The London Mela attracts widespread international, national, regional and ethnic media coverage – including Sky News, CNN, BBC, ITV, Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Independent and Evening Standard. Here’s what media have said about London Mela.
Dressed in designer labels, they revelled to records being spun by the likes of Punjabi Hit Squad, Bobby Friction and Nihal. A fusion of hip-hop, bhangra, R&B and Bollywood better known as ‘desi beats’.
New York Times
One of the most colourful and entertaining events on the country’s cultural calendar.
The Independent
An essential feature on the capital’s summer cultural landscape, a multi-arts celebration of all things South Asian.
Daily Telegraph
Like all good festivals, there was an element of the wild and weird.
Daily Telegraph
Bollywood, spangly shirts, wet-sari kitsch – and enormous fun!
Daily Telegraph
A joyful, inclusive and optimistic festival of what some might call social tradition in a modern setting.
The Sun
Only here can Qawwali sit comfortably in the same arena as urban garage beats.
Evening Standard
A secret to be shared with the wider community.
Evening Standard
Also listed as:
Can’t get through the week without
Daily Mail (Weekend)
Five Best Events for going out with children and families
The Independent (Information)
Pick of the Week Rock & Pop
The Guardian (Guide)
Outdoor London – Top 20 outdoor events
The Times (The Knowledge)
Image of the Week
The Times (The Knowledge)
M is for Mela – riots of saris and sound systems, food stalls and funfairs.
Sunday Times (Travel)
Critics’ choice – Best Outdoor Gigs
Time Out