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Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival, August 11th-18th 1990 Festival Committee
Organised by the FESTIVAL COMMITTEE in conjunction with STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCTL who give a cash grant and provide considerable services. Atfiliated to the lnternational Council of Folklore Festivals and Folk Art (C.l.O.F.F.), which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.
President: The Worshiplul the Mayor of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees Councillor Mrs. Gladys Pragnell Chairman: County Councillor Mrs. M. Taylor M.B.E., J.P.
Vice-Chairman:Councillor H. L. Davies M.B.E. Director: Mrs. R. Conroy Councillor E. L. Croot
Other main sponsors:
Cciuncillor J. Vaughan County Councillor E. Wood
NORTHERN ARTS
Mr. M. R. Bryan Mr. l. R. Crowden Mr. D. Hodgson
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Mr. M. Hodgson Mr. J. Maloney Mrs. M. Maloney
Considerable support has also been received from: Barclays Bank, BASF, Billingham Youth and Community
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Centre, Billingham Rotary Club, The Cadcam Centre, Casile Centre, Cleveland Centre, Frank Cook MB Dickens, Dunnes Store, English Estates North, Evening Gazette, Marks & Spencer, Fine Organics, Royal Mail (Darlington), Samsung (UK) Electronics, Stockton.Billingham Technical College, Tioxide UK Ltd., Tyne Tees Television.
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Press Officer: Mrs. J. Stuart Hon. Treasurer: Mr. P. Kirkham Administrative Ofiicer: Mrs. A. Watson
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Last year we celebrated the 25th Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival and, at the eqd of a highly successful Festival, the committee asked: "How can we maintain or even surpass the very high standards which have been achieved?" I am pleased to tell you that this year's Festival looks like repeating, in every way, the successes which everyone has enjoyed in previous years. When you see this year's 'line-up' I am confident you will agree that we have succeeded once again in bringing to Billingham the very best in internationalfolklore. I am delighted to welcome you all - performers and audience alike - to our 1990 Festival. lt will be a magnificent celebration of music, colour, unity, hope and joy. lt will again bring together people from all over the world reatfirming the message of peace and friendship, which is the hallmark of Billingham's world-renowned Festival.
From North, South, East and West dancers will come to entertain us - including, once more, some'firsts'. Come along and enjoy, for instance, the Caribbean Dance Company from the Virgin lslands and the China National Minority Art Ensemble. Enjoy, too, dancers from many countries who have previously performed here - U.S.S.R., Mexico, Hungary, Spain, Cyprus and Germany. Come, join the dance and enjoy a wonderful week!
Maureen Taylor CHAIRMAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE FESTIVAL, MAUREEN TAYLOR, M.B.E., JP
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WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF STOCKTON-ON-TEES COUNCILLOR MRS. G, PRAGNELL
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millions of pounds both on environmental improvements and on maintaining our plants to the highest level. EMPLOYMENT CREATION Hundreds ofjobs are being created on and attracted to Teesside through the Belasis Hall Technology Park, a ioint development between ICI and English Estates North. When fully developed, it is expected there will be well over 5,000 people on the site.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ICI provides training for young people far beyond its own business needs. Currently, for example, we are providing over 800 YTS and Employment Training places. COMMUNMY INITIATIVES ICI's charity, health care and community funds have contributed hundreds of thousands of pounds to local initiatives over the years. RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY The rapidly-expanding Materials Research Centre at Wilton has developed into one of ICI's principal international bases for novel and innovative materials science research.
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DAILY PROGRAMME Friday,10th August O.OO-a,m. COLLEGE THEATRE Ooeninq ol the Children's Club (s'oonso-red bv the Castle Centre)' On Lverv dav except Sunday' Admission by taeniueritrip Cird E1 .00 (This includes cost of Club Badge). 1
Saturday, 11th August 1.45 p.m. PARADE TO TOWN CENTRE Opening Ceremony and lnternational Conceri-sponsored by lOl Chemical and Polymers Ltd. All groups from abroad plui Billingham Silver Band and Teesside Travellers. 7.30 p.m.-midnight COLLEGE THEATRE Ceili with the Waggoners Folk Dance Band (Galler Brian Padgett), Teesside . Traveliers and Spain, English, lrish and Scottish dancing for all. Licensed bar (subject to licence). Admission t2'00' 7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Opening Theatre concert sponsored by Phillips Petroleum UK Ltd., Germany, Hungary, China, Virgin lslands, USSR, Paraguay, Mexico.
