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Mela 2003

Sonia Deol presented her show live from Mela 2003 and sampled the atmosphere during the opening day. After spending some time in the studio chatting to the likes of the new Bombay Dreams cast, she went walkabout to bring listeners a flavour of the Mela. Listen again to the entire show and find out what the palm reader said about her future, what she thought of the pickle, how she reacted to being thrown about in the Army assault course and who she bumped into on her travels.


Sonia in the studio

Sonia and Sheetal

Sonia starts the day in the safety of the outside broadcast studio.

'Ello 'ello 'ello, Sonia and Sheetal go walkabout to see what's going on.


Stage

Palm Reader

The stage is set for the opening ceremony.

What will the future bring?


Pickle

Drink

Sonia's all in a pickle.

Ohh, that was hot! Need a drink, fast!


Hunterz

crowd

Sonia kick's off proceedings on the Asian Network stage with Hunterz.

Sonia talks to her listeners.

Listen and Watch
Assault Course Challenge
Sonia and Ray took on the Army assault course. Watch the video in full.
Mela Diary
Live Photo Gallery
Your Pictures
All images in this gallery are taken using Picture Messaging via a mobile phone.
BBC Asian Network Unsung
Live from the Mela
Message Board
Competition
Listen and Watch
Find out who was on at Mela 2003:
Friday :: Saturday :: Sunday
Previous Melas
Useful Links
Mela 2003

Mela Season 2003
6 Music Festivals
Womad
Glastonbury
Notting Hill Carnival
Radio 3 Dhol Player

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