Join us for the national launch of Beach of Dreams, a UK-wide coastal arts festival presented by Thurrock-based Kinetika, with a dynamic participatory event celebrating the creativity, cultural heritage, and resilience of the Thames Estuary.

Threads for Tomorrow – one of eight major commissions for Beach of Dreams – will be unveiled, showcasing a powerful collaboration between designers, Rahemur Rahman and Sarah Doyle, sewing groups from across the Thames Estuary, and Kinetika. Created in partnership with T100, the commission features two striking, sampan-inspired mobile structures, embroidered silk panels, and an exquisite Carnival Queen costume, all exploring themes of sustainability, natural materials, pollution, and the intricate connections between the natural and built environments – including the Port of Tilbury. Threads for Tomorrow invites reflection on hidden stories within waste, the resilience of materials, and the beauty that emerges through reinvention, collaboration, and shared creativity.

Join us for a day of celebration and creativity:

Threads for Tomorrow Performances: Immerse yourself in Threads for Tomorrow through a captivating performance featuring over 100 local performers, blending dance, storytelling, and The Beach of Dreams Silks, led by choreographer Charlene Low.

Performance Times: 1pm & 4pm

The Estuary Exchange: Discover a vibrant marketplace of creativity with workshops, interactive installations, and opportunities to connect with cultural organisations and creators. Explore the Thames Estuary's rich cultural landscape and learn about upcoming projects.

Open: 1pm – 5pm

Walks: Begin the day with a series of guided walks, weaving through the Thurrock landscape and leading into the event and performances, with Kinetika and T100 leading the way.