| Weavers Fields in Banglatown – one of London’s most vibrant quarters – will host an eclectic mix of overseas and UK based artists. This event is a unique opportunity to sample the best of Bengali inspired traditional and contemporary music and dance.
Headline artists from Bangladesh include the hugely popular singer Kumar Bishwajit, Close up 1 Champion Salma and finalist Ronti alongside eminent Folk singer Shahnaz Belly and the blazing Band Lalon.
UK favourites will include Himangshu Goswami, Rukhsana Safa, Amir Muhammed, Rubayyat Jahan, Kawsar Habib and the very popular Kaya.
The Mela Stage will be hosted by Paroshmoni and Ronnie Mirza, plus BBC Asian Network presenters Shawkat Hashmi and Sonia Deol.
A full running order for Weavers Fields and Allen Gardens can be downloaded here.
Don’t miss BBC Asian Network’s Station Wagon, a special DJ Wagon that will be mixing up the hottest Bangla beats, Bengal breaks and Sylheti selection. BBC Asian Network is gearing up for its biggest and best summer of Melas ever. This years run of 14 events starts on Sunday 6th June, at Preston Mela. Check out the full listings and find a mela near you...
| Running Order: BBC Asian Network Station Wagon |
| 12:30pm - 1.30pm |
DJ Kayper > |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
Shawkat > |
| 2:30pm - 3:15pm |
Sonny Ji |
| 3:15pm - 4.00pm |
Shawkat > |
| 4:00pm - 4:45pm |
Sonny Ji |
| 4:45pm - 5:30pm |
Kandiman and Limelight |
| 5:30pm - 6:00pm |
Sonny Ji |
| 6:00pm - 6:30pm |
Panjabi Hit Squad |
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Click artist names for more info:
Ronnie Mirza
Paroshmoni
Kumar Bishwajit
Band Lalon
Shahnaz Belly
Ankhi Alamgir
Ronti
Himangshu Goswami
Rukhsana Safa
Amir Muhammed
Rubayyat Jahan
China Chowdhury / Taal Torongo
Kaya
Kawsar Habib
Shawkat
Sonia Deol |
