BBC Asian Network are proud partners with London Mela for the 6th successive year – programming another spectacular line up on the Main Stage and offering a host of other activities on the day! Catch all of the day’s action, interviews and performances as the station broadcasts live from backstage at the event between 2pm - 9pm. Don’t forget to look out for your favourite presenters, either on the Main Stage, in the BBC Asian Network Mix Tent or over at the BBC Asian Network Station Wagon.

BBC Asian Network will be filming the London Mela Main Stage for our BBC TV ‘A Summer Of Melas’ Red Button special. Just press the Red Button on your remote control from tomorrow (Monday 5th September) to watch Mela highlights!

For full information go to: www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork

MAIN STAGE LINE-UP

JAY SEAN

The no.1 British-Asian music star of all-time returns to the London Mela in his first Mela appearance in Britain for 4 years! Asian Network proudly presents West London's own returning to the UK for a special homecoming performance in front of his local crowd, with exclusives from forthcoming album 'Freeze Time' and hits including Hit The Lights, Down, 2012 (It Ain't The End) and early classics Dance With You, Eyes On You and Stolen. Welcome home Jay Sean!

JAZZY B

The Canadian Crown Prince of Bhangra returns to London Mela for the first-time since 2002 as the 'Maharajah' – performing exclusive tracks for the first-time from brand new album The Maharajahs and an unbeatable live performance of hits including Dil Luteya, Rambo, Surma and Landona Patola.

MUMZY STRANGER

Crowned 'Best Urban Act' winner at the UK AMA 2011 Mumzy Stranger returns to the Main Stage with a new-look live band and collaborators including fellow East Londoner Junai Kaiden.

ASH KING

Southall born-and-bred Ash King has lived the Bollywood dream in the past 18 months by breaking through the barriers to perform on some of the biggest film soundtracks. He'll be performing a set with his live band including Suno Aisha (Aisha), Te Amo (Dum Maro Dum) and current hit I Love You (Bodyguard).

HUNTERZ

Hunterz has been one of the most consistent British-Asian performers on the global stage over the past decade with hits including Rehle and Tere Bin Nahin Laga. We welcome Hunterz on his debut London Mela performance.

SURINDER RATTAN feat JOGA, ROACH KILLA & METZ & TRIX

Manchester music maestro Surinder Rattan single-handedly changed Bhangra in 1999 through his Garage-fusion Tappe (The Lick) and here he presents a set including some of his protégés including Joga (performing Ranjha) Toronto's Roach Killa (Yaara Dildaara) and current House-Bhangra anthem Haas Haas featuring fellow Mancunians Metz & Trix.

GARRY SANDHU

Within 12 months Garry Sandhu has cemented his position as most promising Bhangra newcomer through hits including Sahan To Pyariya with DJ H, Main Nee Peenda and the Surinder Rattan-produced collaboration with Roach Killa Dil De De.

JoSH

London Mela and BBC Asian Network welcome Montreal's Josh for a rare UK appearance, with the Indian/Pakistani fusion act performing a greatest hits set and tracks from new album Beyond Kismat. Lead front-men Rup and Q have broken music boundaries between both nations, including acclaimed collaborations on sensational Pakistani music series Coke Studio.

Lehmber Hussainpuri

Hussainpuri first appeared onto the mainstream bhangra scene through Mukthar Sahota on a track titled 'Sohni Lagdi' who then moved onto a collaboration with Dr. Zeus on the album Unda The Influence. This album was a success with both traditional and modern bhangra fans with such hits as Ah Ni Kuriye, Mele Vich Jatt and Tin Cheeja.

In Feb 2011, his single "Sadi Gali (RDB)" reached number one on various Bollywood charts. The single was initially released on RDB (Rhythm Dhol Bass)'s album 'Three' in 2005, but then due to its huge success in the underground scene, it was re-released on the soundtrack of the movie 'Tanu Weds Manu' (2011)

RUNNING ORDER

1.00 - 1.30 Crash 18
1.40 - 2.10 Garry Sandhu
2.30 - 3.00 Ash King
3.20 - 3.50 JoSH
3.55 - 4.20 Surinder Rattan feat. Roach Killa, Joga and Metz & Trix
4.30 - 4.55 Hunterz
5.20 - 6.05 Jay Sean
6.25 - 7.10 Jazzy B
7.30 - 8.00 Mumzy Stranger
8.10 - 8.40 Lehmber Hussainpuri

ASIAN NETWORK HOSTS

TOMMY SANDHU

It's Tommy time! Ilford's own Tommy Sandhu wakes up the nation for three hours from 7am every morning with great music, celebrity guests and his own inimitable brand of humour. Only this Bollywood badhshah has the paratha-power to bring the Bachchan's to Breakfast!

BBC Asian Network, weekdays, 7-10am

NOREEN KHAN

Have you joined the Khan-Daan? Noreen Khan presents the Drivetime show with three hours crammed full of great music, Bollywood news and entertainment coupled with Noreen's enthusiasm and passion for music.

BBC Asian Network, weekdays 3-6pm

SONIA DEOL

Sonia Deol's mid-morning show has grown into a must-listen show in the past 18 months, encompassing everything about Asian life. From weddings, health, food and fashion, Sonia brings us lively discussion mixed with great music and celebrity guests. Sonia's exclusive Rahat Fateh Ali Khan interview was one of the highlights of this Summer.

BBC Asian Network, weekdays 10am-12.30pm

MURTZ

You can hear Murtz on Saturday afternoons from midday with the best Bollywood, Bhangra and R'n'B requests. Regular listeners will know that Murtz is fiercely proud of his Harrow hood and you might catch a glimpse of him 'cruising' down Kenton Rd if you look hard enough. Get your music requests on.

BBC Asian Network, Saturdays 12-3pm

DJ KAYPER

Croydon's own Kayper has been described by DJ Jazzy Jeff as 'the best female DJ I have ever seen'. And who are we to argue with the Fresh Prince of Bel Air's DJ sidekick? Catch her show for the biggest Asian and Urban mash-ups, and stay close to the Main Stage to watch her turntable skills.

BBC Asian Network, Fridays 10pm-1am

DIPPS BHAMRAH

Welcome to the home of Bhangra on Asian Network! Dipps Bhamrah is the son of Desi royalty (his father is Apna Sangeet frontman K.S Bhamrah) and this DJ breaks Bhangra beats like no other. Balle Balle for the Bhangra da Bhamrah.

BBC Asian Network, Sundays 12pm-2pm