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Hi there,

Welcome to another edition of our NAAC e-alert to keep you informed of up-coming events.  Please share our e-alert with your friends and family to keep them updated of all that's happening in and around Nottingham and encourage them to join our mailing list for all future updates on events and activities.

NAAC has only been able to deliver a wide range of events for our communities with the help and support of all our partner organisations, students, tutors and parents/families...*THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for supporting us...*Also please let us know if you would like to volunteer at any of our events by contacting NAAC.

As some of you are already aware, NAAC has very limited funding but is working very hard with partner organisations to ensure that you do not miss out. It is really very important for you to encourage your family and friends to support all the events that we organise and if individuals/businesses can sponsor NAAC, then please get in touch with us. *Many thanks to Falcon Cash & Carry in Nottingham, for the £1000 sponsorship towards the Nottingham Mela,  which will take place on Sunday 14 September at Wollaton Park.*

We hope you were able to join us at our previous events, but if not, please see some of the pictures captured on the day from our social media, *Nottingham Asian Arts Council | Facebook.  [ [link removed] ] *

We are now looking forward to the CommuniTree Festival: Music in the Park event on Sunday 10 August 2025, from 12pm-5pm. Please let us know if you'd like to volunteer at this and our future events...

To register as a Volunteer please use this link:

NAAC Events Support Volunteer | Nottingham Together Volunteering [ [link removed] ]

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NAAC Music & Dance Academy

NAAC Music & Dance Academy

Our NAAC Music & Dance Academy classes take place every Wednesday from 5:30pm-8:00pm @ Radford Academy, Denman Street West, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3FL. Come join us, for fitness, Yoga & Wellbeing at Wollaton and Newstead; or come along to learn a new dance move, an instrument, singing, make new friends and have some fun.

Our Academy students are given the opportunity to participate at loads of local events organised by NAAC and other organisations...so come along and be that budding star! 

Many thanks to all our Academy students, tutors and artists who performed at our events in the Park in Nottingham. Everyone enjoyed the performances and we got lots of positive feedback from all.

*Also, Congratulations and Well Done to the following NAAC Music & Dance Academy students who have passed their Kathak exams with Merits and Distinctions. Keep up the hard work and many thanks to all the parents and Ankita, our Kathak tutor, for her dedication and commitment with her students and help with getting the grades...*


* *Grade Initial: Myra Khanna and Arunika Saxena*
* *Grade 1: Andrea Mariya Safi*
* *Grade2: Myra Dhunna, Harini Palanisamy and Aishani Gupta*
* *Grade3: Leela Mokashi*
* *Grade5: Nishtha Pandya and Kamna Sharma*

Our last Academy class will be on Wednesday 23 July for this term, but we are hoping to have some extra classes in August for the upcoming performances at the CommuniTree Festival and Nottingham Mela. Please let us know if you would like to perform at these or any of our future events...

*For full details, use this link to download the poster... [ [link removed] ]*

*Registration Form... [ [link removed] ]*

*September - December 2025 Term Dates... [ [link removed] ]*

*For directions to the Academy use this link.. [ [link removed] ]*



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CommuniTree Festival: Music in the Park, Sunday 10 August 2025

Join us as we bring communities together to celebrate *CommuniTree Festival : Music in the Park 2025*

*Date :* Sunday 10th August 2025

*Time:* 12 – 5 pm (Last admission 4 pm)

*PRICE: *£2.35 per person (includes booking fee) – Pre-booked tickets in advance apply.

On the day tickets: £5 (plus 50p booking fee) – subject to availability.

Typically these events *sell out quickly*, any additional walk up tickets are not guaranteed and are subject to venue capacity decided on the day.

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CommuniTree Festival

*Performances by :*

Enjoy live performances from Berber Diffusion, Kaykay & Co, Grace Chidima, Jaguza (featuring guitarist Mr. will) and will sing Swahili numbers, and Musa Mboob & Xam Xam, [ [link removed] ] along with more fantastic artists throughout the day. We’re also delighted to showcase music and dance by talented students from Nottingham Asian Arts Council Music and Dance Academy.

*Creative Workshops* at CommuniTree Festival [ [link removed] ] – Something for Everyone!

