An evening of conversations, connections, and building communities of hope with leaders and changemakers.
Returning for the 4th year, the Platfform team invites you to join them aboard the Elizabethan - a beautiful replica of a 1890’s stern-wheeled Mississippi paddle steamer, taking in the very best of London sights, exploring why community is a mental health intervention.
Our speaker
DUKE AL is an award-winning spoken word artist, author, and creative practitioner.Writing rhymes is his therapy. From a young age, he would scribble raps and poems in his old lyric book.
It was his way of expressing himself; an escapism to challenge his OCD. A passion of words, flow and rhyme flared. After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 23, the pen became even more vital, helping him process and articulate his emotions.
Now, DUKE AL uses his craft to create impactful change, one rhyme at a time. His latest collection IMAGINE WE TRADE BODIES WITH SHEEP is out now.
His work has been featured in Go.Compare Six Nations 2025, FAW, Cardiff Rugby, Creative Cardiff, TNT Sports, BBC Wales, FujiFilm UK, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Arts For Health and Wellbeing and BBC Scrum V for The Six Nations 2022.
This event brings leaders and changemakers from the public, private and voluntary sectors in a spectacular setting, to connect and explore how we can come together to help our communities thrive and build hope for the future. We’ll share examples of our work and how we champion communities, for better mental health.
Departing Westminster Pier at 6pm, guests will enjoy a drinks reception and canapes, entertainment and good conversation.
