72yrs Old Dhol King Gurcharan Mall BEM, CEO, AMBASSADOR (Known as King G Mall) (Est 1968)
One Of The Longest Performing International Artist & Bhangra Historian, Artistic Director, Teacher, Music Producer, Singer, Writer, Coach & Choreographer in The UK for over 5½ Decades (56yrs)
Struggles, Determination, Dedication for On-Going Service to the Folk Arts of Punjab for:-
Outstanding Achievements – Recognitions – World Records – Awards – Raising funds for Charities.
“Let Music Build a Bridge & Let Dance Help You Cross It”
His Titles are:- Bhangra Historian, Artistic Director, Teacher, Music Producer, Singer, Writer, Coach & Choreographer.
From 1978 to November 2024 – First and the oldest Bhangra & Dhol teacher in the UK, teaching in Schools/Colleges/Universities & Performing around the world to today 2024.
28th September 2024 – Biggest Achievement “Honorary Doctorate Degree” for “Outstanding Contribution to Punjabi Arts” by the WPUNU & WHRP & presented by the Syed S Hussain (Former textile Minister of India),, Sh Manoj Tiwari ji (Member of Parliament),,Samrat Choudhary (Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar) and lots of dignitaries & guests at the Ashok Hotel New Delhi, India 28/09/2024.
22nd September 2024 – Awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the WOW charity dinner & dance in The Presence of Distinguish Guests in Sutton Coldfield, (my 11th Lifetime Achievement Award) ALSO was made Ambassador to.Kaushalya UK Charity.
28th August 2024 – Awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” at Local Hero Awards in the Presence of Distinguish Guests in Birmingham, (my 10th Lifetime Achievement Award).
21st July 2024 – Helping & Supporting “Festival of Thetford & Punjabi Mela” in The Presence of Mayor & Distinguish Guests and the public of Thetford, Kent.
22nd June 2024 – Awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” By The African ALZEC Foundation in The Presence of Distinguish Guests in Willenhall, West Midlands (my 9th Lifetime Achievement Award).
29th May 2024 – Appreciation Award for “Promoting Arts & Culture Internationally” By The Punjab Youth Club Organization Mr Joginder S Jogi in the Presence of Distinguish Guests, Jullundur, Punjab, India.
5th May 2024 – Helping/Supporting Birmingham Children Hospital Charity Run, Birmingham.
27th April 2024 – Helping/Supporting McMillan Cancer charity Walk, Centenary Square, Birmingham.
17th April 2024 Helping and supporting Birmingham Children’s Hospital and donated £201. Presented to fundraiser Mr William at the B.C.H, Birmingham.
10th April 2024 performed at the Indian Embassy for Vaisakhi (the High commissioner of India, Lord Mayor, Chef Minster of Midlands police, Councilor, D/L N Johal and distinguish guests, Birmingham.
21st October 2023 performed alongside lots of other theater artists for the celebration on the life of playwright William Shakespeare inside the Bullring shopping mall Birmingham.
14th October 2023 It was a great honor – from 5 judges I was the Main judge at the “Miss & Mrs Punjaban 2023” in Telford.
1st October 2023 performed & played for the introduction to the Lord Mayor of Birmingham at the opening of the new Legacy fitness club in Hockley, Birmingham, (owned by 3 times champion).
22/23/24th Sept 2023:- Performing in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA, 3 performances on 22nd, 23rd, 24th Sept.
13th Aug 2023:- Played for charity & “WON” the 11 a side football in the presence of the Mayor of Birmingham, Kash Gill & we celebrities – supporting “Midland Langar Seva Society” charity who are helping the homeless and covered by Britasia tv – at the Castle Vale Stadium
28th July 2023 What a great honor to do the opening of the “Birmingham festival 23” in the presence of the Mayor of Birmingham, Introduced some of the gold medalists from last year’s Commonwealth games
5th July 2023 Great Performing for NatWest – “Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month” I was also asked to talk about my life, struggles & hardship,, Among the Guests was Dr Nasir Awan D/L, MBE, 2 Army Officers Mr Sarvjit Pal Singh, Captain Mr Munesh Chauhan.
10th May 2023 – Multi-Cultural Celebration Event by the Solihull 6th Form Students, I Was Teaching & Then the students were performing helping them to celebrate the Multi-Culture Solihull.
7th May 2023 – We Performed & Celebrated “King Charles Coronation” Street Party in Smethwick with The Mayor Of Sandwell & Deputy Mayor & also Councilor Parbinder Kaur and not forgetting the Happy Street Residents.
9th April 2023 – Always Helping & Supporting Cultural Celebrations, This time it was at The Shri Guru Ravidass Bhavan Teaching & Passing on my Skills Free to the Younger Generation, Birmingham.
18th February 2023 – I Was Awarded “Mayor’s Build Bridges Appreciation Award” By The Mayor Raj Mehta for Helping & Supporting his Charities to Build Bridges in The Presence of Mayors, Deputy Lord Lieutenant & High Dignitaries Distinguish Guests in Telford.
