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CELEBRATING SOUTH ASIAN CULTURE

PLATT FIELDS PARK, RUSHOLME M14 5LL FROM 12:00 NOON TO 9:00 PM BOTH DAYSOrganised by Manchester Mega Mela Management Committee

A voluntary non-profit organisation

612A STOCKPORT ROAD, MANCHESTER, M13 0RQ Tel : 0161 256 4518 Email: [email protected]

www.manchestermela.co.uk

SATURDAY

21 JULY 2018

SUNDAY

22 JULY 2018

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WELCOME TO ZEE MANCHESTER MEGA MELA 2018Manchester Mega Mela is the largest celebration of South Asian arts and culture in the North of England. Music, dance, food and traditional arts and crafts bring the sights, sounds and spicy aromas of South Asia to South Manchester.

This year’s Mela with its two entertainment stages, arts and crafts marquee, a large fun fair, traditional Asian food, clothes and jewellery stalls, will have something for everyone.

The Main Stage Programme is being hosted and presented jointly by ZEE TV. Some of the biggest names on the UK and International Asian entertainment scene will be performing on both days.

The Chai Serai Marquee, with a chai cafe and seating provisions, gives the mela-goers an opportunity to relax and enjoy a community-led stage programme of folklore, classical and contemporary dance and music. Performances by local school children are an added attraction.

The Arts and Crafts Marquee offers paper craft, paranda, jewellery-making and various media and textile-based workshops, which will appeal to all ages. You can also have free henna and face-painting applied.

This year’s new attractions include Manchester Mega Mela’s commissioned project DESI STREET MELA. As our main stage takes a short break, the festival field will spring into to life with street entertainment, carnival and more. Dance with our stilt walking Elephants or head over to help our ringmasters tame their Bengal Tiger. Be amazed as curiosities, puppets and beasts appear around every corner culminating in a colourful and vibrant carnival performance.

You will be guaranteed to bump into creatures and desi delights of all types, while you shop till you drop at our wide selection of festival stalls and food vendors to recharge your batteries before our final main stage acts of the weekend.

The largest Dhol drum in the world arrives at the Mela. Accompanied by an ensemble of Dhol drummers, this award winning show has been seen by thousands. Be prepared to be amazed as the Dhol drum twists and turns and will surprise audiences young and old.

For sports lovers, the ever popular Kabaddi match and Tug of War will take place on Sunday evening between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

The Mela Management Committee would like to thank our main funders: Arts Council England & Manchester City Council. We would also like to thank Greater Manchester Police , ZEE TV and other sponsors and supporting organisations.

Enjoy the Mela with your family and friends!


MANCHESTER MEGA MELAAIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF MANCHESTER MEGA MELA

• To develop and manage the activities for an annual Mela in Manchester with a focus on South Asian culture and arts.

• To develop a quality network with private, public and community organisations locally, nationally and internationally.

• To develop and sustain funding through public and private sources and earned income.

• To encourage membership and affiliations.

• To encourage equal opportunity amongst its membership.

• To encourage and promote youth development and artistic work.

• To promote South Asian culture amongst the wider community.

• To promote social cohesion and tolerance.

MANCHESTER MEGA MELA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Management Committee constitutes of representatives from the five South Asian nations - Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Chair: Jagtar Singh Ajimal Vice Chair: Sajjad Hussain Treasurer: Khairul Alam

General Secretary: Puspa Shrestha Joint Secretary: Bonnaud Segarajasinghe

Management Committee Members: Cllr Naeem Ul Hassan, Cllr Rabnawaz Akbar, Mr Khan Moghal, and Dr Shabbir Rahuja.

Adviser: Mr Toby Rathbone (Manchester City Council).

GREAT NEWS! *The Sunday Times* has featured Manchester Mega Mela as part of their Top 100 Summer Days Out in 2017.


HIGHLIGHTS OF ZEE MANCHESTER MEGA MELA 2018MAIN STAGE The Main Stage Programme is being hosted and presented by ZEE TV. Some of the biggest names on the UK and international Asian entertainment scene will perform over both days. Artists from all 5 countries - Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka will enthral the audience with their show-stopping performances.

CHAI SERAI MARQUEEThe Chai Serai Marquee, with a chai cafe and seating provisions, gives the mela-goers an opportunity to relax and enjoy a community led stage programme of folklore, classical and contemporary dance and music.

Performances by local school children are an added attraction.

ARTS & CRAFT MARQUEEThe Arts & Crafts Marquee is an activity centre comprising of various Arts & Crafts Workshops, amongst other activities throughout the day. This marquee is always very popular with people of all ages, as it offers free henna painting, rangoli, card making, face painting and balloon modelling.

