for details

visit www.zeecarnival.co.uk   more »

ZEE RADIO ON SKY DIGITAL NOW!

LONDON’S ONLY ALL-BOLLYWOOD MUSIC STATION ZEE RADIO HAS LAUNCHED NATIONALLY ON SKY DIGITAL CHANNEL 0215

You Can listen online at ZeeRadio.com



ZEE Radio, a part of ZEE Network UK, has today confirmed it will be launching on Sky Digital in January. The station currently broadcasts in Greater London on 558AM (between 7am and 1pm) and on DAB digital radio and also across UK online at www.zeeradio.com.

The launch on SKY is part of ZEE Radio’s strategy to be available nationally to its growing listener base. As a result of this move, ZEE Radio will instantly be available nationally to more than 9 million SKY viewers.

ZEE Radio will join its TV family on the same platform that consists of ZEE TV, ZEE Muzic, ZEE Cinema, ZEE Gujarati and Alpha ETC Punjabi. ZEE Radio will begin testing off the Sky EPG towards the end of this month before launching officially on Monday 12th January 2009. Incidentally, ZEE Radio celebrates its first year on-air in February.

Sangraam Marathe, Content Head, ZEE Radio said: “We are continuously reviewing our strategies to make ZEE Radio available to as many listeners as possible. After a fantastic first year on air in London, we now are going national by launching on Sky Digital, the same home for our other ZEE TV channels.”

An EPG number for ZEE Radio on Sky is 0215

Notes for editors:
• ZEE Radio launched in London on Saturday 16th February 2008
• Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the launch of ZEE Radio at the ZEE Carnival ‘08


You Can listen online at ZeeRadio.com   more »

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Ricky, Ravi, Pip, Inder, Nick and JP, collectively known as Bhangra Band “EnKarma” have released their first single - Tohar Naal Jeena!
En Karma has performed alongside and accompanied countless internationally renowned Bhangra and main stream recording artists and are now; set to top the charts with their brand new single, Tohar Naal Jeena.

Tohar Naal Jeena is available for worldwide digital distribution through the official En Karma website (www.enkarma.ca) at no cost to En Karma fans - get your free copy from us!.

The lads from EnKarma would like to thank all their fans and well wishers for their love and support throughout the past few years as the guys developed as artists and individuals.

For further information or to request an interview, please contact EnKarma management at:

www.enkarma.ca | info@enkarma.ca

http://www.facebook.com/pages/En-Karma/29198633660?ref=ts | http://www.myspace.com/enkarma

‘thanks to everyone who has helped us in our journey so far!’   more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


We are delighted to announce that Mo Chaudry has been confirmed as our guest speaker.

One of the UK’s top 100 Asian business people, Mo Chaudry was born in Pakistan in 1960 and moved to Luton, England with his parents in 1969.

In 1999 his family trust bought Stoke-on-Trent’s loss-making Water World theme park from Rank Leisure for £1.5m. In the last 8 years he and his team have transformed it into the UK’s No. 1 water-based leisure attraction – the only such attraction in the UK that is making money
Mo is ranked among:
• the top 100 most successful business people in the Midlands
• the Midlands’ top 10 Asian business people
• the top 300 business people with property interests in the UK
• the top 100 Asian business people in the UK

Joining Mo, our host for the evening will be BBC’s Sonia Deol.

Tickets are now available for purchase. Please complete the attached booking form to reserve you places.

Its not too late to enter for the Business Awards

Due to demand the submission date for Awards entries has been extended to Monday 6th October 2008. The application process is simple so apply today for your chance to be an award winning business. To find out more and to apply please see the attached PDF document. If you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact Rakesh Saini on 07801 571225 or Ninder Johal on 07774 116545.

please visit www.bcabaawards.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there.
With kind regards

The BACABA Annual Dinner & Awards Team   more »

The BCABA Business Awards 2008

The Black Country Asian Business Association (BCABA) Business Awards programme recognises the achievements of individuals and companies from
across the Black Country. The awards embrace businesses of all sectors and will be presented at the prestigious BCABA Annual Dinner, which this year will take place on Friday, 17 October 2008.

2008 Award Categories and Criteria
Excluding the overall Business of the Year Award, there are 6 award categories, these are:
Business Start-Up Award
Young Entrepreneur Award
Community Excellence Award
Regeneration Award
International Trade Award
Young Leaders Award
The application process is simple so apply today for your chance to be an award winning business. To find out more and to apply please see the attached PDF document. If you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact Rakesh Saini on 07801 571225 or Ninder Johal on 07774 116545


Tickets are now available to purchase. For more information please visit http://www.bcabaawards.co.uk   more »

This year's Mela is being held on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August 2008 in Exhibition Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Programme for Newcastle Mela 2008
Sunday 24th August 2008

Name Time
Saleem Sabri 12.45pm - 1.45pm
Masti Dancers 1.45pm - 2.00pm
Hashi Rani 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Sheriff of Newcastle, Welcome Speech 3.00pm - 3.15pm
Claire Williams, Unison
Cultural Olympic Handover
Masti Dancers 3.15pm - 3.30pm
Inder Manochan 3.30pm - 4.00pm
Labh Janjua 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Silinder Pardesi 5.00pm - 6.00pm
Imran Khan 6.00pm - 6.30pm   more »

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Tracklisting
1. Mehfil
Singer: Daljit Mattu
Music: Jeeti
Lyrics: Satu Gill

2. Kuri Uchiyan
Singer: Sukwinder Panchi
Music: Jeeti
Lyrics: ...   more »

I've finally received the new 3G iPhone, thanks to the wonderful people at 02. When I finally stop smiling I'll post up a review. I would like to pay tribute to my outgoing model iPhone 1 which has only been with me since it launched in November.

