Ugandan fashion designer David Mulolo, popularly known as Speedball, and artist Joshua Waiswa, alias Josh SB, are set to headline the inaugural Speedball Summer, a streetwear fashion and cultural showcase aimed at celebrating Ugandan creativity through fashion and music.The event, scheduled for August 1 at MoTIV in Bugolobi, Kampala, will combine a streetwear runway with a live orchestral performance, offering what the organisers describe as a fresh departure from the traditional fashion show format.“We were tired of the same old fashion runways,” Mulolo said. “We wanted something new, so we decided to spice it up with live orchestra music. It’s all art, so why limit it to only one discipline?”Josh SB, who is known for the Bar Symphony experience, said the collaboration was a natural fit.“Partnering with Speedball just felt right,” he said.“Their creative energy is as unique and edgy as mine. When we discussed the fashion show, the orchestra idea landed perfectly because it felt unique and disruptive,” he added.Mulolo said Speedball Summer was created to address a gap in Uganda’s creative ecosystem by demonstrating that young creatives can raise industry standards through innovative fashion campaigns, events and original content.He, however, noted that the industry’s greatest challenge is not necessarily access to funding but the mindset of those within it.“There aren’t enough hungry people who see what’s at stake,” Mulolo said. “What keeps me going is the fear of being average. I know too much not to be doing what I’m doing.”The two creatives said Uganda’s creative industry has significant potential to contribute to economic growth and tourism by showcasing locally produced talent and ideas.This year’s collection will be built around the theme “Made in Uganda,” which Mulolo said is intended to represent more than just a label on locally produced clothing.“This year, ‘Made in Uganda’ is our statement,” he said.The post Speedball Summer to blend fashion and orchestra to celebrate Ugandan creativity appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.