Certain Blacks is an arts development organisation formed to support the growth of diverse artists. The organisation support performance, live art, music and theatre and support the creative voice of our diverse society. The aim of the organisation is to provide more diverse work for touring and performance in the UK and beyond. Our Philosophy is to provide performance opportunities for new, emerging and established artists of the highest quality. The organisation aims to challenge the norms of performance and what is seen as diverse. Certain Blacks presents art from the margins into the mainstream. The organisation has a wealth of experience of producing work in venues and curating outdoor performance.

Certain Blacks is led by Clive Lyttle MA who has over 20 years’ experience of producing high quality arts events and running arts organisations. These have included The Newham Mela, North Kensington Arts, The Portobello Festival, Portobello Radio and Delicious Records. Clive has also worked for Arts Council England for 14 years and has a MA in Cultural Leadership from City University with a final thesis on Outdoor Arts.