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Biltingham lnternational Folktore Festival
President: The Worshipful the-Mayor of the Borough of lrrir.'lv. H;;;.;" Chairman: County Councillor f,rfr". fr,f. f"Vior. M.B.E. J.p. .D.irector: Mrs. R. bonroy Vice C.hairm.an: Mr. J. tilaloney Uouncillor Miss E. L. Croot Councillor H. L. Davies M.B.E. Stoc.kton-on-Tees Councilloi
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councillor J. Vauqhan p-ounty Counciilor-E. Wood
Organised byrhe FESTTVAL COMMTTTEE - in :.q1{rcJion with SToCKToN_oN_iE iSBOROUGH COUNCTL wfro give-a lur"n grrnt unO provide considerable servtces. Affiliated to the lnternationit Council v, of Folklore v'n'vrs Festivals and Folk Art (C.l.o.F.i.rivrr
Mr. P. Bradburn Mr. M. R. Brvan Mr. l. R. Crowden Mr. T. Delzenne Mr. A. Hanbv
Mr. D. Hodoion Mr. M. Hod6son Mrs. L. Lov5 Mrs. M. Malonev Miss. M. potts Mr. G. Watson Fringe Activities: Mr. R. Hare rress Otficer: Mr. K. proud non.. t.reasurer: Mr. B. Dinsdale Aomtnistrative Otficer: Mrs. A. Watson
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CAMERON HALL DEVELOPMENTS ICI CHEMICAL & POLYMERS GROUP VISITING ARTS Considerable support has also been received from plc, British Midrand, ?:"k Cleveland uaslle L;entre, Centre, Frank !e,rr Cook vvv^ rvMp,
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Each year Billingham welcomes people from all overlhe world to enjoy the colour, the warmth, the gaiety and the excitement of its lnternational Folklore Festival. Communities in Billingham link u[ with communities of many naiions to create a Festival '1988 of Friendship. This 24th Festival of continues and builds upon the traditions established all'thoCeyears ago so that Billingham remains the premier Folklore event in the Uniied finldom. Olrce again the Festival Committee is pleased to present some of the best Folklore Groups in the world and lo announce two "firsts" this year - the Tumatauenga Maori Cultural Group of New Zealand and the Troupe of the Tibe[n lnstitute of
Performing Arts. While we are delighted to welcome and to meet old friends in Billingham, we also look foruvard to making the new lriends whom we know 1988 will bring. lnto this sad and troubled world. our Festival brings happiness, joy and pleasure to thousands of people and creates a spirit ol peace and friendship which endures long after each Festival ends. ln welcoming everyone to this 24th Festival which I know we are all going to enjoy in friendship, I should like to share with you some words of the poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran:And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughler and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
Maureen Taylor CHAIRMAN
It is with great regret and sadness that lwrite of the deaths of Philip Conroy who ciied 17 December 1987 and of Bert Wright who died 28 January 1988. Philip Conroy was the first and, until his death, the only Director of the Festival since it began in 1965. Under his guidance, with his great knowledge of folklore, his world-wide contacts and his tremendous organising ability, the Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival grew into the prestigious occasion it is to-day. His inspirationand l6adership enabled him and a team of volunteers from all sections of the community to create the event which is known throughout the world and which the best of the world's Folklore groups now clamour to attend. He was a warm-hearted, generous family man, known and respected at all the foreign embassies in London where his contacts were invaluable for the development of the Festival. Philip's friends and colleagues in the world of Folklore were not only nation-wide but world-wide and his organising ability was legendary. He is sadly missed not only by those who knew and worked with him here in Billingham, but also by his many international friends and colleagues who knew and worked with him in C.|.O.F.F. lt is in part as a tribute to him that the Festival Committee is determined to ensure that the Festival will not only continue but will grow and flourish in the way in which he would have wished. He is a great loss to Billingham and the world. Bert Wright, the Festival's Treasurer, was also a dedicated friend of the Festival being its Treasurer since the Festival began. He was the quiet man in the background whom the public hardly knew, but his professional skills, given genorously to th6 Festival, enabled the Committee to know where it was going in financial terms. Bert's excellent financial idvice and common sense were essential qualilies in the continuous struggle to make sure that our finances were sound. He was a keen and well informed Folklore enthusiast with a sense of fun and a sense of humour which endeared him to all who knew him. He too will be sadly missed. ln the midst of our enjoyment this year let us remember Philip and Bert and be grateful to them. May they rest in peace. Maureen Taylor CHAIRMAN
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1.45 p.m. Parade to Town Centre 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE opening ceremony and lnternational Concert. All groups from abroad. Billingham Silver Band,-An Oige. na.h'Eireann and the McElvogue School of lrish Dancing. 7-30 p.m.- COLLEGE THEATRE
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Sund.y l4th Augusl 12.30 p.m. Parade of Floats with Billingham Silver Band lrom Mill Lane to John Whitehead Park, followed by mudc from the bands. I.15 p.m. JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK Judging of Children's Fancy Dress Competition. 2.00 p.m. Presentation of prizes for Children's Fancy Dress Competition and Floats. 2.15 p.m. Grand Parade with Bands, Floats, Children and Folklore Groups. 3.00 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Concert with all groups from abroad. Sponsored by Barclay's Bank PLC.