4th February 2023 – Helping & Supporting “Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity” at the Aston Villa Football Ground, Performed Free to Raise Donations from the Crowd.
9th December 2022 – Fundraiser for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity and Managed to Raise £2005.00p. Every year we do lots of Charity Work for Different causes.
24th November 2022 – Great Honor to Perform Free to Support Equal Rights for Women by the Ladies Origination “Roshni Birmingham” at Aston University.
23rd Nov 2022 – Great Honor to Perform in Front of so Many Mayor’s and Delegates for The Introduction for the New Mr Mayor Raj Mehta of Telford.
24th Sept 2022 – Performed & teaching Bhangra dance at a very high Indian Cultural Event in Lincolnshire University Theatre in front of The Lady Mayor, Consulate General of India & Delegates.
August 2022 – Great honour to perform in front of so many Mayor’s and Delegates for the introduction for the new Mayor of Telford.
5th August 2022 – Great Honor to Perform and Support “Culture in The Mix” at Victoria Square, Birmingham in line with The Commonwealth Games.
28th July 2022 – Great Big Honor for us the Dhol Blasters to perform at the Victoria Square, Birmingham for The BBC Tv & Give Interviews for Different Radios in between the Commonwealth Games.
28th July 2022 – Final Stop for “Queens Baton Relay” arrived In Aston Hall with Amazing Atmosphere and Omg what a Great Big Honor to be the Last Person to Carry the Queen’s Relay Baton While Playing Dhol Punjabi style & to put it on the Stand before opening of The Commonwealth Games 2022.
In The Presence of The Lord Lieutenant & DL and Afterward Received Award Certificate also a Beautiful Miniature Baton With engraved name K G Mall.
26th July 2022 – What a Great Pleasure to perform indoors and outdoors part of The Commonwealth Games. The Indefatigable Welcoming Team India and hundreds of fans to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at Birmingham City University, As part of BCU’s ongoing work Building Connections with India.
11th July 2022:- Charity for “Men’s Mental Health Awareness” is very important issue & a Big Concern amongst Asian Communities and to Help & Support by Performing Free & to give lecture to raise an Awareness, Hall Green, Birmingham.
9th July 2022 – Wonderful performing alongside other Artists at Edgbaston Cricket Ground for the India’s Cricket Team, We were also interviewed by India’s Fastest Baller Jasprit Bumrah’s wife Sanjana Ganesan for Sony Tv, also met vice consulate of India.
19th June 2022:- Birmingham Children in Needs Charity – Always Helping & Supporting Charities to Raise Funds, performed Free for the theme of Mr & Mrs 007 for Children’s Charity Show in Solihull, Birmingham.
2nd June 2022 – Great Honour Performing and Supporting “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration in Victoria Square, Birmingham in The Presence of the Lord Lieutenant and in front of Hundreds of Wonderful People from Different Countries.
19th May 2022 – It was a great Honor to Perform for the Ceremony of The New Mayor Mr Rajash Mehta of Telford, Free and Supporting the Ceremony in The Presence of – Lord Lieutenant, Deputy Lieutenant, Consulate General of India & lots of Distinguish Guests at Oakengates Theatre Telford.
30th April 2022 – Great Honor to Performing with lots of Different Artists for “Multi-Cultural Entertainment “A Feast of Drums” for the Re-opening of the Museums Arts Gallery Birmingham.
14th March 2022 – Great did The Opening for “Commonwealth Tribute to Life” with the Lord Lieutenant, The Mayor and Some Very Important Distinguish Guests In Wolverhampton.
11th March 2022:- “King G Mall’s International Inspired Arts Awards” – 9th Year to give Recognition & Respect to Performing Artists either:- I Taught, Inspired or Motivated in Arts and I do this Because Musicians & Dancers don’t get much recognition for their hard work – All Expenses are paid by me for:- the Trophies, Venue, food & drinks without any Funding Or Sponsors.
26th January 2022 – Great Honor to Perform Free and Support our “India’s Republic Day Celebration” at the Indian Embassy, Birmingham in the Presence of The Lord Lieutenant, Mayor of Telford and lots More Delegates.
June/July/August 2021:- COVID-19 – through my social media (facebooks/tiktok/Instagram) & tv encouraging Asian people who was afraid to have Covid injections and Supporting the NHS for doing a great job in saving lives.
18th June 2021:- Yet again another “World Record for Producing the Biggest amount of Collaborations songs” – by World Book of Records London.
18th Sept 2020:- World Record “First, Oldest & Biggest Male/Female Dhol team DHOL BLASTERS” – Recognised by World Book of Records London.
27th Aug 2020:- Honored to be a Part of “Multi-Cultural Festival” near Kent with lots of mix teams in The Presence of The Mayor 7 local mix communities.
July 2020 – We Dhol Blasters was honored to perform at opening of The Diwali Show – Victoria Square, Birmingham in The Presence of The west midlands Lord Mayor John Street, The High Commissioner of India, Deputy Lord Lieutenant and many Delegates & not forgetting lots of Media.
