TICKETS are now on sale for this year’s ZEE London Mela, a celebration of South Asian culture in Acton.

Billed as Europe’s largest outdoor Asian event, it will take place in Gunnersbury Park on Sunday September 6, from 1– 9pm. Last year’s event attracted over 60,000 visitors.

The London Mela features a mix of classical music, British Asian urban artists, dance, exhibitions, comedy, cabaret and Asian-influenced street theatre and circus.

This year’s line-up includes Canadian singer songwriter Raghav, known for his unique fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and Bollywood music; Tamil music sensation Benny Dayal; Imran Khan, who is currently number one in the Asian download chart; and Arjun, known for his blend of contemporary Eastern and Western music.

Headline acts on the BBC Asian Network stage include Zack Knight, Cold Fever and Sama Blake.

Councillor Julian Bell, leader of Ealing Council, said: “We are always proud to host the London Mela. It promises to be another great day out for all the family, packed full of great music, entertainment and food stalls.

“The finale show by Transe Express and the famous mela fireworks will be a fitting end to a huge line up of Ealing summer events.”

The Ealing Council event is supported by the Mayor of London and London Borough of Hounslow as well as BBC Asian Network, Lycamobile and Oxfam.

Tickets cost £6.50 for adults and £4.50 for children in advance and are available from www.londonmela.org or cost £7.50/£5.50 on the day.