Slough Mela Festival is comming back in 2009
SLOUGH’S biggest festival, which attracts 30,000 revellers, is back this summer.
Slough Mela, which was axed last year, will return to Upton Court Park on Sunday, July 19.
The colourful festival celebrates South Asian culture and will now be organised by East London Festival Ltd, which won the contract from Slough Borough Council last week.
Organiser Ray C, who hosted the Mela between 2000 to 2005, said: “We originally put the Slough Mela on the map and made it into a huge success. We have not been involved in it for the last three years and want to reassure everyone that we have the expertise to make this event a success once more. We have a task ahead of us but we put on big events though the year, and will bring the cream of the crop when it comes to entertainment, and make sure this is an unforgettable event.”
This year’s show will feature performances from celebrities from the Asian music industry, fun fair rides and hundreds of stalls selling food, jewellery and clothes.
There will also be a community stage where acts from the area will have a chance to perform.
The festival has been surrounded by controversy in the past few years. It was originally due to be organised by Slough-based firm Complete Party Services, which was awarded the three-year contract in 2007.
However, this contract ended after it cancelled the festival, which was due to take place on Sunday, July 20, 2007.
The council then invited event organisers to bid for the contract again.
A spokesperson for Slough Borough Council said: “We’re really pleased that the Slough Mela is going ahead and hope everyone will take the opportunity to go along and join in the fun.”
Source: Slough Observer
Category: Festival News
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SLOUGH MELA HAS BEEN CANCELLED AGAIN!!!
THATS LAME WHY IS IT CANCELLED AGAIN
I HEARD IT WAS BECUASE OF THE CHALVEY BOYZ, APPRANTELY THEY THRETHEND TO CAUSE FIGHTS!!!!
No it aint cuz of chalvey boys manz r bare dumb on ere itz bcuz of the maaveh of thames valley police dey want £31000 upfront for the show bcuz 3 years ago club asia dun d mela bt dint pay the maaveh till six months later so they want it in advance 4 weeks before the show so guys how duz it feel to be let down agen frm the police 1st of all they dont come when you call they take agez then wen they do come they ask you stupid questions and dont bother with doing anything about it neway das my 2 centz latah
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IS THE SLOUGH MELA ON OR OFF?? I KEEP ON HEARING DIFFERENT THINGS, CAN SOMEONE CONFIRM THIS FOR ME PLZ.
SLOUGH MELA ON SUNDAY CANT LOOL
SLOUGH MELA 2009 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POLICE PROBLEMS.
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SLOUGH MELA 2009 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO POLICE PROBLEMS.
Slough’s largest community event has been axed for the second year in a row with organisers accusing the police of making ‘unreasonable’ demands for providing security at the festival.
The company behind the Slough Mela has been told that this year’s music and culture bash can only go ahead on the condition that it pays Thames Valley Police £31,000 for policing the one-day event.
East London Festival (ELF) claims that TVP have demanded the payment four weeks in advance of the Mela and have imposed ‘very difficult’ licensing conditions with threats of prosecution if breached.
The Mela, which was expected to attract 15,000 people, was cancelled in 2006 due to a row over policing costs. It was axed again last year following disagreements between the previous organisers and the authorities.
Superintendent Chris Shead, commander for Slough, said: “It is disappointing to hear that the organiser has cancelled this year’s Slough Mela.
“When determining the resources needed to police the Slough Mela, Thames Valley Police’s only intention is to ensure the safety of the people who attend the event. The licensing conditions largely address the same issue.”
LIST OF UPCOMING MELAS
East London Mela
Sun 02 Aug 2009
Location: Barking Park, London
The East London Mela offers extensive activities targeting the whole family.
The Edinburgh Mela
Fri 07 – Sun 09 Aug 2009
Location: Pilrig Park
The Edinburgh Mela is an exciting celebration of the people, places and identities that reflect the diverse communities.
Cardiff Mela
Sun 09 Aug 2009
Location: Oval Basin, Roald Dahl Plass
The Mela showcases a wide diversity of cultures, music, dance, arts, fashion and food to name a few.
.London Mela
Sun 16 Aug 2009
Location: Gunnersbury Park, Acton
London Mela is a major free festival celebrating Asian arts, culture and creativity.
Newham Under the Stars
Fri 04 Sep 2009
Location: Central Park, Stratford, East London
The mela rocks back into Central Park this summer offering a heavenly cocktail of music for the masses.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/events/melas/2009/
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