For Bhangra addicts this is definitely the year. We're leading off with Jugnu Bhangra, one of the most popular Bhangra dance groups in the country, followed by some international treats with Belly Dancing, the Ramayana dancers (9 foot high stilt dancers mixing with the audience as they pass the stage) and then more Bhangra, with chart-topping Iffy-K, followed by Navin Kundra, a singer with a major UK and international following.
We bring it all home with the fabulous Ustad Haji Ameer Khan and brothers, inspiring Qawwali with an irresistable rhythm. More information and links below...
Schedule for Main Stage Performances
| Time |
Acts |
Description |
| 1345-1400 |
Opening procession |
Led by Jugnu Bhangra Dholis: The Mayor, Community leaders and sponsors |
| 1400-1430 |
Opening Ceremony |
and multifaith prayers |
| 1430-1450 |
Jugnu Bhangra I & Dance
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Probably the UK's most experienced and accomplished Bhangra performers, this internationally-known group returns to the Crawley Mela for another inspiring show. See their homepage for more information and videos. |
| 1450-1510 |
Babybliss Melissa |
Melissa is the Artistic Director of BabyBliss Girls and creator of exclusive 'Belly Dance Hiphop' and 'Brazilian Belly Dance Samba' classes. Melissa teaches dance in and around London with experience and total dedication to students' learning and enjoyment. As a respected choreographer, she has recently written a Bellydance Fusion theatre show that performed in London's Unicorn Theatre to rave reviews.
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| 1515-1530 |
Ramayana Promenade
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Spectacular stilt dance presentation by FIPA of the 'Deception in the Forest' episode, with Cid Shaha and others (see Community Stage for more information). |
| 1530-1545 |
Bollywood Dance |
Diva Dance Group - Saraasa |
| 1545-1600 |
Jugnu Bhangra II |
As above |
| 1600-1630 |
Iffy-K Bhangra/Urban/HipHop
 |
With three highly successful albums under his belt ('Emotions', 'Sohniyeh Teri Surat', 'Rhythm on Fire') and international singles, Iffy-K shows the experience gained from working with famous producers such as Hunterz, Tiger Style, Kam Frantic, D-Boy, Kami K, Jawad Haider, Sangra Vibes, Cheshire Cat, Pala Uppal, Ali Mustafa & Sohail Abbas (Pak), and Rajeev Bhatt (India). Performing in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and English, Iffi is an exciting artist performing Internationally and throughout the UK.
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| 1630-1730 |
Navin Kundra
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Singer, songwriter and musician Navin Kundra is a chart-topping (BuzzAsia, Sunrise Radio) multi-talented performer whose music combines eastern and western influences with a contemporary and edgy progressive sound. Whether it is the soulful love song, 'Tere Liye (For You)' or the contagious electro-pop 'Jee Le' or the urban fusion of 'Love Thing', Navin utilises his ability to effortlessly flip from singing and writing in Hindi to English to Punjabi whilst playing the guitar or piano to create an unforgettable musical experience. Check it out at Navin online.com. |
| 1730-1830 |
Khan Brothers Qawwali
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Ustad Haji Ameer Khan and brothers come from one of the Indian sub-continent’s most ancient and respected musical families, now one of the few groups in Britain singing traditional Qawaali, the intense devotional style associated with Sufi Muslims, well-known in the west due to the success of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Check out performances including Crawley 2010 on Google. |
| 1900 |
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