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Mela Season 2003 : East London Mela Gallery
As temperatures reached record highs, the BBC Asian Network roadshow pulled into Valentine's Park, Illford for the East London Mela. Take a look at some of the action as presenters, Anjum Rafiq and Ray C introduced onto stage some of the hottest talent around including Hunterz, DIP, DeVoteD, 4x4, Kami K, Sona Family, NRG and the Bombay Dreams Dancers.

Gallery 1 | Gallery 2 | Backstage interviews
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HunterzDIP
Hunterz shows why he's the mela's Most Wanted. Dominating the Asian Network T20 charts with Room 18, DIP do it live!
4x4Anjum Rafiq and DJ Ritu
4x4 take the mela by storm with their blend of Eastern and Western dance. Anjum Rafiq and DJ Ritu backstage at the mela.
DeVoteDNRG
DeVoteD strike a pose, raising temperatures further!Asian boy band NRG impress crowds with their slick dance steps and vocal harmonies.
Message Board

Mela Madness

Which artist did you enjoy seeing the most? What did you think of the atmosphere in Valentine's Park, Illford? How did you keep cool? Debate the mela madness on the Asian Network Message Board.

Useful Links

Melas 2003

DJ Ritu Live from the East London Mela

Anjum Rafiq

Bombay Dreams official site




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