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Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival, August 15th to 22nd 1gg2 Festival Committee President: The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees Councillor J. S. Smailes Chairman: Councillor H. L. Davies M.B.E. Vice-Chairman: County Councillor Mrs. M. Taylor M.B.E., J.P. Director: Mrs. R. Conroy

Councillor E.L. Croot Councillor J. Vaughan County Councillor E. Wood Mr. D. Brewer

Organised by the FESTIVAL COMMITTEE in conjunction with STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCtL, who give a cash grant and provide considerable services. Affiliated to the lnternational Council of Folklore Festivals and Folk Art

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Considerable support has also been received from:

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Barclays Bank, BASF, Billingham Arms Hotel, Castle Centre, Cleveland Centre, Frank Cook MP, Dickens Hypermarkets, Dunnes Store, English Estates North, Fine Organics, Samsung Electronics (UK), Stockton and Billingham Technical College, Tioxide UK Ltd., Travelwise (N.E. Co-op), Tyne Tees Television)

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Once more Billingham presents a week of international festival that is unrivalled for its displays of music, dancing and costume. Director, Rita Conroy, has brought together a truly varied, world-wide selection of the finest representatives of their country's folklore.

Appearing for the first time at Billingham, Venezuela and Thailand folklore will bring to the knowledgeable festival audiences totally new experiences. ln addition the Russian group will be quite different from any that has gone before as they come from the very north of the country, a land of snow, huskie drawn sledges and reindeer. Old favourites, too, will make this a week to remember with the speed and athleticism of the Ukranians and Bulgarians contrasting with the grace and beauty of the lndians, Poles and Thias; the infectious rhythms of the Spanish and Turks; and the friendly warmth of the Swedes.

Without the many volunteers, our generous sponsors and the support of Stockton Borough Council this event could never take place. lts lnternational reputation is based on its friendliness and its organisation, which is a great credit to our Director Rita Conroy.

Welcome to everyone good week!

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Groups. Audience and Helpers. Together let's make the 1992 Festival the best ever. Have a

Harry Davies

CHAIRMAN, Festival Committee

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DATLY PROGRAMME Friday, August 14th A.M. COLLEGE THEATRE Opening ol Children's Club. Sponsored

by The Castle Centre. On every daY except SundaY. Admission bY Membership Card 8'l .50 (This includes cost of badge).

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Saturday, August 15th 1.00 p.m. TOWN CENTRE ARENACashel Ceili Band.

1.45 p.m. PARADE TO TOWN CENTRE 2.30 p.m. OPENING CEREMONY and CONCERT Sponsored by lCl on Teesside. All groups from abroad, Billingham Silver Band, Cat Nab Clog Dancers.

7.30 p.m.-MUnight CElLlwith the Waggoners Folk Dance Band. Caller Brian Padgett. Cat Nab Clob Dancers, Spain. English, lrish and Scottish dancing for all. Licensed Bar (Subject to Licence). Admission t2.50.

7.30pm FORUM THEATRE Opening Theatre Concert, sponsored by Phillips Petroleum UK Ltd. Thailand, Bulgaria, Venezuela, Ukraine, lndia, Turkey, Russia, Poland.

Sunday, August 16th 11.00 a.m. -3.00 P.m. JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK "Fun Sunday"

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Bands, children's rides.

Fancy Dress Competition, stalls, balloon rides, kite flying and the fantastic "Chimaera" teaching and demonstrating circus skills.

12.45 p:m. BANDS GONCERT with Billingham Silver Band, Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band.

1 .15 p.m. Judging of Children's Fancy

Dress Competition.

1.45-2.30 p.m. "CHIMAERA"

2.30 p.m. PARADE of groups and children in Fancy Dress.

3.00 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Concert with all groups lrom abroad.

7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Concert in aid of Teesside Hospice Care Foundation. SPonsored bY Fine Organics. Spain, Thailand - Sweden, Ukraine.

Monday, August 17th 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Family Concert sponsored by English Estates North. TurkeY; Venezuela; Sweden; Poland.

7.30 p.m.-l1.00 P.m. COLLEGE THEATRE lnternational Dance Evening with Spain, Poland, Sweden. Participation with groups. Licensed Bar (Subject to Licence). Admission t2.50.

7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Concert sponsored by Tioxide (UK) Ltd. Turkey, Venezuela - lndia, Bulgaria.

Tuesday, August 18th 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTBE Sponsored by Dunnes Stores. Poland, lndia, Turkey, Thailand, Spain, Russia.

