Harrow celebrates diversity under one sky (From Harrow Times)

Harrow celebrates diversity under one sky

12:56pm Tuesday 30th June 2009 in News By Tristan Kirk

THOUSANDS of young people descended on to a Harrow sportsground for this year's Under One Sky.

Harrow's biggest music festival was held on Sunday in the grounds of Zoom Leisure, with bands, dancers and Harrow schools, among those joining in the fun.

A parade snaked its way through the crowd before Mayor of Harrow Eric Silver officially opened the festival, heralded the spirit of diversity in the borough.

DJ Ironik headlined the main stage, supported by bands and dance groups with influences from around the world.

The festival also provided the launch Project You, an initiative to tackle crime by getting young people involved in groups such as the scouts or the cadets.