The Nottingham Mela is back in spectacular style with two days of music, dance, community showcases taking place on two stages.

At The Forest Recreational Ground, Sat 23rd and Sun 24th July, from 1pm to 9pm.

Travel to the Mela by Tram, nearest stop The Forest.

Saturday 23 July 05

• Bobby Friction with Classical Friction
  Collaboration between Bobby and Welsh composer Peter Stacey
• DESITV.CO.UK presents
  showcase with Sahara, Singh 7 lyrical, Punjabi Outlawz and more
• Legacy
  Tariq Khan returns to showcase the band's new album
• Bollywood Baja
  UK's leading Indian Brass Band
• 1st Impressions with Khalid Mahmood
  Local band back by popular demand
• Long Journey Home
  Nottingham's Iranian, Kurdish & Congolese musicians showcase their talent.
• Community Showcases

Sunday 24 July 05

• DCS
  Probably the best live Banghra band in the world
• Rizwan Mauzzam Qawwali
  Pakistan's masters of this Sufi devotional music.
• Rhythmscape
  Spectacular instrumental combination of western & indian instruments
• Bangla Band
  Songs of Nasral and Bollywood fused with Jazz, African and Latin Rhythms
• Rhythm Nation
  Live band from India performing Bollywood hit songs
• Manushi Dance
  Nottingham's ever popular Khatak dance company
• Community Showcase

Nearest  tram stop: The Forest

For more information, visit www.apnaarts.org.uk