Makala Cheung
Makala Cheung is a community activist and creative, from Bristol. She is Co-director at Fun Palaces, Creative Director at Filwood Community Centre, music artist KALA CHNG, co-founder at BESEA TV, Culture Ambassador (China Bureau), and one of the city’s first voted Happiness Champions.
Previous work includes leading Engagement projects at Knowle West Media Centre, volunteering with community groups and running community festivals.
Commissions include A New Song For Bristol (Bristol Beacon), We Can Make chat show and Homecoming (KWMC), and City Running (MAYK). Performances and features include Bristol Harbourside, Pride, Chinese New Year (Trafalgar Square), London Live, and BBC Radio (local to national).
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