# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In Conversation:  Allyson Williams MBE | Notting Hill Carnival 60
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: She built costumes, ran mas bands and shaped Carnival from the inside for decades. An intimate evening with a Carnival legend.About this EventAllyson Williams arrived in England from Trinidad in 1969 to train as a midwife. In 1974 she met Vernon Williams – one of the founding members of Notting Hill Carnival – and her life changed.Together they founded Genesis mas band in 1980. That first year they made more than 400 costumes. Allyson worked her hospital shifts then came home and sewed through the night. Vernon designed historical themes – the Khans, the Pharaohs, Aztec civilisations – and Allyson brought them to life in fabric, sequins and feathers.When Vernon died in 2002, Allyson and her children Symone and Kevin kept Genesis going. She became the mas arena's representative on the Carnival board and served as Interim Chair in 2008. She has given 38 years of continuous service to Carnival arts and was featured in British Vogue. Her autobiography Tell Me Something I Don't Know tells the full story.This is an intimate In Conversation evening in the Listening Lounge – a small space for no more than 20 people. Allyson shares her story in her own words.Part of Carnival 60, a six-month heritage programme marking the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival. Produced by More Curricular CIC & Notting Hill Walks.All attendees including children require a ticket. Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to pass your ticket to someone else.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/in-conversation-allyson-williams-mbe-|-notting-hill-carnival-60/100001987647814118
- **Event Categories**: carnivals, music, entertainment, nonprofit, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6, max: 6, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Listening Lounge, Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park
- **lat**: 51.5227565
- **long**: -0.1996958
- **full address**: The Listening Lounge, Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park, 11 Woodfield Road, London, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is In Conversation:  Allyson Williams MBE | Notting Hill Carnival 60 being held?
  - **A:** In Conversation:  Allyson Williams MBE | Notting Hill Carnival 60 takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Listening Lounge, Mason & Fifth, Westbourne Park, 11 Woodfield Road, London, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for In Conversation:  Allyson Williams MBE | Notting Hill Carnival 60?
  - **A:** Tickets for In Conversation:  Allyson Williams MBE | Notting Hill Carnival 60 are priced at GBP 6 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 6Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing In Conversation:  Allyson Williams MBE | Notting Hill Carnival 60?
  - **A:** In Conversation:  Allyson Williams MBE | Notting Hill Carnival 60 is organized by Notting Hill Walks.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** In Conversation:  Allyson Williams MBE | Notting Hill Carnival 60 is ideal for families, kids, and anyone looking for a fun-filled day of rides, games, and festive entertainment. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If In Conversation:  Allyson Williams MBE | Notting Hill Carnival 60 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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