doors open 6-45pm Tuesday 1st May 2018
venue: Pegasus Banqueting Suite, Jackson Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV6 0QQ
The Beat Goes Bang performing at 8.20pm
http://www.thebeatgoesbang.com https://en-gb.facebook.com/Beat-Goes-Bang-1387192461570273
Everett Morton the original drummer for The Beat has brought together some of Birmingham’s most talented artists to reform as the Beat Goes Bang, bringing that classic sound and feeling back to the streets of Birmingham.
you can become a fan at www.reverbnation.com/beatgoesbang
After performing with The Beat and releasing three albums in the early 80’s which also included a string of singles such as the hit “Mirror in the bathroom”. Now Everett has taken it a step further and introduced a brand new incarnation of that feeling and sound with the Beat Goes Bang, where the group are currently working not only on the old stuff but also bringing you some great new songs too.
featuring –
Everett Morton (The Beat)
Mickey Billingham (Dexys Midnight Runners/The Beat)
Neil Deathridge (The Beat/International Beat)
Faisal Rashid
Jason Ensa
Colin Dyuken
Azaad Dhol Group performing at 7pm www.facebook.com/pg/Azaad-ArtsDhol-Group-187261758011068
The group consists of students of various ages, from 7 to 21 years, who come from diverse backgrounds across Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Over the last 20 years hundreds of pupils have learnt from Harjit and some have moved on to play at semi-professional levels within the Indian Music Industry
first formed in 2002 with the aim of involving and teaching young musicians the various aspects of traditional Punjabi Folk Music, also known as ‘Lok Geet’.
Harjit Singh, founder and director of Azaad Dhol Group, is Head of World Music for Services For Education and a long serving tutor at Wolverhampton Music Service. He has over 30 years of specialist experience in playing & teaching the Tabla, Dholak and Dhol.
Azaad Dhol Group was created following the success of the Punjabi pop band ‘Azaad’ in the 80’s and 90’s. Harjit Singh, Jag Saini & Indi Bains founders of the Azaad Dhol Group, where professional percussionists for the acclaimed pop band. After the band retired Harjit & Jag decided to share their musical talent through teaching.
One Love International reggae sound system have been long time supporters of Wolverhampton May 1st events and will again be playing and this year giving support to local singer Sunev Wilson who will perform
doors open 6-45pm Tuesday 1st May 2018
venue: Pegasus Banqueting Suite, Jackson Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV6 0QQ
more details on www.1stmaywolverhampton.org.uk
free veggie curry for all – the Indian Workers Association prepares and serves over 200 free meals at the event around 8pm
Mrs P Patel of Bilston will be once again giving free mehndi from opening until the free food is served
from 6.45pm to 8.30pm free supervised disco bouncy castle
1st May stalls:
Morning Star – daily paper of the Left “I would encourage everybody to read it” – Jeremy Corbyn
WASPI – Women Against State Pension Inequality
Wolverhampton Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Indian Workers Association
Wolverhampton SW Constituency Labour Party
Stand Up to Racism
Wolverhampton Communist Party
Stop the War Coalition
This year’s sponsors are:
UNISON City of Wolverhampton branch ASLEF 236 Wolverhampton branch Fire Brigades Union No.7 region(West Midlands) South West CLP NUT section Wolverhampton GMB X13 branch B’ham General UNITE WM6150 branch W’ton General Midlands TUC Wolverhampton & Bilston TUC
Also thanks to Dorothy Clarke from Walsall TUC
We are still seeking funds for 2018
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