Mona Qazi is a prominent UK-based artist, writer, poet, and heritage storyteller who is deeply embedded in the cultural and community arts sector, particularly across Birmingham and the West Midlands. [1, 2, 3]
Her work centers heavily on elevating the voices and unfiltered stories of women from South Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds. [1, 2]
Qazi is also an experienced stage host and compère for Jazba Entertainment. She has anchored major concerts and cultural events — including Arif Lohar’s “Jugni” UK show in Birmingham — keeping large live audiences engaged from the opening act to the final encore.
Key Creative & Professional Roles
- Creative Art Director & Cultural Officer: She plays a core role with the Ashiana Community Project (ACP) in Birmingham, where she curates large-scale cultural events like the Arts in the Community showcase and the Mega Summer Festival.
- Writer & Producer: In August 2026, she wrote and produced Shehrbano Ka Ranjha, a multidisciplinary production inspired by Punjabi folklore that debuted at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) as part of the Spirit of Pakistan Festival.
- Musician & Lyricist: She serves as a lead vocalist and lyricist, famously spearheading the Qawali Queens heritage project—an Arts Council-funded initiative celebrating Bangladeshi and Pakistani women’s musical talents. Her performance piece “Aurat” acts as a soul-stirring tribute to female resilience.
- Media & Digital Creator: Mona is the founder of Filmishilmi and a director for Star9, where she has conducted exclusive interviews and media campaigns highlighting South Asian talent and community landmarks.
Mona Qazi is available to book for concerts, festivals, corporate events, weddings and private functions across the UK, Pakistan and internationally — with the Jazba team handling artist liaison, travel, stage, sound and promotion end to end.