13th June 2020 – Honor to Help, Support & Promote and this time it was “NHS Mumbles 13” Book to Raise Money for The NHS Trust Charities, Birmingham. Raised £1001.00.
7th March 2020:- Great Honour to be Recognised in your Birth place Punjab for your hard work with an “Lifetime Achievement Award” for introducing Dhol Worldwide – Presented by Joginder S Jogi Punjabi Youth Club Origination at The Press Club Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
2nd March 2020:- YESSS World Record 2 titles on 1 certificate for “Introducing Dhol” and for “Making Dhol Drum Popular Worldwide” World Records are not easy to Make But I do it with lots of Determination – Presented by World Book of Records London at Lovely Professional University, India (52yrs Of Hard Work Paid Off).
7th Dec 2019:- “King G Mall’s International Inspired Arts Awards” – It’s the 8th Year to give Recognition & Respect to Performing Artists either:- I Taught or Inspired or Motivated in Arts and I do this Because Musicians & Dancers don’t get much recognition for their hard work – All Expenses are paid from my own Pocket for:- Trophies, Venue, food & drinks without any Funding.
20th Nov 2019:- Performed for an Amazing Diwali Celebration in Victoria Square Birmingham. The Event proved to be a huge success with Thousands of People. Chief Guests The Mayor Of West Midlands Andy Street, Mayor Of Birmingham, Councilor Mohammed Azeem, Deputy Mayor of Telford Councilor Rajash Mehta, High Commissioner of India Mrs Ruchi Ghanashyam, Dr Aman Puri Consul General Of India Birmingham, Deputy Lieutenant, Dr Beverly Lindsay Vice Lord-Lieutenant West Midlands, Councilor etc!!
2nd NOV 2019:- I Produced the World’s Biggest Darmik (Religious) Album with World International Artists from UK, India & Canada with 25 Tracks and 1 Biggest Collaboration Track = 26 Tracks on 3 CD’s to Celebrate Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji Gurpurab 550, Birmingham.
20th March 2019 – Honor to Perform at W.B.A to Introducing the WBA Players onto the pitch for the Diversity Day.
7th March 2019 – Honour to teach Dhol & Bhangra to 3 WBA Players plus some Disability Paramedics players for Diversity Day at the WBA football ground. They give me a T-Shirt for my birthday Present with “King G Mall” name on the Back.
5th Dec 2018:- “King G Mall’s Inspired Arts Awards” – The 7th Year and this Year I made it International to give Recognition & Respect to performing artists Either:- I Taught Or I Inspired Or I Motivated In Arts And I Do This Because Musicians & Dancers Don’t Get Much Recognition For Their Hard Work – All Expenses are mine for: Trophies, Venue & Food Without Any Funding
1st NOV 2018:- Bhangra World Record for Guinness World Records Achieving this was a very Big task because going Forward & Backward from Birmingham UK to Punjab was not easy with time & money and to Break a Record was not easy but we did by doubling at the lovely professional University in Punjab & came back with Flying colours to UK from 2,197 to New World Record of 4,411.
July 2018 – We Dhol Blasters Always Helping & Supporting Charities, This Time It Was For Mentally Handicapped People In The Presence Of The Mayor Of Birmingham.
27th March 2018 – It was a great Honor was invited at the House of Parliament for a great gathering of International Artist & Distinguish Guest from the House of Lord & House of Parliament Lady Sandip Baroness Verma.
March 2018 – We Dhol Blasters always like to Support & Help, this time at the “St’s Patrick’s Day Celebrations” Parade Digbeth, Birmingham, Over 35,000 people turned up for the Celebration and We are the first Indian team who been taking part Free for the past 5 years.
February 2018 – We Dhol Blasters was Honoured to play for the opening at the check in’s,
Runaway & inside the direct Air India flight to Amritsar in the presence of lots of high class Delegates, such as:- Air India Manager, MP Tan Dhesi, Birmingham Airport Manager (just to name a few) & lots of media.
27th Jan 18 – The Panjabi Arts Council UK & Sahib Sewa Society Honoured my 50 years Golden Jubilee on-going Contribution to Panjabi music arts – In the presence of – MP, Councillor, VIP guests UK Bhangra artists at Babe Ke Gurdwara, Birmingham.
5th January 2018 – “50 Years of Ongoing Contribution to Bhangra Music & Dance” also Dhol Blasters appreciation award – by Councillor Mr Raju Sansarpuri and MP Mr Onkar Sahota at the New Year & Lorhi dinner & dance, Organized by Sher-E Punjab Sports & Cultural Club UK, Southall, London.
1st Dec 2017:- “King G Mall’s Inspired Arts Awards” The 6th year to give recognition & respect to performing artists either:- I Taught, Inspired or Motivated in Arts & I do this because Musicians & Dancers don’t get much recognition for their hard work – All Expenses from my pocket for: Trophies, Venue & Food without any Funding.