Other attractions include:

Activities by Z ARTS This year Z-arts visual artists will deliver a craft Temple Bell bracelet making activity throughout the day. These handmade pieces of jewellery are musical linked craft bells that can be kept and worn at home.

Paper Crafts by Taruna Shah

Come and enjoy the Art of Quilling - making cards, jewellery and fridge magnets. Also craft from paper rolling and book folding plus Stone Rangoli

What the Ladybird Heard by The Lowry

Craft activities themed around the Lowry’s summer show of ‘What the Ladybird Heard’. You’ll be making puppets and masks.

The People’s History Museum

The People’s History Museum is the national museum of democracy and the home of ideas worth fighting for. Taking inspiration from the colourful banners on display in the galleries they’ll be inviting families to work together to create a giant banner inspired by the question What’s important to you?


Greetings cards by Aisha Shah With the help of Aisha Shah, you will be making greetings cards using a selection of papers, tissue, handmade made papers, ribbons, fabrics, and stick on letters and designs.

Workshops by Chrissy Webster The mixed media artist Chrissy Webster will be featuring a mehndi lantern activity. It can be coloured and embellished with a variety of recycled trims and strings. Repurposing materials is an important ethical element of creativity.

Henna by Asia Javed & Mehzabin Bux These henna artists will provide free henna service and create designs combining traditional and modern patterns. Applying glitter for a sparkly touch.

Crafts by Manchester Libraries Manchester Central Library and Archives+ work with children, families, young people and schools to promote the library and archives and make Central Library a place people want to visit.

In the craft marquee they will be making dream catchers to take home and catch your dreams.

Interactive workshops by Contact Theatre CONTACT are set to take over Upper Campfield Market with their show Tipping Point which mixes aerial circus, break dance martial arts and Shaolin stick fighting. This exciting show has inspired the crafting and circus skills activities that they are bringing to the 2018 Mela.

Flag making by Hannah Bold Encouraging participation and inspiring creativity, Hannah will help you to create flags of

different nations.

Interactive workshops by Contact Theatre Come and join Contact Theatre to explore the furry, feathered and slippery animals that live in the circus and create a character in this interactive workshop!

Flag making by Hannah Bold Encouraging participation and inspiring creativity, Hannah will help you to create flags of different nations.


PatternCraft by MADLAB Inspired by textile and computing heritage, PatternCraft is a make-it-yourself analogue to digital punchcard reader. It’s a tool for learning the fundamentals of computing and code, and a base for developing interactive projects. We’ll be teaching kids (and adults) the fundamentals of computing through punched paper and minecraft.

Workshops by HOME HOME is Manchester’s arts and entertainment venue for people from all walks of life to enjoy local, national and international theatre, cinema and visual art all under one roof.

This year HOME will be bringing a Family Friendly activity to the Mela inspired by Films coming up in their Family Film programme. They’ll be making masks, puppets and hanging decorations inspired by animated films!

Interactive activity by Chaitali Mehta Chaitali is bringing her workshop to the MELA. You’ll be able to make all sorts of things from soft toys out of old socks to flower vases from glass jars and origami finger puppets and friendship bracelets. Something for everyone.

Manchester Museum Badge & Printmaking with Manchester Museum Get crafty and create your very own badge or print inspired by Manchester Museum’s collections.

Free, family, drop in.


The Whitworth The Whitworth brings 2 days of conversations, making and getting hands-on with amazing objects from the collection.

Manchester Craft & Design Centre Make your own little clay pot with Manchester Craft & Design Centre, experimenting with different textures and shapes to make a memento of your Manchester Mega Mela day out.

Badge making by Venessa Scott Mandela badge making by Venessa. Come and have a go at it.

Rubbish Revamped Join Rubbish Revamped to get creative with stuff that normally gets thrown away. Learn how to make snazzy button bracelets, upcycle a juice carton into a handy wallet or turn an old CD and office files into a cheerful-looking snail. turn an old CD and office files into a cheerful-looking snail.

Crafting with Taruna Shah Cards and paper craft using quilling technique and paper strips. Bengals are made from plastic bottles using silk thread, beads and nail polish. Don’t forget to visit the arts and crafts marquee!


IN THE DHOL DRUMS BY AJAY CHHABRA

Created by Walk the Plank and Dhol Academy in association with Nutkhut.

The largest Dhol drum in the world arrives at the Mela. Accompanied by an ensemble of Dhol drummers, this award winning show has been seen by thousands. Be prepared to be amazed as the Dhol drum twists and turns and will surprise audiences young and old.

