissioned short films, B2022 highlights and messages from a few familiar faces.

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