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Masala Festival - Freespill: a night of unfiltered desi soul flow

Saturday 19th July 2025

Masala Festival - Freespill: a night of unfiltered desi soul flow

Freespill returns to Masala Festival! Join us for a night of unfiltered desi soul flow and spoken word poetry, celebrating multi heritage and the vibrant South Asian diaspora communities in the UK. The night will be hosted by Newcastle’s very own Tahmina Ali. 

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,...