Ukraine.

7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Concert sponsored by Travelwise (N'E. Co-op). Russia, SPain - Thailand, Poland.

Wednesday, August 19th 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Sponsored by Dickens Hypermarkets.

Ukraine, Russia, TurkeY, Venezuela, Thailand, Sweden, lndia, Bulgaria.

7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE Russia, Thailand - TurkeY, Ukraine.

7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Sponsored by BASF. Sweden, Venezuela - lndia, Bulgaria'

Thursday, August 20th 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Sponsored by BarclaYs Bank. SPain, Ukraine - Russia, Poland.

7.30 p.m. COLLEGE.THEATRE "The Pat Cook FamilY Concert".

Sponsored by Frank Cook M.P. Sweden, Venezuela, Spain, Bulgaria. (Families of 3 or more 50p each. Singles 75 pence).

7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Concert sponsored bY TYne Tees Television. Russia, Poland - Thailand, Ukraine.

Friday, 21st August 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Concert sponsored by Cleveland Centre. lndia, Sweden, Thailand, Ukraine.

7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE The Philip ConroY Memorial Gala Concert. All grouPs from abroad' 7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Gala Concert sPonsored bY North Electric. All grouPs from abroad'

Saturday, August 22nd 2.00 p.m. PABADE TO TOWN CENTRE 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Farewell Concert. All grouPs from abroad and the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Newcastle Branch).

Presentation of Pennants. lnternational Farandole.

7.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Concert by Billingham Silver Band, Marie Little, The RoYal Scottish C.D.S. (Newcastle Branch).

8.45 p.m. TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION starts from College led by the Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band.

9.15 p.m. CLOSING CEREMONY with Billingham Silver Band followed at 10 p.m. by Fireworks Display in John Whitehead Park, sponsored by Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd.

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The Children's Club meets each morning in the College Theatre f rom 1 0 a.m. to 1 1 a.m. commencing on Friday, 14th August until Friday, 21st August, except on Sunday, August 16th.

Membership, t1 .50, which includes the cost of a badge, can be applied for at the Festival Office in the Municipal Buildings in the

Firework Display This final event of the Festival is generously sponsored by Samsung UK Electronics and will commence, in the John Whitehead Park, alter the Closing Ceremony on the evening of Saturday, 22nd August at 10 P.m.

Town Centre or at the Theatre on club days.

Stockton and Billingham College drama students will provide the entertainment and the groups listed below for the library will also appear at the children's club.

On Sunday, 16th August there will be a family "FUN DAY" in John Whitehead Park, starting at 11 a.m., which will include a Fancy Dress Competition for children at 1.15 p.m' There will also be stalls, children's rides, kite flying, hot air balloon rides and entertainment by Billingham Silver Band, Newton Aycliffe Scottish Pipe Band, a magician and the appearance at 1.45 p.m. of the spectacular "Chimaera" teaching and demonstrating circus skills!

Each morning the activities will start at 11 a.m. with folk stories followed by the visits from groups for song, dance, etc. with the children participating.

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Forum patrons are strongly advised to order interval drinks on arrival at the theatre.

Dates of the 1 993 Festival Next yeafs Festival will commence on 14th August and end on Saturday, 21st August.

Friends ol the Festival Membership is open to single adults or couples and their children.

Annual fees: Single Adults - E5; Adult Couples * 87.50; Child

(under16)-82.

Roseberry Branch LibrarY

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Benefits: PRIORITY BOOKINGS three days prior to the normal opening of the Box Office.

BI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER from the Director in November/December and March keeping you in touch with Festival preparations.

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There will be handicraft sessions each afternoon from 2'30 until 3.30 p.m.

Youth Dance Workshops The workshops will be held in the College Music Room' Tuesday's workshop is for the 13 to 21 age group and will feature the Polish group. The Swedish Group will attend the Wednesday workshop for I to 12 year olds. The director is Claire Deighton B.Ed. The cost of each workshop will be t3.50, which includes a ticket to the afternoon concert. Further details and application forms can be obtained from the Festival Office in the Town Square.

Family Dance Workshop This popular event will be held in the College Music room on Saturday, 22nd August from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Families will have the opportunity to learn simple dance steps from many countries in an enjoyable relaxed atmosphere. The cost will be â‚Ź1 for adults and 50p for children - for a family of four the cost will be t2.50. Application forms available from the Festival Office in the Town Square.