App Store here I come!

IPHONE LATEST BREAKING NEWS

Kamal

11/07/08   more »

Artist: XS BASS
Album: Amplified
Cat no. cdnr0294
Date of release: 30th June 08
Label: Nachural Records
Number of tracks – 15

We are pleased to announce that due to major international interest for the album ‘Amplified’ the initial release date for April has now been moved to June. The second promo track is feturing on Radio's across the UK, titled ' The Lovers Anthem'. The track features the vocals of Maninder Bawa and Jelly Manjeetpuri.

The first track ‘Gabroo Punjab De’ has been given the Drum ‘n’ Bass touch by the one and only D-CODE from BBC. Check out his website on http://www.myspace.com/dcode831 However, his sound remains distinctively his own and his DnB work can be heard in almost every big Drum & Bass club in the world as well support from DJs including BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong, Huw Stephens, Colin Murray, Bobby Friction, Nihal, London Elektricity, Nerm, Fabio and Andy C.

The album:

The album will be available on all formats including digital from the nachural site. The album contains 15 tracks featuring the legendary Surinder Shinda and his son Maninder Singh on the title track ‘Gabroo Punjab De’ which has received critical acclaim on radio play alone.

The album also features the powerful rapping of PLIM a well known rap artist from the States. Other vocal contributions include the chart busting Lember Hussainpuri and Laddi Dhaliwal. The video accompanying the title track ‘Gabroo Punjab De’ is due for TV rotation in two weeks time and has also received great critical acclaim because of its freshness and creativity.

Interviews :

For those interested in interviewing the artist Harj – please email
Email : harj@xs-bass.co.uk


For further information on the release please email : info@nachural.co.uk

Tel 0870 609 4401
Fax 0870 609 4401   more »

## Singh is Kinng film Soundtrack features 2 remixes by Tigerstyle ##


Press Release 02.07.08

With all the excitement building upto the launch of the new Tigerstyle album things couldn't have got much more hyped until they disclosed news of having produced two remixes for the much anticipated film "Singh is Kinng".

"Singh Is Kinng" is an upcoming Bollywood film starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. About 75% of the movie was shot in Australia, around the Gold Coast region and Brisbane. The film is scheduled to be released on August 8, 2008.

"Bhootnike", rendered by Daler Mehndi (remix exclusively features Mika on vocals), and "Bas Ek Kinng" by Neeraj Sridhar, Mika Singh, Ashish Pandit and Hard Kaur, have been given the Tigerstyle remix treatment for this International flavoured soundtrack released on Junglee Music.

Remarks Pritam, the film's music composer, "I heard Tigerstyle's stuff and really liked it. I got in touch with Raj and Pops for a collaboration through my friends who know them really well.   more »

Event Info
Host:
Madhus World
Type:
Party - Movie/TV Night
Time and Place
Date:
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Time:
6:50pm - 10:30pm
Location:
EVERYWHERE!!!!
City/Town:
London, United Kingdom
Description
Hi All

We, Suleman Mirza and Madhu Singh (SIGNATURE) will be performing live on Britains Got Talent on Saturday night 31st May 18:50pm ITV1. This is the LIVE GRAND FINAL and in order to win we (SIGNATURE) will be needing your votes. So if you have enjoyed our act in any way then this will be the time to vote with your phones text etc... Please dont leave it to any one else as then no one will vote.

The competition is very tough..So we need all your help..!!!

One Love
Madhu and Suleman
xx   more »

Kulmedia :: LIVE

JUNE 2008 :: Bhangra Album Launch :: TV Show

In June we will be holding a televised launch party and we are looking for women between the ages of 18 - 30 to attend as VIP Guests.





This is a Televised event and we are looking for talented individuals. This is an invite only event and has celebrities and media in attendance.






Send Picture/Profile/Mobile No with a request to angel@kulmedia.com.





If selected you will receive an e-ticket via text. Groups are accepted please "name your group" make sure each member clearly identifies themselves as part of the group.






Kamal@Kulmedia.com

www. kulmedia. com   more »

Titan Promotions Present...