Sunday, 12th August 12.30 p.m. Parade ol Floats with Billingham Silver Band from Mill Lane to John-Whitehead Park, followed by music from the bands. 1.15 p.m. John Whitehead Park' Judging of Children's FancY Dress Comoetition. 2.00 p.m. Presentations lor Children's Fancv Dress Competition and Floats' 2.15 b.m. Grand Parade with Bands, Floats, Children & Folklore Groups' 3.00 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Concert with all groups from abroad sponsored by Dickens Hypermarket' 7.30 D.m. FORUM THEATFE Concert sponsored by Fine Organics: Spain, China, CYPrus, Mexico'
7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE 'The Pat Cook FamilY Concert' sponsored bY Frank Cook MP: dermany, USSR, Mexico. All seats 50p'
MondaY, l3th August 2.30 o.m. TOWN CENTRE Familv Concert sponsored by English Estates North: GermanY, USSR' ParaguaY, Hungary. All tickets 50P'
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7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Concert sponsored by the Royal Mail: Virgin Islands, Cyprus, Belgium, China'
lnternational Dance Evening with Cvorus, Mexico and SPain then oirticipation with groups. Licensed bar to licence). Admission E2'00
Thursday, l6th August 7.30 p.m. FOBUM THEATRE Virgin lslands, Cyprus, Belgium, China'
7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Concert sponsored by Tioxide UK Ltd' GermanY, USSR, ParaguaY, Hungary'
Friday, 17th August 2.30 o.m. TOWN CENTBE Concert sponsored by lCl Chemical &
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TuesdaY, 14th August 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Soain, Virgin lslands, China, Belgium, ParaguaY, Hungary, USSR, Mexico.
7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE 'Ttre Fnitip Conroy Memorial Gala Concert'All grouPs trom abroad.
7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE Concert sponsored by Billingham Rotary Club: SPain, USSR, ParaguaY, Hungary'
7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Gala concert sponsored by the Evening Gazette: All grouPs from abroad.
7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Concert sPonsored bY the Cadcam Centre: Belgium, Mexico, Virgin lslands' China.
Saturday, 18th August 2.00 p.m. Parade to Town Centre
WednesdaY, 15th August 2.30 D.m. TOWN CENTRE Conc'ert sPonsored bY TYne Tees Television: GermanY, SPain, CYPrus, Virgin lsland, Belgium, Paraguay, China, Hungary. 7.30 o.m. COLLEGE THEATRE Conc'ert sPonsored bY Cleveland Centre: Cyprus, Virgin lsland, Belgium, China. 7.30 D.m. FORUM THEATBE Concert sPonsored bY BASF: GermanY, Hungary, SPain, ParaguaY'
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2.30 o.m. TOWN CENTRE Concert sponsored by lOl Chemical & Polymers Ltd. All groups trom abroad' Lofius Sword Dances. Presentation of pennants. lnternational Farandole' 7.30 o.m. TOWN CENTRE Concert sPonsored bY Marks and Soencer with Billingham Silver Band, Loftus Sword Dancers, Frank Matterson and Richie Burlinson. 8.45 p.m. Torchlight Procession starts from bollege led by Newton Ayclitfe Pipe Band. 9.15 p.m. Closing CeremonY With'Billingham Silver Band followed by Firework Display at approx. 10 p.m' in John Whitehead Park sPonsored bY Samsung Electronics UK Ltd.
GROUPS AND ARTISTES The generous support of lCl Chemical & Polymers Ltd. has enabled the Festival Committee to maintain the high standard of visiting groups.
