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Twentieth

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JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK ON

Friday, 28th August, 1970 2.00 p.m.

9.30 p.m.

AND

Saturday, 29th August, 1970 10.00 a.m.

Special

6.00 p.m.

Attractions:-

FRIDAYChildren's Talent Contest 3.15 p.m. Pony Gymkhana and Jumping Events 4.00 p.m'

SATURDAYJuvenile Jazz Band Parade 1.00 p.m.

The Sixth

BIttlN G HAM INTERNATIONAT FO

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FESTIVAT

August 15th-22nd 1970 Organised by the Billingham Festival Committee on behalf of Teesside County Borough Gouncil FESTIVAT COMMITTEE Chairman: Alderman J. A, Tatchell Councillor l. R. Crowden Councillor L. A. Watson Mr. K. L. Bates Mr. A. Dodds

Mr. F. Mitchell Mr. J. Maloney

Mr. F. Simpson Mr. E. Thompson Mr. J. W. Pinches

Councillor Mrs. M. Taylor, M.B.E. Mr. A. J. Arnold, B.E.M. Mr. H. L. Davies Mr. L. Jobson Mr. A. W. McDonald Mr. F. Moutrey Mrs. M. P. Tatchell

of Arts and Recreation-Teesside

County Borough - !;"r"rr:i Mr. s. cobbold and Administration-reesside county - y:i:,f;; F:r;;r"r,,,r*"rts Mr. B. Collins Department of Arts and Recreation - Department of Arts and Recreation Mrs. A. Watson - Festival Director Mr. P. T. Conroy -

The Festival will be opened by Mr. DAVID DOUGAN Director Northern Arts Association

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The lnternational Centre for music,song and dance!

FOREWORD The Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival started as an entertainment for local people in their own Town Centre. This is still the basic aim, but its growth in popularity has called for development and expansion, and has attracted audiences from a wider area each year.

We try to improve and extend the Festival year by year, while still retaining its unique character. two Theatres to their maximum capacity, but still cannot meet the great demand for tickets. So this year we are extending the Festival by one day. which has added an extra full-length open air concert and three theatre concerts to the programme. We aheady use the Town Centre and our

Each Group performing in the Festival is specially invited, and is chosen to give the finest possible display of their country's Folklore. lt is becoming traditional to invite some old friends to come again, and also to try to extend our range to new countries. This year I am delighted to welcome back the Haifa Students Folklore Group who enchanted us in 1966 and 1968, and the Folk Ensemble 'Urpin'who also starred in I 966. We have not previously had visitors from the Congo or from Norway, so I am especially pleased to welcome the Groups from these two countries, also all the new friends from overseas who are visiting Billingham for the first time. I know that my personal welcome will be multiplied by many thousands during the Festival week.

Although our Festival is unique in Britain, similar events are well established in other European countries. We were therefore honoured to be invited to a European Conference of organisers of Folklore Festivals, to discuss future co-operation. I shall be attending this Conference in France the week before the Billingham Festival, and I hope it will enable us to bring an even wider range of Folklore to Billingham in future years. I thank all those who help to organise and run our Festival-The Arts and Recreation Department of the Teesside Council; other Council Departments, natably the Education Department, who so willingly lend us their premises; and the hundreds of voluntary helpers, who come from practically every Club and Association in Billingham. I also thank Northern Arts, who provide a welcome financial grant. lt is.a pleasure to welcome their Director, Mr. David Dougan, who has kindly agreed to open the Festival. Finally, a welcome to our audience, whose enthusiasm contributes so rnuch to the success of the Festival. Whether you come for the sixth or the first time, I am confident you will enjoy the colour, vitality, and music of the sixth Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival.

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Congolese National Ballet "DIABOUA" nh83$r"d;J"an Kinkouaboudi Kharibi

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FRANCE

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Brazzaville.

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Folk Ensemble "OCEANlOUE" Confolens (Charente) Ukrainian Dance Group "ROUZMARlNS" Strasbourg

Leader-Janine Preaux

F GERMANY "FANFARENZUG NIEDERBURG" (Mens Band)

Director-Werner Breyer

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F lsRnrl Haifa Students Folklore Group

Director-Zeev Sternberg F ruoRwnY (AÊ\ T6.\^n S.y.^-*,e r.Âârrkr)"I^ Comprehehsive School Ctroif-- Os. I The Conductor-Henrik Lyssand

't. Folk Song and Dance Group of Lorca Murcia Leader-Antonio Aguirre n The "TUNA" of Valencia University Leader-Jose Peris Gimeno UNITED STATES OF AMERICA pysye (Utah) Folk Dance Group of Brigham Young University Leader-Mary Bee Jensen YUGOSALVIA ,

Folk Ensemble "VLADO TASEVSKI"

President-Boge Kuzmanovski

Skopje (Macedonia)

ENGLAND Dave and Toni Arthur

Billingham New Silver Band Martin Carthy The Fettlers The Northern Front

I Stockton Blue and Golds Leader-Paul Wesson Sunderland Youth lnternational Concert Band Conductor-Ernest Camsey Stockton E.F.D.S.

SCOTLAND

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Robin Hall and Jimmie McGregor Tfie Juniper Green Dancers Edinburgh - M.B.E. Leader-Captain James Bain, The Teesside Highland Pipe Band

IRELAND The Healys

Left:

Memhers of the Haifa Students Folklore Group lsrael

SUMMARY of PROGRAMME SATURDAY AUGUST 15th 11.00 2.15 2.45 7.30

a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Civic Reception-Council Chambers Grand Parade Opening Ceremony and Open Air Concert-Town Centre Evening Concert-College Theatre Evening Concert-Forum Theatre

SUNDAY AUGUST 16th 2.30 p.m. 3.00 p.m. 7.30 p.m.

