There's a seat for you
Join the community.
People across Scotland who like good food, good music and each other's company. Joining is free and takes under a minute.
- 01Fill in the short form
- 02Land straight in our WhatsApp group
- 03Hear first, get member rates and a birthday surprise
What it feels like
Like walking in somewhere someone saved you a seat.
Unwind with Holla is a home for the African and multicultural community in Scotland. Picnics in the park, sip and paint afternoons, games nights and long tables of good food, with people who'll remember your name next time.
Come alone, leave with a group chat.
Plenty of people come on their own the first time. Say hi at the welcome desk and we'll make the first introduction. The food does the rest.
There's always a second plate.
Grill, jollof, small chops and dishes from community vendors. Nobody's counting.
It gets competitive. Nobody minds.
Tug of war, games, a DJ, and a dance circle that always forms.
Bring your mum. Seriously.
Families, flatmates, first dates and old friends. Every age and every accent.
Every colour, one community.
Being a member
Everything you get, for nothing at all.
- First to knowNew gatherings land in the WhatsApp group and your inbox before they go public, so you get first pick of tickets.
- Member rates£5 off most paid events, plus member-only codes when we have them.
- Members-only link-upsSmall, free get-togethers just for members. Usually involving jollof.
- The WhatsApp communityWhere plans get made, lifts get shared, and someone always knows a good barber.
- A birthday noteA message from us on the day, and sometimes a little something at the next event.
- A say in what's nextVolunteer at the welcome desk, trade as a vendor, or bring us an idea. Members shape what we do.
Wondering if it's for you?
It is.
More questions →“I'd be coming on my own.”
You won't be the only one. Say hi at the welcome desk and we'll introduce you around.
“I've just moved to Scotland.”
Then this is a good place to start: a new city, no plans yet, and one WhatsApp link away from people who get it.
“I'm not African.”
You're welcome here. We're a home for the African and multicultural community, and for everyone who wants to share it.
“Parties aren't really my thing.”
Not everything is loud. Sip and paint and picnics are slow afternoons, with a quiet corner and good conversation.
“Is it actually free?”
Joining is free, always. Some gatherings are ticketed, plenty are free, and members get the best prices.
“Can I bring someone?”
Please do. Friends, partners, kids, your mum. Just book them a place when an event is ticketed.
The door's open.
It's free, it takes under a minute, and you'll be in the WhatsApp group before you've put your phone down.