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Thursday lSth augu3t 2.3O o.m. TOWN CENTRE Tibet, yugoslavia, portugal. u.s.s.R. 7.3O p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE Tibet, Yugoslavia - New Zealand, U.S.S.B., (2nd Programme). The Pat Cook Family Concert sponsored by F_rank Cook M.P. Families of 4 or less admitted for total
charge of C1.00. 7.3o p.m. FORUM THEATRE Portugal, Bulgaria (2nd Programme) Mexico (2nd Programme). Sponsored by Cameron Hall Developments Ltd.
Frlday 19th August 2.3o p.m. TOWN CENTRE Spain Ouna), Bulgaria, New Zealand, Yugoslavia
7.3o p.m. FORUM THEATFE Concert sponsored by ounnes Stores. New Zealand, U.S.S.R. . Gretre. l\rexico.
7.3o p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE GALA CONCERT - All groups from abroad. 7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE GALA CONCEHT - All groups from abroad.
Monday lsth August 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Spain Ouna). Greece, Tibet, Mexico. 7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE -Midnight lnternational Dance Evening with perlormances by Greece, New Zealand, Mexico then partrcrpation wth groups. Licensed Bar (Subjmt to Licence) Admission
Saturday 20th August 2.00 p.m. Parado to Town Centrs. 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTBE All groups from abroad and the Cat Nab Clog Dancers. Presentation of Pennants.
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Tuesday l6th August 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Spain (trebeska), U.S.S.R., Portuqat.
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7.3o p.m. TOWN CENTRE All seats 81.00. Concert by Billingham Silver Band, Cat Nab Clog Dancers, Frank Mattersn and Richie Burlinson. 8./15 p.m. Torchlight Prmession starts Irom College lead by NeMon Aycliffe Pipe Band.
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10.00 p.m. Fireworks Display in John Whitehead Park sponsored by Samsung (uK) Ltd.
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GROUPS AND ARTISTES The generous support of Cameron Hall Developments Ltd and C & P (lCl) Group has enabled the Festival Committee
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BULGARIA Ensemble "Natcho lvanov" - SOFIA
GREECE Folklore Group "P.A.L.A,S." - KARDITSA CITY
MEXTCO Ballet Folklorico Universidad de COLIMA
NEW ZEALAND The Tumatauenga Maori Cultural Group
PORTUGAL "As Lavradeiras" St. Maria Folklore Group - VILA NOVA DE GAIA
SPAIN 1) Tuna of the University of Sciences - BADAJOZ 2) Basque Folk Dance Group "Trebeska" - SAN
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U.S.S.R. Folk Dance Ensemble "Radost" - BREST
YUGOSLAVIA Kud "14 Oktobar" -
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UNITED K]NGDOM Groups sponsored by Marks and Spencer An Oige na h'Eireann & The McElvogue School of lrish Dancing Billingham Silver Band Cashel Ceili Band The Cat Nab Clog Dancers Frank Matterson & Richie Burlinson Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band
FRINGE ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 16th to 18th AUGUST lN TOWN CENTRE PRECINCT 1p.m. - 2p.m. DISPLAY OF MUSIC & DANCE EACH DAY BY A SELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING PERFORMERS..." DANCERS
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WEDNESDAY 17th AUGUST AFTERNOON BARN DANCE 4 to 6 p.m. in the Billingham Arms Hotel Ballroom BAND: REFORMATION Admission 50p CALLER: BOB HARE
TUESDAY & THURSDAY 16th &18th AUGUST From 8 11 p.m. in both the Billingham Arms Lounge & Penny Lane Lounge
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PLAY-ALONG MUSIC SESSIONS IN THE FOLK STYLE Featuring the musicians listed above for Town Centre: performances, MIKE NELLIST (Accordion) & KEITH NELLIST (Fiddle) plus any other musician who wishes to take part!
