Strictly Come Bhangra brings music, movement and meaning to Leicester

Headliners include Harvey Sahota, performing the Sahotas’ iconic 90s hits, Rana Sahota, renowned Punjabi artist, DJ Nav Entertainments, and the Masti Band

placeholder image — Headliners include Harvey Sahota, performing the Sahotas’ iconic 90s hits, Rana Sahota, renowned Punjabi artist, DJ Nav Entertainments, and the Masti Band

Leicester’s Hilton Hotel will host an uplifting celebration of music, movement and self-care this month as Strictly Come Bhangra takes centre stage on Saturday 15th November.

Doors open at 3:45pm for a 4:30pm start, with the event raising vital funds for Living Without Abuse (LWA) — a Leicester-based charity that provides practical and emotional support to adults and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Organised by local psychic medium and healer Mandeep Kaur, Strictly Come Bhangra promises an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, community connection, and cultural celebration. The event will feature trance meditation, award-winning DJs, live singers, a live band, traditional sangeet and giddha performances, a free photo booth, and stalls showcasing local businesses. Food and parking are also included in the ticket price.

Headliners include Harvey Sahota, performing the Sahotas’ iconic 90s hits, Rana Sahota, renowned Punjabi artist, DJ Nav Entertainments, and the Masti Band, whose viral “Jingle Bell” remix became a social media sensation.

“Being a domestic abuse survivor, where LWA helped support me and my children when I was going through difficult times," says Organiser Mandeep.

But behind the lights and music lies a deeper purpose. For Mandeep, the event is not just about entertainment — it’s a message of hope, healing and empowerment.

“I want people to acknowledge their self-worth and value and do something where they are prioritising themselves, recognising their own self-care needs, and rewarding themselves,” said Mandeep. “I like to do an event towards the end of the year for someone to reflect, recognise their achievements throughout the year and appreciate themselves.”

Her chosen charity, Living Without Abuse, holds particular significance.

“Being a domestic abuse survivor, where LWA helped support me and my children when I was going through difficult times, attending court with me to obtain a non-molestation order against my then husband,” Mandeep explained. “This is my way of giving back and supporting a wonderful and genuine charity that supports so many people going through abuse. What I want to achieve is for people to recognise their self-worth, to have fun, connect with their inner self and others, as well as knowing they too can make a difference to their life as well as others.”

The Strictly Come Bhangra line-up reflects the city’s diverse community, uniting people of all ages, backgrounds, and faiths through music and shared experience.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that an estimated 2.1 million people in the UK experience domestic abuse each year, including around 1.4 million women and 700,000 men. Local charities such as LWA play a critical role in offering crisis support, housing assistance and advocacy for survivors across Leicestershire.

Leicester’s strength as one of the UK’s most multicultural cities makes it the perfect setting for an event that blends cultural expression with compassion. The Strictly Come Bhangra line-up reflects the city’s diverse community, uniting people of all ages, backgrounds, and faiths through music and shared experience.

The event is open to anyone aged 16 and over, with organisers encouraging guests from across the region to come together for a night of celebration, connection and giving back.

Tickets are available via AllEvents, and through Mandeep’s websites www.uniquepsychic.com and www.ikaum.events, as well as across her social media pages.