25th Nov 17 – The Phoenix Gala Awards (Phoenix Newspaper) I Was Presented With “Lifetime Contribution To Music” Award At The ICC Birmingham in the Presence of His Imperial Majesty The King of Nigeria, The Mayor of Birmingham & Distinguished Guests. It was an Honor to be Recognised Internationally by one of the Most Prestigious Royal Families within the African Continent.
20th Oct 17 – Helping Apnia Dheeian Charity show in London to raise money for abandoned young girls in Punjab Raised £3,001.00p & I was Presented with “Introducing Dhol Worldwide Lifetime Achievement Award” for 49 years to Bhangra Music and teacher of Dhol Worldwide.- presented by MP Tan Dhesi.
12th Sept 2017 B.E.M at the Birmingham Council House. I was awarded “British Empire Medal” for promoting British Asian Music and performing arts — Presented by his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester and Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands and Present:-the High Sheriff,, the Lord Mayors of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull & Walsall Also Several Deputy Lieutenants.
Dec 2012 to Dec 2017:- “King G Mall’s INSPIRED ARTS AWARDS” – 5yrs ago to give Recognition & Respect to the musicians:- Taught OR Inspired OR Motivated who don’t get no awards or recognition elsewhere.
December 2016 – Awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” – presented by the Mayor of Wolverhampton, organised by UK Music Records at Mela Midland Da, Wolverhampton.
November 2016 – Awarded the Best Dhol team DHOL BLASTERS – at a very high prestige awards by UK Bhangra Awards, Birmingham.
September 2016 – Appreciation award for making the Dhol drum popular worldwide by Youth Cultural Society, Jullundur, India.
October 2015 – OMG I was awarded “Lifetime International Achievement Award” at a very high prestige awards ceremony – by Britasia tv at the Britasia tv World Awards, N.I.A, Birmingham.
February 2015 – Awarded “Lifetime Contribution within the Community Award” – Presented by Lord Mayor of Rugby & Presented at the Shri Guru Ravidass Bhawan Birmingham.
December 2014 – Awarded “Lifetime Achievement in Bhangra” by Lal Chand Jamla Jatt Cultural Origination in Smethwick, West Midlands.
December 2014 – Awarded “Lifetime Contribution to Bhangra n Charities” by Ambur Radio, presented by Mr Sudhir Gosvami the General Consulate of India, Bilston, West Midlands.
November 2014 – Awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” at a very high prestige awards by UK Bhangra Awards in Slough, London.
24th Aug 2014:- Fundraising: instead of the Ice Bucket I did the Ice Dhol –and raised £401 for Children’s Hospital. Presented the cheque on 12th Sept to The Mayor’s Deputy Councillor Anita Ward at Council House, Birmingham.
August 2014 – Performed for the celebration of “Independence Day” at the Centurial Conference Centre, Birmingham in the presence of The Indian High Commissioner of India and distinguished guests from around England, UK.
June 2014 – Honour to be the Main Judge for the 2nd year running for the “DHOLIS GOT TALENT” in Malaysia organised by Bobby Up-Town Dance Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
26th January 2014 – Great honour to perform for India’s Celebrations of “26 January” at the Grosvenor House, Central London in the presence of The Indian High Commissioner of India and his distinguished guests and Ministers from England and India.
December 2013 – Tribute to the legend Nelson Mandela, KingG Mall Dhol Blasters performing the opening ceremony with African drummers. We was the only Punjabi Asian band showing our incredible appreciation through our music with 40 other Ethnic groups at The Drum, Aston, Birmingham.
December 2013 – Recognition award for Arts/Culture to Community of Sandwell by the Worshipful the Mayor of Sandwell Cllr Linda Horton.
Nov 15th 2013:- Performed free at “Please Save My Life” Fundraising to find a match donor and raised £2,905.00p for Anthony Nolan Trust held at WS10 Banqueting hall, Wednesbury, West Midlands.
November 2013 – Awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” for 44 years of hard work promoting Punjabi Bhangra Arts from Kanshi Radio presented by Councillor Elias Mattu Wolverhampton.
August 2013 – Performed for the celebration of Independence Day at the Indian Embassy,
Birmingham, in the presence of The Indian High Commissioner of India and his distinguished guests from around England.
August 2013 – Birmingham Airport – Air India flight arriving from Punjab King G Mall’s Dhol Blasters played on the runaway with managing director & asst manager from the Birmingham airport.
July 2013 – Guest of Honour Award as the Main Judge at the Dhol Competition “Dholis Got Talent” – in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
December 2012 – Appreciation Award for raising money for Charity by The Divine Onkar Mission Wolverhampton, who help people in need by providing necessities such as books, blankets and clothes in Punjab, India.
10th August 2012:- New 2,554 World Record for the Biggest Bhangra dancers who came from India, Canada, America, Australia and all around Europe to take part and be a part of this record braking event at The Nanakari Bhavan Wednesbury, West Midlands. (One of the organiser & took part King G Mall).
