This year Notting Hill Carnival will be taking place as a virtual event due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Puza Snigdha reports.
The organizers of the Notting Hill Carnival have announced the details plan of their 2020 online celebration, the first of its kind for the carnival in 54 years.
‘Notting Hill Carnival: Access All Areas’ will be streamed across four channels over August bank holiday weekend. Fans have the option to register in advance, click here to register in advance: https://nhcarnival.org/
Highlighting the importance of carnival culture to the UK, Spotify is also teaming up with the carnival to launch a dedicated microsite. The site will feature playlists curated by each of the official sound systems and the DJs of Carnival. The site will also have podcast episodes.
BBC Radio 1Xtra will host an official after party on 11-2am on Sunday and Monday. “1Xtra DJs and special guests will be showcasing the best in Dancehall, Soca, Hip-Hop, UKG and all Carnival sounds,” said the organizers.
Matthew Phillip, Executive Director of Notting Hill Carnival, said: “This year we faced the ultimate challenge of being unable to gather on the streets to celebrate our Carnival. But, now, more than ever, it’s important to keep the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival alive, giving an outlet to the thousands of people that spend all year creating incredible costumes and music for Europe’s largest event.”
“Carnival is such an important part of people’s lives and key celebration of the multiculturalism of the UK, and we have a responsibility to our community and pioneers to honour that. We also have a responsibility to protect the black community and our elders by respecting social distancing and taking Carnival away from the streets for this year. So this is a fantastic solution for 2020.”
Notting Hill Carnival is set to return as a physical event in 2021.
