How many people at hackney weekend

You can also follow Hackney Carnival on Instagram and Facebook. The co-producers previously collaborated on the Hackney Carnival at Home project in They are:.

He has over 40 years of experience in delivering carnival projects in the UK and abroad. Deborah is the founder, and from to , the Artistic Director of Emergency Exit Arts EEA and has 20 years of working at a senior management level in carnival.

For the first time ever, the free Hackney 5K will take in all the Olympic sights as runners wind their way through the Olympic Park, past the River Lea and the Olympic Velopark. Spectators are invited to cheer runners on throughout the Check out the map online here. All are free and first-come-first-served, so don your fit kit and get down early. Treat yourself to a bite from the market after - Cheeky Burger, The Duck Shed and Lil Watan are among the food stalls serving post-sweat session eats across the weekend.

More than artists had already performed across six stages over the two-day event but the We Found Love singer had saved the most eye-catching for last.

Rihanna closes Radio 1's Hackney Weekend. The year-old, wearing a black leather jacket, white T-shirt and cut-off tights, took to the main stage as the sun set against the backdrop of London's Olympic Park. The stage set itself was an impressive construction - inspired by ancient Egypt it featured a pyramid-shaped video screen, a glittering sphinx, banners scrawled with hieroglyphics and a rotating gold throne decorated with Rihanna's name.

She ventured down to the front barrier for the first of many times after the third song to have a crowd member help adjust a battery pack for her microphone. Pictures: Fans and artists get ready for Rihanna. It was only after playing What's My Name? But any disappointment from the crowd was soon extinguished.

Returning to the stage for an encore, having watched most of the gig from the stage wings with his wife Beyonce, Jay-Z stepped out on stage wearing a black baseball cap to add his vocals to Run This Town. Become a Supporter This newspaper has been a central part of community life for many years. Don't Miss. Bonfire Night Where to watch the fireworks and more this weekend.

Holly Chant.