BULGARIA FOLK SONG & DANCE ENSEMBLE ''MIZIA''

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The Folk Song & Dance Ensemble "Mizia" is sponsored by the District Council of Trades Unions in Turgovishte.

The ensemble was formed in '1961 by a number of enthusiastic singers, dancers and musicians.

The group's aims are to research the folklore of their own region and that of other parts of Bulgaria, to preserve it and arrange it for stage presentation.

"Mizia" has three sections - a female choir, a dance group and an orchestra with soloists. lt will present a wide and varied repertoire.

The company has a memberhip of 150 persons. Forty will travel to Billingham. ln view of the large turnover in membership the ensemble is always able to present a youthful and dynamic programme.

"Mizia" has made successful tours in the former USSR, Hungary, Poland, Germany, Romania and Czechoslovakia. The group is the recipient of many distinguished awards.

Director & Choreographer: LYUBOCHO VASILEV Orchestra Conductor: YORDEN ANGELOV Choir Conductor: ELENA VASSILEVA

INDIA

''RANG BAHAR'" AHMEDABAD This lndian Folklore Ensemble is based at the Rang Bahar Academy of lndian Dance, Music and Drama in Ahmedabad. The Academy was established in 1964 by a number of enthusiastic devotees of the theatre.

The Folklore division was created in 1974.

The group's repertoire will include dance forms from different regions of lndia.

"Rang Bahar" has a wide experience of participation in Folklore Festivals in Europe, the USA, Canada and, of course, lndia.

The group was awarded the prestigious first prize of the Gold Collar at the famous Dijon Festival in 1984 and 1987 and received first place in the lsraeli lnternational Festival.

The aims of the company is integration, lnternational Peace and cultural exchange.

The costumes worn by Rang Bahar are traditionally designed and the originality is maintained. The women wear a long skirt called Chaniya and a blouse (choli) which is covered by a saree. They adorn themselves with ear rings, bangles and neclaces etc. They have many different costumes which are colourful and attractive. On their feet, they wear silver metallic payal.

The men's costume consists of trousers (dhoti) and a shirt (bandi). Their heads are covered with a scarf. For some dances they will be wearing looser trousers and shirts (Choyna and Kedia).

Director:AGAM VYAS

POLAND THE SONG & DANCE ENSEMBLE "LUBLIN'' This ensemble has a unique artistic and structural formation among Polish and other European Folklore groups.

Its membership totals 800, the age range starting at 6 years old.

Maria Wanda Kaniorowa founded the group in 1948 - one of the first Polish Ensembles to be formed after World War ll.

Membership includes doctors,

teachers, engineers, civil servants etc., but the majority are school children and students. The work of the ensemble is organised in 12 age and skillgroups.

The repertoire of the group is wide in scope and variety. lt consists of melodies, songs and dances of all regions of Poland. The precision of performance both musical and choreographic combined with genuine spontaneity has been appreciated by audiences all over the world.

During its 44 years history the group has made 75 tours abroad, performing in famous theatres and concerts in many capitalcities in Europe, Africa, USA etc.

"Lublin" has received countless awards in recognition of its dynamic and successful work.

Mr lgnacy Wachowiak, the manager and artistic director, is the recipient of the prestigious Special Award of the Prime Minister of Poland.

Now into its fifth decade the "Lublin" Ensemble still feels young and shares with us the joys of music, song and dance, the joys of native folklore and the joys of Poland.

Artistic Director: IGNACY WACHOWIAK

BILLINGHAM L992 - GROUPS & ARTISTES The guaranteed support of l0l on Teesside has enabled the Feslival Committee to maintain the high standard of visiting groups.

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BULGARIA

Folklore Ensemble "Mizia" Turgovishte.

INDIA

Folklore Ensemble "Rang Bahar" - Ahmedabad.

POLAND

Folk Song & Dance Company "Lublin".

RUSSIA

Folklore Ensemble "Polyana"

SPAIN

SWEDEN

Koryak.

Coros y Danzas "Virgen de la Vega" - Murcia.

The Swedish Viking Dancers Stockholm.

THAILAND

Thonburi Cultural Centre Troupe.

TURKEY

The Gursoy folklore Ensemble - lstanbul.

UKRAINE

Folklore Ensemble "Halychina" - L'Vov.

VENEZUELA

Folklore Ensemble "Luango" San Felipe.

UNITED KINGDOM

Billingham Silver Band Cashel Ceili Band Cat Nab Clog Dancers Marie Little Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band Stockton-Billingham Technical College Drama Group.

