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B&D Carnival Costume Design Workshop 2025

Interviews w/ organizers and friends

Playing Friday at noon and on rotation all week.

Interviews from UKON's Carnival Costume Design Workshops at the John Smith House in Barking discussing what the workshops were all about, and the lead up to the Barking & Dagenham Carnival coming up on July 12 at Barking Town Hall, and discussed what listeners can expect to experience for this year's Carnival.

The official Carnival Launch Party will be held on 28 June from 1-4pm at Valence Library and is free and open to all ages.

The program includes interviews with:
0:15 - Fredo (@alfredowear.uk), lead designer and organizer.
8:30 - Workshop participants Belinda, Andy, Sharon, Louise.
14:46 - Workshop participants Skyla, Caroline, Rafaela, Sobukwe.
19:00 - Workshop participants Sophia, Kareen, Maria, Violet, Iliana.
22:48 - Volunteer organizers Sakia and James from @YouthSpotBar
38:28 - UKON creche volunteers Kelly Ann and Candy.

Click here for more information on the LBBD Carnival.
Image courtesy of Alfredowear.uk

Photograph of the Becontree Estate in East London.