PARAGUAY -
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BELGIUM Volkskunstgroep'De Uiltjes'
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GERMANY 'Oberharzer Bergsanger'
USSR 'Baisung' Folklore Ensemble of the City of Surkhan-Darya
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HUNGARY 'Vadrozsak' (Wild Rose) Folk Dance Ensemble
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MEXTCO Coniunto Folklorico'Magisterial'
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Sponsored by Marks and Spencer Billingham Silver Band Billingham Technical College Drama Group (Children's Club) Loftus Sword Dancers Frank Matterson & Richie Burlison Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band Teesside Travellers The Waggoners Folk Dance Band (Caller - Brian Padgett)
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THE FESTIVAL SPEAKS TO THE WORLD! The Stockton and District Amateur Radio Group will once again set up their radio station during the Festival Week. The group will be operating from the portable classroom behind the College and will be speaking to other Radio Amateurs all over the world. Visitors will be very welcome.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Children's Club (Sponsored by Castle Centre) The club meets each morning in the College Theatre from 10 a.m. until 11 .15 a.m. Once again the students of the Drama Group of Billingham Technical College will entertain the children. The membership fee is E1 , which includes the cost of a membership card and badge. The club starts on Friday, 1Oth August. There will be no meeting on Sunday, 12th August but a Children's Fancy Dress Competition will be held in John Whitehead Park at 1.00 p.m. Each day a group from abroad will be present to entertain the children, which will be the same as those listed below for the library. Membership cards and badges are available from the Festival Office in the Municipal Buildings in the Town Centre or at the College on the morning of the Club.
Roseberry Branch Library Each morning the activities will start at 11.15 a.m. with folk stories followed by visits from the groups for songs, dance etc. with the children participating. August 1Oth Paraguay Spain Saturday August August Germany Mexico Tuesday August Virgin lslands Wednesday August Belgium Thursday August August U.S.S.R. There will be Handicraft sessions each afternoon from
Friday
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INTERNATIONAL WORKING CRAFT FAIR Staged once more at the Forum this year, the Fair features thE usual variety of local and regional craftspeople. There is no better place to find that unusual and quality Christmas or anniversary present.
The Festival Committee is grateful for the continued support of Northern Arts. lts generous grant will enable commissioned artist Stephen lredale, who works as a book binder to complete a piece of work featuring this
year's Festival. Opening Saturday 11th August at 10.30 a.m. the Fair continues daily from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. untilthe last Saturday, when it closes at 4.30 p.m. Don't miss this colourful experience, which contributes so much to the unique Billingham atmosphere.
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Youth Dance Theatre There will be two dance courses this year in the St. Aidan's Church Hall, Tintern Avenue. The Wednesday Workshop is for children 13 years and above and will feature the Hungarian group. The Thursday Workshop is for children between the ages of 6 and 12 inclusive and will feature the group from Cyprus. The Dlrector is Maxine Thomas, who is Chief Examiner G.C.S.E. Dance (NEA). The cost of each workshop will be t2.50, which includes a ticket for the afternoon concert. Further details can be obtained from the Festival Office in the Town Centre.
FIREWORK DISPLAY
FORUM THEATRE INTERVAL DRINKS
Thts final event of the Festival is generously sponsored by Samsung UK Electronics and will commence, in the John Whitehead Park, after the Closing Ceremony on the evening of Saturday, 18th August, at 10 p.m.
Forum patrons are strongly advised to order their interval drinks on their arrival at the theatre.
FESTIVAL DISPLAY 12.30 hours: Parade of Floats leaves from Mill Lane for John Whitehead Park via Belasis Lane, Bedale Avenue, Wharfdale Avenue, Central Avenue, Station Road, Malvern Road, Pentland Avenue and The Causeway. The judging of floats will take place on route. 13.15 hours: Judging of Children's Fancy Dress Competition 14.00 hours: Presentation for Children's Fancy Dress Competition and Floats. 14.15 hours: Parade of Floats, Bands, Children.in fancy dress and Festival Groups from Whitehead Park via the Causeway to the Town Centre. 15.00 hours: Festival Concert with all groups from abroad performing. N.B. Whatever the weather the Parade of Floats and judging will take place. lf it is an inclement day the Children's Fancy Dress will be judged in the St. Aiden's Hallat 13.15 hours.
BAD WEATHER ARRANGEMENTS ln the event of inclement weather the Closing Ceremony will be held in the College Theatre and the first 400 tickets sold will transfer to this venue. lf the weather prevents the start of any other outside concert, that concert will be held in the College Theatre on Sunday, Thursday and Friday and on Saturdays, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the concert will be transferred to both the Forum and College Theatres. Ticket holders are guaranteed a performance. However, if an outside performance starts but has to be abandoned it will not be transferred to a theatre and no refunds will be made.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Photograph - Back Cover - PHOTOTRONICS The Assistance of Northumbria Water Aqua Trading Limited of Middlesbrough Portable telephones supplied by British Telecom Billingham Arms Hotel for the Monday Social for the groups and its generous helpful support.
