Tag: notting hill carnival

29

Aug2013
Colvin Hazzard is a freelance sports, press and events photographer. He decided to come to Notting Hill Carnival and take some pictures. This is what he captured through his lens.  For more pictures from Colvin take a look here
29th August 2013uksocascene

28

Aug2013
Day 2 and one of the best days on the British calendar, Notting Hill Carnival Monday 2013. We were based with Eclipse Mas but went up and down to see other bands. This was Eclipse first year on the road and they kicked it off in style. Great costumes, music was ... Read More
28th August 2013uksocascene

02

Jul2013
In less than one thousand, three hundred and twenty hours, the streets of West London will be awash with the pounding of feet and bodies converging in one streamless procession, plodding and prancing along to different Caribbean rhythms and beats infused with a mixture of urban music. To the naked ... Read More
2nd July 2013

21

Jun2013
This band launch was postponed for a week which only added to the anticipation. Euphoria Mas Band who are carnival partners with Tribe Mas Band (from Trinidad) displayed their Notting Hill 2013 carnival costumes to an eager crowd of mas lovers. Check out all the pics. 
21st June 2013uksocascene

08

Jun2013
Poison UK Band Launch for Notting Hill Carnival 2013 saw some great designs from all sections of the band. Enigma Mas have some jaw dropping designs. Along with Dynasty Mas and Poison UK themselves the road is going to look great come the end of August. 
8th June 2013uksocascene

02

Jun2013
The big band just keeps going from strength to strength. UK Chocolate Nation (UKCN) known for their Sunday chocolate (dutty) mas on the roads of Notting Hill Carnival have extended the brand to now include a clean, Monday costume mas. Teaming up with Soca Mafia they have created Eclipse Mas. In ... Read More
2nd June 2013uksocascene

24

May2013
Hi Bacchanalia We appreciate the work you have put into the scene over the years to carnival and the Caribbean culture. We think it is about time more of the community got to know more about your mas band. 1.Please tell us your origins, what your band name is, and how long ... Read More
24th May 2013uksocascene

14

May2013
In 2012 The Carnival Arts & Masquerade Foundation (CAMF) created an initiative to salute the Pioneers of Notting Hill Carnival. In preparation for the 50th Anniversary of the Notting Hill Carnival - the largest street Festival of its kind in Europe -, CAMF will launch a nine-day exhibition, celebrating the ... Read More
14th May 2013uksocascene

12

May2013
South Connection have always been one of the most friendly and family orientated mas bands to parade their mas on the streets of Notting Hill Carnival. They have a welcoming vibe which draws you in and makes you want to be a part of their band. This year they took ... Read More
12th May 2013uksocascene

06

May2013
We weren't there for long but no matter what Bacchanalia Mas Band always put on a good show. Their costume designs for Notting Hill Carnival 2013 are amongst some of the best designs in the world. Have a look at the pictures and see for your self.
6th May 2013uksocascene