Get stuck in and explore your creativity with a brilliant range of free workshops running throughout the day! Try your hand at circus skills, dive into rainforest- and sustainability-themed arts and crafts, and move your body with Moroccan dance and salsa sessions for all ages. You can join in with djembe drumming for all ages, learn traditional Berber songs, or simply take a breather in our relaxed chill-out zone, perfect for a little festival time-out. Whether you’re making, moving or just taking it all in, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

The event will feature a global marketplace, with a variety of food stalls, music, and entertainment for all ages. Visitors can enjoy a full afternoon of performances, creative workshops, and cultural experiences. Charges for food and stalls apply.

This is a family-friendly, alcohol-free event and we kindly ask that no meat is brought or sold on site. Vegetarian and Vegan meals will be available to purchase. You’re very welcome to bring your own picnic and enjoy it in the grounds.

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*Location: *Formal Gardens in Wollaton Park – entrance in front of the Hall.

*Parking:* Any standard parking area on site, the nearest is the over spill car park directly opposite the event. Parking charges apply.

 and see our  for Wollaton Hall & Deer Park.

Location for sat nav for Wollaton Hall & Deer Park: NG8 2AE

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Nottingham Mela In The Park – *Sunday 14th September 2025*, Formal Gardens Wollaton Park   

Nottingham’s South Asian Festival of Art and Culture returns this September. Music, dance, food, arts and crafts bring the sights, sounds and spicy aromas of South Asia to Wollaton Park in Nottingham.

Nottingham Mela is an annual celebration presented by Nottingham Mela Network. Nottingham Mela Network is a partnership between Nottingham Asian Arts Council, Nottingham City Council and New Art Exchange.

*Nottingham Mela will be taking place from 11**th* *– 14**th* *September. *Be sure to look out for events taking place at *NAE from 11th-13th September* [ [link removed] ] and the *grand finale at Wollaton Hall on Sunday 14th September* with a great line up of confirmed artists: *Kaafi & Arijit, Selina Dancers, Rahul Christian, Tushar Deshpande, Kay Kay & Fusion Band, Navin Kundra and not forgetting our very own local talented students and tutors from the NAAC Music & Dance Academy...*

We are thrilled to welcome an extraordinary talent to Nottingham Mela - the sensational *Navin Kundra*! A multi award winning singer, songwriter, and performer, Navin has captivated audiences across the globe with his powerhouse vocals and electrifying stage presence. With multiple chart-topping singles, including hits like “Tere Liye”, “Mehbooba”, and the recent smash “Na Ja”, Navin has made history as one of the most successful British Asian artists in the UK. He has broken a Guinness World Record with his music and performed for King Charles and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace - a true icon who bridges East and West through his music. Get ready to be inspired and fully entertained, because when it comes to talent, passion, and star power, there’s no one quite like Navin Kundra!

More details to follow but please let us know if you would like to have a stall at the Mela or if you'd like to volunteer at the event by clicking on the links below:

Nottingham Mela 2025 Stall Booking Form [ [link removed] ]

NAAC Events Support Volunteer | Nottingham Together Volunteering [ [link removed] ]

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*_More Event Dates For Your Diary 2025..._*

We are planning lots of creative and cultural activities across the year encompassing art, poetry, creative writing, yoga, specialist tours, films, festivals and holistic health & well being activities like regular nature walks, meditation, etc.

Please get in touch with NAAC if you are interested in the regular walks or any of the activities mentioned...

For now...Save the following dates in your diary, of events that are being planned to take place at Wollaton Park and other places. More details will be confirmed soon...


* Ganesh Chaturthi/ Ganesh Festival – *Saturday 6th September 2025*, Location TBC
* Diwali Date TBC at Castle 
* Yoga & Wellbeing at Wollaton Park – *First Sunday of each Month*, 10am–11.30am
* Yoga & Wellbeing *Newstead Abbey* – *Third Sunday of each Month, *10am–11.00am

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NAAC Membership

NAAC occasionally organise events at short notice, in particular where there is a guest artist or performer from abroad and we try our hardest to publicise these events as widely as possible, but to ensure that you do not miss out please regularly check your emails from us, if you are a member! If you are not a member please consider joining us...

*Individual Membership* [ [link removed] ]

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £10.00

Life Membership: £100.00 Individuals £150.00 Couples £50.00 Over 60’s

*_Organisation Membership [ [link removed] ]_*

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £20.00

Corporate Membership: £1000.00

Any feedback on the e-alerts and suggestions on what you, our readers would like to see in future editions is always welcome…

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