Grand Parade Open Air Concert-Town Centre Evening Concert-Forum Theatre Evening Concert-College Theatre

MONDAY AUGUST 17th

12.00 noon Lunch Hour Concert-Town Centre 12.30 p.m. Lunch Hour Concert-Billingham Synthonia Recreation Club Theatre 7.30 p.m. Evening Concert-College Theatre Evening Concert-Forum Theatre

TUESDAY AUGUST 18th 12.00 12.30 6.00 8.00 7.30

noon Lunch Hour Concert-Town Centre p.m. Lunch Hour Concert-Billingham Synthonia Recreation Club Theatre p.m. Old Peoples Concert-College Theatre p.m. Folk Song and Music Concert-College Theatre p.m. Evening Concert-Forum Theatre

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1gth 12.00 noon Lunch Hour Concert-Town Centre 12.30 p.m. Lunch Hour Concert-Billingham Synthonia Recreation Club Theatre 7.30 p.m. Evening Concert-College Theatre Evening Concert-Forum Theatre THURSDAY AUGUST 2oth 12.00 noon Lunch Hour Concert-Town Centre 12.30 p.m. Lunch Hour Concert-Billingham Synthonia Recreation Club Theatre

30pm

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FRIDAY AUGUST 21st 12.00 noon Lunch Hour Concert-Town Centre 12.30 p.m. Lunch Hour Concert-Billingham Synthonia Recreation Club Theatre 7.30

p.m.

Gala Evening Concert'-College Theatre Gala Evening Concert-Forum Theatre

SATURDAY AUGUST 22nd

,di'

2.00 2.30

p.m. p.m.

7.00 9.15

p.m. p.m.

Parade to Town Centre

Farewell Concert-Town Centre-Presentation of Pennants-

lnternational Farandole Folk Song and Music Concert-Forum Theatre Torchlight Procession to Town Centre-Beating of Retreat byTeesside Highland Pipe Band-Closing Ceremony Fireworks Display in John Whitehead Park

NOTES ON CONCERT PROGRAMMES The theatre concerts will be similar from the point of view of presentation to those staged last year The Evening 9oncerts in the Forum Theatre on certain nights will have about half of their programmes.

given to the folklore of a sp_ecific country. Saturday-lsrael; Monday-Czechoslovakia; TuesdayYugoslavia; Wednesday-Spain. Delails of items.to be performed will be announced this year. All groups from abroad (except Norway) will appear in the College Theatre and the Forum Theatre on Friday evening.

IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER ALL CONCERTS ADVERTISED TO TAKE PLACE IN THE TOWN CENTRE WILL BE HELD IN THE COLLEGE AND FORUM THEATRES __ STAND

TICKET HOLDERS ONLY ADMITTED. The lunch hour concerts from Monday minutes.

to Friday-Town Centre-will last for approximately 75

Evening concerts will last for approxim alely 2L hours including interval. The exception is the concert on .Saturday, August 22nd at the Forum Theatre which is timed to end at 9.15 p.m. so that the audience will have the opportunity of attending the Closing Ceremony.

The Festival Committee reserve the right to alter the programmes but assure the public that changes will only be made if absolutely necessary.

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Saturday to Thursday (inclusive) Friday 141-; 1Ol-;8/-.

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Children and O.A.P. 3/-. Monday to Friday (incl.) 4/-; Children and O.A.P. 2/-' ln the event of inclement weather concerts will be staged in both the College and Forum Theatres. Stand Ticket holders are guaranteed a seat in one of these theatres.

Ground Level Seats:

1st Saturday, Sunday, 2nd SaturdaY 3l-. Children and O.A.P. Mondayto Friday (inclusive) 2l-;Children and O'A.P. 1/-.

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We regret that in the event of inclement weather, money cannot be refunded for Ground level seats. Tickets for concerts in the College Theatre and Town Centre can be obtained from the Festival Office, Town Centre, Billingham, Teesside. Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m. in the 5.00 p.m. Saturday 2.00 p.rn. to 12.00 noon and 1.00 p.m.

Art GallerY, Town Centre.

POSTAL BOOKINGS are accePtable. TELEPHONE BOOKINGS Festival Office Forum Theatre -

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FORUM THEATRE

saturday to Thursday (inclusive) and Saturday August 22nd 12/-; 1O/-;81-. Friday 1 6/-; 131-; 1O/-. Tickets for the Forum Theatre Concerts obtainable from Forum Theatre Booking Office, (Open Daily from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Sunday excepted) Town Centre, Billingham or from the Forum Agencies'

BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA RECREATION CLUB THEATRE Monday to Friday (inclusive) Adults 2/-. Children and O'A'P' 1/-' (Tickets only obtainable from the Club).

FESTIVAL CLUB

Membership is open to all persons over the age of 18 years. The Club-will be situated Saturday in the Billiigham Arms Hotel and will open from Friday August 14th to Sa will be given by F estival Auoust 22nd. Membership Fee 30/-. Cabaret items will August perf"ormers including Robin Hall and Jimmie McGreg_or who will.appear on certain 'nig6ts. Application-Forms from the Festival Office. Dancing will be to the music of""The irinidadians" specially engaged to perform in Billingham during the entire period of the festival at the Festival Club. 8

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF PRINTS

MONDAY AUGUST 17th 10.30 a.m. 3.00 p.m.

11.00 a.m. (approx)

Recorded Broadcast of Music from the Third Billingham 1967. lnternational Folklore Festival

3.45 p.m. (approx)

"Macedonian Folk Dance, Music and Song." Lecture by Boge-Kuzmanovski.

TUESDAY AUGUST 18th 10.30 a.m.

3.00 p.m.

.00 a.m. (approx)

"What is a Festival Like you doing in a Place Like This." Colour Film made by B.B.C. 1969. Folklore Festival

3.45 p.m.

Fifth Billingham lnternational

"Folklore of America- p6n6s in the U.S.A. Lecture from The-American lndian to the Present Day" by Mary Bee Jensen, Professor of Recreation Education at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1gth 10.30 a.m.

3.00 p.m. --

11.00 a.m. (approx) 3.45 p.m.

Recorded Broadcast of Music from the Fourth Billingham 1968. lnternational Folklore Festival Lecture

"Murcia-The Folk Traditions of the Region."

Pedro Tudela.

