A live performance for people of all ages featuring a 55-player orchestra, spoken word poetry, Indian Kathak dancing, steel pans, and a carnival procession.
Sunday 3 September 2023
1.15pm, 2.30pm & 3.45pm
Join Wembley Park and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (also known as the RPO) for the second edition of Wemba’s Dream – a free performance of music, dance, poetry and carnival arts that celebrates the people who journeyed to Brent and made it their home.
Many centuries ago, a traveller called Wemba finished their journey here in Wembley – the first of generations of people who built their lives in Brent.
Local artists have collaborated with the RPO to create a unique performance, specially designed to be performed in Green Parking at Wembley Park.
It will feature an orchestra of more than 50 players, a procession led by Mahogany Carnival Arts, music by
How do I register?
Go to rpo.co.uk/wemba or wembleypark.com/wemba to make a free reservation.
On the day
On Sunday 3 September, meet at the Olympic Steps 1 , in front of Wembley Stadium, at least 15 minutes before the start of your booked performance.
Show your e-reservation to a steward who will give you a wristband that will guarantee you entry to the performance.
If you don’t have a ticket or the performance is sold out we may have availability on the day, but we cannot make any promises. Please come to the Olympic Steps to find out details.
The performance will start with a procession, led by Mahogany Carnival Arts, from the
Mahogany Carnival Arts, St Michael will then performance will last around 45 minutes.
Book your free tickets now at rpo.co.uk/wemba or wembleypark.com/ wemba
All performance areas have step-free access.
Find out more
Read about all of the performers and collaborators and book your free tickets at rpo.co.uk/wemba or wembleypark.com/wemba
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We are passionate about including people of all ages and backgrounds in our music-making, especially through our award-winning RPO Resound programme. Over the last 16 years, we have worked with more than 10,000 young people in Brent, including making an anthem for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 tournament.
The RPO will soon be making its home in Brent. We really want to meet and get to know you, our new neighbours, so please come and say hello.
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