B IG WEEKEND
Live music is at the heart of the Big Weekend, and there are sounds to soak up at every turn. Saturday yields performances from top talent from the area at the Local Bands Stage, and this year you can pay a visit to the new Alley Club Marquee, which promises classic ska and reggae tunes. Over on the Main Stage, look out for headliners Legend (7.40pm), a seven-piece dedicated to the music of Bob Marley, and House Gospel Choir (8.50pm), festival favourites who bring an electrifying blend of house beats and gospel music, plus pioneering DJ SonnyJi (6.30pm), who’s renowned for his Bhangra Mixtape shows on BBC Asian Network. Cambridge ska institution Big 10 (4.30pm) are also performing, along with Cambridge Rock Choir and local jazz fusion outfit Will Pears Trio. SUNDAY 12PM-8PM There’s no slowing down for Sunday, which offers food stalls, a bar and the French Market, plus a Dance Marquee that showcases regional dances from around the world, including Scottish country dancing, Polish folk dance, belly dance and Lindy Hop. The splendid Cambridge Mela, a celebration of Asian culture, music and dance, can be enjoyed in the Bangladesh Welfare and Cultural Association Marquee and the Mela Performance Marquee. This will host performances from acts including Natyanjali Dance School and Sanskruti School of Dance, along with stars of the Asian music scene performing on the Main Stage all afternoon.
NEED - TO -KNOW WHAT: A weekend of live music, entertainment, food, drink and fun. WHEN: 5-7 July WHERE: Parker’s Piece, Cambridge HOW MUCH? It’s free! cambridgelive.org.uk
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