November 2011 – Appreciation Award Dhol Blasters by The Kanshi Radio station at the charity dinner & dance, Wolverhampton.
October 2011 – Awarded “Excellence Award” from The Global Punjabi Society Leicester UK, chair person Baroness Verma from house of Lords, presented by H E Rajesh Prasad Acting High Commissioner of India in UK.
September 2011 – Appreciation of Outstanding Contribution to the Community by Pukaar News, presented by The High Sherriff of Leicestershire Mr Rashem S Sandhu at the Phoenix Theatre, Leicester.
May 2011:- First of its kind Organised “Dholis Got Talent” – Competition for young Dhol drum players to show their talent and the judges was International Artists to judge their talent – started in Leicester then London & the final was in Birmingham.
April 2011 Fundraising – Flora London Marathon – performing for the runners to supporting & helping them with Dhol drumming, London. One of the biggest fundraising events in the UK raising £51.8 million for charity making London marathon the biggest fundraising event in England.
July 2010:- Organised “Music Builds Bridges International Music and Dance” Free international Festival bringing Different Artists & Communities together to show a sign of unity & peace by working together, outside Birmingham Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham.
May 2010:- Record breaking song “King G mall AAO JI” by bringing together 4 Non-Asians singers from 4 different Countries:- Anita Lerche (Denmark) – Kiureli Sammallahti (Finland) – Yaz Alexandra (West Indies) – Skibu Foster (Jamaica) all learnt Punjabi language and sung the full song in Punjabi to show a sign of respect & unity artists working together.
January 2010 – “Hind Rattan Award” for Outstanding Services Achievements & Contributions for Keeping the Flag of India High by The NRI Welfare Society of India, held at The Grand, New Delhi, India.
May 2009: Fundraising – raised £251 for the All India Pingalwara charitable trust, Punjab, a charity that supports the less abled in India.
May 2009:- Fundraising – New 632 World Record for the Largest amount of Dhol drummers in the World, Raised £4,990.01p for 3 charities, Organised & took part King G Mall.
May 2009 – Appreciation of Achievement “King G Mall Dhol Blasters” for the Contribution to Sikhi & Punjabi Culture by The Sikh Times, Smethwick, Birmingham.
December 2008 – Award of Honour Dhol Blasters at the Lal Chand Zamla Jatt by Cultural Trust UK, Smethwick, Birmingham.
November 2008 – Contribution Appreciation Award – “King G Mall Dhol Blasters” at The Anglo-Sikh Remembrance Day by The Sikh community & youth services UK, Birmingham
Oct 2008:- Education – 2 Educational DVD’s to learn the folk instrument (Dhol) & dance (Bhangra) step by step – 1) Easy to Learn Dhol drum & 2) Easy way to learn Bhangra dance, so people who can’t find a teacher they can learn the Dhol in the comfort of their own home and own time.
April 2008:- Fundraising – Flora London Marathon – performing for the runners to supporting & helping them with Dhol drumming, London. One of the biggest fundraising events in the UK.
January 2008 – “NRI Bharat Samman”, an expatriate award that recognizes the economic and philanthropic achievements of the Indian Diaspora, presented in New Delhi by Sir Richard Stagg, British High Commissioner to India and hosted by the N.R.I. Institute during Pravasi Divas. Over 500 Diplomats, industrialists and government dignitaries including Mauritius High Commissioner to India at the Ceremony.
December 2007 – Award of Honour Dhol Blasters at the Lal Chand Zamla Jatt by Cultural Trust UK, Smethwick, Birmingham.
August 2006 Honorary award for Contribution to Panjabi Arts & Best Dholi by The Panjabi Academy Leicester.
May 2006:- Fundraising for Charity – Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice – Performed to help to raise well over £25,000.00p, Birmingham.
April 2006:- Fundraising – Flora London Marathon – performing for the runners to support and help them with Dhol drumming. This is recognised as one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK.
March 2006 – Cultural Award presented by Sir John McDonnell MP on behalf of The Panjabi in Britain All Party Parliamentary Group at The House of Commons, Central London.
Feb 2006:- Setting Standards – First Educational book in the UK on Dhol drum “Introduction to Dhol” written by G Mall for higher education in schools across the UK.
November 2005 – Gold Disc for Outstanding Sales “Dhol Blasters with Revenge” presented by Music Minds Records at the Bill Media, Wolverhampton (music produced & played by G Mall)
Oct 2005:- Fundraising for charity – performed free with the other artists and raised £50,125.00p to help them build a Hospital in the village Bilga, Punjab so it’s easy for poor people to have medical care free.
September 2005 – Honorary award for Contribution to Panjabi Community by The Sikh Community & Youth Service UK, Handsworth, Birmingham.
July 2005 Setting Standards – Dhol Blasters Forever album – World Record 21 Dhol drummers from 4 different Dhol teams from different towns played together to show a sign of unity by working together on one track.
July 2005:- Fundraising for Charity – LIVE 8 with UB40 – Biggest show, B/stage, B/ PA system ever in the UK with over 200,000 people in attendance.
