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INTERI{AIIOiIAT CIROUSET
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BillinghamFestivalArena
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2.00pm 8.00pm 2.00pm 7.30pm
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FAfrIItY COI{CERT
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DAI{CE OF UGHT
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INTERNATIONAT CONCERI
Forum Theatre
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2.00pm 7.30pm
BillinghamFestivalArena
INIERNAIIONAL CONCERT
Forum Theatre
INTERNATIONAL (AROUSET
2.00pm 7.30pm 2.00pm 8.00pm
BillinghamFestivalArena
INIERNATIONAI. CONCERT
Forum Theatre
SPECIAT GUESI PERFORT'IANCE
BillinghamFestivalArena
INIERMTIONAI. CONCERT
BillinghamFestivalArena
INIERNAII0I'IAI CAR0USEL
2.00pm 7.30pm 2.00pm
BillinghamFestivalArena
INTERNATIONAL CONCERI
Forum Theatre
GAIA COI{(ERT
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FAREWEII GA1A
Z30pm
Billingham
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FESIIUAL PR0CESSI0I **All *Consessions Children under 12 MUSI be accomparxl available for Young People under 16, Students & OAPs All free admissions require a ticket, as the number of seats in the Festival Arena is limited.
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Programme of Events - ln the event of unforeseen circumstances
Opening Concert, Farewell Gala and Closing Concerts in the Town Centre
the Festival organising Committee reserves the right to make alteration to the published programme of
Arena.will be transferred into the Forum Theatre before the start of a concert. Once a concert has started and has to be abandoned due to the weather or any other cause beyond the control of the 0rganising Committee there will
evenis and appearing groups.
be no refunds.
INCLEMENT WEATHER ARMNGEMENTS
ln case of inclement weather the
FENTURING
PRICE
All lnternational Groups
Free
All lnternational Groups, Corryvrechan Scottish
f6.00
Dancers, Dhol Blasters
& Bangra Blasters
Cons* f3.50
lndia, Scotland & Sri Lanka Turkey, Colombia
&
Sponsored by:
f8.50
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Drumming Workhop for Children BILLINDA, Conyvrechan, ltaly, Turkey
Free
& Sri Lanka E3.00,U-tZ
FREE**
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Italy, Malta, Sri lanka, Turkey
f6.00, Cons* f3.50
Italy, Gemany, Malaysia, Malta, Colombia
f4.00, Cons* f2.50, U-12 FREE**
Italy, Malaysia & Romania
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Romania, Malaysia & Russia Italy, Romania, Malaysia, Germany, Colombia
f4.00
Doio Taiko Drummers & Russia
f12.00
Malta, Russia, Romania, Tuftey
f4.00 Cons* f2.50, U-L2 FREE**
Italy & Germany
f6.00, Cons* - f3.50
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Malta, Colombia, Russia, Turkey, Sd lanka
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All lntemational Groups
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All lntemational Groups, Presentation of pennans, f7.00 Cons. f4.00
lnternational Gala Finale & Farandole Adlington Dancers, ltalian Flag Throwers, Sri
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INIERNATIONAL YOUTH DANCE WORKSHOPS
UNCTE BIFF GOES
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Russia, Romania
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Malta, Turkey
Sri Lanka & Malaysir
2.30pm - 5.3Opm
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Malaysia, Colombia, Germany
Italy
One day attendance Three Day Package
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f16.00
One dai attendince: Three Day Package
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UNCI.E BIFF CIUB PS AT BEDE COTTEGE
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Each session will feature different lnternational
Dance Groups, Craft Workshops & Presentation.
f4.00 10.00
Membership for the whole week is f7.00 including the badge and "Passpoft to the World" One Day Attendance
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f3.00
WORTD DANCE EXPERIENCE
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TAIKO DRUIYIMING WORKSIIO
AT BEDE COII-EGE
For Young People aged 14-11
From Sunday, fuly 27th till Filday, August lst
Wednesday, fuly 30th 2.00p
You do not need any dance experience to enjoy this unique
opportunity of expen tuition in dances from all over the world. Come along, make friends and have fun whilst you learn
Hands-on Taiko workshop,
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Turkey
Malta Colombia Geimany Russia
Romania Malaysia
- f90.00 f20.00
Seven sessions package
Two-hour Session
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Two-hour Session
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f10,00
AT FORUIUI THEATRE
D0f0 DRUTilmERS AT FoRUM THHTRE Wednesday fuly 30th at 7.30pm
4.00pm Special Guest appearance ONE NIGHT ONLY
- D0f0 DRUMMERS
Accompanied by Russian Dancers ,,KRUZHEVA'frOM
Bashkiria. Experience the thundering and
exhilarating rhythms of Taiko and gain a unique grip. They learn a rhythm using the traditional
rerbal method, which rllows taiko to be rccessible to all.
insight into this amazing ancient fapanese art, followed by the vigorous movements and kaleidoscopic patterns from "KRUZHEVA'. A powerful mix of primal rhythm, fusion of colour, precision steps and beat l captivate and entertain audiences
to
of all ages.
