Save Leyton Más!
Save Leyton Más!
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Help Secure the Future of Waltham Forest’s Largest Free Community Carnival
Help Secure the Future of Waltham Forest’s Largest Free Community Carnival
Leyton Más is a community-led carnival and cultural celebration that brings together carnival arts, steel pan, choirs, sound systems, schools, artists, volunteers and local communities in a vibrant expression of culture, creativity, identity and belonging.
Each year, thousands of people take part in free workshops, performances, volunteering opportunities and public celebrations across Waltham Forest. Together, we create a festival that is rooted in participation, celebrates African-Caribbean cultural heritage and brings communities together through music, creativity and joy.
Why We Need Your Support
Why We Need Your Support
Despite the success and growing impact of Leyton Más, the festival now faces a significant funding gap following unsuccessful funding applications and increasing pressure on public arts funding.
We remain committed to delivering a free, accessible and community-led festival in 2026, but we cannot do it alone.
That is why we are launching the Save Leyton Más campaign and inviting residents, businesses, community organisations and supporters to help secure the future of the festival.
What Your Support Helps Fund
What Your Support Helps Fund
Your support will help deliver:
Heart of Carnival
Heart of Carnival
Schools and community workshops, costume making and creative participation activities.
Volunteer & Train
Volunteer & Train
Skills development, mentoring, volunteering and pathways into creative industries.
The People's Parade
The People's Parade
Led by the Windrush Parade, bringing communities together in a joyful celebration of culture and creativity.
A-Maze-In Sounds
A-Maze-In Sounds
Featuring Foundation Sounds, DeJaVu FM, Sabrina Sounds and more, celebrating the rich traditions of sound system culture.
Voices to the World
Voices to the World
Delroy Murray's Big Tune Singalong Band, the Joyful Noise Choir Showcase and community music performances.
The Pan Yard
The Pan Yard
A celebration of steel pan music, performance, learning and cultural exchange.
World Wide Weekend
World Wide Weekend
A borough-wide programme of cultural activity, performances, workshops and community events.
Culture, Community and Climate Action
Culture, Community and Climate Action
Leyton Más is also committed to environmental responsibility. Through reuse, repair and sustainable making practices, we transform reclaimed materials into costumes, puppets, banners and carnival art while promoting low-waste community celebration and creative climate action.
A Message from Frank Sweeney, Leyton Más Director
A Message from Frank Sweeney, Leyton Más Director
"Leyton Más has become an important cultural platform for creativity, participation and community celebration in Waltham Forest. We are determined to keep the festival free, accessible and community-led, but we now need support from the wider public, local businesses and partners to help make that possible."
How You Can Help
How You Can Help
There are many ways to support the campaign:
Donate to the crowdfunding campaign
Become a regular supporter
Sponsor a festival zone
Introduce a business sponsor
Donate a reward or prize
Volunteer your time and skills
Share the campaign with friends, family and colleagues
Every donation, sponsorship, introduction and share helps protect the future of Leyton Más and ensure that culture, creativity and community continue to thrive in Waltham Forest.
Donate • Share • Sponsor • Support
Donate • Share • Sponsor • Support
Together we can keep Leyton Más free, accessible and community-powered for 2026 and beyond.
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