GARDEN OF ARTS – THE DIGITAL HUB
Bridging Cultures Through Performing Arts
Our Goal is to provide the South East Asian community in Sandwell and Dudley with a vibrant mix of traditional arts and modern creativity. Our inclusive learning platform offers training, mentorship, and performance opportunities for all both in-person and online. Our objective is to celebrate heritage while embracing innovation.
We welcome you to join us in promoting cultural cohesion and local pride.
About us
A Stage for Every Voice, A Story for Every Soul
We are creating more than just performances—we’re cultivating a movement. Our initiative welcomes youth, women, and men from the South East Asian community to explore their artistic identities, tell their stories, and connect across generations. With tailored programs, access to resources, and a supportive network, we ensure every participant finds their spotlight and their voice in the evolving world of performing arts.
Learning at Garden of Arts
Youtube Podcast Channel
We have our own channel where you can join us for live podcasting on a variety of tuition topics. Music Workshops & Tuition (including vocal training, harmonium, dolak, tabla, and dhol): We provide professional instruction in instrumental music, Bhangra, and Gidda. Our classical music training includes comprehensive lessons on raga constructs and fundamentals, with full vocal raga training and harmonium accompaniment.
Composing and Songwriting
GOA offers training on how to construct songs, write lyrics, compose melodies, and learn to sing and record your work. You will discover how to transform your initial ideas into expressive creations. Participants will also have the opportunity to record and produce their melodies through our recording engineering classes.
ARTS Business & Financial Consultancy
Our leadership team brings over 35 years of experience in developing business strategies and financial models tailored for the arts. We also guide artists in identifying and accessing funding opportunities for new and ongoing theatrical performances.
Script Writing for Live Performance
Drama and Theatre, Acting and Stage Performance: We offer one-to-one and group acting courses where you will learn how to read a script and act the role while being filmed. We also invite students to learn and perform in our live productions.
Recording Studio Engineering
We provide complete training in digital recording studio techniques using professional equipment, with tuition on Cubase and Logic. Our fully equipped studio offers hands-on learning where you can record instruments and vocals with the goal of producing and releasing a professional-quality song.
UFAME Music Academy
UFAME Music Academy was founded by Pala Uppal in 2000, marking a significant milestone in the journey of Pala and his wife, Bobby. Now celebrating 25 years, it has become a core pillar of the Digital Hub supporting Garden of Arts ventures.
Drama & Plays at Garden of Arts
Verah Askaan Da (Heer RanJa)
The Musical, an innovative storytelling project that combines the classic South Asian folk tale using cutting-edge AI technology. Our goal is to bring this timeless love story to life through, development of story, characters, songs, dialogue, choreography, visual imagery, and multimedia production, in English. Using AI, we will modernize and adapt this cultural tale for today’s audience while maintaining its emotional depth and heritage. AI will help in crafting meaningful dialogues and lyrics that resonate with modern audiences while staying true to the original poetry of Heer Ranjha
LIVE THEATRE ORCHESTRA
In support of all Stage Play’s GOA has it’s own dedicated orchestra lead by Ustaad Pala Uppal, and accompanied by professionally trained musicians. Each Scene on stage is accompanied by live playing to raise the mood of the act.
Ethan is a 20-year-old guitarist with over ten years of experience playing acoustic, electric, and bass guitar. He holds a Grade 8 in electric guitar and Grade 4 in both bass and acoustic. He is proud to be a member of the National Open Youth Orchestra, where he perform alongside other talented young musicians. Ethan is also autistic, and while that presents its own challenges, it’s never held back Ethan’s dedication — He gives his all to playing guitar and have a genuine love and passion for music. It’s through music that he can express myself best, and I’m always striving to grow, take on new challenges, and keep evolving as an artist. I’m so pleased that Ethan is joining the GOA Music Orchectra and I cherish the opportunity to work with him and I’m sure we will make some great music – Pala S. Uppal.
Raj is a very talented tabla and dolak player. He has played with many live stages singers and recently embarked on developing his a versatile that is suited to both folk, classical and light classical. It’s a real honour to have Raj with us.
GOA ADVISOR GROUP (GaG)
The GOA Advisor Group (GAG) is the flagship of our organisation, where we have representatives for all types of back ground, ranging from general work, experts and celeberty TV and Radio Presenters, Actors and Actresses and members from all aspects of the communities and professions.
GAG is a valuable asset to to GOA, whose input and advise to the Leadership is sought on all aspects, including formulating new initiatives within GOA based on public demand and subsequently executing these plans in the form live events.
Nisha Sharma
Event Organiser
Professional TV Presenter & Actress
Professional Actress
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