The Official Launch Party Of 'The New Adventures of Jassi Sidhu' : Dinner & Dance

Date: Friday 23rd May 2008

Location: Samsons Banqueting Suite, Birmingham, B69 4HT
Nearest Railway Station: Birmingham New Street

Time: 7pm - 2am

Hosted By: Dipps Bhamrah (BBC Asian Network)

Lineup:

- *JASSI SIDHU* (Performing From The New Album)
- *MALKIT SINGH* (Performing Live)
- *RISHI RICH* (Exclusive Set feat. RRP)
- *H-DHAMI* ('Sadke Java' - RRP)
- *MUMZY* ('Stranger' - RRP)
- *KRASH DA DEEJAY* (Rishi Rich Productions)
- *SILINDER PARDESI* (Hey Soniye)
- *AMAN HAYER* (Groundshaker 2)
- *AMEET CHANA* (BBC Asian Network)
- *DJ VIX* (The Forthcoming Album 'Moviebox Vixtape')
- *SARDARA GILL* (Soho Road)
- *KS BHAMRAH* (TDF - Drums & Roses)
- *SIMON NANDHRA*
- Plus Many More Special Guests

Entertainment From:

- D.A's Ent's
- DJ Pinks
- Balwinder Bhatti
- True Entertainments
- DJ Kully
- Mac G
- Dhol Powered By Jogi

Attractions On The Night:

- Special 3 Course Meal (Menu Selection of Veg & Non-Veg)
- Dancers
- Professional Photographers
- Raffel
- Comedian
- Live Musicians

Dress Code:
Gentlemen - Suits / Traditional / Smart
Ladies - Evening Wear / Traditional / Smart

Tickets:

Standard Tickets @ £25 +B.F
Next 300 Tickets @ £30 +B.F
Thereafter @ £35 +B.F
VIP @ £45 +B.F
Half Price Tickets For Children Between Ages 4 & 12   more »

From time to time i have been asked how to get music onto itunes and all other download stores.

One solution is www.tunecore.com

You upload your stuff, they sell it you get paid.

Have fun!

Kamal   more »

With the new iphone 2.0 available in June 2008, a question on everyones mind is what to do with phones which are unable to upgrade to the new firmware. After careful research the team at Kulmedia have found a solution to the problem, not so much a hack but a work around that we feel you might want to share with other users.



Many thanks to www.willitblend.com

iphone is a registered tm of apple inc   more »

Asiana Bridal Show 2008 :: Birmingham :: UK
Hilton Birmingham Metropole




Asiana Bridal Show:

The Asiana Bridal Show starts on Saturday 22nd March at 11am. This first day gives visitors the chance to meet and do business with over 100 wedding service providers from all over the UK.

Sunday 23rd March is the second day of the exhibition and we again expect more than 4,000 visitors throughout the day. The unique feature of Day 2 is the spectacular Asiana Fashion Catwalk, which will be attended by over 3,000 visitors over 4 identical shows to be held at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm.

Fashion Show:

There are 5 fashion shows taking place on Sunday (1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and 9pm). Each fashion show ticket is allocated to a specific show time, which must be confirmed at the time of booking. Visitors are advised to arrive at the venue at least 1 hour prior to the show. Tickets are not transferable from one allocated show time to another, so once booked you have to attend the slotted fashion show time. All tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis.

For Further Information Please Call :: 07907 432 111   more »

Asian Spring

Entertainment & Arts - Dance

Sampad Presents Asian Spring

Sunday 6 April @ 4pm
Birmingham Town Hall.
Tickets: £7, £5 concs.
Ticket Office: 0121 780 3333 or online at www.thsh.co.uk

This event sells out every year so get booking early!

Asian Spring is sampad’s annual showcase of dance and music, which shows off the work of home-grown professional artists and up-and-coming youth talent.

Now in its eleventh year, this incredibly popular event will take place in the sumptuous surroundings of the newly re-opened Town Hall.

Rhythms and routines from traditional Kathak and Bharatanatyam to Bollywood and contemporary will bring together dancers and musicians of all ages.

Featuring:
Students of Indian classical vocalist Sanchita Pal
Reena Tailor-Panchal’s Bollywood Dreams Dance Academy
Diverse Dance Company
Hina and Co Bollywood Dancers
Nachda Sansaar Jrs
Dance students of Chitraleka Bolar
Azaad Dhol Group – Harjit Singh and Jagdev Saini- with Harjinder Matharu’s Percussion Group
Aakash Odedra and Company
Students of tabla maestro Sarvar Sabri
Kathak students of Sonia Sabri
Paradoxx.Biz, Coventry   more »

Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta

Includes SDK & Built-in Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync


CUPERTINO, California—March 6, 2008—Apple® today previewed its ...   more »

iTunes Now Number Two Music Retailer in the US

iTunes Customers Top 50 Million


CUPERTINO, California—February 26, 2008—Apple® today announced that iTunes® (www.itunes.com) is now the number two music retailer in the US, behind only Wal-Mart, based on the latest data from the NPD Group*. Apple also announced that there are now over 50 million iTunes Store customers. iTunes has sold over four billion songs, with an incredible 20 million songs sold on Christmas Day 2007 alone, and offers the world’s largest music catalog of over six million songs from all of the major and thousands of independent labels.   more »

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17::11::2007

Well I have finally got my hands on my Iphone.

Went to the Apple store and bought one, it was a moment of madness paying £269 for a small box (usually we are given products to test). As I hurried out of the store down 3 escalators a passer by stunned me by asking "you just bought an Iphone?" wow not even out of the box an It's already attracting attention!

