JINX, Manek-E, Sonia Sabri and Najma Akhtar will be just some of the biggest names headlining this year's Southampton Asian Mela, the Daily Echo can reveal.

The free festival, which is now in its fourth year, boasts a huge line-up of some of the best live artistes and performers as well as hosting a wide-range of free workshops and activities throughout Saturday August 12 from noon to 9pm in Hoglands Park, Southampton.

Southampton's Asian Mela has been organised once again by the city's Art Asia which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Other highlights of the day include a family fun fair and play area, refreshments and food stalls and licensed bar tents, and activities including face- painting, beauty workshops and henna painting.

There will also be a number of stalls selling a wide range of Asian and ethnic clothing, crafts and arts and jewellery.

For more information about the Asian Mela vist www.artasia.org.uk