THURSDAY AUGUST 2oth 10.30 a.m. 3.00 p.m.

11.00 a.m. (approx) 3.45 p.m.

Recorded Broadcast of the Music from the Fifth Billingham 1969. lnternational Folklore Festival

Lecture-"lsrael and its Folk Traditions" by Jonathan Gabai, Artistic Director- Haifa Students Folk Ensemble.

FRIDAY AUGUST 21st 10.30 a.m.

11.00 a.m. (approx)

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"What is a Festival Like you doing in a Place Like This." Fifth Billingham lnternational Colour Film by B.B.C. 1969.Cine Photographer Looks at the Billingham

Folklore Festival 3.00 p.m.

3.45 p.m. (approx)

The Amateur

Folklore Festival. Film by Councillor L. Watson ot

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tn{f 9qs^ Festival. 1rq68

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th. 2.15

p.m.

Grand Parade of Folklore Groups.

Route-Telstar-Low

2.45p.m.

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ue-Ca useway-Town Centre.

Assembly of groups in front of Municipal Buildings, Town Centre. Playin_g of National Anthems of countries taking part in the Festival by the Billingham New Silver Band. Raising of flags of each country.

Address of welcome by Alderman

J. A. Tatchell, Chairman, Billingham Festival

Committee. Opening of the Festival by Mr. David Dougan, Director Northern Arts Association.

3.00

p.m.

INTERNATIONAL CONCERT 1. THE POPULAR REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Dance ltems by the Folk Ensemble "DIABOUA" Brazzaville. Leader JEAN KINKOUABOUDI KHARIBI. -

CZECHOSLOVAKIA Dances by Folk Ensemble "URPIN" Leader JAN HUSARIK.

Banska Bystrica.

3. FRANCE Dance items by

a) Folk Ensemble "OCEANIOUE" Confolens. b) Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble- "ROUZMARINS" Leader

JANINE PREAUX.

Strasbourg.

4. GERMANY Music by "FANFARENZUG NIEDERBURG" (Mens Band) Director WERNER BREYER.

Constance.

5. ISRAEL Dance items by HAIFA STUDENTS FOLKLORE GROUP. ZEEV STERN BERG.

DirECtOr

6. NORWAY Choral Music by the COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL CHOIR Conductor HENRIK LYSSAND.

Os.

SPAIN

Musical items by the "TUNA" of Valencia University. Leader JOSE PERIS GIMENO.

Dance items by the FOLK DANCE AND SONG GROUP OF LORCA Leader -- ANTONIO AGUIRRE. 11

Murcia.

r SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th. 8. UNITED

STATES OF AMERICA Dance ltems by the FOLK DANCE GROUP OF THE BRIGHAM YOUNG

Provo (Utah). - BEE JENSEN. MARY

UNIVERSITY DiTECIOT

9. YUGOSLAVIA

Dance ltem by the Folk Ensemble "VLADO TASEVSKI" BOGE KUZMANOVSKI. President

Skopje (Macedonia).

10. ENGLAND

Dance ltem by the sTocKToN ENGLISH FOLK DANCE SOCIETY. Leader

PAUL WESSON.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th.

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INTERNATIONAL CONCERT OF MUSIC, SONG AI\ID DANCE

BILLINGHAM COLLEGE THEATRE 7.30

p.m.

Admission Charges 9s; 7s; 5s.

1. GERMAN TRADITIONAL "Fanfarenzug Neiderburg" Director \y'/g1ns1 Breyer.

MUSIC

CONGOLESE FOLK DANCE

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AND MUSIC

Ensemble "Diaboua" Brazzaville. Leader Jean Kinkouaboudi Kharibi. 3.

AMERICAN FOLK DANCES

AND MUSIC Folk Dance Group of Brigham Young University

l_NjTERVAL (20mins.) 4. FOLK SONGS AND MUSIC OF The "Tuna" of Valencia University. Leader

5. FOLK

Provo (Utah).

SPAIN

Jose Peris Gimeno.

DANCE, MUSIC AND SONG OF YUGOSLAVIA

Folk Ensemble "Vlado Tasevski" President Boge Kuzmanowski. -

Skopje (Macedonia).

INTERNATIONAL CONCERT OF MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE

FORUM THEATRE BILLINGHAM 7.30

p.m.

Admission Charges 14s; 10s; 8s. 1. SPANISH FOLK DANCE AND SONGS Folk Song and Dance Group of Lorca Murcia. Leader

2. FOLK MUSIC AND

DANCES OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA

Folk Ensemble "Urpin"

Leader

INTERVAL 3.

Antonio Aguirre.

Jan Husarik.

Banska Bystrica.

(2Omins.)

ISRAELI DANCE, MUSIC AND SONG Haifa Students Folklore Group. Leader

Zeev Sternberg.

Since the last Festival one of the most hardworking members of the Comn'rittee COUNCILLOR DOUGLAS TURNBULL has died. COUNCTLLOR TURNgULL was CHAIRMAN of BILLINGHAM U.D.C. 1967 and a member of the FESTIVAL coMMlrrEE from early 1966. He worked throughout the years with unflagging enthusiasm for the success of this event. He is sadly missed. May he rest in peace. 13

lSUNDAY, AUGUST 16th. p.m. 3.00 p.m.

2.30

Technical

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OPEN AIR CONCERT

TOWN CENTRE

Centre'

1. YUGOSLAVIA

D;;;

ltem by Folk Ensemble "Vlado Tasevski"

President 2. U.S.A.

Boge Kuzmanovski'

(Utah)' item by Folk Dance Group of Brigham Young University, Provo BeeJensen. MarY Director

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6.n"" it", by Folk Dance and Song Group of Lorca - Murcia' Antonio Aguirre. Leader [n'uri"rr-it"* Lv ir," '+r;;'' of Valencia University. Leader -

3. SPAIN

4. ISRAEL

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GERMANY

M;;i;ti

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6. - SCOTLAND

Junip"i-Cr""n Dancers

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7. FRANCE

Edinburgh. Leader

Janine Preaux.

