Stars head east for the launch of the
Kopparberg Urban Forest in Hackney Wick
Thursday 11th June: Last night, stars from the world of fashion, showbiz and music including Laura Whitmore, Jaime Winstone, and Lilah Parsons attended the launch night of the Kopparberg Urban Forest, headlined by Katy B.
Kicking off a series of performances at festivals across the UK this summer, Katy B’s electric live performance included the hits Crying For No Reason, Lights On and as special mix-up of Show Me Love. Warming up the crowd beforehand was J.E.T with their blend of Motown flavoured soulful pop.
Celebrity guests at the launch included Laura Whitmore, Jaime Winstone, Miquita Oliver, Zara Martin, Lilah Parsons, Billy Huxley, Chris Perceval, Kat Shoob, Hackney-born rapper Mikill Pane and AJ Odudu.
Jaime Winston revealed she forgot her glam shoes to change into and embraced her inner hipster in her Dr Martens.
Miquita Oliver and Jaime Winston
Billy Huxley enjoying a refreshing Kopparberg Cider at the launch of the Kopparberg Urban Forest on June 10
Laura Whitmore embraced the forest vibes with a floral dress from Topshop Unique, shoes from Malone Souliers and a Louis Vuitton Bag
In-between dancing to Katy B, Lilah Parsons spent her night instagramming pictures of the twinkling lights of the Swedish forest
Chris Perceval and Mikill Pane enjoying a refreshing Kopparberg Cider at the launch of the Kopparberg Urban Forest.
Fuelling the party, celebrities sipped on Kopparberg and enjoyed canapés such as Swedish meatballs from Hackney Pearl and Duck Frites Sliders
The launch party kicked off the Urban Forest¹s five-week mix of live music and mouth-watering street food and drink in the heart of East London, Hackney Wick. Other artists set to play the Swedish Forest this summer include Chromeo, Submotion Orchestra, Norman Jay and Trevor Nelson. Entry to the event the Kopparberg Urban Forest is free.
Head to www.kopparbergurbanforest.com or Twitter @UrbanForest for further information.
