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By Newham.gov.uk / 26 July 2010

Under the Stars

The poor weather couldn't dampen the spirits of around 42,000 people who enjoyed a feast of free music at the four-day Under the Stars extravaganza in East Ham's Central Park.

See video highlights from Under the Stars 2010

The Newham Council-organised event over the Bank Holiday weekend attracted a line-up of performers that included Roberto Pla and his Big Band Latino, H Dhami and Mumzy Stranger, Britain's Got Talent duo Signature, EastEnders actress turned singer Preeya Kalidas, disco stars Heatwave, Odyssey and Gwen Dickey's Rose Royce and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

Young ones were also entertained with parties featuring Nat from the CBBC's Boogie Beebies programme.

Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: "It was a great success despite the poor weather, with thousands of people getting together to have fun and enjoy the music."

Collections during the event raised money for the Mayor's Trust Fund and the Pakistan flood appeal.

Due to windy weather, the fireworks display did not take place on Sunday. These will now be used at the end of the Newham London Waterfront Festival on 18 September.

Browse through our photo galleries of Under the Stars 2010.

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