Our Carnival Our Story 2

Global Carnivalz, on behalf of 17 Hackney Carnival stakeholder groups, is proud to announce Our Carnival Our Story — a vibrant celebration of the Mas Bands (Costumed groups) and artists who bring Hackney Carnival to life.

Supported by Hackney Council, the two-day programme will showcase performances, workshops, and exhibitions, giving the public a rare chance to see behind the scenes of Hackney’s Carnival arts. The event will take place at Chats Palace — a venue with deep historic links to Hackney Carnival since the 1980s — now brought back into focus as a true “Carnival House” for this special occasion.

Participating Carnival Groups, Artists and Bands include:

Jamboulay Carnival Arts

Additional contributions include static Carnival displays and exhibitions presented by the groups, together with photography by Sean Pollock and Pax Nindi, plus archive images provided by Chats Palace.

Para Carnival

Pantonic Steel Orchestra

Pan Vibration

Unity No Nonsense

Dimensions Entertainment

Jun Mo Generations

People of Paradise

BLEMA

Soca Massive

Soca Saga Boys through R Consultancy

Gahu Dramatics

Yaram Arts

Mi Viejo San Simon

Taru Arts

Urban Touch