The Waggoners Folk Dance Band (Caller Brian Padgett) Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Newcastle Branch).

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INTERNATIONAT CRAFT EAIR be staged in the Forum.

It brings together a number of local and regional crafts people working together during

Festival \7eek in a number of different traditional crafts. There will be two or three newcomers this year, all contributing to the Festival atmosphere, and enabling everyone to enjoy watching and learning how it is done.

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are also very fortunate to be able to show traditionally-based and very colourful batiks, hand embroidery and silver artefacts

from Laos thanks to the generosity of Somsangouane.

This year the commissioned artist will be an International drawer and again we are indebted to Northern Arts for their generous grant which makes this possible.

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Continuing daily throughout the week, 10.30 a.m. to 7.3O p.m.

Last Saturday, 22nd August to 5.30 p.m.

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RUSSIA

THEFoLKLoREENSEMBLE''PoLYANA''-KoRYAK For the first time, the Billingham

lnternational Folklore Festival will present an ensemble from the far kamchatka Koryak region of Russia' The companY is described as the brightest and most dYnamic phenomena in the Art of National Minorities of Northern Russia, in the last decade.

The group's programme willfeature folk songs, music and dance from this remote region. Accompanying singers and dancers as well as performing on their own, will be musicians playing ancient instruments which include very large tambourines. preserve and promote the Koryak culture' A great deal of research has been undertaken to Poland, Germany, France' Mongolia' ltaly and the United The company has toured in Bulgaria, czechoslovakia, States of America. members of Polyana many awards and an esteemed The high level of their performances has earned the reputation. in Russia' organiser is a much respected and honoured artist Mr Arexander Gi1, the group,s choreographer and feelings happy rife of free youth and share their artistic curture, The group,s aims are to promote the peacefur and and t-hought with the peoples of the world' Artistic Director: ALEXANDER GILL

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SPAIN COROS Y DANZAS 'VIRGEN DE LA VEGA'- MURCIA

The group has its origins in the heart of the valley of the irrigated region of Puente Tociuos. lt was established in 1968 and il has earned the highest places in national competitions because of its outstanding artistic ability and its enthusiasm to continually improve.

During the last 21 years the ensemble has participated in most of the major folklore festivals in Spain, South America and Europe. They have received numerous awards and trophies in National and lnternational competitions. The group has made many T.V. appearances.

Membership of the ensemble now totals 50 - singers, dancers and musicians. An independent group, Coros y danzas "Virgen de la Vega" belongs to the Spanish Federation of Folklore Groups. lt has established its own school of dance and music.

The ensemble has an extensive repertoire. The exuberance of the regional costumes, full of light and colour, complete the beautiful image that this group for Murcia oflers in its performances.

Director: FDO MALIGROS CARRASCO MARTINEZ

SWEDEN

THE VIKING DANCERS, STOCKHOLM The Swedish Viking Dancers was founded in January 1987 following an invitation to visit Japan. Most members of the group have been leaders of Folk Dance and Music groups.

Directed by Lennarth Sandberg, The Swedish Viking Dancers is considered to be one of the countrY's finest traditional dance groups.

The group's aim is the demonstration of Swedish traditional dance and culture in an amusing and Pleasant way at home and abroad.

The repertoire of the company is varied and includes polska (a Swedish reel) groups presents the traditions of all regions of sweden' schottische, polka, mazurka and waltz. The

which have been copied from old patterns' The costumes worn by the group are stage costumes games., peasant dances from the 19th century and traditional The swedish Viking Dancers wiil perform singing programme also includes atso inctudei tr"aiition,tiroup dances' Their group dances. Their choreography' traditional steps, movemints and dances with new

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throughout the world' ln 1991 they made two visits to The ensemble has participated in numerous festivals purt in natio]nal Fesitvals, official State visits, and the Japan. At home too th;y;;ln oemano, t"[ing Midsummer Eve Festival in Stockholm' two presentation of swedish folklore at Vingaker Festival, on the They were awarded first place for their stage occasions when they participated' President: MANUELA NOTTER

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THAILAND THONBURI CULTURAL CENTRE GROUP This is the first occasion Thailand has been represented at Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival. We welcome the ensemble from the Teacher's College Cultural Centre, Thonburi.

The group has performed at many major international folklore festivals throughout the world. They have toured in Egypt and the USA.

The repertoire of the group includes dance and music from several regions of Thailand.