DATES OF 1991 FESTIVAL Next year's Festival will start on Saturday, 'lOth August and end on Saturday, 17th August.
PRICES OF ADMISSION Seat A B
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The Folk Group 'De Uiltjes' (the owlets) was founded in 1958 as a childrens choir by the Flemish Tourist Association. The Choir made several appearances on television and in 1962 folk dancing was added to its activities. ln 1971 a folk band was formed to accompany the dancing. This is known as 'De Vliereflulters' and is made up of musicians playing ancient folk instruments such as the fiddle and old piping bags etc' The repertoire of dances covers most Flemish traditions. The group will wear a number of different costumes appropriate to the region or era of the dance being performed.
'De Uiltjes' maintains a very high standard in music and singing. The name of the ensemble'De Uiltjes'comes from the name of the legendary'Tijl Uilnspegel' (owlglass). lts aim is to maintain Flemish Folklore in singing, dance and music in a modern version, whilst preserving the authentic character. The ensemble has participated in numerous festivals at home and abroad. Leading the group will be the President Mr. Roland Decorte'
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China, with an ancient civilisation is a multi nationality country. The songs and dances of the 55 nationalities have converged and formed the rich and diverse Chinese national culture. The China National Minority Art Ensemble is composed of artists from the Song and Dance Troupe of Liangshan Y Autonomous Prefecture, the beautiful home of song and dance of Sichuan Province and China Central National Song and Dance Ensemble which has a high reputation and includes Yi, Bai, Manchu, Hui Tibetan, Mongolian and Han traditions in its programmes. The Chinese Ensemble will present a very varied programme displaying the beautiful costumes of many nationalities.
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CYPRUS The Refugee Folkloric
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The group has 50 persons in membership. Thirty will travel to England to participate in our 26th Festival.
Director: Mr. Mikis Siakallis
The Cypriot Folkloric group 'l Adouloti' Siakalli was founded in 1975 on the initiative of the professor and choreographer Mikas Siakallis. The aim of the group is to preserve the culture of the Cyprus Popular Folkloric dances, songs and customs. The group has participated in many of the major folklore festivals in Europe as well as USA, Africa and the Middle East. They have reaped a number of awards, the greatest achievement being First Prize in the much acclaimed lnternational Festival of Folklore Television Programmes organised by USSR Television. The main item which was featured in the Cypriots programme was a traditional wedding celebration which included customs, songs, dances and music of Cyprus.
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The 'Vadrozsak' Folk Dance Ensemble from Budapest will bring 35 members to participate in our 26th Festival. The ensemble was founded in 1950 and its large membership is made up with students, workers and intellectuals. The aims of the organisation is to preserve and present the original beauty of Hungarian folk dances and to develop them in the context of contemporary culture. 'Vadrozsak' has received the honoured title'Merited Ensemble'on many occasions when the group has been competing in Hungarian Festivals of Folk Dance. To date the group has visited 12 different countries and participated in 48 festivals.
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MEXICO
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Festival supporters always enjoy Mexican groups. 'Magisterial'from Mexico City is making its first appearance in Billingham. The group will participate in festivals in Holland and ltaly prior to arriving in Billingham and will continue their tour when they leave here to perform in cities in the Soviet Union. Members of the ensemble are teachers and students. They will present songs and dances from the many regions in Mexico and include in their repertoire items which reflect the Aztec lndian traditions. Bright colourful costumes and exciting music will be a special feature of their programmes. The group spends two-lhree months each year abroad and has made extensive tours in Cuba, Canada, Venezuela, China, Korea, Germany, lsrael, the Soviet Union and the USA. Professor Pedro Alonso who arranges the tours is Mexico's Delegate to CIOFF and is a member of the Executive Board.