Leader

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Sternberg'

Werner Breyer'

Captain James Bain, M'B'E' Strasbourg. I

8. CZECHOSLOVAKIA

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Constance' Director

Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble "Rouzmarins"

Je5s Peris Gimeno'

Fotk Ensemble "Urpin"

Banska

Bystrica.

Leader

THE POPULAR REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO itlr"'nv tf," Folk Ensemble "Diaboua" - Brazzaville' Jean Kinkouaboudi Kharibi' Leader

Jan Husarik'

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AND SONG INTERNATIONAL CONCERT OF FOLK DANCE, MUSIC

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BILLINGHAM COLLEGE THEATRE 7.30

Admission Charges 9s; 7s; 5s' l.ChoralMusic-TheComprehensiveschoolChoir,os,Norway.

p.m.

Conductor

Henrik LYssand'

MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE Soni crorp of Lorca. Murcia. Leader and oarne iir;"F;ik ! NTE RVA L (20 mins.) ." 3. SCOTTISH FOLK DANCES AND SONGS Edinburgh' Oin""t by Juniper Green Dancers 2. SPANISH FOLK

Captain James Bain, M.B'E' McGregor' Jimmie Robin Hall and Foi[ bongs Leader

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ISRAELI 'iiii. FOLK MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE

Stra"ntt rotrtore Group. Leader -zeev Sternberg' 14

Antonio Aguirre'

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th. M*il6

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INTERNATIONAL CONCERT OF FOLK DANGE, MUSIC AND SOI\IG

FORUM THEATRE BILLINGHAM 7.30

p.m. Admission Charges

12s; 10s; 8s.

1. SCOTTISH FOLK DANCES AND

SONGS Dances by Juniper Green Dancers, Edinburgh. Leader Captain James Bain, M.B.E.

- Robin Hall and Jimmie McGregor. Songs by

2. UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCES

Ukrainian Folk Ensemble "Rouzmarins"

Leader

Janine Preaux.

Strasbourg.

INTERVAL (20mins.) 3. AMERICAN FOLK DANCES AND MUSIC The Folk Dance Group of Brigham Young University, Provo (Utah). Leader

Mary Bee Jensen.

FOLK MUSIC, DANCE AND SONG FROM YUGOSLAVIA Folk Ensemble "Vlado Tasevski" Skopje (Macedonia). President

Boge Kuzmanovski.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 17th. 12.O0noon LUNCH HOUR CONCERT-TOWN CENTRE Admission

4s. Children and O.A.P. 2s. Stands Ground,Level Seating --2s. Children and O.A.P. 1s.

The Congo. 1. Congolese Ensemble "Diaboua" 2. The "Tuna" of Valencia University Spain. P13n69. 3. Ensemble "Oceanique"

4. Ensemble "Vlado Tasevski"

12.30

p.m.

Yugoslavia.

LUNCH HOUR CONCERT- BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA RECREATION CLUB THEATRE. Admission 2s; Children and O.A.P. 1s.

1. "Fanfarenzug Niederburg" Germany. - Young University 2. Folk Dance Group of Brigham

U.S.A.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 17th. INTERNATIONAL CONCERT OF FOLK DANCE, MUSIC AND SONG

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DANCE MUSIC AND SONG FROM YUGOSLAVIA

Folk Ensembte "Vtado Tasevski"

Skopje..

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Boge Kuzmanovski.

INTERNATIONAL CONCERT OF FOLK DANCE, MUSIC AND SONG

BILLINGHAM FORUM THEATRE 7.30 p.m.

Admission 12s; IOs; 8s.

Musical items from "FANFARENZUG NIEDERBURG" Germany. Directot \f'/syns1 Breyer. 2. NORTHUMBRIAN RAPPER DANCE Stockton Blue and Golds. Leader Mr. Paul Wesson. 3. CONGOLESE FOLK DANCE AND- MUSIC The Ensemble "Diaboua" Brazzaville. Leader Jgan Kinkonaboudi Kharibi. 1.

INTERVAL 4

(2O mins.)

Folk Ensemble "Urpin" Banska Bystrica. Leader Jan. Husarik. Asst. Choreographer lgor Kovakovic.

Orchestra Conductor - lvor Zvarik. Cymbalom Gitka Vavrekova. - Belova and Milan Stesko. Sg"ogt by Meria

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 18th. 12.(X)noon LUNCH HOUR CONCERT-TOWN CENTRE Admission Stands 4s; Children and O.A.F. 2s. Level seating 2s; children and o'A'P' 1s'

PLoflal-rra",,'^ f#lg# Nt,2Fiin\ 3 1. The Choir of the Comprehensive School, Os., Norway. ,'lrrl Filr, l- t "Fanfarenzug Niederburg", Germany. r,lo3 Filrn +3. The Folk Dance Group oJ Brigham Young University, U.S.A. song Group or Lorca' spain' ,d-:1?le r?'--"Ji rIBJ"".[ ?f t"."A""d 12.30

p.m.

LUNCH HOUR CONCERT Billingham Synthonia Recreation Club Theatre Admission 2s. Ghildren and O.A.P. 1s.

The Congo. 1. The Folk Ensemble "Diaboua" Spain. 2. The "Tuna" of Valencia University

INTERNATTONAL CONCERT OF FOLK DANCE, MUSIC AND SONG

FORUM THEATRE BILLINGHAM Admission 12s; 10s; 8s. 1. CHORAL MUSIC

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Norway. Conductor

2. CONGOLESE FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC Brczzaville. Folk Ensemble "Diaboua" Leader Jean Kinkouaboudi Kharibi. 3. FRENCH FOLK DANCES Confolens (Charente). Folk Ensemble "Oceanique"

Henrik Lyssand.

INTERVAL 4.

FOLK MUSIC, DANCE AND SONG FROM YUGOSLAVIA Skopje. Foik Ensemble "Vlado Tasevski" Boge Kuzmanovski. President

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Admission 12s; 10s; 8s. 1. MUSICAL ITEMS

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FORUM THEATRE BILLINGHAM 7.30

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Admission 12s; 1Os; 8s. 1. MUSICAL ITEMS Sunderland lnternational Youth Concert

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SPANISH FOLK MUSIC AND SONGS

The "Tuna" of Valencia University. Leader

4. ISRAELI FOLK DANCES, MUSIC

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Haifa Students Folklore Group. Leader 19

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Jose peris Gimeno.