Well after calling 3 to cancel my contract (I only asked for the pac code but they were insisted in marketing me for a further 10 mins (N95 900 mins lots of text 90 mins vid calls all for £35) they were unhappy to see the Iphone win the day I had been with 3 since launch. Currently using an N73

My pac code arrived within 15 mins The drive home took half an hour and within 10 mins I had activated my phone. Tip if you are to move your existing no to 02 you should enter the pac code on activation... through Itunes. Well I signed up for £55 per month for 18 months ....   more »

AAJA Album OUT 30 Nov 2007

Out Nov 07

Music by Jeeti , Sangra Vibes, RDB, Kam Frantic

After the worldwide success of Chalakiyan, Serious Records are proud to present their latest signing MANAK-E with the release of his brand new album AAJA!


Having signed an exclusive 5 album deal AAJA is set to see a new chapter in the career of Manak-E and being along with known as of the UK’s best, the new album is set to firmly establish Manak-E as an international Punjabi vocalist.

With production from Jeeti, RDB, Sangra Vibes & Frantic Kam, Manak-E retains his distinctive high tone vocal with the UK sound. And to make that impression further, Manak-E will be taking his vocals on a LIVE showcase around the world alongside the launch of the new Serious Records live band, SERIOUS 7 highlighting that he is a live vocalist alongside the best in the industry today.



OUT NOVEMBER 2007

For further information Promos & Interviews

please contact Serious Records:

Email: mail@seriousrecords.net

www.seriousrecords.net   more »

Friday November 16th 2007

Asra Building, Fenton Street Smethwick, B66 1HR

All proceeds raised will go to "Children In Need"

10AM to 10PM   more »

JUST A THOUGHT ‘PRESS RELEASE’

Djinn is an acclaimed singer, producer, songwriter and artist developer. Born in Oxford (UK), his father, being of Asian and Puerto Rican origin felt best for his son to have an eastern upbringing so subsequently Djinn moved to Pakistan at the age of 5. A wise decision as Djinn was taken through a journey that shaped him to be the man he is today. Surrounded by eastern spirituality and his natural love for music, Djinn journeyed through phases of life and the influences along the way have resulted in him developing a unique unorthodox style.    more »

Talen Hunt auditions organised by Channel Punjab, an IAB Patron, at the Birmingham Rep Theatre, Centenary Square, Birmingham on the ...   more »

iPhone Release Date Revealed


The confirmed US release date for the Apple iPhone has finally been revealed.


The phone will ...   more »

Kulmedia Presents 2NV Featuring Cheshire Cat 'Marijuana'

Recorded Live last week, please take some time out to have a listen and please send your comments, doubt whether it will be playable on air but this is a "bootleg" 2NV production - Please distribute freely.

Kamal @ Kulmedia.com

The Offiicial VIBC Afterparty

A gig this big needed 2 posters. The UK's own Juggy D and the incomparable DCS Band, perform LIVE Saturday, January 20, 2007


Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

Please get your tickets in advance. We'll be hosting over 300 performers from the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration this night, and almost 3,000 people will be dumping out of the Orpheum Theatre and trying to get into this event -- the venue only holds 1,200!   more »

2NV ARTIST PROFILE

This year sees the launch of a high calibre artist who brings you the sound of Asian ...   more »

PRESS RELEASE

THE WORLDWIDE DEBUT RELEASE FROM 2NV



Amaan, also known as 2NV discovered his musical talent from an early age and incorporated his showcasing talents as a music producer on the album “Soul Search” with the ground shaking tracks Tappe 2NV and Kiteh Chaleh.

Considerable time and effort has been spent in the making of Point Proven, ensuring a quality product for all music lovers.
The album has been created with a unique sound and feel, helping to deliver highly polished & innovative tracks.

The album 'Point Proven' includes 9 tracks, ranging from slow R&B groves to pure 'Desi' vibes, which aim to appeal to all ears across the board.

POINT PROVEN is to be released in the UK , USA and Canada. A release in India, Pakistan and the Rest of World is scheduled for early 2007.   more »

PRESS RELEASE

SAINT RECORDS UK
Presents

LOUD ‘N’ PROUD

It is well known that Mick St Clair, the executive producer of Loud ‘N’ Proud is an entrepreneur of music (Asian and English), having been a DJ since his teens and also having had a recording studio and record label in his own right.    more »

Serious Records Presents :: Lehmber Hussainpuri :: Chalakiyan :: Album Launch Party :: UK


Second City Suite :: Birmingham :: UK

Jeeti :: Aman Hayer :: Kam Frantic
Production   more »

SAT SRI AKAL! NAMASTE ! SALAM WALE KUM !

The need for a true Punjabi Entertainment Channel has been ignored for far too long.

Under the umbrella of Derewal Group “Channel Punjab UK Ltd., is promoting “CHANNEL PUNJAB”. A true Punjabi family entertainment television channel which was launched in the United Kingdom on the 5th September 2006 at the International Convention Center, Birmingham. With the overwhelming response to Channel Punjab and the public demanded for Channel Punjab to be made available in EUROPE.   more »

RSS Feeds for Bhangra News from BlowUpBhangra.com.


