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Mayfest 08 - all welcome to free arts and cultural festival at UEL Docklands campus - Wed 7 May

Monday 14 April 2008

Celebrate the joys of spring at Mayfest 08, the third annual free arts and cultural festival on the waterfront at the University of East London (UEL) Docklands campus.

The exciting programme features free performances and fresh artistic productions. It includes art and sculpture fair, music, dance, poetry and theatrical performances, bringing together the work of professionals, students, school and community groups in a seasonal celebration of creativity.

Highlights will include performances from Samba and Calypso bands, Urban dance crews, Bollywood divas, Jazz bands, Gospel choirs, singer song-writers and poets, and a mystery headline act to be confirmed.

There will be innovative performance arts, unique guided walking trails, exhibitions of recycled sculpture, fashion and textiles, and an art fair. The 'Cine-fest' programme includes student work and a screening of Zina Saro-Wiwa's new film ‘This is my Africa'. Visitors can take part in music and dance workshops, and a climactic carnival parade along the waterfront of the Royal Docks.

Mayfest 08 is on Wednesday 7 May, starting at 12 noon and continuing until 8 pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

DLR Cyprus station is on campus, but please note – there is no car parking so please use public or alternative transport. The event is partly supported by the London Borough of Newham.

For full details, visit www.uel.ac.uk/mayfest.

For details and pictures contact Daniel Cherry: 020 8223 2194

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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