The Westway Arts Squad is a new initiative, launched at this year’s festival, which saw 9 young people passionate about the arts and local to North Kensington, get involved in the running of the event. They assisted festival-goers, ran surveys, took footage, and in the case of Kemi Ade-Onojobi, did a takeover of our Twitter account!
Hey it’s @kemziewemzie here! I will be taking over the @westwayarts twitter page today documenting #portobellofest. Stay tuned. Fun things will be happening lol pic.twitter.com/FxJSXsR2xd
— Westway Arts & Culture (@westwayarts) July 21, 2019
You grew up in the area, what’s your favourite thing about it?
Me & my gals Lovin it’, Lovin’ it, Lovin’ it at #PortobelloFest 💃🏽 💃🏼💃🏽 @KOTG_W11 @ArtfulDodgerMC @fabioandgroove pic.twitter.com/3U7656qfgj
— Momtaz Begum-Hossain (@TheCraftCafe) July 21, 2019
What sort of music are you into?
Good vibes here at #portobellofest! @AcklamVillage pic.twitter.com/x6X7aY55J8
— Westway Arts & Culture (@westwayarts) July 21, 2019
Had you attended the Portobello Summer Festival before?
Top 3 Moments from the Day?
Snake!! 😍😍 fun on portobello rd. #portobellofest pic.twitter.com/1oiYhb4A1J
— Westway Arts & Culture (@westwayarts) July 21, 2019
Least favourite part of the day?
The absolutely amazing @SadieSinner 😍😍😍😍 performing at @subteraniavenue !!! @cocoabuttershow #cocoabutterclub#portobellofest 💜💜! pic.twitter.com/jC4I4ojsot
— Westway Arts & Culture (@westwayarts) July 21, 2019
Who were your favourite acts? Did you know them beforehand?
The most lively scenes here on the green ! #portobellofest pic.twitter.com/mdFp55A8aY
— Westway Arts & Culture (@westwayarts) July 21, 2019
What was live-tweeting like on the day for you?
We’re loving @fabioandgroove !!! 😍😍😍 (performing live on @KOTG_W11 stage rn!!) #portobellofest pic.twitter.com/hbnEvvDzJ5
— Westway Arts & Culture (@westwayarts) July 21, 2019
Will you be back next year?
Amazing day at #portobellofest with @westwayarts! 💃🏻 @GirlsofGrime representing!!!! 🔥🔥🔥#westlondon #grove #girlpower #BlackGirlMagic #londonlife #noplacelikehome pic.twitter.com/q5L5cGnb0h
— Amber Tallon (@Amber_Tallon) July 21, 2019
What are you up to for the rest of the summer?
Been such an amazing day with these wonderful ppl 💜💚🧡💙💚❤💛!! Signing off now. Thanks for a fabulous time. Xoxo, Kemi. #portobellofest #westwayartssquad @WestwayTrust pic.twitter.com/7rxR6XZLd7
— Westway Arts & Culture (@westwayarts) July 21, 2019