BlowUpBhangra.com provides RSS feeds for news on Bhangra releated news including events, gigs, release information and more from sources around the globe. The site is updated daily with the freshest news, backed by Kulmedia's media partners have links within the industry that have created a VMP "virtual media platform" where the sharing of information is key to its strategic placing as a news provider rather than just a news reporter.

BlowUpBhangra.com are looking for further editors as the level of sucess during the testing phase of the site has shown potential further developments. If you are interested and can offer to write and report for BlowUpBhangra.com please email us   more »

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Saturday 3rd November 2007
DIPPS BHAMRAH

BBC ASIAN NETWORK

We have an amazing set for you this Saturday at Coco ...   more »

Less than 15 days LEFT to get your TICKETS for one of the biggest Bhangra competition of the year, BHANGRA NATION 11! Get your tickets now!

Interested in getting FREE Tickets to Bhangra Nation 11? Find out how!

The Official 2007 Competitors Released....see if your favourite team made the cut!

Interested to see which team is leading in the competitions? Check out the latest World Ranking!

All this is just one click away in the Bhangra Nation Newsletter!

http://www.bhangranation.com/Press.html

As Bhangra Nation 11 approaches closer, keep checking out the BN website for the latest news and annoucements! Bookmark www.bhangranation.com today!

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Okay guys, it’s time to start thinking about the other competition now. I’ve finished up the registration package and I just need to input the hotel information. Mo, is that confirmed yet?

So, November 6 we release the team registration package for the VIBC 2008 Bhangra Competition! This is going to be the best competition yet! The venue – the historic and beautiful Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the people, the performers, the City of Bhangra Festival!

Vancouver’s own Bhangra festival takes place February 29 to March 8, 2008, with the grand finale Bhangra Competition on Saturday, March 8. The new dates mean warmer weather so people won’t have to freeze in the snow like they did last year.

Key Dates to Remember:
Registration Opens: November 06, 2007
Early Registration Packages Due: December 11, 2007
Registration Packages Due: January 08, 2008
Top Ten Team Selections Announced: January 15, 2008
VIBC Bhangra Competition: March 8th, 2008

Any questions, just email me at register@vibc.org.   more »

Support Vancouver's Own Celebration of Light!

Buy tickets to the Vancouver Celebrates Diwali fundraiser being held at 7pm on October ...   more »

British Asian Hafta (week)

ORGANISATIONS are being urged to participate in the largest celebration of British Asian culture the country has ever seen – and bagging themselves an award at the same time.

British Asian Hafta (week), which promises to showcase the achievements of the country’s Asian community, is proud to announce an evening of glitz; glamour and entertainment to kick start the week-long celebrations – between October 27 and November 9.

The evening of awards, to take place on October 28, will provide the opportunity for the cream of the British Asian business community to be rewarded for their hard work and commitment over the year.

Among the six awards up for grabs are Most Diverse Company; Male and Female Category for Best Employee; Male and Female Category for Best Employer; and the Pioneer Award.

British Asian Hafta has been launched under Women of Cultures whose core aim is to empower women of minority communities, giving leadership skills along with direction to overcome any issues, concerns or problems they may face both in their professional and personal lives.

Ultimately Women of Cultures aims to direct these women in becoming model citizens of Britain.

CEO for WoC, Gurjeet Bains, said: “Last year’s British Asian Week enjoyed immense success and we wanted this year to be even more reflective of the celebration of Asian roots – hence the revamp from week to hafta.

“Asians continue to have successes in many fields yet there are still barriers faced by the community - British Asian Hafta is an initiative which looks to ease such obstacles.

“I am looking forward to participation from all communities and hoping to make this year’s celebrations even bigger and better than last year.”

The premise of the initiative is to showcase and celebrate the achievements of the community through a series of events taking place within a fortnight.

These events can be run by individuals wishing to showcase their success stories and or organisations wanting to demonstrate their commitment to the British Asian Community.

However, the idea is that throughout the year organisations and communities will be working towards the fortnight and the fortnight will be a commemoration of the annual efforts.

The hafta is a unique opportunity born out of last years’ British Asian Week, hoping to now reflect more closely the needs and ambitions of the community it represents.

Note to Editors:

1. The strategic aims of British Asian Hafta fit into the core values as outlined by Women of Cultures of empowerment, recognition and education as some of the core principles. British Asian Hafta is about celebrating all the above and providing a platform for the community for wider recognition.

2. The project aims to provide British Asians with their equivalent of Black History Month.

3. Organisations and individuals are being asked to make their nominations for the various category awards as soon as possible.

4. For further information please contact Women of Cultures on 0845 450 7104.   more »

Jeet Bhogal
Jeet Bhogal - born and raised in Birmingham , Handsworth the heart of the current Bhangra Industry. Jeet Bhogal (JB) Gifted in the art of Music has dedicated his time to producing and playing Music that impacts the soul.

Jeet is no new comer to the Bhangra Industry. He has a renowned reputation and is known as an all round musician, music producer and all star studio session man who now steps into the solo limelight as the premier singer, Music producer, Pianist (Keyboards) and a true performer in his much anticipated debut album.

