Mayfest is a hit with UEL students
Wednesday 5 May 2010
The weather may have been a bit grey but for hundreds of students the annual Mayfest celebrations were a hit this year at UEL’s Docklands campus on Wednesday May 5.
The diverse mix of performance arts included The Absence of Home – a film project exploring the lives of international students at UEL and Body/Movement a performance piece by graduating third-year Community Arts Practice students.
There was plenty of live music and dance performances, stalls and sports including a boxing ring. Musical students playing live included Samson ‘Cadet’ Mpendo who has been performing alongside top UK artists including the award winning Chipmunk and Mariama Samba, a BA Media and Creative Industries student who won the award for the best achievement through music at the Spirit of London awards last November.
Mariama said: "It felt really good to be on stage and I’m pleased that so many students celebrated the cultural differences that we have at UEL through music and dance."
West Ham Boxing Club and UEL students also showcased their talents in a popular sparring session.
Mark O’Thomas, Director of IPAD (Institute for Performing Arts Development) said: "Mayfest is an annual event that the students love and it’s a great chance for everyone to highlight their talents."
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