SONGS

Ernest Camsey.

Zeev Sternberg.

Aguirre.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2oth. LUNCH HOUR CONCERT-TOWN CENTRE Admission

12.(X) noon

Stands 4s; Children and O.A.P. 2s. Ground Level Sealing 2s; Children and O.A.P. 1s. "Fanfarenzug 1. Niederburg" Germany. - Young University U.S.A. 2. Folk Dance Group of Brigham Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble "Rouzmar,n;" - Strasbourg. 4. Folk Dance and Song Group of Lorca _- Spain.-

-.3. 12.30 p.m.

LUNCH HOUR CONCERT Billingham Synthonia Recreation Club Theatre Admission 2s. Children and O.A.P. 1s.

1. Folk Ensemble "Oceaniqus" Pysn6s. 2. Folk Ensemble "Vlado Tasevski" Yugoslavia.

INTERNATIONAL CONCERT OF FOLK MUSIC, DANCE AND SONG

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Robin Hall and Jimmie McGregor. FOLK DANCES, MUSIC AND SONGS OF Folk Ensemble "Urpin"

Banska Bystrica.

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4. AMERICAN FOLK DANCES Folk Dance Group of Brigham Young University 20

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Stands 4s; Children and O.A.P. 2s. Ground Level Seating 2s; Children and O.A.P. 1s. The "Tuna" of Valencia University Spain. Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble "Rouzmarins" Strasbourg. Folk Ensemble "Oceaniqus" Py6nss. Folk Ensemble "Diaboua" Congo.

LUNCH HOUR CONCERT Billingham Synthonia Recreation Club Theatre Admission 2s. Children and O.A.P. 1s.

1. Folk Ensemble "Urpin" Czechoslovakia. 2. Haifa Students Folklore -Group lsrael.

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"Rouzmarins"

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INTERVAL (15mins.)

6. The "Tuna" of Valencia University

Spain.

Jean Kinkouaboudi Kharibi. U.S.A.

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Leader

Jose Gimeno.

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GALA INTERNATIONAL CONCERT OF FOLK MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE FORUM THEATRE BILLINGHAM 7.30 p.m. AllTickets Sold. 1. The "Tuna" of Valencia University Spain. Leader Jose peris Gimeno. 2 ik.c;,G_^ f,i"t{**.,

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Leader Janine Preaux. Ensemble "Diaboua" Congo. Leader Danbe Group of Brigham young University Director Mary Bee Jensen.

8. Folk 9. Folk

10. Haifa students Folklore Group

lsrael.

Boge Kuzmanowski Aguirre.

Breyer.

Jean Kinkouaboudi Kharibi.

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FOLK SONG AND MUSIC EVENING Admission 12s; 10s; 8s.

FORUM THEATRE

Robin Hall and Jimmie McGregor.

Martin Carthy. The Fettlers Folk Group.

The Healys. 9.15 p.m.

Torchlight Procession to Town Centre.

9.30 p.m.

Beating of Retreat by the Teesside Highland Pipe Band. TOWN CENTRE CLOSING CEREMONY. Fireworks Display John Whitehead Park.

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CZECHOSLOVAKIA

FOLK ENSEMBLE "URPIN"

BANSKA BYSTRICA

For many people the most memorable of the Billingham Festivals held to date was that of 1966. lt was at this, the second festival, that general interest was aroused and the pattern for future events was set. One of the groups which made a major contribution that year was this Folk Dance and Song Ensemble from the province of Slovakia. They will be made most welcome again and festival supporters will look forward to seeing a good number of members who were here four years ago.

The dances of this region of Central Europe are lively, dynamic and exciting. Several of the items performed in 1966 are being repeated; these include the wild, temperamental Gipsy Dance and the Dance of the Woodcutters and Shepherds. There are however at least 4 new dance items in the repertoire which have won the group acclaim in their performances all over Europe since they were last in Billingham. One of these is arranged by lgor Kovakovic, a lead dancer, who was unfortunately injured in a friendly game of footballthe day before the festival started in 1966; he was glglllto dance a step the whole week and we trust he has better fortune during this visit. The ensemble has an excellent orchestra made up mainly of string instruments and including the now familiar Cymbalom without which no Billingham Festival would be complete. ltems will also be given oq the traditional instruments the Fujara and another which translates as a Whistle Fife.

Songs will be given by two lady soloists and one gentleman; the girl's choir which sang here in 1966 will not be present this year. With happy memories of the spectacular performances of 4 years ago we look forward with keen anticipation to seeing this ensemble which appears to have reached even higher standards than those attained when last at Billingham 29

FRANCE

FOLK ENSEMBLE "OCEAN|OUE"

CONFOLENS

(CHARENTE)

This ensemble is really two dance and music groups in one. France, like many European countries, has a great variety of folk traditions which vary from region to region. The traditional dress and music of the Bretons for example, are totally different to those of the Nicois much more so than the Scots and English. "Oceanique" consists of one group of dancers and musicians from Confolens, a small town near Limoges in Charente and a group of Basques. There is a tremendous contrast of costume, music and dance between the two which will be easily seen by all. "Oceanique" has had a distinguished past and obtained second prize in a major competitive

festival in Poland last Summer.

The group comes to us through Henri Coursaget, Director of the Festival of Confolens which is one of Franee's greatest annual folklore events. There is close contact between the festivals of Confolens and Billingham. A youth delegation of Billingham Festival Workers were guests at Confolens last year. Shortly before our event this year Alderman J. A. Tatchell, Chairman of the Billingham Festival Committee is attending an international conference of Folklore Festival representatives at Confolens. One result of this meeting could be even closer co-operation in future years between these two festivals. The prospect of this makes our guests from France doubly welcome.