From the tender age of 6 years, Jeet Bhogal was engrossed in the essence of music. Listening and learning classical music which was Jeet’s starting point to his musical career. Over the years his skills developed to a stage were you could literally give him any musical instrument and in a matter of minutes he would bring the instrument to life (no joke even if it is broken).

Having learnt traditional music laid down the solid foundation that later would bring him in to contact with some of the most renowned profiles of the current Bhangra industry.

Having played live with bands most of his Music career meant that Jeet was able to grasp the concept of live music in collaboration with the dance floor and what works both on and off stage. Performing to a live audience across the globe and being able to influence the dance floor shows the adaptability and flexible nature of his music.

Jeet has performed as a musician with the likes of DCS, Malkit Singh, Safri Boys, AS Kang, Pardesi Music Machine, Avtar Maniac, Sat-rang, Silinder Pardesi and more often with Harbhajan Talwar and many more…..

Many people will remember Jeet as the Lead Keyboardist for the Original XLNC band which had much success during the 90’s. Jeet was the music mind behind the huge album titled Kangana, out of which he produced one of the nations favourite love songs – “Pichely Junam di”. He was also the man behind Harbhanjan Talwar’s “Ranjana” album and very recently produced the track “Unbreakable Love” on the “Pasand” album. However, this doesn't even come close to what JB is capable of.

JB has now completed the ultimate 13 track album which will blow your mind away. We at VIP can only say that it will be one of the best sounding albums of 2007. It will be due for release during June 2007 on VIP records. A taster of his album can be heard on Pure Desi 2 which will feature the acoustic version of the track “Ek Tara” demonstrating the piano playing skills of this talented young man!

For further info visit www.jeetbhogal.com

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Inderjit London
Inderjit London has been in the industry for many years, not just singing but also dancing on a ...   more »

Hans Mann
Hans Mann, is a young, dynamic, up and coming musician and director from Toronto, Canada. Over the past few years, he has been working hard, polishing his musical skills, composing varied styles of music ranging from traditional punjabi folk to indian classical to western sounds. Recent projects include, composing, performing and recording the sound track for the play "Loyal-T", which won many awards at the Sears Festival 2006. In addition, he has been freelancing as a musician for various artists, in Toronto and India. The debut album entitled "Muchh Jatt Di" consists of various singers from Punjab, India, such as: Karamjit Anmol (Kuldip Manak's nephew), Miss Pooja, Meet Malkit, Parvez Khan Bhagti (Durga Rangila's younger brother), Bill Singh and many more. Recordings were done in Punjab, India, and Toronto, Canada.

The album ‘Much Jatt Di’ will be releasing early October 2007

Bobby B & Jay Jagpal

Music has always been one of Bobby's true passions. Since the tender age of eight ...   more »

Jay Dabhi
Out of all of the South Asian deejays that have emerged from the New York City club circuit, ...   more »

A review of albums to be listed here, each album will get a fair hearing from the blowupbhangra jury.




This ...   more »

Ryan Singh

Ryan is second generation born and raised Scottish Sikh. His musical path started when he was just eight, ...   more »

Bikram Singh

If Panjabi MC's chart-topping hit "Beware of the Boys" is any indicator, the fluid vocals and mesmerizing dhol ...   more »

UNIVERSAL PROMOTIONS
&
UNTOUCHABLESUK.COM
PRESENTS

GLASGOW ASIANBALL.COM 2007
DINNER DANCE   more »

bhangra:authentic

Experience Bhangra again, for the first time.

VIBC presents bhangra:authentic, an original stage production exploring the art of traditional ...   more »

ZEE MUSIC NIGHTS – ON AIR - SKY CHANNEL 789

Telecast 1 – Sat 06th Jan - 22:00 – 22:30

Telecast 2 – Sat 07th Jan – 18:00 – 18:30

Telecast 3 – Wed 10th Jan – 15:00 – 15:30





Featuring

“Point Proven Performance”

2NV

Daler Masti

LippiCool

First Class

Juga Naut   more »

CLUB FACTORY LONDON, Sat 2nd December



Catch Intamixx at state of the art venue 'The Factory' for 'SPICE' on Saturday 2nd Dec. The venue boasts two clubs; CLUB DESI and CLUB URBAN. This event promises to be one of the hottest of the year with the intoxicating blend of Bollywood, Bhangra, Arabic, Desi Beats, RnB, Soul, Reggeaton, Hip Hop.

Time: 10.30pm - 4.30am | Admission: Advance Tickets: £8 | £10 NUS/£12 OTD | CLUB FACTORY | 65 Goding Street, London, SW11 5AW NEAREST TUBE: VAUXHALL
Check out www.intamixx.co.uk for pics from the event soon!. For more info contact 07955 683144 / 07984 718767. www.urban-desi.co.uk/spice   more »

Press Release

Nov 27, 2006 New York

DJ SANJ Enters Bollywood with Song in Multicast Movie Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana ...   more »

Look Who’s Back – The Sound Pipe Records to Release the
Highly Anticipated Follow-up Album "Blood, Sweat & Tears" by
...   more »

