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The London Mela on BBC Asian Network digital radio
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Raghav, Bhangra artist Jassi Sidhu, Taz and Bollywood vocalist
Labh Janjua will all grace the main stage as BBC Asian Network digital radio brings you all the action from the London Mela
2008 – the biggest Asian cultural event in Britain.
In the Asian Network's very own Mix Tent Asian Network DJs including DJ Kayper,
Panjabi Hit Squad, Sonny Ji, Ameet Chana and Nerm will mix up the
freshest desi beats, hip-hop, bhangra and drum 'n' bass
showcasing the station's commitment to new music.
The station is proud to be the principal media partner for this
huge event on Sunday 10 August and has supplied the acts on the
main stage in Gunnersbury Park as well as hosting the Mix Tent.
The station will provide live coverage from 2pm of all the action
from Gunnersbury Park and will feature interviews from the key players
who organise the event on Sonia Deol's show (weekdays from
9am) in the run up to the Mela.
Asian Network Head of Music, Mark Strippel, said: "This year sees
Asian Network turning up the volume at London Mela, delivering
some of the biggest British-Asian and Bollywood music stars and a
bigger online and visual platform around our activity.
"We are
proud to be the principal media supporter for the third year
running."
The Main Stage will be hosted by Asian Network talents Adil Ray,
Murtz and Jas Rao.
The line-up is:
 Jassi Sidhu – the former B21 Bhangra star performs for
the first time at London Mela with new album The New Adventures
Of...
Taz (formerly of band Stereo Nation) - returns with a
new album and Bollywood hit from the Race soundtrack
Raghav – the Calgary-born singer performs from
forthcoming album Identity
Mona – Southall-born local and daughter of Bhangra legend
Channi Singh returns with third album Stronger
Labh Janjua – vocalist on classic Panjabi MC track
Mundian Ton Bachke and singer on Bollywood tracks Partner, Singh
Is King and Hat Trick
Superstar Producer Rishi Rich Presents . Veronica, H
Dhami, & Mumzy.
On-site on the day a BBC Big Screen will show all the main stage
performances, while 14 BBC big screens based around the country
will feature the highlights of the Mela to an audience across the
UK.
The Asian Network website, bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork, will feature
full performances, extended interviews, photos and features from
the Mela.
Notes to Editors
Listen to the BBC Asian Network via DAB digital radio, online
at bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork and on digital television.
Asian Network will broadcast seven hours of special programming
(2.00-9.00pm) from the London Mela.
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