July 2005 – Greatest Moments – The LIVE 8 at Hyde Park, London, record breaking event with the biggest international superstars We were honoured to be on the same stage with the likes of Paul McCartney, Madonna, Snoop Dog, Bono, Anne Lennox, Sting, Elton John, The Who, U2, Dido, Bob Geldof & UB40 and performing to a crowd of over 200,000.over 4 billion people around the world watched on Sky TV
April 2005:- Fundraising – Flora London Marathon – performing Dhol drumming for the runners in Supporting and Encouraging them with their running. one of the biggest fundraiser in the UK.
Feb 2005:- Setting Standards by – First Educational book in the UK on Bhangra dance “Introduction To Bhangra” written by Punjabi Music Dance Academy (G Mall Artistic Director).
January 2005:- First Asian Artist to Receive – the ITV “Arts leadership Midlander of the year award” for his dedication in helping, encouraging and supporting youngsters to learn the Punjabi art form, award presented by Bob Warman & Sarah Jane from ITV Central and other personalities who got different awards was – Duran Duran, Cecial Duckworth OBE, Dorothy Wilson, Fiona Thornewill, Birmingham.
December 2004 – Award of Honour Dhol Blasters at the Lal Chand Zamla Jatt by Cultural Trust UK, Smethwick, Birmingham.
November 2004 – Nominee for Media & Arts Excellence Jewel Award by The Asian Jewel Awards, London.
September 2004 – Awarded “Community Excellence Award” by The Black Country Asian Business Association at The Race Course Wolverhampton.
August 2004:- Setting standards by opening “Punjabi Music Dance Academy” to take Punjabi music and dance to another level and to nurture the talent of students.
June 2004 – Recognition/Business Contribution to Business Life in Sandwell by the Worshipful the Mayor of Sandwell Cllr Martin Prestige.
May 2004 – Award of Honour for Outstanding Contributions to The Punjabi Culture & Music presented by His Holiness Sai Bhajan Shah ji Kadri, Punjab, India for The Punjabi Cultural Society, Coventry.
April 2004 – Appreciation Award at The Gatkha Tournament by The Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Oldbury, West Midlands.
April 2004 – Best Team Award Dhol Blasters by the Council of Sikh Gurdwara’s in Handsworth Park, Birmingham.
March 2004 – Great achievement Winners for the 2nd time – Nachda Sansaar at The International Bhangra Dance Competition, Chicago, America. Going from UK & representing UK in Chicago.
February 2004 – Outstanding Contribution to Punjabi Culture and Music Award by the Punjabi Cultural Society UK, Leicester.
December 2003 – Award of Honour Dhol Blasters at the Lal Chand Zamla Jatt by Cultural Trust UK, Smethwick, Birmingham.
Sept 2003:- Fundraising for Charity – performed free with other artists & raised £30,001.00p to help to build a Hospital in Bilga, Punjab so it’s easier for poor communities to gain access to free medical care.
July 2003 – Award of Honour at “The Grupo Folclorico International Folk Dance Festival”, Portugal.
April 2003:- Fundraising – Flora London Marathon one of the biggest fundraising events – performing Dhol drumming for the runners in Supporting and Encouraging them with their running, London.
March 2003 – Great achievement Winners – Nachda Sansaar at The International Bhangra Dance Competition, Chicago, America. Going from UK & representing UK in Chicago.
January 2003 – Award of Honour at The Makandpur College Festival of Folk Arts, Punjab, India.
December 2002 – Guest of Honour Award as The Main Judge at The “Dholis Got Talent” Competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
July 2002 – Her Majesty The Queen’s Golden Jubilee – performance by Dhol Blasters in the Presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at The Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
May 2002 – Appreciation of on-going contribution in Folk Music Bhangra & Dhol by The Worshipful the Mayor of Sandwell Cllr the Lord King.
April 2002 – Appreciation Award at The Gatkha Tournament by The Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Oldbury, West Midlands.
December 2001 – Award of Honour Dhol Blasters at the Lal Chand Zamla Jatt by Cultural Trust UK, Smethwick, Birmingham.
November 2001 – Contribution to Bhangra Music Award by The Punjabi Raunak Mela Association, Coventry.
March 2001:- Fundraising New World Record for non-stop Dholathan 53 hours by the Dhol Blasters (breaking their own record of 42hrs) Funds raised £9,181.00p for “Gujarat’s Earthquake” Cheque was presented after welcoming Prince Charles at the Swaminarayan Hindu Mission, Neasden, London.
February 2001:- Fundraising for Charity – Earthquake Appeal at the St’ Luke’s Church of England primary school, Birmingham. Raised £328.50p.
December 2000 – Award of Honour Dhol Blasters at the Lal Chand Zamla Jatt by Cultural Trust UK,
Smethwick, Birmingham.
March 2000 – Contribution to welcoming Dr Kiran Bedi at the Police Training Centre welcomed by The Chief Superintendent Michael Layton. Birmingham.
