A CARNIVAL arts organisation based in Mossley is set to perform in front of a global audience at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant this June.
Global Grooves, based at Carnival arts centre The Vale in Mossley, is the only company from the north of England creating a section of the procession for the pageant in London.
The Mossley organisation plans to wow audiences with a carnival influenced parade called A Sharing of Gifts that will represent the whole of Greater Manchester and be televised globally.
Involving over 200 participants from the region, the parade will draw inspiration from across the Commonwealth and be led by a carnival queen in her own chariot, followed by giant walkabout puppets, a 100-strong young people's carnival music group, 50 lavishly costumed dancers and a sea of giant flag bearers.
A giant puppet made by Global Grooves at an Oldham Illuminate event.
Communities from across Greater Manchester will be involved in every aspect of putting the parade together, from behind-the-scenes tasks like puppet making and silk printing, to taking part in the event as a dancer, musician, or flag bearer.
Support from Greater Manchester Arts will also fund two dance ambassadors from each borough to travel to London and take part in the event on Sunday, June 5.
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant, will wind its way through the streets of Westminster and past Buckingham Palace, telling the tell the story of the Queen’s 70-year reign.
The pageant will be one of the final events across a four-day bank holiday weekend and will have three acts - ceremonial, celebration, and finale.
Global Grooves is one of 22 professional arts organisations participating in the celebration section, alongside emerging artists, and key workers.
Leon Patel, chief executive of Global Grooves, said: "Our parade piece celebrates the deep cultural exchanges that take place when people travel and meet others who have vastly different experiences, ideas and ways of living and being.
“It also focuses on our talented, diverse communities in Greater Manchester, showing that when we are open to new friendships and cultural collaborations anything is possible.
“We are of course delighted to be able to share Global Grooves' creative, celebratory and inclusive vision with audiences all over the world.”
To find out how you can get involved visit the Global Grooves' website.
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