More than 55,000 revellers enjoyed a "magical" London Mela last Sunday.

Despite the gloomy weather, thousands from Hounslow and across London turned up at Gunnersbury Park to enjoy the music and dance extravaganza.

Julian Rudd, producer of the Mela, said: "We are always at the mercy of the weather. We were quite nervous in the morning but then it cleared up. The audience was great. The show was a terrific event."

He added: "We are also getting more non-Asian locals coming which is great."

Mr Rudd said that the Bollywood Steps finale, which featured pyrotechnics, dazzling lighting and flamboyant dancing, went down very well.

"People were very impressed," he said. "It was quite a magical way to end."

Organisers said the event passed off without incident.