Ray from the Sunshine International Arts Café has been in touch to say there are a number of ways people from Loughborough Junction can get involved in the Notting Hill Carnival spirit. Details of which we have posted below. If you would like to get involved call 02077374828, email admin@sunshineiarts.co.uk or check out their calendar.
“Meet the Designer’ sessions throughout this month so pop by to check out our production, look at our new 2015 costumes and have a chat with Ray, Sunshine International Arts’ Artistic Director”.
“A Mas Camp is a camp set up for the production of carnival costumes. This is also a place where you meet other people who are into carnival, learn about making costumes, socialise, listen to the latest carnival music – Soca (and some of the oldies – Calypso) and usually there is food on sale. Generally it’s a melting pot of the culture of carnival”.
This year SIA Arts we will be presenting:
“OIL SLICK – “between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea”
“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” Mother Teresa
30th August – Family Day
War Birds – The Silver Lining – Pure in the Heart
We offer a fun-filled day for families so bring your picnic! Dress the kids in our fantastic costumes and dance the day away!! Special offer to newcomers £55 for one child (under 12s only) and an accompanying adult (extra child £10 extra adult £20). The teenage section £45, Tee-shirt section £35.
31st August- Adult’s Day
Production: OIL SLICK – Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Opening Section: TurmOil
Special section: The Dying Swan… devastation
Sections: Pitch BLACK…envy – BLACK Gold… greed (SOLD OUT) – Ah Peace of BLACK…hope
Oil Slick is based on the Gulf War. Stylish, dark and contemplative we are sure that these three beautiful costumes will outshine all others. The contribution for these is £150 (Pitch Black), £125 (Black Gold (sold old) and Silver Lining).
We are excited to offer 10 carnival newcomers the opportunity to learn about carnival, make costumes and take part in Europe’s largest street festival. We will be designing, making and performing our Opening Section Turmoil together. This is a chance for you to be actively involved and learn something about the creative process behind it all, the full carnival experience, for only £75.”
“These offers are limited so come in and book early!!! The costumes are on loan from SiA as your contribution covers the transport, music, DJ, stewards and trucks and music system.”
“De Day!!!
First and foremost: come in comfortable footwear! We ask all costume wearers to wear your own BLACK footwear and body costumes- yes be it your sexy blacks, your classy blacks or your comfortable blacks; all that matters is that YOU WEAR YOUR FANCY BLACKS AND MAKE YOURSELF LOOK GOOD!!!
It will be a long day so make sure you bring your own snacks, meals and drinks. Tipple? We will provide you with water.
Please only bring small bags or rucksacks as they will be stored on the bus going around the route with us. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY VALUABLES- we will not be responsible for any items you may bring with you or leave behind in the bus.
We will be offering transport on a red route master bus all the way to Notting Hill so you can lean back, relax and get in the mood for the biggest party of the year!”
