nottingham, better known for venues such as rock city, is trying to develop its own carnival style event. good luck. we have 2 shows – one headline slot in victoria square onstage with a full show: 1 set brazilian music with bosco de oliveira, 1 set cuban music with jesus cutiño + 2 days later, a walkabout masquerade intrusion. a fantastic opportunity to show what can be done with bateria percussion, if only there was a crowd to hear it this thursday night. (there was not) saturday lunchtime, same place, is a different story… many people (all out shopping) witness the antics of mandinga arts costumed in (what else but) iguanas on large plate-hats. hopefully this will ease people in to the concept of carnival for future years – certainly makes you think if not instantly enter into the spirit.
rotc @ night of festivals 2011 with mandinga arts