Mission Statement
PopChange is a pioneering initiative produced by Counterpoints Arts exploring how the power of pop culture can be harnessed for social change in order to shift the way we talk, think and feel about migration and displacement in the UK. We champion ideas and collaborations across UK pop culture, including film, TV, gaming and comedy.
Events
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17 October 2025 • Performance • Comedy
Stand Up for Gaza
The No Direction Home stand-up comedy collective comes to East Bergholt for one night only!
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21 November 2025 • Screening • Climate
Our Shared Futures: Climate & Migration Community Film Festival 2025
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10 October 2025 • Performance • Comedy
No Direction Home @ Journey’s Festival
Unfiltered, unexpected and unapologetically funny!
Blog
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5 September 2025 • Video • Comedy
Is it OK to Laugh? Behind the Scenes of Palestine Comedy Club
Meet the team behind the upcoming feature film, recorded at Sheffield DocFest.
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19 August 2025 • Article • Comedy
Edinburgh awards for Alaa and Sami
Comedians Sami Abu Wardeh and Alaa Shehada have won awards at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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19 August 2025 • Article • Music & Dance
Etaf – Hey Habibi
The new single from Etaf, with a video directed by Riffy Ahmed, commissioned by Counterpoints.