Sun 3 May | 10pm
Instagram performance | Age 18+
Idol
Jamal Gerald

Live stream 10pm Sun 3 May
Join Leeds-based artist Jamal Gerald for a late night instagram intervention featuring extracts and music from his solo performance Idol – a daring and unapologetic examination of religion, pop culture and Black representation.
Who would you rather pray to Beyoncé or white Jesus? Find out Jamal’s answer. Get your incense lit and hands cleansed.
This late night event includes musical performances by musicians Pariss Elektra and Azizi Cole.
Audiences are invited to burn incense and cleanse their hands before and throughout.
Idol will be streamed on Instagram. Follow Jamal's account to join: @jamiboii
Image: JMA Photography
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Artist biographies
Jamal Gerald
Jamal is an artist based in Leeds. His work is conversational, socially conscious and a celebration of individuality.