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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 Perceveal, Kat Shoob, Hackney-born rapper Mikill Pane and AJ Odudu.

Fuelling the party, celebrities sipped on Kopparberg and enjoyed canapés such as Swedish meatballs from Hackney Pearl and Duck Frites Sliders from Le Bun.

The launch party kicked off the Urban Forestšs 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.