Glasgow Mela
Sunday 17th June 2007
The Glasgow Mela continues to grow in size and popularity since the Scottish Academy of Asian Arts first took the Mela reins in 2000 to deliver the Millenium Mela. It is now run as a partnership between SAAA and the City of Glasgow Council. The Glasgow Mela prides itself in being a truly multi-cultural festival which reflects the diversity that exists in Glasgow and indeed in Scotland. As well as the popular bhangra and bollywood acts, the Glasgow Mela presents a vibrant mix of international music from Russian Folk
to reggae to Latin American beats.
Set in the leafy backdrop of Kelvingrove Park in the city's West End, the Mela attracts over 20,000 visitors. The top acts of the 2007 Mela on Sunday 17 June are JoSH from Canada and Jinx. Two stages are used this year with a new hillside viewing area looking down on the main stage.
