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 »

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 »

Friday November 16th 2007

Asra Building, Fenton Street Smethwick, B66 1HR

All proceeds raised will go to "Children In Need"

10AM to 10PM   more »

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 »

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 »

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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


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

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 »

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 »

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 »

‘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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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 »

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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E-mail :: BUB@kulmedia.com

BlowUpBhangra is an online brand of Kulmedia.   more »

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Top artists presenting enchanting folk music of Punjab, traditional and pop Bhangra, cultural celebrations and youth talent groups performing to the latest Bhangra music. Headliners: Jassi Sidhu and A.S. Kang. Shopping bazaar, food court and much more!
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This summer the Indian Electronica Festival blasts onto stages in North America and Europe to present some of the freshest ...   more »

Deranged Marriage   more »

If you want to become an ambassador for Rishi and the crew you need to sign up NOW!   more »

Save The LAst Dance Vs Garage Nation :: Leicester :: UK   more »

TONIGHT - TONIGHT - TONIGHT - TONIGHT

Dishoom! The official closing party of South Asian Heritage Month 2006
May, 26 2006 @ The Midtown
552 College Street West.,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NO COVER CHARGE NO ATTITUDE NO SAMOSAS   more »

27 . MAY . 06
www.silsila.com.au   more »

On The 8th June , Then Monthly Thereafter!   more »

Rendezvous @ Dunes 15th June / 29th June Then Every TWO Weeks :: LONDON   more »

Hello All,

I would like to inform you, your friends, colleagues, customers, students and family of our BBC Local TV ...   more »

3 Course Meal & Live Entertainment

Hosted By DJ Resh - Live Dholplayers

Saturday 17th June 2006
The Athena,Rutland Street, ...   more »

Mango Dance Studio
Learn to dance like you see in the Bollywood Movies.
Experience this fusion of: Modern Indian, Classical Indian, Bhangra, Latin, Arabic & Western Jazz/Funk/Hip hop.   more »

BHAGWANT MAAN COMEDY LIVE SHOW - UK TOUR

Maan Live in Comedy

Superstar Comedy King Bhagwant Maan of Punjab - ...   more »

PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE -PRESS RELEASE

Asha Bhosle plans an R D surprise

Asha Bhosle"Reveals Real RD'' Album and ...   more »

Bombay Bronx



Friday 5th May (Every 1st Friday of The Month)



Special Guests Nihal & Sona Family



Chi Bar, Newhall ...   more »

NEW RESIDENCY:
FRICTION @ 333, LONDON
Saturday April 29, 2006
333 Old Street London EC1V 9LE
10.00pm-5.00am 5 before 11pm/10 ...   more »

The Infamous Excusive Padlock Party

The Gherkin Tower – St Mary’s Axe.

The BEST night out in London(if we do say so ourselves!) For those that already attended, then there is no needs for words. Let the party do the talking.   more »

Mumbai Rouge & Showcase PR Presents the monthly

ONE NIGHT STAND – Comedy Night

Sound Bar – Leicester Sq Opposite McDonalds

Be prepared for a full house and a belly ache after laughing all evening, this months line up will include   more »

The Concept
When you arrive you will be given a "Traffic Light" (a small sticker on your persons indicating your intentions for the evening! What a great way of meeting like minded professionals in a fantastic new venue in the heart of the City.   more »

A night of stylish, opulent, and elite revelry.
Every Friday night you can be mingling with the crème da la crème in the sumptuous and very sexy ambience of….   more »

Rachael’s Children’s Trust is promoting a sponsored walk on Saturday the 6th of May in London in support of the world’s poorest children in Asia.
The route will include the embankment, parliament square & culminate with handing over a petition at Downing Street   more »

Inhouse Entertainment Australia...

LOUDLY PRESENTS...

THE YEAR'S BIGGEST TOUR...

RISHI RICH PROJECT

Feat.
Jay Sean. Juggy D. Veronica.

LIVE IN CONCERET

Performing LIVE on Stage:

RISHI RICH. JAY SEAN. JUGGY D. VERONICA.


4 Massive Artists...

4 Massive Concerts...

4 Massive Areans...

4 Massive Sounds Systems...

4 ONE NIGHT ONLY...

YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN A SHOW LIKE THIS BEFORE!!!


Visit the OFFICIAL Rishi Rich Project Tour website - check out:

- Tour Promo Video.
- Check out the CRAZY video of the Project Performing LIVE in front of 4000 screaming fans in Dubai.
- Check out ALL the DJs supporting the Project on their official tour.
- Check out ALL the ticketing information for EACH show.
- Check out all our sponsors + supporters.


Your ONE stop guide to the RISHI RICH PROJECT Tour


www.RISHIRICHTOUR.com


Tour Dates:

Auckland - Friday 21st April @ ASB Stadium

Melbourne - Saturday 22nd April @ Metro Nightclub

Sydney - Monday 24th April @ UTS Glasshouse
(ANZAC DAY EVE SUPER-PARTY)

Perth - Friday 28th April @ Metro City Nightclub

IMPORTANT NOTES:

- There is ONLY ONE SHOW scheduled for EACH City
- Rishi Rich, Jay Sean, Juggy D AND Veronica are ALL performing together.
- Auckland show is ALL AGES.
- All the Australian shows are 18+ (except for UTS students)
- NO THE SHOWS ARE NOT SOLD OUT YET!!
- CAPACITY crowds are expected at EACH SHOW!!
- Get your tickets NOW!!


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For more information on IEA and upcoming tours please visit:

www.inhouseentertainment.com.au

JUTTLA - 'BASS, KICKS, SNARES, SPITS' THE MIXTAPE DROPS 15TH MAY 2006
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JUTTLA - 'BASS, KICKS, SNARES, SPITS' THE ...   more »

This Saturday 25th March Funky Asian present ‘The Official MisSyD Leaving Party’ at one of the hottest venue’s in the city.   more »

VASAKHI MELA (family show)

LIVE ON STAGE:

VASAKHI MELA 2006 (family show)   more »

EASTER FEASTER – Friday April 7th 2006

12-6pm @ The Western, Great Western St, Manchester, M16 7NE   more »

Latest list of UK Artists Performing at Zee Carnival March 2006 :: Olympia   more »

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