Full line up for the third London Mela

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See below for the full line-up for the 2005 London Mela on Sunday 14th August 2005. 

THE MAIN STAGE
Supported by Sunrise Radio
Check out the Main Stage hosted by Sunrise Radio’s Tony Patti for the very best in Asian pop, including Bollywood legend, Usha Uthup and her Band; the ‘Godfathers of Bhangra’ Alaap, DCS and Malkit Singh; Kohinoor; Natyasastric;; Dhol Blasters; an excerpt from the smash hit West End musical, The Far Pavilions; and Asia Electrik - an Indo-jazz outfit flying in as part of the Mayor of London's Friendship Agreement with Delhi.

CLASSICAL MELA
Supported by Unison and Ealing Music Service
The ‘rhythm and taal’ stage presents world-renowned musicians performing classical and devotional music, including a solo tabla performance by Pandit Sharda Sahai with Fida Hussain; santoor by Kiranpal Singh Deoora; and the Azad Kashmir Folk Group

LONDON FLAVAS
Supported by Shaadi.com and Continental Drifts
Broadcast partner: Radio 1
Radio 1’s Bobby and Nihal present the best in British Asian urban music from some of the most exciting artists on the scene including superstar Juggy D, DJ collective Punjabi Hit Squad featuring Ms Scandalous; Swami; Taala; Mentor; Catch 22 feat. Deadly Hunter; and Pandit Dinesh. Listen to Bobby & Nihal live on Radio for highlights on Wednesdays from 9pm.

MAGIC MELA
Supported by Save the Children and RSPCA
The area of the festival dedicated to children and families. Among the attractions, Save the Children host a graffiti wall; Lahore-based sculptor Karim Khan creates dazzling designs in ice before your eyes; Sujata Banerjee introduces you to classical Indian dance through stories of the Hindu Gods; Indigo Moon present two shows of Indonesian rod puppets and dancing Rajasthani marionettes; and Usifu Jalloh tells stories from West Africa through song and percussion.

CABARET MELA
Supported by Asian Voice and Western Union
The arena of the unexpected, including performance poetry from Yam Boy and Last Mango in Paris; an open-mic comedy slot, Make MELAugh; the mesemerising Wrapped Up; Iesh Thapar; SW Storm; Simon Nagra; Rehan Sheikh; Sita Thomas; Khalari; Rashpal Singh Bansal; Triputi Dance Academy; and Serese.

STREET ARTS
Supported by Arts Council Lottery
Experience the best in street arts, specially commissioned for the festival. Look out for In the Dhol Drums, the largest wandering Dhol drum in the world; Raag Mela and Colourscape, an intensely atmospheric and colourful installation evoking the shifting mood of Mela; and the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, direct from a busy European tour.

COMMUNITY STAGE
Supported by Sunrise Radio, Arts & Business and Shaadi.com
With an emphasis on reminiscence theatre and dance, this stage includes performances from Bollywood Grooves; Bollywood and Bhangra Beats Ltd; SS Dance; Pakistan Service Association; Dreamz Dance Academy; Awaaz Youth Project; Dhara Bhatt; Asian Peoples Disability Alliance; Kam & Abi; Kala the Arts; and Jay Kumar’s Dance Asia.

HERITAGE MAIDAN
Supported by V&A, Kew Gardens, and Gunnersbury Park Museum
Celebrating South Asia’s rich cultural heritage, the Heritage Maidan includes Bengali poetry, kathak by Urja Desai and Hiren Chate and London premieres of two photographic exhibitions: From Soho Road to the Punjab tracing the history of Bhangra; and Women @ Work chronicling working women in Pakistan

BUSINESS EXCHANGE
Supported by Asian Business Directory, Alpha Telecom and Kingfisher
A dedicated area aimed at showcasing small and medium sized Asian business enterprises and the wider business community.

THE FOOD COURT
Supported by Natco and Rubicon
A marketplace to delight all of your senses, with food from all corners of the globe.

Plus the Global Craft Market and a Giant Funfair.

TRAVEL TO THE LONDON MELA:
We strongly recommend that all visitors to the London Mela use public transport.
By Tube
Acton Town (District Line, Piccadilly Line) five minute walk.
South Ealing (Piccadilly Line) ten minute walk.
Gunnersbury (District Line) ten minute walk.
By Train
Gunnersbury, Kew Bridge, Ealing Broadway (bus connection route 65)
By Bus
E3 special enhanced service stops in Popes Lane.
H91 stops on the south side of the park.
237, 267, 391 all stop in Chiswick High Road.
65 special enhanced service crosses Popes Lane.
83, 207, 297, 427,E1, E2, E7, E8, E9, E10, E11, PR1 to Ealing Broadway then the 65 to Popes Lane.
207 to Acton High Street then the E3 to Popes Lane.
By Car
Should you choose to travel by car, you must use the official car parks (charged at £5 for the day) and expect delays when leaving the site. Surrounding roads will be subject to temporary parking restrictions, and vehicles in infringement will be towed away. Last entry to the onsite car parks: 7:30pm.

 

March 27, 2004