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Masala Festival: Bollywood Brass Band

Saturday 19th July 2025

Masala Festival: Bollywood Brass Band

Bollywood Brass Band is the UK’s pioneering Indian-style brass band, playing the great tunes and compulsively danceable rhythms of Bollywood.    Twice nominated for the Songlines World Music Awards, this vibrant ensemble has taken its sound global — performing at festivals, venues, and Indian weddings across the UK, Norway, India, Thailand, and South Africa.  ...

Bollywood Dance Workshops with Breeze George

Saturday 19th July 2025

Bollywood Dance Workshops with Breeze George

A fun-filled session packed with vibrant music, iconic moves, and pure Desi energy! Whether you’re a total beginner or a secret dance floor hero, come shake a leg, laugh a lot, and feel the magic of Bollywood. 

Masala Festival: MINI MELA

Sunday 20th July 2025

Masala Festival: MINI MELA

Get ready for the grand finale of the Masala Festival – our fabulous Mini Mela is here, and it’s completely FREE!  Bring the whole family and dive into a colourful celebration bursting with creativity, music, and cultural magic from the Indian sub-continent.  Enjoy an exciting day filled with Bollywood dance workshops, block printing, Rangoli art, kite making, pottery,...

Riverside Ragas:  Tar Rang – 100 Colours, 100 Strings

Friday 19th September 2025

Riverside Ragas:  Tar Rang – 100 Colours, 100 Strings

Tar Rang brings together an ensemble of exceptional musicians for a truly special performance – a rare jugalbandi that weaves together 100 colours and 100 strings in a vibrant celebration of Indian classical music. 

Orchestral Qawwali Project featuring Rushil Ranjan & Abi Sampa

Saturday 27th September 2025

Orchestral Qawwali Project featuring Rushil Ranjan & Abi Sampa

Making its Gateshead debut, The Orchestral Qawwali Project is a groundbreaking musical fusion led by acclaimed composer Rushil Ranjan and renowned vocalist Abi Sampa. This critically celebrated ensemble breathes new life into centuries-old traditions reframing the spiritual rapture of Sufi music through Rushil’s rich orchestral scores, blending Western classical with South Asian music and In...