Notting Hill Carnival at 60: Six Decades of Rhythm, Resistance, and Joy

Notting Hill Carnival at 60: Six Decades of Rhythm, Resistance, and Joy

Diamond Jubilee Special Edition — 2026 🎉 Introduction: A Diamond Jubilee of Culture This year, Notting Hill Carnival turns 60 — a magnificent diamond jubilee. What began in 1959 as a small gathering born from resilience and community spirit has grown into the second-largest street festival in the world, attracting over two million revellers each year to the streets of West London. More than just a party, it is a living, beating heart of Caribbean culture, a symbol of unity, […]

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Spotlight: The Rise of Lola Young

English singer Lola Young has been receiving much-deserved attention for the past year, and is currently making a brilliant first impression this festival season. The 24-year-old singer has been releasing music since 2019, but it was not until last year when she shot into the limelight. Many people will know her famous hit ‘Messy’, which stormed through TikTok as a viral sensation, and earned a comfortable seat on many people’s playlists ever since. It topped the UK Singles Chart, and […]

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Glastonbury 2025 Highlights

Worthy Farm in Somerset witnessed another eclectic setlist of artists taking the stage from 25th to 29th June. This year’s headliners were The 1975, Neil Young and Olivi Rodrigo, and all of them delivered a showstopping performance. All of the artists performing committed and gave their audience a mesmerising show, but there were some serious standouts that really brought the energy for the UK’s biggest festival. Doechii When Doechii took the West Holts stage Saturday night, it wasn’t just a […]

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The Greatest Community-led Event on the Planet! Notting Hill Carnival 2025

Sunday 24 August 2025 Official Opening Ceremony 10.00-10.30 MAS Judging Point, Great Western Road Traditionally Carnival is opened by local residents and participants, accompanied by the organisers and friends of Carnival. Children’s Day Parade Parade Route This year we will return the Sunday to the children, encouraging increased participation with a range of family-friendly activities and events, with the main event being children’s mas. It’s an undeniable joy to see the next generation carrying the Carnival baton – dancing in […]

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Notting Hill Carnival at 60: Six Decades of Rhythm, Resistance, and Joy

Spotlight: The Rise of Lola Young

Glastonbury 2025 Highlights

The Greatest Community-led Event on the Planet! Notting Hill Carnival 2025