The BBC Asian Network hosted the 2010 Mela Festival with leading celebrity hosts and djs.
JAS RAO
Jas was born in Leicester and since then has been moving about between Suffolk, Essex, London and Birmingham. The whole radio interest began for Jas in year 10 at school, where he kicked up a fuss about not have a school radio station. In 2007 Jas joined the BBC Asian Network, where he added to his experience and talents by presenting ‘The Phone-In Show’, ‘Love Bollywood’ and the “Breakfast Show” Jas’s versatile nature means that he can now be heard across a range of programmes on the BBC.
WAQAS SAEED
Born in Manchester, Waqas Saeed (or Wax as he is more commonly known) started his BBC career on a work-experience placement with the Asian Interactive team. When his placement came to an end he charmed his way onto Gagan Grewal's show working as a Broadcast Assistant. His quirky behaviour off-air, spawned the on-air character 'Wacky Waqas'. In 'Wacky' character, he interviewed the likes of Bollywood's Jackie Shroff and his personal favourite, Asian Glamour Models.
KAN D MAN
London born, Kan-D-Man kick-started his music career when he released 'The Undergraduate', a solo mix CD in 2005. The album was played on BBC Asian Network, Radio and 1Xtra and secured Kan-D-Man's music credentials. He is a member of the organisation 'Chronicle Entertainment' consisting of London's Asian Youth MCs, which has helped Asian street music to develop. Away from the mic Kan-D-Man shows his more serious side, studying for a law degree.
DJ LIMELIGHT
East Londoner, DJ Limelight is passionate about new music. He is a founding member of the collective 'Chronicle Entertainment' consisting of London's Asian Youth MCs, including Kan-D-Man, Raver and Spitfya. He has hosted, mixed and presented as series of compilation CDs, working with MC Ghetto, Triggs Vega and Dawn Penn. Limelight loves showcasing the new wave of young UK talent on Mic Check. In his spare time he is studying for a degree in English Language.