FRANCE

UKRATNIAN FOLK ENSEMBLE "ROUZMARINS"

STRASBOURG

For the second time we have the orivilege of welcoming a group. of Ukrainian Folk "Rouzmarin''' ii Dancers Uffi;;#"#i,jilr;',1"i, cr,irdren and rrrbna-s settred f",':J|,If,3:,. in

,ia"';;;;

one of the most exciting dances ever presented at Biiling!1m_yyas ,Hopak,, the Dance the steppe performed rv Feiro tsrisii,i*vn"'l.orrvi., of E;;;;;i""i;'r'bgg. This tradiiionar Jance of the Ukrainian people will be pd;;;-d'oi-this.sroup *," durins their keenlv anticipated b, iil" entnrisiiits oi'bl"av-aancins who come to stay here the festivar

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A new insfiument at this festival will be the Balalaika which has not been heard on our s;ii;;; ,no t,rr-nor;;;;;iJ;p a strons musicar section.

stases before, severar accoroeoni,

The costume of this region is most colourful and beautiful. The dancing is virile, dynamic rhis v6uns pertormance" b" one of the hishrights of this ;:S,,3iiffi,.acrobatic'

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GERMANY

FANFARENZUG NIEDERBURG

CONSTANCE

This Marching Band comes to us from Constance on the German/Swiss border. The club of which the band is a part, was founded in 1884 and has its origins in the 1 6th Century. The purpose of the Niederburg Club was to continue a custom started in the town 450 years ago i.e. to entertain through the medium of comedy and light farce and in general to promote good humour. One of the a kind of mumming procession; to lead this promain features was the "Hendglonker Umzug" cession and announce the performances of the- club a fanfare group was added. The present band grew out of this group. Before the Second World War the group's performances were confined

Southern

Germany but in recent years they have been in great demand in other countries. ln 1966 they attended

the Folklore Festival in San Remo, ltaly; in 1968 they were at Via Reggio and the Festivals of Tarcento and Ligniano, ltaly. Later in that year they took part in the winter festival at Lugano, Switzerland. They have had several performances, broadcast and televised.

The groups instruments are mercenary drums, march drums, valve fanfares, fanfare trumpets and fifes. They have quite a wide repertoire. Some of their items are "Riding-marches" which were played in battles in the middle ages and have been preserved, and passed down, in this area, until the present day. The colourful uniforms (similar to the Swiss Guards of the Vatican City) are copies of those worn by the mercenary soldiers of medieval times. 26

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ISRAEL

STUDENTS FOLKLORE GROUP- HAIFA This group is making its third appearance at Billingham and this in itself is indicative of the popularity of these young people from Haifa with our festival audiences. ln addition to the ever popylar items such as the'Dance of Joy'several new.arrangements have been especially prepared for this year's European Tour which takes the ensemble to Austria and ltaly as weil as Engiand. Those persons attending the Jestival for the first time can look forward to an exhilarating . experience; past s_upporters will be making certain that they attend at least one performanc6 9rngg by this dynamic group of young people from lsrael's main port. As in the past the ensemble is under the leadership of Mr. Zeev Sternberg from the youth and Sport Department of Haifa Municipality. Main Choreographer and Artistic Dir6ctor is Jonathan Gabay ex-Army Captain and one time member of lsrael's only professional dance group. Some dances are based on ancient and modern traditions and influenced by the Bible; others

by the foundation of the new state of lsrael; others by the constant military stiuggle which the country has faced in order to survive. Costumes are many and varied with most specially designed for the specific dance being performed.

Music'is provided by flute, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone and drum. This group has wide international experience gained touring Europe every other year during the past decade. On Saturday August 1sth the whole of the second part of the concert at the Forum Theatre is to be given by the Israeli Ensemble. 27

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NORWAY

THE COMPREHENSIVE GIRLS SCHOOL CHOIR-OS This choir comes to us from Os near Bergen. lt was formed in 1963 and has been conducted throughout its existence by Henrik Lyssand who will lead the group at Billingham.

The choir has had many successful concerts in Norway and this year won first prize in the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's national competition for Youth Choirs. They are making their second visit to England and have also made a concert tour in Denmark. The group performs mainly of folk songs.

in the traditional dress of West Norway and the repertoire

consists

There will be between 60 and 65 girls appearing at Billingham. This number presented the festival organisers with an acute billeting problem which was solved by the choir being housed with members of the Durham County Youth Choir who sang at Billingham last year. The choir from Os are the guests of Durham's Youth Choir during their stay and we are grateful for the co-operation of the County Authorities in making it possible for these outstanding young singers to perform at the festival.

SPAII\l

TUNA UNIVERSITARIA

VALENCIA

It will come as a surprise

many people to find that the Spanish custom of JiZa'*it[ th;;;;i"s ;;irilL more romantic era of serenading the past. The Tuna is an- organisation of University students which dedicates itself preserving to this ancient custom. wtost"univeiriii"i i" s,pii;

Iq ladies is not a mvth or sometrrins *-hi"r,

it-;;;;;i""u'rrr". This is an orsanisation of students interested in playing traaitlonat 'sprni"rr guirars, lutes and mandolins and singing folk songs ano to"ue.ors" to y6ung i"rlil;;-r; ladies. rne trlaaq,iarter.'ot ti" iui, groups in spain is valencia and-it is titting ihat?iJ..iniru[ity;h;ril;.ffus their Tuna to take part in our 1970 Festival. .){, The popularitv of the Tuna groups is international. lt is part of the past which everyone is pleased to have oreserved. ftrJ siuEenift;" ;il;;'ij"?riu'irr""i the Tunas of to-day are modern troubadours who s'erenid" ir," gitb oiiii"ir ;1 r"*! g;vll,ia".p""iur_e.v.enings. Not unnaturarty thev are verv popular *iil t-rr" rXii;r ;ii;;;, "itvina the girts *ho'Jor" to Bilingham for the Festivar can look forward to an experien"" *r,i"t-th"v are unlikeiy io h;;-,; a University town in England. 29