K.S. Bhamrah is a veteran of the UK Bhangra scene; his experience expands more than two decades. As part of the 80’s group ‘Apna Sangeet’ he penned lyrics provided a powerful voice and played keyboards which gave the band international stardom. Awards for Apna Sangeet included; winners of Up Coming Band Award 1986/87, a nomination for Best Personality for Bhamrah and winning the Best Band award at the 1987/88 UK Asian Pop Awards.   more »

Hosted By Essential Soundz Featuring Performances by Jazzy B , Juggy D , Kuldeep Manak, Aman Hayer, DJ Ams & Khiza,Simon Nandra, Notorious Jatt, Kam Bhamra, Jeeti, Dj's on the night Include DJ Sunny D-Lite, DJ Resh,Mr Hanz & Pantheon

First 200 Tickets £15 :: 3 Course Meal
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Press Release

Immediate release



one year on - Pakistan earthquake exhibition opens in BIRMINGHAM

4th September until 30th September.

Admission - Free

144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU

Box Office: 0121 333 2444

www.the-drum.org.uk   more »

An announcement from our Fund Development and Administration Director…

Telus Presents Bhangra Nation X

This year TELUS joins Bhangra Nation in celebrating its 10th anniversary by presenting the World Bhangra & Dhol Competition on November 18th, 2006 as the official event sponsor. TELUS will also be the official sponsor for the grand opening of Bhangra Nation’s newest project: the Bhangra Nation Studio.   more »

CULTURAL NIGHT 2006


Tradition Brings Out The Spirit Within Us

Highlights :
Silent Auction featuring airbrushed XBOX 360 Consoles,
Cricket bats and much more
Red Carpet welcome for all our guests
Special surprise guest will chair the event
TICKETS Available for purchase online (paypal secure)
Instant Photos @ the venue - Dress to impress
After Party @ the RANCH pumping RnB and Bhangra Till Late
visit : http://www.culturalnight2006.com for more details.

Come support our charities - The Lak Saviya Foundation and SEWA International, Australia (charity information available on the official Cultural Night website)   more »

Release Date: 11th August 2006

After Gupsy Aujla’s breathtaking debut album ‘Out of Nowhere’, we are proud to announce his second album entitled ‘AfterShock’. It has taken nearly 2 years but after listening to this stunning 11 track album I’m sure everyone will agree it’s been well worth the wait.

The album features many of the singers from Gupsy’s debut album, including: Bhagwant Pawar with the song ‘Dil Chaiyda’, destined to become one of this summers biggest Bhangra anthems, the well known singer Angrez Ali, Jaswinder Patti and Goga Takhar – singer of the hit drum & bass track ‘Karpana’, which we are very proud to announce reached number 1 on the Bobby & Nihal show on Radio 1.
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The London Mela
The 2006 London Mela is a free festival featuring a wide range of performances inspired by South Asian culture. This year's festival takes place on Sunday 13 August between 12noon and 8.30pm in Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London W3.

The programme of this year's festival is now available.   more »

JAZZ from DRU HILL
[ AUGUST . 19TH . SAT ]

Bollywood . RNB . Reggaeton . Sliced up bhangra

Straight from the States comes the smash Dru Hill. Jazz from Dru Hill (from USA for 1 show only) will be dropping by Silsila on the 19th August and performing with us. His smash tracks include the bangin “sleeping in my bed”, “the thong song” and more. Dru Hill has been the rnb no 1 top chart smash in the late 90’s along side with Keith Sweat, Black Street, Puff Daddy and more.

Joining Jazz on the night will be dj sam & smithy, the local bollywood trend makers, as always spicing it up!
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If you haven’t already heard about the CHANCERS competition then it’s about time you did.

T4 are taking eight lucky artists from the UK to America to work with Mathew Knowles and one of the lucky eight will win a recording contract with Sony Bmg records.

Vee from the Kray Twinz krazygroove camp is one of the four finalists from the Birmingham audition.

So click on the link below and vote for Vee:



Voting closes this Thursday the 10th of August.



http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/t4/competitions/tv/chancers_regionals1.html   more »

Rishi Rich "The Project" CD out Monday 7th August in the UK


Rishi Rich's new album "The Project" is out ...   more »

Summer Heat cools down with Bhangra
August 2, 2006
by Manjot Bains, Communications Coordinator

MELA! 2006



This weekend, join the ...   more »

Mission Bhangra is a project that has been in progress for three years now. Monitoring the strengths and weaknesses of other competitions, we have built the foundation for developing the ultimate dance competition. Mission Bhangra will feature traditional bhangra dances from the top teams in North America, complimented by performances from the hottest Punjabi artists in the world!

Artists Performing :: Sukshinder Shinda :: Aman Hayer :: Jassi Sidhu with Live Band :: Bikram Singh

Register your Bhangra team now!

Mission Bhangra will be held at the beautiful
Ritz Theatre accomodating over 3,500 people!