February 2000:- Fundraising event in aid of Orissa Relief raised £2,601.16p at the Training Opportunities, Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
February 2000 – Contribution to Punjabi Culture Award by The Guru Ravidass Cultural Association, Birmingham.
January 2000 – 2 credits in pathways into hairdressing at Solihull College, Solihull, Birmingham.
December 1999:- Fundraiser – New World Record for non-stop Dholathan 42 hours by the Dhol Blasters Fund raised £4,601,00p for 2 charities BBC Children in Need & Eye Camp in Punjab, India.
November 1999:- Fundraising Charity event – Charity Gala Event at The Lord Mayor’s Suite, Birmingham and Raised £7,500.00p to go equally between – The Lord Mayor’s Charity Fund – Diana, Princess of Wales Children’s Trust – Marie Curie Cancer Care.
July 1999 – Recognition Award for “Pioneer of The Dhol” at The Tercentenary Celebrations of 300 years of Birth of The Khalsa by The Council of Sikh Gurdwaras, Oldbury, Birmingham.
July 1999 – Appreciation award Dhol Blasters playing at the 1st World Record of the largest Dhol drum players at The Vasakhi Dhol Mehl 300, Oldbury Council House, Oldbury, Birmingham.
July 1999:- World’s First – World Record of 314 Dhol drummers playing together to set a World Record, in Oldbury, West Midlands.
June 1999 – Voted – G Mall the Best Dhol Player and his team Nachda Sansaar the best dancers was awarded by Toor Films International, Birmingham.
April 1998 – Great honour to be part of “Eurovision Song Contest” – Nachda Sansaar played in the Interval with International artists at the NIA, Birmingham.
April 1998 – Best Dhol drum team “King G Mall’s Dhol Blasters” by the Council of Sikh Gurdwara’s, Birmingham. (Teams – Founder, Manager, Player, Coach & Choreographer).
January 1998 – Contribution to Bhangra music outside India “Apna Sangeet” by The Punjabi Cultural Society in Mohali, Chandigarh, India.
Nov 1997:- Fundraising for BBC Children in Need. Raised a total of £1,499,99p and the check was presented by Superstar Amitabh Bachchan at the BBC TV Studio, Birmingham.
September 1997 – Contribution to Bhangra Industry Award by The Asian Music Bhangra Arts Association UK – Birmingham.
April 1997 – Best Dhol drum team “King G Mall’s Dhol Blasters” by the Council of Sikh Gurdwara’s, Birmingham. (Teams – Founder, Manager, Player, Coach & Choreographer).
Nov 1996 – Contribution to Bhangra Industry Music Awards by The Movie Magazine Awards at the Hammersmith Palace, London.
June 1996 – Honorary Guest at the fourth Re:Orient Festival in Stockholm mainly focusing on cultures from Northern Africa, The Middle East and Asia by the Re:Orient, Stockholm, Sweden.
Oct 1995 – Gold Disc for Outstanding Sales – Apna Sangeet “Tha Tha Tha” at the UK Asian Pop Awards, Dome, Birmingham. (Founder Member and Dhol & Dholak player).
Oct 1995 – Best Favourite Single Award “Ragga Blasters” Presented to G Mall & K S Bhamrah at The UK Asian Pop Awards, Dome, Birmingham. (Music & Produced by G Mall & K Bhamrah).
Oct 1995 – Platinum Disc for The Outstanding sales “Ragga Blasters” presented by Nachural Records at The UK Asian Pop Awards, Dome, Birmingham. (Music & Produced by G Mall & K Bhamrah).
Aug 1995 – Outstanding Contribution to Bhangra Music Industry by the UK Asian Pop Awards, by Amarjit Sidhu at the Dome, Birmingham.
March 1995:- Setting Standards by creating The First BAND BAJA brass band Punjabi/Bollywood style in the UK, outside India.
October 1994 – Winners best favourite live pop band “Apna Sangeet” at the UK Asian Pop Awards, Dome, Birmingham. (Founder Member and Dhol & Dholak player).
September 1994:- Fundraising – Oxfam: Raised £6,666.66p by G Mall having half head & half beard shaved to raise money to provide the equipment & resources desperately needed in Rwanda, Africa.
July 1994 – Appreciation Award for Promoting Bhangra Music by The Movie Magazine Awards at the Hammersmith Palace, London.
June 1994 – Award for serving the Ravidassia community by the Shri Guru Ravidass Cultural Association, Handsworth, Birmingham.
March 1994 – Award of Honour Nachdey Hasdey by the Punjab Art & Theatre Association, Jallandur, India. (Team Founder, Manager, Player, Coach & Choreographer).
August 1993 – Platinum Disc for Outstanding Sales “Music Blasters” presented by Nachural Records at the Asian Pop Awards, Dome, Birmingham (Music Produced by G Mall & K Bhamrah)
1993 – Awarded diploma Nachda Sansaar Bhangra dancers at The World Gymnastics Championships, Birmingham. (Founder, Manager, Player, Coach & Choreographer).