They will present a Long Drum Dance and the Serng Krapo which is a dance which features coconut shells. The use of the shells creates interesting patterns as the dancers throw, flick and swing them.

The Thai art of self defence is also demonstrated. The performers will use different kinds of weapons, which show courage, strength, skill and rapid movement in this art.

The visit of the Thonburi Cultural Centre group has been arranged through the CIOFF representative and the External Cultural Relations Division of the Office of the Thai Culture Commission.

The Festival has received a Country Project Award from Visiting Arts for the participation of this ensemble.

TURKEY THE GURSOY FOLK DANCE GROUP

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The Gursoy Foik Dance Group is made up of 150 university students, 40 of whom will visit Billingham.

The ensemble has an extensive repertoire and wardrobe. They will present music, song and dance from all regions of Turkey.

An outstanding group of musicians will accompany the dynamic and talented dancers. The latter will be attired in beautiful and spectacular costumes.

Gursoy has participated in many of the world's major international folklore festivals. Earlier this year the group performed in Disney World, Orlando, USA and participated in the famous Mexican Festival in Guadalajaia.

Visiting Arts has awarded Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival a Country Project award in respect of this group from Turkey.

Director: EROL CAGLAYAN

UKRAINE FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE'HALYCHINA", L'VOV "Halychina" was formed in 1947 and is based at the Palace of Culture of the electron Scientif ic- Production Corporation in L'Vov, which sponsors the group. Many of the members of the company are employed by the corporation.

The group takes their name from the region of Halychina where they live.

The repertoire of the group includes folk songs, dances and music from

their home region as well as other parts of the Ukraine.

The ensemble is recognised as one of the most talented in the Ukraine and has established an outstanding reputation at home and abroad. "Halychina" has made numerous tours in the former Soviet Union, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Switzerland, France, Holland and USA. Oleksy Bobkiv is the leader of the ensemble. He started work as an employee of the Electron Corporation and became a member of l-lalychina. His enthusiasm and hard work in the Folklore Ensemble earned him the leadership of the group. He holds the honourable title of "Merited Man of Culture of the Ukranian SSR" which was awarded to him for the immense input into the development of amateur creative activity of the people.

Artistic Leader: OLEKSY BOBKIV Orchestra Conductor: PETRO RACHINSKY Director: NADIA ROGOZINA

VENEZUELA FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE ''LUANGO''

- SAN FELIPE This folklore ensemble from San felipe, is the first Venezuelan group to participate in the Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival.

"Luango" was formed in 1977 by a group of young musicians, teachers, researchers and students of art who were interested in music and dance.

The ensemble is based in San Felipe, the capital of the State of Yaracuy. lts members have acquired a great knowledge of original folklore traditions through research programmes. They have lived with older citizens to study the rituals of folk celebrations from direct sources. They share, with their teachers, the enthusiasm of

their nationalculture. rhe techniques of the art and skirr or makins has also been studied in depth.

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Thanks to the knowledge passed down from an older generation interested in their traditions, Luango has been able to create through their music and dance, a doctrine of popular pedagogy which is tangible wherever the ensemble performs to the public in general.

"Luango" has given countless performances in theatres, schools, culturalcentres and festivals in Venezuela and taken part in many international folklore festivals in Europe, Jordan and South America. The group has made a number of recordings. These include records especially made for teaching.

Their repertoire is varied and interesting and their costumes are colourful and attractive. They have an extensive range of musical instruments. The Luango ensemble is referred to as the Musical Soul of Venezuela as a result

of their outstanding artistic presentations.

Group Director: MIGUEL ANGEL CASTTLLO Musical Assessor: RAFAEL SALAZAR Music Co-ordinator: VICTOR MANUEL CARRERA

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SILVER BAND The band was established in 1941 when it was associated with the Stockton Home Guard Unit. ln 1948 it was adopted by the Malleable Works lnstilute from which it took its name until 1966 when it was reformed, moved to new premises and became known as the Billingham New Silver Band. The "new" was dropped in 1970.

Since 1979 the band has been very successful in Brass Band competitions and Music Festivals.

The band's presenl status is: Durham League - 2nd Section; National Gradings - 2nd Section; Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association - 1st Section.

At present there are 30 band members. Each year approximately 30 engagements are canied out. These include a number of ',charity concerts.

The band has played in many different venues from local church halls to the Royal Albert Hall in London. lt is the only group to have participated in each of the previous 27 Billingham lnternational Folklore Festivals.

