Vaisakhi in the Square 2013

Mayor of London presents Vaisakhi Festival in Trafalgar Square on Sunday 5 May from noon-6pm.

Everyone’s invited to come and join the party for the Sikh New Year and celebrate with music, Bhangra and Punjabi dance, food and free fun for all.

The sizzling musical line-up features Channi Singh of Alaap, Shin from UK Bhangra legends DCS and Navin Kundra, who has scored six no.1s in the UK Asian charts. Also performing is Juggy D, aka the ‘Punjabi Rockstar’; Foji, Bhangra superstar of the UK Asian download chart, and Phat Kat, presenting the sound of London’s Asian youth.

Pioneers of British Bhangra, the legendary Heera Group will also be playing, while British born Hindi singer Avina Shah is performing with Kishan Amin – a man hotly tipped to be the next big Bollywood artist from the UK. The musical entertainment also includes the unique sounds of Badal, the youthful and talented San2 and Asli Baharan Punjab Diyan (ABPD), the UK\’s first mixed Bhangra and Giddha group.

Other highlights include top DJs to get you up on your feet and a range of children’s activities like arts and crafts, henna artists and face painting.

Don’t miss out on a vibrant and exciting afternoon of entertainment for all.
Find out more at www.london.gov.uk/vaisakhi