Soak up the Village India atmosphere… smell the exotic aromas, eat some delicious food, enjoy the sights and sounds.

The line-up for Village India has something for everyone throughout the day - excellent folk and Indian classical music, the best in classical and Indo jazz fusion, Indian electronica, hottest DJs from the scene and BBC Radio 1, Bollywood, the best in Bhangra and much more!

Village India will also stage exciting traditional and contemporary Indian dance, including vibrant folk dances from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Assam, Punjab and Gujarat. This will make a fantastic, entertaining and educational day out for the whole family. Confirmed acts include:

 

Panjabi MC

Are you ready to dance your socks off? The immensely popular collaborator and mixer is ready to rock DMH. A classic DJ Bhangra set in a great festival setting.

 

Jazzy B

One of the most important names in Punjabi music is here with his band at Village India in a set that will stir the emotions of all who love the genre. He has worldwide appeal as he often tours worldwide. His blend of bhangra and rap hits the mark for a young contemporary audience. The Crown Prince of Punjab!

 

Bandish Projekt

Indian contemporary electronica - it sounds wild it is wild! Anyone of any background or culture who likes cutting edge dance music will love this. Come and enjoy the sound of a new-age the Bandish way.
"Bandish Projekt make the music of a 23rd century India, using ancient classical voices, instruments and hot grooves from the heart of electronica. Hearing BP can send you from euphoria to tears in the space of a heartbeat." Bobby Friction - BBC Radio 1

 

Aishwarya Majumdar

Aishwariya rocketed to stardom at just age 14 in the Indian version of Britain’s got talent, Star Voice of India 2008 - Chote Ustaad, which she won. The programme was watched by millions of people all over the world and has made her a household name. In the Village India session Aishwarya Majmudar will sing a range of popular songs filled with vibrancy, emotion and energy from the Bollywood film industry.

 

Bollywood Brass Band

Bollywood meets brass meets bhangra. The Bollywood Brass Band are the UK’s first Indian wedding brass band, playing hits from Indian films, Bhangra and other South Asian styles.
"The BBB are a wonderful turn, transforming bubblegum Bolly tunes into stately chamber pieces or horny jazz riffs." Time Out
"Popular as chicken tikka masala – Punjabi flavours and locally available ingredients mixed with Anglo-Saxon ingenuity." Songlines

 

Desi Masti

Desi Masti offer a fresh angle on contemporary, traditional and Bollywood dance. With the huge popularity of dance within the Indian film industry it was inevitable that we would program some into the festival and who better to bring that vibrant Bollywood style to the Village than Desi Masti.

 

Dhanyadhara: Folk Dances of India

Dhanyadhara from Baroda, India, featuring 12 folk dancers. These performances will be full of life and colour and will add an authentic edge to the Village. Dhanyadhara Dance Troupe will cover a wide range of traditional dances from across many different Indian regions and will give a genuine insight into the lifeblood of folk movement. The dances will include:
• Gujarat - Meyer, Tippani, Diva and Supada
• Maharashtra - Lavni
• Assam - Bihu Dance
• Rajasthan - Kalbelia, Ghoomar and Terah Talli
• Punjab – Boliyan and Giddha

 

Shaan Mutiyara Di

Shaan Mutiyara Di are a traditional female folk dance group. Young, fresh, original and energetic. Promoting Punjabi virsa through their passion for bhangra and gidha!

 

Other acts to be announced. Organisers reserve the right to change the program, subject to unforeseen circumstances. For more information, visit www.senseexperience.co.uk