CROYDON CARNIVAL

Showcasing a culture of inclusion respect and belonging

Croydon Carnival will be louder and prouder this year; for the first time ever, the carnival will parade through Croydon’s centre, whilst a star-studded line up will entertain at its London Road base. Well-known 90s UK garage duo Artful Dodger are set to headline the main stage, along with soul artist Ivy Chanel and singer, actor and voiceover artist Kelly Agbowu, plus uplifting performances from the Brit School and local dance groups.

Schedule* for main stage:

• 12:45 – 12:55 Brit School 
• 1:00 – 1:05  Welcome speeches
• 1:10 – 120 Apsara Arts
• 1:25 – 1:30 SOAS 
• 1:40 – 1:45  Kelly Agbowu
• 1:50 – 2:20 Abba Stars
• 2:25 – 2:55 Statin Quo  
• 3:00 – 3:30 Artful Dodger 
• 3:40 – 4:10 Ivy Chanel 
• 4:20 – 4:55 The Freedom Band UK 
• 4:55 Carnival board closing remarks 
• 5:00 End

*times are subject to change on the day

The Parade

Starts at 12noon outside Barclays Bank on North End and will finish on London Road

• Kinetika
• Subrang Arts
• Beeja 
• Apsara Arts 
• Croydon College  (Parade Sponsors)
• Chinese Dragon 
• Steel Band 
• Samba Dancers 
• Neema African Dancers 
• The BRIT School 
• Mula Cake Kids Club

The Community Stage

• DJ Milktray (BBC 1 Xtra, Reach LDN) & The Hope Programme   
• GAL Flex 
• DXVL
• Virgo
• LMR  
• Carter Jr 
• R.Y.M (Dance Group)  
• Shanice (Winner of Croydon Has Talent)
• Elana Rose 
• Karson Reynolds  
• Chris Syrus and Team  
• Starlight 
• Marley K 
• Paxton Academy Kids  
• Loulouderose

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