Usha Uthup, Rouge, the Dum Dum Project, and Bobby and Nihal are amongst the line up for this summer's London Mela in Gunnesbury Park on Sunday 14 August. Mayor Ken Livingstone joined London politicians, community representatives and business leaders at City Hall, to launch plans for the London Mela 2005 which last year attracted 75,000 people. Building on the success of previous years, the event will feature an eclectic programme of classical music, dance, visual arts, circus and street theatre across 12 zones and five stages.

Ken Livingstone, who is supporting the London Mela for the third year, said: 'The London Mela has become one of the capital's cultural highlights of the summer and is a family-friendly event for all communities. The range of live performances and activities means that there is something for everyone to enjoy. I hope many more Londoners and visitors will join the tens of thousands who came and enjoyed last year's festival.'

Performers confirmed for the main stage include Bollywood legend Usha Uthup and her big band, and up-and-coming girl band, Rouge. The Dum Dum Project, an international DJ collective from New York, Thailand and London has also confirmed it will be performing in the UK for the first time. London premieres include the exhibitions, From Soho Road to the Punjab, which traces the history of Bhangra, and Women @ Work, a chronicle of working women in Pakistan. The festival will also welcome back London Flavas, hosted by Radio 1's Bobby and Nihal, and featuring the best of urban British Asian music.

The London Mela 2005 will take place in Gunnersbury Park, London W3 on Sunday 14 August 2005.