Web Directory

» Carnival Village
   Aims to promote and develop Black culture in general and carnival arts in particular. Information about their programme, and background to carnival celebrations.
   http://www.carnivalvillage.org.uk/

» Flamingo Carnival Arts
   Organises events and costume workshops to support carnivals; includes profile of the team, galleries, and contact details.
   http://www.flamingo-carnival-arts.co.uk/

» Fox Carnival Band
   Aims to celebrate children's art and to facilitate the development of youthful creativity, by creating "standards" for young artists to parade in carnival. Information about events, programme, and registration.
   http://www.foxcarnival.com/

» Fusion Community Carnival Arts
   Organises costume making workshops, usually culminating in a festival or carnival such as the Notting Hill Carnival; information about programme, location, team, photo galleries, and a newsletter. [Brent, London]
   http://www.fusionarts-online.com/

» Invaders Mass Band
   A mas band which grew out of the Invaders Sound System in Notting Hill Carnival, now performing more widely; includes their history, costumes and themes, and contact details.
   http://www.invadersmassband.co.uk/

» Kinetika
   A London-based international arts company specialising in site-specific carnival events. Includes reporting on their contribution to national and international celebrations, photo galleries, news and contact details.
   http://www.kinetikaonline.co.uk/

» Lagniappe
   A mas band who have participated in several Notting Hill Carnivals; details of participation, costumes, events, and photo galleries.
   http://www.lagniappe.co.uk/

» London School of Samba
   Dedicated to performing a range of Brazilian music and dance styles; includes profile, gig and tour listing, details of workshops and carnival participation, and booking information.
   http://www.londonschoolofsamba.co.uk/

» Mahogany
   A group of multi-disciplinary artists who design and create large scale kinetic sculptures/carnival costumes for local as well as international events. Information workshops, materials supply, and contact. [London]
   http://www.mahoganycarnival.com/

» Mandinga Arts
   Design and create giant puppets, costumes, masks and floats for carnivals, festivals, community projects and theatre. Information about current and past projects, with a photo gallery.
   http://www.mandingaarts.co.uk/

» Notting Hill Mas Bands Association [NHMBA]
   Formed to represent costumed Mas Bands that presently participate in the Notting Hill Carnival, and develop carnival arts. Offers information about members and membership, events, and news.
   http://www.nhmba.com/

» Paraiso School of Samba
   Organises samba classes, percussion workshops, events, costume making and carnival arts workshops, and educational projects through the year to prepare for Notting Hill Carnival. Guide to shows, booking information, and details of membership.
   http://www.paraisosamba.co.uk/

» People's World Carnival Band
   A community organisation creating a carnival costume annually for Notting Hill, whose themes are chosen to make a social commentary. Includes profile, history, photo gallery, events and news.
   http://www.pwcb.org.uk/

» Poison UK
   An events company aimed at the Caribbean diaspora; information about their events, carnival participation, company profile, and booking details.
   http://www.poisonuk.com/

» Pure Lime Chocolate Mas
   A fantasy float that participates annually in Notting Hill Carnival. Includes description, history, photo albums, and information for participants. [London]
   http://www.purelime.co.uk/

» Sequins, Soca and Sweat
   A documentary about Mas' and Carnival; includes still photos, video clips, dates of screenings, and background on carnival.
   http://www.sequinsocasweat.co.uk/