ZEE takes London Mela to Wembley

This year’s ZEE London Mela is moving to Wembley Park for the first time presenting a free festival in a day featuring British Asian and international artists across two major stages, complemented by the mouth-watering Tastes of Asia Food Market and bursting with heaps of exciting and colourful entertainment for the whole family.

Previously, the London Mela, which has been held at Gunnersbury Park, Ealing, was turned into a paid event. This year, the event at the park was halted due to council funding issues. Mela organisers, Remarkable Productions, had since set up a new independent trust to manage the mela.

Critically acclaimed, the London Mela introduces the best in classical music, British Asian urban artists, dance, comedy and cabaret, Asian-influenced street theatre and circus, as well as exhibitions. And, with a third of the audience from non-Asian communities, it is a truly intercultural family event with something for every generation of every community. The event will see the likes of Zack Knight, Ska Vengers, Hussain Brother and The Urban Rajah taking part.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said, ���This wonderful family event showcases the fantastic diversity of Asian arts and culture in the capital, and invites Londoners from all backgrounds to come together and get involved. Over the last fourteen years the Mela really has gone from strength to strength, with fantastic street theatre, dancing and delicious Asian cuisine. It�۪s events like this, taking place in all corners of the city that remind us that London Is Open, for all of our communities and to the world.�۝

Ajay Chhabra, Artistic Director London Mela (Nutkhut), ���We are delighted to be coming to Wembley Park this year; such an iconic venue with a large South Asian community on its door step. We will be presenting a packed festival programme for the whole family. Staying true to our tradition of fusing popular music stages with circus and street theatre, the Mela will again feature acts both weird and wonderful, which make the London Mela brand unique. Be sure to check our website and social media for further announcements! ZEE London Mela @ Wembley Park is go��_�۝

Julian Rudd, Creative Producer London Mela (Remarkable Productions), ���It�۪s fantastic to be working with ZEE TV, Sunrise Radio and Lycamobile to bring the London Mela to Wembley Park. An extraordinary artistic programme featuring the very best of South Asian music, arts and family entertainment is awaiting audiences of all ages. The Tastes of Asia Food Market and the Bollywood Dance Flash Mob are just some of the many delights the ZEE London Mela will cook up for you this year. We are very grateful for the financial support of the Mayor of London and Wembley Park, without which this show wouldn�۪t be possible.�۝

Parul Goel, ZEE Europe�۪s Dy. CEO & CFO said, ���We are honoured to sponsor ZEE London Mela again this year after last year�۪s huge success. ZEE London Mela @ Wembley Park brings people of all diversities and ethnicities together which gels with ZEE�۪s philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbkham which means The World is my Family. Our endeavour is to engage and in-spire the youth society and the nation imbibing this philosophy. ZEE London Mela brings you the latest talent from the entertainment space across industries yet another year striv-ing to bring happiness and smiles to its audience across the great city of London.���

James Saunders, Wembley Park’s COO said, ���We are delighted to be hosting London ZEE Mela this year. Celebrating Wembley Park�۪s vibrant and diverse cultural heritage is an important part of our ethos. Along with new homes and business opportunities, it is what makes the area such an exciting place to live and visit. With such a vast range of entertainment, food, and activities, we can�۪t wait to build on the previous success of London Mela. It’s certainly going to be an event to remember.”

The ZEE London Mela will take place on Saturday 3rd September 2016 between 12:00 – 19:00.