In aid of ‘Arts Against Hunger’

In these increasingly difficult times there needs to be more to life than just survival, there needs to be quality. Arts Against Hunger has been created to enable accses to culture, arts and community. Its an opportunity for foodbank users and their families to engage with arts and share a sense of community and wellbeing. 

The money raised supports classes and workshops, dance, and art classes, writing and drama. It will also fund financial management, physical and mental wellbeing, English language and warm spaces. 

Arts Against Hunger is supported by: Nw7hub, City Bridge Trust, Barnet Council and National Lottery Community Fund

NW7Hub Charity Project

“To establish and develop a vibrant centre which provides a genuine community focus and enhances the quality of the lives of those who engage with its social, well-being and economic initiatives”

Our Team

  • Honey Rouhani at Miele Canto

    British-Iranian soprano Honey Rouhani is the Founder and Director of Miele Canto; a music education and performance company since 2012.

    Miele Canto is a hub for private music tuition, competitions, concert series and productions in Miil Hill and North London.

    Honey is no stranger to the stage and the world of performing arts. She started ballet at the age of 4 and continued for fifteen years. Her musical journey began at the age of six: learning the piano with her father, acclaimed composer, Mehran Rouhani.

    Honey graduated from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance with a Postgraduate Diploma in Vocal/Opera studies, where she was a Leverhulm Scholar in 2013-14. She has studied with professors, Alison Wells, Jennifer Dakin ARAM, Ameral Gunson GSMD, Ian Kennedy GSMD. She has also performed in masterclasses with Nelly Miricioiu, Linda Hirst, Joan Rogers, Neil Jenkins, John Hancorn and Ron Morris. She currently studies with internationally renowned soprano Joyce El-Khoury.

    Honey obtained critical acclaim in 2020 as ‘Tosca’ and ‘Musetta’ in the Opera Undone’s production of Puccini’s Tosca and La bohème on the West End

  • Nicole Michelle at The Big Time Group

    Nicole is the owner and Founder of The Big Time Group. The company runs dance studios in Mill Hill for it’s own performing arts classes and events, as well as to support local businesses. In 2023 Nicole founded Big Time Pre-Prep; a daycare nursery specialising in arts and culture. Big Time’s operations include sold out immersive family shows, Christmas experiences, and creative lead in 2018 Year of Learning in association with Barnet Libraries and the Arts Council. Nicole is also the owner of Big Time Management; a tv/film and theatre agency for children in Barnet and Wandsworth, with clients seen at The National Theatre and London’s West End.

    “I have been deeply inspired by the hard work and dedication of the many students that attend Big Time and felt there should be more opportunities for them to showcase their skills in a constructive and friendly environment. The opportunity to support the creative educational ecosystem of Barnet is one I relish with excitement; providing a platform for the various local performing arts schools and private teachers to put forward their best and brightest in this inaugural music, speech and drama festival”