TOTTERY
AllSeats f12.00. Booking online or Forum Theatre Box
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PAIRONS OF
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FESTIUAT
Hundreds of festival goers have already become either ,Friends ,Billingham of the Festival' or Members
of our
Charity
International Folklore Festival Ltd.,
What are the benefits? As a "Friend of the Festival' you receive 10% discount on most of the tickets purchased. fu a Charity Member you receive 15%. You can book any number of seats for any performance before
the Box 0ffice officially opens in the end of May. Each "Friend' or "Member" will receive a Festival
Leaflet
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Programme summary around March/April and a free copy of the Festival Programme.
All "Friends' and
"Members,,
will be invited to ,World of
Friendship" Social Nighs during the Festival week
How much does it cost? For 'Friends of lndividual Child
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the Festival' there are 3 categories: year Adult Couple - f16.00 per year
f10.00 per
f5.00 per
year
Charity
per couple
Membership is f15.00 each per year
Application Forms are available fom the fustival offce: BIFF Ltd, Stockton Business Centrq
/0 Brunswick Streq Sroclcon on Tees ISlg lDW IeL (01642) 553220. e-mail: into@billinghamfestival.co.uk www.billinghamfestival.co.uk
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Grupo Folclorico Colombia Viva de la Universidad del Norte
Sorbian Folk Dance Group Schmerlitz
Sbandieratori dei Rioni di Cori
MASenidaya Malaysian Airlines Cultural Dance Group
Astra Folk Group, Gozo
Doina Timisului Folklore Ensemble
"Kruzheva" dance Ensemble, University of Ufa
Trinity College Nationat Orum & Dance Troupe
Anadolu University Folk Dance Group
Dhol Blasters & Bangra Blasters (Birmingham)
Dojo Taiko Drummers (Glasgow)
Corryvrechan Scottish Dance DisPlaY Team
Adlington English Folk Dancers
BILLINGHAM SILVER BAND
CIW OF NEWCASTLE PIPE BAND
BILLINDA (Billingham lnternational Youth Dancers)
The dates of the 45th Anniversary Billingham
lnternational Folklore
Festivalwill be 25th fuly to 1st August, 2009. For further details or to
join our mailing list please contact the Festival office or visit
our website: billinghamfestival.co.uk
Alderman Harry Lonsdale Dauies 1930
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2008
h is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alderman Harry Davies MBE. Harry died on Thursday 8th
May 2008. following a short illness. Harry was a major part of the Festival, getting involved at the beginning through
Billingham Urban council, then continuing through the years until three years ago he had to resign from the Board of Directors through ill health. Harry has had many roles within the Festival including chairman, vice chairman and even Uncle BIFE and some of us who are old enough will remember ludy, Harry,s dog. who went everywhere with him and was the only canine member ever of the Uncle BIFF club. Then in 1989-1990, Harry became Mayor of stockton Borough Council, but still was involved with the Festival at grass roots level, when the mayoral robes came off, in true Harry style, there he was sleeves rolled up, doing anything he could to help out. Harry was very involved with cl0FF since it was founded in 1970, and recently, before his illness, for two years he was president of the Northern European sectol
[hairman of
PR Working Group, and Member of CIOFF lnternational Council. For all Harry's dedicated work he was awarded the CIOFF Silver Pin in 2008. We have received
messages of love and support from all over the world, we feel this is a true tribute to the wonderful man Harry Davies really was. He will be greatly missed, not only by everyone at the Festival, but from friends he made throughout his life, from all over the
world.
Goodnight, God Bless, Harry, Till we meet again. How we will always remember hin, full of fun and
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his tast C:0FF duty oip
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Ald. Maureen Taylor,
Mr loe Maloney Festival Dirertor
M.B.E.
Secretary General
Festival Chairperson
CIOFF UK
Mrs 0lga Maloney Artistic Director President of CI0FF
Northem European Sector
Mr. Edmond Beaumont BIFF Ltd. Directol
Mr David Otter Festival Treasurer
The Worshipful The Mayor of the Borough of Stockton on Tees Councillor lohn Fletcher Festival President
Mr. lan Russell
Miss Elizabeth Croot BIFF Ltd Director t'l'1;
BIFF Ltd Director
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