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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
Back to Melas 2003
The Kami K ShowcaseMan showing photo
The Kami K showcase turn up the heat.A man proudly shows off a photo taken when he met the Queen.
Girls chilling outMC Drilla
Two roadshow go-ers prepared for rain or shine. The crowd try to keep up with MC Drilla.
Bombay Dreams DancersBoy with ice cream
The Bombay Dreams Dancers bring a taste of the west end to the mela.Little boy shows everyone how to keep cool!
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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