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The Asian Welfare and Cultural Association
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11am - 9.30pm

 

This years line up to be announced

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Following the success of last year’s Mela, we welcome back this free, all day event featuring live music, dance, workshops and stalls, promising a great day out for the whole family. The Mela is a fantastic and vibrant event where you can see talented local performers share the stage with world class acts. In the evening we are pleased to welcome Kasbiah Knights and Kissmet to the stage fresh from playing Glastonbury.

 

Kissmet are an east west band at the Forefront of the British Asian Fusion Scene, Kissmet combine elements of Bhangra, Rock and classical Indidan Raags to create a truly unique blend of ‘grass roots’ Anglo Indian Music. Fronted by two Uk born Sikh brothers, they are developing a safe platform for all to walk upon regardless of creed, colour or religion.

 

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They have performed at over 200 International Festivals including Glastonbury, The Olinkan World Music Festival Mexico, Ireland’s Festival of Cultures, The World Villge Festival Finland, The Orange World Music Festival Poland, The Larmer Tree Festival in the UK, Electric Picnic Ireland and Edinburgh’s International Hogmanay Celebrations.

 

Ron and younger brother Buz singh originated Kissmet in the latter part of the century. Two Uk born Sikh brothers, they had a strong allegiance to Bhangra but grew up with the modern sounds of the British guitar scene. Inspired by both, they started fusing Pubjabi and English lyrics as well as Bhangra and rock.

 

The brothers grew up in a mulciultural city and were inspired by the cultures and sounds they saw around them. Completely unique in their performance they experiment with language fusion in their music as well as instrumental fusion. All combine to create the truly original Kissmet.

 

Saturday's line up to be announced soon