last updated: 18jul09
 
 

Crawley International Mela 2009

"Some Like it Hot!

Samba and Bhangra"


July 5 at Memorial Gardens, Crawley
July 24-26 at The Hawth, Crawley

  Browse this website for details, news, progress reports on the developing plans for community events and the Mela Season, programme details, helpful hints on parking, locations of stalls and workshops, special offers and links to our bands and acts' websites.
     
Professional Performers in the Main Marquee
     

Main Stage Programme 2009
The 2009 Main Stage programme features a massive lineup with special goodies to delight our loyal audience. On Saturday July 5th we're planning a free evening concert with Singh is King playing three hours of non-stop Bhangra and Bollywood - and the Bazaar area and Fun Fair will remain open until 9pm.

Sunday brings more Asian and African vibes and a special surprise event. This is definitely not to be missed. Details are a closely guarded secret but everyone will be involved.


Kakatsitsi: Traditional drummers, dancers and singers from the Ga tribe of Southern Ghana, with their roots in the fishing community of Jamestown. Outstanding drumming, dance and song makes this the leading African traditional group in the UK.

  Special Friday Evening Gig July 24

Crawley Vision in youth Collective brings massive Bhangra hit Sukshinder Shinda with a nine piece band to the Hawth theatre. With the acclaimed release of "Collaborations 2" with Rahat Ali Fateh Khan and Jazzy B, Shinda has three of the current top ten Asian chart hits. A full evening programme for only £8.50 or £10 at the door. Tickets available at the Hawth box office.

Raises do Samba Brazilian Band and Dancers

Saturday Main Stage Programme July 25
1230 Opening Ceremony
1300 Ronak Baja
1330 Angel Dancers
1400 Ronak Bollywood Brass
1430 Angel Dancers
1500 Qawali
1600 Samba Latina with Raizes do Samba
1700 Kakasitsi Ghana African Dance
1800 Samba Latina
1900 Singh is King Free Bhangra Concert
2200 Site Close

Sunday Main Stage Programme July 26
1100 Sound checks
1200 Sound checks
1300 Firestones
1400 Gear change
1420 Promenade reaches Main stage
1500 Zambulla
1600 Saga Dancers
1630 Jugnu Bhangra
1730 Mambena African Dance
1830 Emanuel Acrobats
1900 Mambena and Jugnu