Billingham Silver Band celebrated its 50th anniversary in June 199 1 , giving a Celebration Concerl in the Forum Theatre with guest trombonisl Don Usher.

Mr' D. V. Evans, an ex-member of the band, has been conductor for the past 15 years. His son and daughter are present members.

THE ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY The RCDS was founded in Glasgow 69 years ago. Since then il has grown from a small group of people intent on preserving part of Scotland's national heritage to a worldwide association of enthusiastic dancers who have not only revived the old dances but produced hundreds of new ones.

There has been a branch of RCDS in Newcastle since 1950 and it is currently the third largest in Britain. lt runs evening classes and monthly dances from September to April, it holds two competitive festivals every year (one exclusively for children), an annual day school and a Highland Ball. Display teams from the branch dance at all kinds of functions - from informal Burns Night events, with dancing for everyone, to formal occasions like official receptions.

Teams have danced in Holland for the past three years and have recently returned from Brunssum where they took part in the Tenlh lnternational Parade.

Scottish Country Dance developed in the ballroom where each dance is usually performed from lour to eight times, so that every couple takes a turn at the top. For display purposes the dances are usually shortened and linked together to form a continuous medley of reels, jigs and strathspeys.

Highland Dancing is an older tradition and doesn't usually involve the teamwork of Country Dancing. It is now mainly performed in competitions but members of Susan Donachie's School of Highland Dance have associated with Newcaslle RSCDS for many years io provide displays which demonstrate all aspects of Scotland's traditional forms of dance.

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- CAT NAB CLOG DANCERS The Cat Nab Clog Dancers take their name from a small, conical hill at Saltburn-by-Sea, in Cleveland.

The group was formed in 1984 and has appeared at many different events throughout England. They also took part in an international folklore festival in Holland in 1988.

The dancers perform traditional clog step dances from Lancashire, Westmorland and North East England. They wear a costume ol red, white and blue colours, sometimes with a floral headband, sometimes with the traditional bonnets from the nearby fishing village of Staithes.

The Dancers are accompanied by (mostly) traditional music played on Piano accordian.

MARIE LITTLE Marie made her appearance on the folk scene in Manchester in the late sixties and by the seventies was a much acclaimed performer throughout the country, appearing in clubs, festivals concert halls, on television and radio programmes.

While raising her family in the North East she limited her work to local venues, Now she is expanding her career.

While retaining the old Salford chat, her music now has become more wide and varied reflecting the broader spectrum of vocal and musical styles which are favoured today.

Marie's repertoire includes many of of the industrial and traditional numbers-that made her popular in the North West but now balances her programmes with contemporary and country items. Her voice and guitar style are remarkably suited to such a wide range of material which is always delivered in a relaxed fireside manner.

THE WAGGONERS FOLK DANCE BAND The band has been invited, once again, to play for festival supporters at the annual ceili.

Leading the band is Jack Keane, a popular and well known musician in Cleveland and in other parts of the counlry and abroad.

Jack has accompanied many folk dance groups which have participated at Billingham Festival and at lnternational Folklore Festivals overseas.

Caller: Brian Padgett.

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- CASHEL CEILI BAND The band was formed in 1979 to provide musical accompaniment for a local lrish Dance Group. Three ol the original musicians were also dancers. They have now passed on their enthusiasm for dancing to their children.

The band is now in demand by organisers of Ceilis and Barn dances in the North East of England.

Their music has, however, been greatly appreciated in more distant lands such as Poland, France, Germany, Holland, Syria, and ltaly where the Band has participated in many folklore festivals.

Present line up is: Philip Boyle (Bodhran Drum; Whistle) Richard Burlinson (Accordian etc.)

Frank Matterson (Caller, Singer, Whistler, Spoons) Geoff Millington (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo) John Lawson (Flute, piccolo, lrish Pipes) Derrick Spence (Fiddle; Mandolin)

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NEWTON AYCLIFFE PIPE BAND

The Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band has been in existence for 30 years. During this period the band has had the privilege of hosting many other groups from the North East of England.

While being part of Northern Folk the band had the honour of taking part in many festivals abroad. The band's performances have received great acclaim in Poland, France, Germany, ltaly, Holland, Bulgaria, and Syria and at many events in the UK.

The uniform worn by the band is that of the Scots Guards in Royal Stewart Tartan.

The band has received many awards in competitions, holds a Grade 3 Class and earned the Champion of Champions title in recent years

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