Worcester Mela

Dhol Crew under the leadership of Sanjay Kumar, masterfully blends traditional & contemporary music, revitalising the art of the Dhol drum for the modern era. Dhol Crew has showcased their talent at prestigious events, including the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games and the Netball Super League grand final. Join them for a procession at 10:30am from the South Entrance of Worcester Show.

Awantika is a classical Indian Singer and Kathak Dancer, Awantika was born in Khajuraho, the world-famous city of temples, where music is carved into the stone. Inspired by nature and the natural world, she is one of those rare artists equally adept in singing and dancing.

Suki Pantal, founder of Suki’s Curries and Spices, is a cookbook author, culinary teacher, a food columnist and speaker . Suki is an ambassador and storyteller of Indian culture through food. She was a contestant on Channel 4’s The Great Cookbook Challenge with Jamie Oliver in 2022 showcasing her exquisite Old Delhi’s Butter Chicken dish. Suki’s debut cookbook – Garnish with Garam Masala, reinstated her belief that sharing a recipe is akin to sharing a culture.

Tariq Saher is a well-established Punjabi folk singer living in Worcester. His band plays traditional Indian instruments including the Tabla, Tumba, and Harmonium. By popular demand Tariq is welcomed back by Worcester Mela to perform for the third year.

Sabira Mollah is a professional dancer and educator, living in Worcester. She graduated with honors and is versed in Modern Indian, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Kathak, Indian folk (incl.Bhangra), Bollywood, and various Western dances. Today she delivers Bollywood and Bhangra workshops with professional performances.

Duo Jinder Jade and Seetal Kaur came together in 2011 to establish something new and vibrant in the music industry. This created the authentic sound of traditional Bhangra duet, which they applied with a modern elegance. An act to get you off your seats!

Balbir Singh Dance Company (BSDC), is a partner in our next project, ‘The Melting Pot’. We invite audiences to enjoy extracts from the community co-created piece, which include, original dance theatre and storytelling to excite and generate conversation. The Melting Pot will be at The Granary, Worcester on the 28 September 2024.