DESPITE driving rain and strong winds thousands of people turned out to enjoy this year’s London Mela.

The sixth annual mela was held in Gunnersbury Park, with dozens of different artists and dance groups performing on the various stages.

The evening was rounded off by Taz, one of the best selling Asian artists of all time, performing to thousands of screaming fans.

Earlier in the day thousands braved the terrible weather conditions to watch musicians from across the world, including Jassi Sidu, Rish Rich and Southall born DJ Bobby Friction on the Radio 1 stage.

Hundreds of people packed into the Community Cabaret tent to see the Flamenco stylings of Ealing born dancer Samantha Quyhas, and Nikesh Shukla.

As well as music and dance there was also entertainment for children, with storytellers in the Magic Mela tent and a huge funfair with dozens of rides for thrill seekers.

Many in the crowd enjoyed sampling food from across the globe, from curry from local restaurants to new chicken recipes at Bibi’s Burger Kitchen, and smoothies to Sungria.