An unforgettable road experience is promised this year at London’s Notting Hill Carnival with the reveal of its official parading bands. 44 adult mas bands have been announced for crowds to jump up to at the anticipated 2025 edition of the UK’s beloved celebration.
These include Funatik – a collection of Carnival lovers of all ages that are fanatical about everything carnival, soca music, culture, passing on traditions. Collectively, the team has Carnival experience (music and costuming) spanning 40+ years! They will share the route with Chocolate Nation, a vibrant new kids’ band making their debut this year; Utopia, who’s chosen yearly themes are brought to life in costume form, using the most current date gems, trimmings and fabrics; and Paddington Arts, a local Youth Arts organisation who have been taking part in NHC since 1996.
The self proclaimed “Greatest Community-led Event on the Planet” will take place Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August for more information visit www.nhcarnival.org