Mela Partnership 2018

The Mela Partnership is dedicated to commissioning, touring and presenting high quality outdoor work and supporting festivals and events that transform small towns and cities throughout the UK.

The Mela Partnership is a national touring programme supported by Arts Council

England

DESI STREET MELA

A project commissioned by Manchester Mega Mela

Join us for our DESI STREET MELA on Sunday 22 July 6pm – 8pm.

As our main stage takes a short break, the festival field will spring into to life with street entertainment, carnival and more. Dance with our stilt walking Elephants or head over to help our ringmasters tame their Bengal Tiger. Be amazed as curiosities, puppets and beasts appear around every corner culminating in a colourful and vibrant carnival performance.


You will be guaranteed to bump into creatures and desi delights of all types, while you shop till you drop at our wide selection of festival stalls and food vendors to recharge your batteries before our final main stage acts of the weekend.

The Desi Street Mela is produced by Global Grooves in association with Manchester Mega

Mela. Supported by Arts Council England.

The Desi Carnival has been produced by Global Grooves in partnership with The Manchester Mega Mela.

About Global Grooves

Since 2003, Global Grooves has brought inspirational Carnival practice from around the world into communities across the North. They are passionate about embracing authentic, diverse art forms with integrity and respect, and to developing a distinctive UK Carnival aesthetic.

Their mission: to unite and empower individuals and communities through opportunities to experience and create inspirational art: in particular diverse music, dance, visual arts, and Carnival.


DO JOIN IN THE FUN

STALLS

A huge selection of food stalls will be serving a mouth-watering range of authentic South Asian food. Trading stalls will also offer a wide range of products from traditional and contemporary clothing to music and crafts.

FUNFAIR

The MMM Funfair provides all-round enjoyment for people of all ages! There’s a wide variety of rides to choose form, including roller coasters, slides and bumper cars. Bring your family and friends along to have a go on the exciting rides!

SPORTS

For sports lovers, the TUG OF WAR and KABBADI will take place on SUNDAY between 6.00 pm to 8.00pm

ENJOY THE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE!


Timings SATURDAY 21st JULY 2018

13.00 Manchester Desi GroupSilverfinger SinghYasin KhanMajor Maan

14:00 Ozzy Raja Sasha d shivaRanbir DaskaiDean JJPrachi and NishaJennifer FranklinMiz DivaFormal opening by Lord Mayorof Manchester

16:00 Dhol Drum BrotherhoodRzi Riz Rocky MirAsif KhanSinjini ChakrabortyLarosh Rajpoot. JyotiDesi Nach

18:00 Dhol Drum Fahad JavedArslan Baig Sher Yar KhanB21Rameet

20:00 Sona WaliaArjun

21:00 Close

Timings SUNDAY 22nd JULY 2018

13:00 D&S DholisDaljit AtwalSonia SharmaJin and Seetal

14:00 RaYBhangracize Raja Naeem GujratiShubrahUsman RajaAsha JDesi MaSonaash

16:00 Surinder RattanPunjabi Roots AcademyHussnain LahoriBollywood BellesAkram RahiTasha TahNavin Kundra

18:00 MAIN STAGE CLOSED DUE TO SOUND RESTRICTIONSKabbadi, Tug of War and DESI STREET MELA by Global Grooves will take place on the field

20:00 Sama BlakeJuggy D

21:00 Close

MAIN STAGE

Please Note: the programme may change due to unavoidable circumstances

HOSTED AND PRESENTED BYZEE TV

Presented by: Zee TV Presented by: Zee TV


Timings SATURDAY 21st JULY 2018

13:00 Sharmista Bhattacharjee’s studentsSunny SharmaKajal Sharma StudentsTrishna KuppuswanyManchester Desi Group- childrenManchester Desi Group –teenagersManchester Desi Group –adults

15:00 Sonia’s group - childrenSonia’s group- teenagersSilver finger Singh Sinjini ChakrabortyMajor MaanPrachi and NishaDesi NachArslan Baig

17:00 Miz DivaRanbir DaskaiJennifer FranklinAsif-KBrotherhood

18.30 Close

Timings SUNDAY 22nd JULY 2018

13:30 Chetona UK ManchesterGouri Gosh’s GroupAimz Bolly Dance groupSharmista Bhattacharjee’s StudentsMadhumita Kajal Sharma Students

15:00 Punjab Roots Academy Sonia SharmaBollywood Belles D+S Dholis and Mascot Asha JJin and SeetalSonaash

