London Mela
This event has been and gone.
The London Mela, Europe’s largest outdoor south Asian festival - returns to Gunnersbury Park, Acton, on Sunday 1 September. Last year’s Mela was a creative triumph spectacularly celebrating the events tenth edition on the hottest day of a golden 2012 summer. This year the festival is set to be even bigger and better than ever, with nine zones including The Main Stage, The BBC Asian Network Mix Tent, The Classical Stage, The Magic Mela Family Area, spectacular Outdoor Arts performances, Tastes of South Asia Food market, Funfair, craft and exhibitors market, plus a new sports area featuring Skype Cricket Nets and Sporting Equals.
Free, family-friendly and universally loved, the London Mela is produced by Ealing and Hounslow Councils and supported by the Mayor of London, with BBC Asian Network a major partner for the 8th successive year. Featuring a huge variety of artists from around the world as well as a plethora of homegrown acts, the London Mela truly has something for everyone.
Visit www.londonmela.org for more information.
Main Stage
Classical Stage
BBC Asian Network Mix Tent
- Lippi
- Charlie Sloth
- Pure Music Generals
- K&K
- Cashtastic
- Yungen
- Lost Souljah
- Arjun
- Yasser
- Panjabi Hit Squad
- Kan-D-Man
- DJ Limelight
Outdoor Arts
Oxfam Tent
- To be announced
Headliners
AS Kang
AS Kang is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in the Punjabi music scene and the only Punjabi singer to have hit songs in 5 consecutive decades as well as being the first UK-based Punjabi artist to break into the Indian Market. He has just released his first album for over 10 years ‘The Maestro’ produced by heavyweight Bhangra producer, Sukshinder Shinda.
See AS Kang tour dates
Philharmonia Orchestra
One of the top orchestras in the UK. Since its formation in 1945 it has made thousands of recordings, as well as giving over 100 concerts per year.
See 3 tour dates featuring Philharmonia Orchestra
Nukhut
See Nukhut tour dates