PEOPLE’S PARK FESTIVAL HALIFAX AUGUST 3, 2024 – AUGUST 4, 2024

Join us for a weekend-long festival of cultures held in People’s Park, Halifax!

Saturday 3 August will bring an international film festival to the park, with showings of independent short films and family-friendly classics alike, with a Bollywood epic to finish the day.

Then, on Sunday 4 August, we’ll be putting on a community-oriented music festival with something for everyone!

THIS IS WHAT TO EXPECT ON SUNDAY THE 4TH OF AUGUST (SEE BELOW )

11:00 am – 11:30 am     Ranbir Daskai will be accompanied by a Dhol player

Ranbir is local and a Punjabi folk singer with connections both to India and Pakistan. 

11:30am – 12:30               Noon     Rahim Pardesi. A YouTube sensation which has an alter ego as his wife Nasreen. Rahim has also sung his own songs which have become big hits and is fighting in a ring for charity this year. Rahim is originally from Scotland but now resides in the city of Lahore in Pakistan. Rahim has 3.25 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.

12:30 Noon – 1:30 PM                     Usman Farooqi

Usman will be playing mellow Bollywood hits and his own compositions. He will be playing on his guitar. He is a heartthrob for young people in particular. His last song has 411000 plays on YouTube.

1:30 pm – 2:30pm                              Shujaat Ali Khan and band (From Pakistan)

A sufi singer which comes from a renowned classical musical family.

2:30 pm -3:15pm                                Gubbi Sandhu – Old school artist from 80’s who has a strong following from people in their 40’s.

3:15 pm – 4:00pm                              H Dhami – An old school Bhangra fame artist with a strong following with an older generation.

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm SLACK TIME AND CATCH UP TIME or dancers if required.

4:45 pm – 5:30 pm                            Asif K

Asif K is a popular Pakistani folk singer based in the UK, he has co sang with world leading Asian singers and is popular with young people and females.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm                             Maz Bonafide

 A popular UK based singer that has entertained crowds for decades with his own releases and renditions of famous songs by other artists. He is an upbeat singer and always gets the crowds going.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm                             Shabaz Fayaz Qawalli Group

Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal confirmed an upcoming tour to Canada and said that Qawwali has captivated the hearts of millions of Pakistani and foreign audiences. In Pakistan, this unique art has gained popularity for decades, they said. Also, Hina Waseem said that Qawwal’s soaring rendition will create a mood of thrilled celebration in the Canadian audience. (from a tour to Canada)

This will be a festival full of film, food, performance and music, shining a light on the rich and vibrant culture that fills Calderdale’s distinct identity. We are working with the community to bring together local acts for entertainment and bringing local suppliers and vendors to create a fantastic atmosphere for all the family to enjoy.

If you want to take part in this inclusive cultural celebration, either as a vendor, performer, or any other service you would like to offer, contact us at culturedale@calderdale.co.uk

Please keep an eye on this website for more details to come. – http://www.culturedale.co.uk/events

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