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'Paraguay Ne'e'- Asuncion
Paraguay Ne'e - Asuncion was founded 6 years ago by a group of radio and television journalists who wished to develop Paraguayan cultural heritage. 'Paraguay Ne'e', in Quarani language means 'the voice of Paraguay.' lndian Guarani with Spanish and religious influences make up the culture of Paraguay. Folklore lraditions, coming from the mixture of races are very rich and diverse. President, since its formation in 1984, is Mario Garcia Siani, journalist on the daily newspaper'El Diario.'He, with his friends in the ensemble have devoted a great deal of time and effort to research and unearth ancient Guarani customs and discover authentic traditions. The group's visit to Billingham and other European Festivals realises the members'ambitions to promote the Paraguayan culture internationally. 'Paraguay Ne'e' consists of a 'pena'- a traditional street band of guitars and brass, (similar to the mariachis of Mexico). Accompanimenl for the dancers will be harps, guitars, whistles and singing. These dancers, among the best in Paraguay, are professional. The groups'activities include conferences and debates on topics relating to folk culture, research on the early Paraguayan people, festivals, exhibitions, and the publishing of books, cassettes etc. The group comes to Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival through the kind co-operation of Mr. Jean Roche, President of the Festival of Gannat and France's Delegate to CIOFF. He made a special visit to Paraguay to select the group. President
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Mario Garcis Siani
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SPAIN Folk Dance Group 'Ciudad de Sevilla'-
Dos Hermanos Seville
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This year Spain will be represented by the folklore group 'Ciudad de Sevilla' from Dos Hermanos. Founded in 1979 the ensemble has participated in countless festivals in their native Spain and other European countries. The group has also toured in Africa, the Middle East and the USA. 'Ciudad de Sevilla' have been featured in television programmes at home as well as in Japan, European countries and in New York and Puerto Rico.
They have performed before the Royal Families of Thailand and Japan. Other distinguished guests have watched the group perform at concerts arranged by UNESCO and the European Council. Varied and interesting programmes will be presented by the ensemble during their visit to Billingham. The repertoire includes dances from the region, Bolera, Flamenco and classical Spanish items. Many beautiful, colourful costumes
and headdresses will be worn by the ladies. These will enhance the black tailored suits of the men. Exciting musical rhythms played by brilliant musicians will accompany the dancing.
U.S.S.R.
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Folklore
Ensemble 'Baisung'Surkhan-Darya, Uzbekistan The'Baisung' folklore group comes from Surkhan-Darya in the Soviet Republic of Uzbekistan. lt was founded in 1
967.
The group's programme is based on the rich folk music which has been gathered from the residents of the mountain country of Baisungtau and Coogitangtau kishlaks to preserve the ancient cultural heritage. Much of the research has been carried out by a
folklore enthusiast Mr. Khoursandov.
The rich and diverse repertoire of the ensemble will include ritual songs and dances. Accompaniment will be a folk orchestra. The musical instruments will be new to Billingham. The Lombra, chuch-chuck, zycha dontar and cobese are just a few of the strange names on the musical instrument list. The ensemble has participated in numerous Folklore Festivals. They have received many awards such as the Silver Axe (Zakopane, Poland), and the title of the 'Peoples Group' (Soviet Union Festival of Folk Arts). Television has featured the group regularly. The concert programmes of 'Baisung' has been used as the basis for such films as 'When the Snow Melted'by E. Davidov; 'The Forgotten Melody'and 'Coupari by T Yuousov.
- Halik Khousandov Director - Khabib Umarov
Artistic Director Musical
This company has earned a Visiting Arts Country Project Award for Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival
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VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Caribbean Dance Company of the Virgin lslands The Caribbean Dance Company of the Virgin lslands was founded in 1977. The company's dancers and musicians, like its repertoire, present the varied ethnic groups and races of the Caribbean-West lndian, Hispanic, American, Asian, European, black and white.
The Company's Artistic Director, Montgomery Thompson (from Trinidad) has researched and choreographed most of the repertoire of traditional folk dances. Many have African roots. The group aims to preserve, teach and perform the high heritage of dance representative of all the Caribbean lslands and West lndian culture. The company is based in St. Croix and has two dance schools on the lsland. The youth of the island are encouraged to train and a junior company is being prepared for performances. The group has given many performances at home and abroad. The members toured in Belgium and Holland in 1989 and this year will take part in Canadian Festivals as well as in the Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival and Lancaster Fiesta. ln future the Company aims to expand recruitment, improve technical excellence, build up in-school dance programmes to groom potential professionals, and to bring the exuberance of their folk dances to audiences that have never witnessed such
styles.