17:00 Shubra Surinder RattanDaljit AtwalHussnain Lahori

18:00 Close


CHAI SERAI STAGE STAGE PRESENTERS:MARCUS NISAR & ABID HUSSAIN


TIMINGS SATURDAY 21st JULY 2018

12:00-18:30 Greetings Card Making by Aisha Shah

Henna painting by Mehzabin Bux

Henna painting by Asia Javed

Face Painting by artists from Create and Play

Print your own traditional letterpress postcard with Lost Heritage

The art of quilling by Taruna Shah

Craft making with Chaitali Mehta

Craft your own bee with Create & Play

Make your own little clay pot with Manchester Craft & Design Centre

Kite making by Chrissy Webster

Mandela badge making by Venessa Scott

Join HOME to make things inspired by animated films

Circus themed workshop with Contact Theatre

Coding through Pattern Craft workshop by Madlab

Get crafty and create your very own badge or print inspired by Manchester Museum’s collections

Let the Whitworth inspire you to get creative

Be inspired to create by People’s History Museum

The art of Batik by Rita Patel

Flag making by Hannah Bold

TIMINGS SUNDAY 22nd JULY 2018

12:00-18:30 Greetings Card Making by Aisha Shah

Henna painting by Mehzabin Bux

Henna painting by Asia Javed

Face Painting by artists from Create and Play

Print your own traditional letterpress postcard with Lost Heritage

The art of quilling by Taruna Shah

Craft making with Chaitali Mehta

Craft your own bee with Create & Play

Make your own little clay pot with Manchester Craft & Design Centre

Kite making by Chrissy Webster

Join Rubbish Revamped to get creative with stuff that normally gets thrown away

Make and take home a Temple Bell bracelet with Z Arts

Join HOME to make things inspired by animated films

Circus themed workshop with Contact Theatre

Coding through Pattern Craft workshop by Madlab

Craft activities themed around the Lowry’s summer show of ‘What The Ladybird Heard’

Get crafty and create your very own badge or print inspired by Manchester Museum’s collections

Let the Whitworth inspire you to get creative

Be inspired to create by People’s History Museum

The art of Batik by Rita Patel

Crafts by Manchester Libraries

Flag making by Hannah Bold

ARTS AND CRAFTS MARQUEEPROGRAMMED BY SUSAN FERGUSON



Extracts from Manchester Mega Mela Surveys 2007 - 17ATTENDEES

Year Attendance 2017 50,000 ( attendance affected due to inclement weather)2016 50,0002015 50,000 ( attendance affected due to inclement weather)2014 70,0002013 60,0002012 35,000 (severely affected on both days due to inclement weather conditions)2011 60,0002010 55,0002009 45,000 (Mela severely weather affected on the Sunday)2008 60.0002007 50,000(Estimates from G.M.P., Manchester CC Events, Manchester CC Leisure)

WHERE DO THEY LIVE2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

Greater Manchester 86% 85% 86% 80% 81% 88% 77% 79% 81%

Elsewhere in NW 11% 12% 11% 13% 12% 10% 12% 11% 11%

Outside NW 3% 3% 3% 7% 7% 2% 11% 10% 8%

CULTURAL BACKGROUND2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

Pakistani 38% 40% 41% 39% 39% 39% 42% 41% 43%

Indian 19% 18% 17% 16% 15% 14% 10% 12% 11%

Bangladeshi 21% 21% 20% 17% 16% 16% 11% 10% 8%

Other Asian 1% 1% 2% 2% 3% 4% 6% 6% 7%

Other – mixed/ Chinese/African

1% 2% 2% 3% 5% 6% 8% 8% 8%

White, other white, Irish

20% 18% 18% 23% 22% 21% 23% 23% 23%

HOW DO THEY RATE THE EVENT2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

Excellent 42% 41% 46% 48% 49% 42% 45% 45% 43%

Good 47% 48% 46% 47% 45% 47% 42% 41% 40%

Average 8% 8% 6% 4% 5% 8% 11% 11% 13%

Poor 3% 3% 2% 1% 1% 3% 2% 2% 2%

Very poor - - - - - - - 1% 2%

AGE/SEX OF ATTENDEES2016 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

M F M F F M F M M M F M

16-24 15% 14% 16% 15% 18% 15% 17% 16% 18% 19% 20% 17%

25-34 26% 23% 25% 21% 25% 20% 23% 19% 22% 17% 19% 16%

35-44 10% 7% 9% 7% 8% 6% 8% 6% 7% 6% 8% 7%

44-59 2% 1% 3% 2% 3% 3% 5% 4% 5% 4% 6% 5%

60+ 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%

54% 54% 54% 46% 55% 45% 54% 46% 53% 47% 54% 46%


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