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Get set for Mayfest 09

Tuesday 5 May 2009

Mayfest

Come along and celebrate the joys of summer at Mayfest 09 at the University of East London (UEL) with an exciting programme of events on Wednesday 6 May from 12pm until late at the Docklands Campus.

Following on from last year’s success in the sunshine, Mayfest will feature a thrilling and diverse programme catering to everyone’s tastes including art and photography exhibitions, music, dance, poetry and literature performances bringing together the work of professionals, students, school pupils and community groups in a celebration of culture and creativity.

This year’s programme includes the Nostalgia Steel band, Art on the Docks, the Thames Discovery Programme, the Cutaway, a fashion show, Moe Foe, Barking Bateria, Listening on the other side of the Rainbow and the Chairs - Ionesco’s play revamped by 1st year Performing Arts students at UEL and much more to suit everyone.

Mark O’Thomas, Director of UEL’s Institute for Performing Arts Development, said: “Mayfest this year is set to be bigger and better than ever before. It’s great to see a variety of people from all walks of life enjoying different aspects of the programme and coming together to share in new experiences as well.”

Mayfest will take place at the University of East London Docklands campus, University Way, London E16 2RD. The easiest transport is by DLR Cyprus station on campus. There is no public parking, only public or alternative transport.

For further information and full listings visit www.uel.ac.uk/mayfest or contact us events@uel.ac.uk

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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