Artistic Director Montgomery Thompson This company has earned a Visiting Arts Country Project Award for Billingham I nter n atio n al Fol klore Festival.
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UNITED KINGDOM - The Teesside Travellers The group was first formed in 1978 - the 'Year of the child'- as part of the Billingham Festival.
As it began to spread its wings the fledgling leem nameditself the Teesside Travellers and set about building a solid reputation for exciting and varied performances. The Travellers have danced in festivals throughout England and have represented their country in France, Belgium and America. The Teesside Travellers have also performed for Royalty at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Their staple diets, however remains fairs, fetes, ceilidhs and shows, in halls, barns, on village greens or in modern shopping centres - wherever there is room to dance and an audience to entertain. The team's repertoire covers British and American social dancing, girl's garland and club dances and men's morris. They are also among the exponents of the sensational Rapper Sword Dance, a regional tradition hailed as one of the most exciting spectacles in World Folk.
UNITED KINGDOM. Billingham Silver Band Billingham Silver Band began in 1941 as an attachment to the Stockton Home Guard unit and in 1948 was adopted by the Malleable Works and lnstitute.
ln 1984 the Band won the 3rd section Northern Area Championship which entitled them to compete in the National Final at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Promotion followed and in 1988 the band became the Durham County Brass Band League 2nd section champions and after further contest successes have accepted promotion into the Championship section of this league. The band participates in about 30 public engagements each year which included 'charity'work and all 'income' received is used for the renewal and additions to its instruments, music, uniforms and equipment. At present, the band consists of 31 registered members, whose ages range f rom 11 to 70 years. The 'dress' jackets were purchased in 1989 and worn for the first time when playing, as the band has done every year, in the Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival Silver Jubilee celebration.
Mr. D. V. Evans has been band conductor for '1 5 years and his son and two daughters are all members of the band.
UNITED KINGDOM
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Loftus
Sword Dancers Loftus Sword Dancers are one of the few truly 'traditional'teams performing their own long sword dance. The full dance consists of six 'f ig u res' each containing diff erent patterns of movement and jumps, but all ending with the swords woven into a'lock'which is held aloft before being drawn. The dancers are accompanied by an Old Woman or'Betty' who is killed at the end of the dance suggesting the sacrifice of the old for the young. The traditional time for performing the dance is after the mid-winter solstice as a celebration for the return of the sun. The dancers have performed for audiences in Europe and America and have won many prizes including firsts at Llangollen and Teesside Eisteddfodan.
UNITED KINGDOM - The Waggoners Folk Dance Band The Ceili on Saturday, August 1 1th at the College Theatre will feature The Waggoners Folk Dance Band.
The band, led by Jack Keane, is well known on Teesside. The caller will be Brian Padgett who is the leader ol Teesside Travellers Folk Dance group. The Waggoners have partlcipated in the Festival on several occasions. Jack Keane has also accompanied a number of folk dance companies including Northern Folk and Stockton Blue and Golds who have taken part in Billingham Festival. He is also a regular traveller abroad with British folklore groups which perform at overseas events. At home and abroad Jack's fiddle playing is greatly appreciated. The band will also play at the Tea Time Barn Dance on Tuesday, August 14th in the BilLingham Arms Hotel.
Burlinson
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Frank Matterson & Richie Sunderland
UNITED KINGDOM
Frank and Rich will once again entertain audiences on the Town Centre concert which takes place prior to the Closing Ceremony. Frank will sing folk songs-and lead the Community singing. Richie will be the accompanist. Frank and Rich are both members of the Cashel Ceili Band which is in demand in the Tyne and Wear area as well as other parts of the North of England. Frank has been on the folk scene for many years and is well known for his humour, singing, dancing, whistle playing and dance calling. Richie is an accomplished musician playing guitar, accordian and keyboard.
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Pipe Band
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Newton Aycliffe
The Pipe Band is participating in the 26th Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival having become a regular attraction since its first appearance on the Festival scene ten years ago. Though the personnel has changed over the years the quality of the music maintains its high quality. The smartly dressed and well disciplined pipers and drummers never fail to please visitors from home and abroad. Pipe Major
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M. Clements.
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