SPAIN

SONG AND DANCE GROUP OF LORCA-MURCIA This ensemble from Southern Spain comes to Billingham with an outstanding reputation. They gave a series of brilliant performances at the Festival of Confolens last year and have a most impressive record. On three occasions they have won Spain's national competition for Song and Dance Ensembles and also obtained first prize in a similar event organised by Spanish Television. They have wide international experience taking part twice in the Festival of Nice (France) and touring Mexico, Morocco and ltaly. The songs and dances of Lorca are a characteristic mixture of Murcian and Andalusian traditions. Arabic influence can be noted. Sequidillas, Boleros, Jotas, Malaguenas etc. will all be featured in a large repertoire. The origin of the dances is similar to those in folklore the world over Weddings, Christenings, Patron Saints, Christmas etc. Dances will be accompanied by Guitars, Bandurrias, Lutes and Castanets. Both working and dress costumes will be worn. The girls' national dress is most colourful and they appear to have a high quota of beauties which has been a feature of all the Spanish groups which have attended Billingham in the past. ln one dance the traditional Bride's costume will be

worn. Each theatre programme contains song and musical items as well as dances. ln addition to songs of theii own region the group present others from Galicia, the Balearic lslands and the Canaries.

'Coros y Danzas Lorca' is a branch of Seccion Femenina and we are grateful to Miss Josefa Sampelayo (National Director) and Senor Manuel Fernandez-Delgado Maroto (Director of the Murcian lnternational Festival) who have made their visit to Billingham possible. 30

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY DANCE GROUP This group of American Folk Dancers was organised in 1956 by Mary Bee Jensen, professor Mrs..Jens.e-n is teioing-the group once again on its Fifth Tour of Eylopg, For three months the ehsemble wjll travel il,ror"gr'orith" ;o;ii;;rt-giring performances in 16 different countries. Their last festival is ours at Billi;gham. The 35 members of the party are chosen from approximately 400 students who attend folk

of Recreation at this famous u.niversity.

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*gqp. who.fiist inhabited tne rrrew rndi;;; bi;il ; #'L?;"UV;il: Il:,:ll-:l,,hi.::jlv J_ill9'!ys this.centu,v,..ArJi"nce, *iti ,"" ii"".,J"i:oiirt"" *r,ilii#:; ;i;.; 9|":'F,rl?l ?lg, part.of the background of.ofthe Western films we view on our tetevision screens.

be given in the traditional settlers dress. Also included in tneir r"p"rtoire

These items

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Mountain Dances, Square Dances and dances of the native'lndiantlnr,iSit"nts or "i"ruoitii Ameiica. This folk Dance.group has won many friends on.its.previous tours. Their programme is colourful, extremelywell arranged and presenied with a stimutlting zest bti roiitli"nt"a group

of young people.

YUGOSLAVIA

FOLK ENSEMBLE "VLADO TASEVSKI"-SKOPJE (MACEDONIA) This is the fourth consecutive year that a group from Yugoslavia has attended the Billingham Festival. This is a tribute to the popularity of the country's great folk traditions which are such an interesting spectacle when presented as stage entertainment. The different provinces which make up the country have their own costumes, music, dances and, in some instances, their own language. "Tine Rozanc" came from Lljubljana, capital of the northern province of Slovenia; " Branko Cvetkovic' from Belgrade in the central area formerly known as Serbia. Both groups presented items from Macedonia and the Vranje Suite from this region is one of the most exciting dance items ever seen at Billingham. "Vlado Tasevski" are from Macedonia in the south and as expected they will specialise

in the dances, music and songs of their own region. They have the most outstanding reputation of any of our previous visitors. ln the 20 years existence they have given approximateley 2000 concerts in front of 2 million people. the Collar of Gold at They have won two of the most coveted awards of competitive festivals Dijon (France) and First Prize at the Llangollen lnternational Eisteddfod (Wales).

of their

The Tupan and the Tamburitza Orchestra are both included in the group's musical section which also has a Yugoslav bagpipe which will be a new instrument at this festival.

Most of the dances to be performed at Billingham have not been seen here before, The group is sponsored by the Railway Workers Union and most of the members work in this industry.

THE CONGO

FOLK ENSEMBLE "DTABOUA" MEMBER GROUP-CONGOLESE NATIONAL BALLET -BRAZZAVILLE

Tfis. qroup comes

to us from the Popular Republic of the Congo which has Brazzaville

as its capital' lt was formerly known as part of'French EquatorialAfrica. lt"is

adiiceniio Ort should

not be confused with the congo (Leopoldville) formerly known as the Belgia;-ionlo.-This is the first.African group ever to come to Billingham and its piesence introduces a theme into the Festival and draws our attention to a differe"nt ,sp-"t of folklore. .. . fh" group was formed in 1952by a young Congolese named Diaboua after whom it is now called..The organisation aimed at bringing t6 life Congo-lese Folklore, ana presenii;g ii;. theatrical entertainment, and also developing the inierest in modern congolese music. ln 1959 the Ballet Diaboua made its first tour of France and performed before more than 100,000 s-pectators. ln the Congo the gro_up's work had attracteo i great deal of notice ina sponsored

by one of the country's.newspapers-"Ddpandi" the group^maJj, src""ssful visit to aiia. North Vietnam. Further tours followed. France was visited again and there were performances on radio and television. The aim is to help the public understand African oanie and the tfr"rei wtric'h are in the origin of African rhythms. Our opportunity. comes this year when the group make their first appearance in England. ln addition to. participgling in the. Biliingham Festivai ttrd ensemute will also p"*oi, in iestivals in France (Nice) Gijon (Spain) and ltaty.

fnev gave performances in Pekin and many of the large tow-ns in Ctrina and then visiteO rubiin Korea and

BRITISH ISLES AND TON! ARTHUR DAVE -

Traditional singers from Surrey, this couple have made. a big impression on the Folk Club circuit in the South of"England. They'have also been extremely.well received on their occasional in the North-East. Theyhake one appearance only in the College Theatre on Tuesday

"pp""rinc"s night.

