About Eastbourne Carnival

Originally from London, but living in Eastbourne since 2004, Mina is a true Carnivalista, having been a participant in Notting Hill Carnival quite literally birth – and has gone on to participate in costume in Notting Hill, Trinidad, and Toronto Carnivals.

Mina has been involved with Eastbourne Carnival since 2016, supporting Carnival with their social media.

Stephen Lloyd stepped down after 10 years in 2021, and Mina is delighted to be the new Chair, building on the work done by Stephen and the Committee.

Mina is an active member of the Eastbourne business community, with her own business, Ditzy Media which provides social media marketing and training to local businesses and non-profits. She is also a Director of Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce, and Eastbourne & District Enterprise Agency Ltd.

Nigel helped is a founding member of the Committee and is our Senior Marshall. As well as the eyes on the street for the day, he looks after Logistics and Traffic Management along with the Victoria Baptist Church Event Team which he heads.

Nigel has vast experience of marshalling from his days working with Sussex Police. He and the Victoria Baptist Church Event Team currently volunteer at 10 events in the town each year, as well as running his own business, Nigel’s Paint Pot (Painting and Decorating).

Christina joined the Committee in 2018 and is well known in Eastbourne as Chief Executive of Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce, and Director of Eastbourne & District Enterprise Agency Ltd.

Christina brings her knowledge of the local community in Eastbourne, having been involved in organising other key events in the town, together with her passion and enthusiasm for Carnival.

Marcus joined the Committee in 2019, and brings his technical knowledge and experience of working as a Sound Engineer at Notting Hill Carnival – winning best Sound in 2013 at Notting Hill Carnival for Sunshine International Arts

Marcus is Trinidadian and has been an active participant in Notting Hill Carnival for many years, and his family have long roots in Carnivals in Trinidad and Toronto.

Born and raised in Eastbourne, Mark has two children and is married to Tracey. Mark retired from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service in 2014. Mark brings a wealth of experience in Health and Safety.

Mark is responsible for the Health and Safety of our event – crucial during a Carnival to make sure everyone is safe. Mark is also currently helping with Eastbourne’s major other tourism events, including Airbourne, Eastbourne’s International Tennis Tournament and The Beachy Head Marathon.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys kayaking off Eastbourne’s seafront and is an open water scuba diving instructor with Eastbourne Sub Aqua Club!

An award-winning & altruistic entrepreneur with years of experience in the events industry and the founder of Eastbourne’s premier Comic Con, WynterCon!

A confident team leader, Andy ensures that the ongoing projects and experiences the charity delivers enrich and enhance people’s lives. He is also a published author, an avid gamer and husband/father.

Luke has lived in Eastbourne all his life and has played a leading role in steering our Town Centre forward over the past 9 years, whilst working as part of Edeal’s town centre management team, and more recently with Your Eastbourne BID.

Luke currently heads the operations management of the BID and oversees most of the day to day goings on in the Town Centre, encompassing events, markets, street trading, promotions, street dressing and security.

Luke has managed some major projects over the years for our town – most recently the Ice Rink and Jubilee street party, and also Neon Noel, Bike Nites and the Victoria Place Pop-up Parks.

Holly, who hails from Eastbourne, has been a familiar face at the carnival for many years now. Last year, she took part in the festivities and had such a wonderful time during the lead-up and on the big day that she decided to join the committee! Through her networking, she has made some fantastic connections with the local community and businesses, and she’s excited to be more involved this year!