Slough Mela starts on Sunday

The party starts on Sunday when a diverse mix of musical stars and entertainers take to the stage for the Slough Mela Festival.

Featuring two stages of live music, the star-studded line-up includes former BBC Radio One DJ Tim Westwood, who will be making his UK Mela debut, the Upfront Reggae Band, and Jazzy B.

Pop bands, dancers, stone lifting demos and an inflatable assault cost will also be among the entertainment on offer at the event in Upton Court Park, Slough.

There will also be a huge funfair and variety of stalls selling food, henna tattoos, and clothing.

Mela organiser and director of Asian Star FM which will be supporting the event, Ray Siddique, said: "Preparations are fully underway for the areas biggest live music festival this Sunday.

"We are hoping everyone comes out to enjoy the day as this is a non-religious non-political event."

The event was last held in 2012 in which 13,000 attended the Mela, which aims to provide a family festival atmosphere for people of all ages and cultures to enjoy.

The Mela takes place from 12pm to 8.30pm.

Tickets cost £5 for adults, £3 for children and under-fives go free.

Tickets are available from 12pm on the day if you're buying on the gate, or available in advance on weekdays from 11am to 5pm at Asian Star Radio at the Observatory Shopping Centre, Slough.

Parking restrictions will be in place on Sunday between 6am and 11pm:

• Lascelles Road, Buckland Avenue, and Quaves Road will be closed.
• Parking restrictions will be in force along Arundel Court, Blenheim Road, Castleview Road, Upton Road, St Bernards Road, Buckland Avenue, Kendrick Road, Lascelles Road, Park Lane, Quaves Road, Wheatstone Close, Dashwood Close, Upton Court Road , Datchet Road, Wheatlands Road, and The Myrke.