MARTIN CARTHY

is one of the outstanding characters of the contemporary folk revival. He comes

from Dorset. He sings at the final concert in the Forum Theatre on Saturday August 22nd.

THE FETTLERS have proved to be one of the most popular folk.song groups t_o attend this festival. Festival competitions itrly tir" .ide nur"ious T.V. and Radio appearances as well as winning in EhgiinA inO tretanJ. They run one of the'country's oldest est-ablished and successful clubs in btoition. They can be seen at the Forum Theatre on the second Saturday.

THE NORTHERN FRONT and music trio have a thriving club in Srrnderland. Their tfris tolt

leader, Ed Pigfold is "The Disaster". They Harbour Seaham "ong is work known his best writer folk-song a as known well night. appear at the College Theatre on Tuesday STOCKTON ENGLTSH FOLK DANCE SOCTETY AND STOCKTON BLUE AND GOLDS fnis is one of Britain's best known folk dance groups and it is fitting that they should represent feessiae ana England at the festival. No better iiem than their Northumbrian Rapper Dance afternoon concert; fiiiri"un ,t eittingrram i-ast y""r. The whole group will dance at each Saturday night. Monday on theatres both in item if,"-Atr" and Gold-s performiheir rapper

SUNDERLAND YOUTH INTERNATIONAL CONCERT BAND

taste and occasion is the byword for this internationally respected value is acknowledged in clubs, concert halls, bandshells, "nt"iiiinment can assemble, and its distinctive style and flair have audience a mGC-roving inalna"'"a i,iv*6br" an appeal far beyond the brass band world. they were the f irst youth band. to be admitted The 36 players continue to chalk up "firsts" first competition in 1967 and first place again place their in gainea first to the Brass Band League; Music for ev"rV

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National Exhibition, the Statler*"r" tnE tirsivouth banb to ptay gl the.ca.nadianSummer Arts Festival in Clevelend the York, New lnstitut'e Hifion iiftti-,l Buffato, itr"-Ch*truqua Parks at Port Credit and Ajax, Ontario,

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tf'" Sf.yGn fxfrinitiin Hrii, fliusira Falls, the Centennial and the list continuer-io-gro*.'Hard"ly surprising for a band widely recognised as one of the best youth bands in the countrY. They have carried abroad their respect and affection for Sunderland and have already firmly planted ttre'name of the town in Norway,'Germany, canada and the u's'A. Of,io,

BRITISH ISLES

JUNIPER GREEN DANCERS

EDINBURGH

. .This group co.mes to. Billingham our.festival. They provide.a-wide range

from. Edinburgh and are making their third appearance at

of Scottish Couniry

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iEey mat<e at least on" tou, abroad i'Education "*perience. Madrid a.s guqsJg of yb"sCunio'' ,iir.r" organisation,s

each ye-ar..ln IVay they were in. annualfestival. They performed in the Real Madrid Stadium and alsb appeared on Spaniiifelevision. - - -Before coming here they have danced at festivals in Greece.

Tf," group can be seen at the Open Air Concert on Sunday afternoon and in both theatres . that evening. TEESSIDE HIGHLAND PIPE BAND This group of Scottish exiles has made an excellent impression in local circles since its formation recently. They wiil Beat Retreat at the Festivat Crosing beremony.

THE HEALYS This group Tage^a successful.first appelrance at Billingham last year. Since then they have won an award in a Folk Song Festival in Coik..Before io eirri;ghim in"v ri"ri o,ien touring at festivals in ltaly and Frante. They sing traditional 99Tins lrish s6nls accdmpanied'uv guitirs, whistle and banjo. 35

BRITISH ISLES

JUNIPER GREEN DANCERS

EDINBURGH

This group co.mes to. aittingham irom. Edinburgh and are making their third our festival' Thev provide,".*ia" ir""g; appearance at ;isl"ttiri, riiJr.,rrna dances *t i"r, ii. presented wrth an expertise gained trom wia6ln-teiriationar-expeiil;;.'iily make at reast one tour abroad each year' rn Mav they were in M;drid-;;'guq.Il ot,,raucaiion'y D"r""nro.,at the organisation,s

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can be seen at the open Air concert on sunday afternoon and in both theatres

TEESSIDE HIGHLAND PIPE BAND This group of scottishl*irlt r,-"" made an exceltent impression Tormatron recentrv..Thev wi, Beat n"treiiai ttr" r*tirii i,l.in'J'E"r"rony.in local circles since its THE HEALYS This group made a successful first appearance at Billinah._ taa+ .,^^- o:_-awar"d i;; F;k S"il.festir"r in cnrrr **^,:g:jilingham.tas| Vear. Since -, then they have H"':"?u,Y?lo,Ll,i n rtaty :;'5 . na F['rl".H ;;', i rI",'A;?iional trish sorg" r"corp""H'b;;;;il' ::.{":l:?l' and banjo. ffii'jli: i

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ROBIN HALL AND JIMMIE McGREGOR These two traditional singers are undoubtedty the best known folk entertainers in the British 'To-night' ploglamme and have been lsles. They first made itieir nam]e on Cliff Michelmore's their White Heather series. have enjoyed will All since. ever featured in television

"onit.ntii

Their now famous throw away style conceals a high order of professignalism but.also diverts attention from the taci ttrit ifrese two 6miable young men are originals. They were. the first folk a-udience and that without recourse iing"rJ in this country to present folk songs to a wide general 'folk rock, pop f-olk' etc. etc. Robin fads of 6 ;a;;i"k;iv anA *it1'oui ief"ren"" to t6e changing of traditional music, knowledge and in, inierelt real on a rirnpty and Jimmie', ,u"."r.-"r".i" style of.delivery which is equally effective ; ;rri;;iiiyinmatched in irris tietO'and a no nonsense from strength.to *iifr-in iyp"i of auAience. ih"i, partnership.has now lasted,l0.years and goes are at Biilingfrim tbr the wh;le period.of the..festival and their appearances on the iii"rgtt. tn"V'St"g", i" Uoif, tf,"itres and the Fesiival Club will be one of the highlights of this year's io*,i-C""tr" festival.

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