1148 East Jersey St., Elizabeth, N.J. 07201

www.missionbhangra.com   more »

ABHINAY THEATRE

presents



Arvind Gaur Directed

Kuntiputra Karna

(featuring Aishveryaa Nidhi and Shourya Nidhi)

AND

Hamare Padosi

(An Indian adaption ...   more »

Bombay Bronx 21st July 06:: @ Chi Bar Birmingham :: UK



Bombay Bronx 21st July 06:: @ Chi Bar Birmingham :: UK

Sona Family

Ameet Chana (BBC Asian Network)

Juttla (Bass,Kicks,Spares,Spits)

DJ Flex :: DV8 :: SG

£3 before 11.30pm More Thereafter

Payiing Guest List :: bombaybronx@hotmail.com

Info:: 07968 150 882

Dress Code :: FResh & Funky

MRRA   more »

www.MurtzOnline.com

Come on in and take a cyber seat and chillax...! Make yourself at home - there's no need for ...   more »

Meet Rishi, Jay, Juggy and the Crew!



You can meet the guys at a Mela this summer with exclusive back ...   more »

Bhangra Nation annouces it's Offical album! Along with important information for judging candidates and Life Time Achievement Award.   more »

GET FREE ENTRY

What’s the catch you say? Bring in 10 ppl with you on the night or even better email us your booking that you will rocking with 10 ppl and the person that registered will get free entry. More chance of winning is forward to you mates and CC back to info@indiannightlife.com.au

SILSILA

JULY 22ND 06

BOLLYWOOD, RNB , REGGAETON


PERFORMING LIVE
“BLACK STREET”

the most awaited act

LEVI FROM BLACK STREET   more »

New York July 6th, 2006

Rouge Releases Exclusive MP3 and celebrates Album release by headlining at the Bollywood Fashion Awards ...   more »

Funkshaan 8th July :: Prana :: Birmingham :: UK

Featuring

Hanif (MTV Base)
Groovemasters
Manga (Galaxy)
Parm Panesar
Hanz
& Special Guests

9pm - 2am   more »

please visit http://www.dotcog.co.uk/cmn/nylon/index.htm   more »

ADVANCE NOTICE FOR ARTISTS!


deciBel Performing Arts Showcase Birmingham 2007 is an unmissable opportunity to reach a national and international audience of producers, programmers and promoters.

The 2007 Showcase features the most dynamic and cutting edge dance, theatre, music, live art, circus, street arts and sited work by artists of African, Asian, Chinese and Caribbean descent, based in England.

Regional artist surgeries will take place around the country in July and October 2006. They will offer support to interested artists and companies and provide information on how to apply to the showcase. See below for a full listing of the dates, times and venues of the July 2006 surgeries

…. and don’t forget to ‘Invite Us’ to see your work too!   more »

The Nach Nach Annual Summer Asian Ball   more »

You know how I always promise a juicier email newsletter the 'next time I send it'? Ha! Well, I'm gonna have to do it again guys! Sorry ;(



Here's the deal: I'm in London, England and have been since Thursday - things are going well and I've been meeting with a bunch of fellows on the Advisory Comittee of our annual festival for 2006, which you might know is called [ie'06]: the Indian Electronica Festival.   more »

Shayn, the newest sensation on the scene was out and about hanging out in New York city with Shiv of The Shiv show   more »

Changing the world…the VIBC Society is on Earthblog, a 2-week online initiative from June 15 to June 30, 2006. The UN World Urban Forum is taking place in Vancouver this week, and Earthblog is working in conjunction with this event to discuss urban sustainability. Check out the VIBC Society as they talk about arts, culture, Bhangra and Vancouver   more »

With two hit singles Aaja Sajana & Funki Dholi, a successful EP and a number of show stopping gigs up and down the country in the space of the last 12 months, Ajay is now poised to release the album set to re-define the UK Asian music scene and beyond.   more »

‘Udham’ a theatre production by playwright Harvinder Sohal will run at the city’s Arena Theatre on June 23rd and 24th.
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Tigerstyle Presents … showcasing the British Asian Urban Music Experience
presented by the Scottish Bhangra production duo Tigerstyle, Raj and Pops. :: BBC Radio Scotland ::
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As the summer sun hits the UK, Tigerstyle deliver another scorching
remix. “Salio el Sol” (taken from the album King of Kings) gets the remix
treatment this time round, with strong Dhol drum rhythms, Punjabi flutes &
Tumbis and intervals of Arabic strings & rhythms set behind a crunching
reggaeton beat and Don Omar himself, this one is sure to keep the crowds
ravin’ this summer.   more »

I remember feeling my heart race a hundred miles an hour wondering if we had chosen the right music while I tried to memorize our dance routine one last time…At last I heard it, “Team ‘Desilious’ please come to the stage”…

Four years ago I had never thought that competing in Bhangra Nation’s 6th Annual World Bhangra and Dhol Competition would result in me becoming actively involved in promoting the importance of Bhangra Nation.   more »

The BBC Asian Network completes the schedule evolution that started in April with four new Saturday music shows this weekend.

On Sundays there's a new place for language programming and a new time, of 2.00pm, for the omnibus edition of award-winning soap Silver Street.   more »

Thurs 22nd June 2006
Nasha Records monthly club night
Join the Nasha crew for the LAST E a s t e r n D r u m A n d B r e a k s session at Herbal
... the journey continues.
.
9pm - 2am
£ 5 all night : £ 4 NUS / NHS
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BlowUpBhangra is an online brand of Kulmedia.   more »