1993 – Winners Best Group “Apna Sangeet” at The Indian Earthquake Appeal Fundraiser, Birmingham (Founder Member and Dhol & Dholak player).
Aug 1992:- Fundraising – Dhol Blasters Album Desi remix using various Artists in the UK & participating in the longest non-stop Boliyaan for BBC Children in need’s charity donated £1,000.00p.
Aug 1992 – Achievement and Contribution to Bhangra Music Industry, presented by Saints Records at The Asian Pop Awards, Dome 2, Birmingham.
July 1991 – Appreciation Award “Punjab Group Bhangra Dancers” at The International Folk Dance Festival, Italy. (team Dhol Player, Coach & Choreographer).
Dec 1990 – Award of Honour for making the Dhol drum popular around the World by The Video Shop Vancouver, Canada.
April 1990:- Fundraising – For Charity “GURUPURB 90” Religious First double Album from the Biggest Bhangra Artists in the UK to raise £1,101.00p money for BBC Children in need charity (AMAA) one of the main organizer for the album.
July 1989 – Best Dhol drum Player Award at The Mrs Kaur Trophy by Chalal Promoters, Dome, Birmingham.
August 1988 – Appreciation Award “Punjab Group Bhangra Dancers” at The International Folk Dance Festival, Portugal.
February 1988 – Winners – “Nachda Sansaar Bhangra Dancers” at The Asian Dance Festival (UK), held at The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton.
October 1988 – Best Musician Runners up Voted by the public at The UK Asian Pop Awards, Dome, Birmingham.
November 1987 – “Best Personality of The Year Award” 1987 Voted by the listeners of The Aaj Kal BBC Radio show, Derby, West Midlands.
August 1987 – Appreciation Award “Punjab Group Bhangra Dancers” at The International Folk Dance Festival, Portugal.(team Dhol Player, Coach & Choreographer).
July 1987:- Fundraising – by The West Midlands Police at their Charity event. We helped them to raise over £2,000.00p & received Appreciation Award in Handsworth, Birmingham.
July 1987 – Winners – Voted by the public “Nachda Sansaar Bhangra Dancers” Bhangra & free style Dancers at the Asian pop & dance awards, Dome, Birmingham. (teams Manager, Coach & Choreographer).
July 1987 – “Best Personality of The Year Award” 1986/87 voted by the public at The Asian Pop Awards, Dome, Birmingham.
March 23rd 1986 – Best Dholi Honour Award by The Indo-British Cultural Association, Birmingham.
Aug 1985:- Setting Standards by creating The First DHOL drum team in the world – “The Dhol Blasters”.
July 1983:- Setting Standards by opening the very First Asian School of dancing outside India.
“G.Mall’s School of Asian Dancing” for Asian Arts.
November 1981 – Best Dhol Player Award by The Sikh Student Federation Society of Aston University, Birmingham.
August 1979 – Certificate of merit at The Independence Day Bhangra Dance Competition, Digbeth Civic Hall, Birmingham (team Manager, Player, Coach & Choreographer).
November 1976 – Winners – Nadaan Group at The “Ravidass Sangeet Competition” by the Ravidassi Community Bedford. (Team Manager & Player).
June 1976 – Winners – Nadaan Group at The Asian song contest by The Sidney Stringer School Community Association. (Team manager & player).
1975 – Winners – Nadaan Group at The Asian song contest by The Oriental Star Agency at Digbeth Civic Hall Birmingham, (Team manager & player).
1975 – Winners – Nadaan Group at The Asian song contest by The Sidney Stringer School Community Association. (Team manager & player).
1971/3 – City & Guilds of London Institute 1971/73 Part 1 & Part 2 “Mechanical Engineering passed with a Credit” at Handsworth Technical Collage, Handsworth, Birmingham.
Since 1972:- Setting Standards – First Punjabi musician dancing & playing Dhol with Singing groups, Bhangra teams. Later on inspired hundreds & thousands of youngsters to start playing the Dhol drum worldwide.
1972 – Sant Nankari Mission formed Bhangra dancers when the bought me a Dhol & formed a small team for me to coach & play the Dhol in Smethwick, Birmingham.
1971 – Formed singing group Nadaans (Team manager & Dholki player).
1971 – Handsworth Technical college Abrasive wheel regulations course at Handsworth Technical Collage, Handsworth, Birmingham.
1971 – Industrial Safety Training Centre “Power Press Tool-setters course” at Handsworth Technical Collage, Handsworth, Birmingham.
1968 – In January 1968 formed a small singing group from the saints, singing religious songs with saints attending the temple, Handsworth, Birmingham.
1968 – Became “Prefect” at Handsworth Secondary boy’s school, Handsworth new road, Birmingham.
1966 – Started playing bit of a Dholki (small drum with skins on both sides played with fingers) in a church hall in Handsworth where Ravidassi community used it as a temple and my father was a Giani (preacher).
1965 – The Birmingham Accident Prevention Council Certificate of Senior Merit at Handsworth Secondary boy’s school, Handsworth new road, Birmingham.