INTERNATIONAL CRAFT FAIR Opens Saturday 13th August at 10.30 a.m. Every year the Crafts Fair brings colour and pleasure to many people. The additional dimension provided by the various local and regional craftspeople has become something to which so many people look forward eagerly. Staged as usual in the Forum it is an opportunity for craftspeople to work together sharing their experiences through different art forms. As an integral part of the Festival it too contributes to the unique Billingham atmosphere, creating new, and developing older friendships. Once again we are grateful to Northern Arts which has given a generous grant to the Festival Committee in order to commission some work from the artist Gerry Wilmer. Open Saturday August 13th at '10.30 a.m. and continuing daily throughout the week 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Last Saturday 20th August 10.30 a.m. - 4.80 p.m.
FIREWORK DISPLAY
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Children's Club The Children's Club meets each morning in the College Theatre from 10 a.m. Once again the College Drama Group will be entertaining the children led and directed by Mark Benton. The membership fee is E1 which includes the cost of a club badge and membership card. The club starts on Friday iZth August; there will be no meeting on Sunday 14th August. A group from abroad will be present each day the same jroup as listed below for the libraries. Membership cards and badges are available from the Festivai Office in the Municipal Buildings in the Town Centre. 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, dances etc. with the children participating. Greece August 12th Saturday August 13th Portugal August 15th Yugoslavia SPain (Tuna) August 16th Wedneiday August 17th New Zealand Thursday August 18th Tibet Spain (l'rebeska) August 19th
This event, sponsored this year by Samsung (UK) Electronics, will again bring the Festival to an end, after the closing ceremony on the evening of Saturday 20th August at 10 P.m.
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The instructor will be Maxine Thomas, Head of Dance at Loreto 6th Form College, Manchester and Chief Examiner for N.E.A.,G.C.S.E. Dance.
FESTIVAL CLUB Held in Billingham Arms on 5 nights; Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Thursday 18th, Friday 19th and Saturday 20th August from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. each evening-listed. Music (Andy's Starlight Road Show) and dancing. The Club Membership Fee is E5 and membershif is granted on personal application only. Members may slgn in a limited number of bona-fide guests at Mairagement discretion at E2 per night. There will be no casual admissions.
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HISTORY OF THE FESTIVAL "Billingham lnternational Festival - The First 20 - a booklet written by the late Philip T. Conroy, Director of the Festival from its inception until his death in December 1987 and published by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, will be on sale during the Festival priced t1.
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FESTIVAL SUNDAY
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1230 hours Parade of lloats from Mill Lane to John Whitehead Park via Belasis Lane, Bedale Avenue, Wharfdale Avenue, Central Avenue, Station Road, Malvern Road, Pentland Avenue, The Causeway. The judging of the Floats will take place on the route. 1315 hours Competition.
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1400 hours Presentations for Children's Fancy Dress Competition and Floats.
SPONSORED CONCERTS The sponsored concerts in the Forum Theatre have enabled the Committee to restrict price increases to the minimum. Families are especially welcome at the "Pat Cook Family Night" sponsored by Frank Cook MP, which gives a family of four entry to the Thursday Evening concert in the College Theatre for the total price of e1 Patron's attention is also drawn to the FIESTA NIGHT sponsored by Prom Ltd in the College Theatre on Wednesday evening, featuring Spain (funa), Portugal, Mexico and Spain (Trebeska).
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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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 St. Aidan's Hall at 1315 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. Other tickets bought for this event will be at the buyer's risk and no money can be refunded. lf the weather prevents the start of any outside concert that concert will be held in the College Theatre on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On both Saturdays and Wednesday the concert will be held in the Forum and College Theatres. Ticket holders are guaranteed a performance. However, if an outside concert starts and the weather changes making it impossible to continue, the remainder of the concert will be cancelled in which case money CANNOT be refunded.
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The Assistance of the Northumbrian Water Authority Northumbrian Natural Mineral Water supplied by Aqua Trading Limited of Middlesbrough. Orange Juice for performers supplied by Billingham Arms Portable telephones supplied by British Telecom.
SILVER JUBILEE 1965
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The 25th Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival celebrates its Silver Jubilee next year.
The 1989 dates are 12th to 19th August and the programme summary leaflet will be available (sae) from April 1st. Tickets will go on sale on Saturday 6th May.
Don't miss this opportunity to see again many of the groups which have thrilled Billingham audiences in the past!
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The folklore group "P.A.L.A.S." comes to us through the co-operation of the Centre for lnternational Cultural Relations in Athens. Karditsa City is the hometown of the ensemble. The city which was founded during the Turkish period is an agricultural market town in the Thessalian plain under the east side of the Pindos range of mountains. "P.A.L.A.S." will present a programme of authentic traditions which demonstrate the rich, varied and interesting Hellenic folk culture. Their wide repertoire will include dances, songs and music from all parts of Greece. The Greek national costume will be worn as well as some regional dress.
The musical instruments used to accompany the singing and dancing will include the bousouki. This stringed instrument came from Asia Minor in1922 with the refugees. Since then it has become immensely popular not just in Greece but in other countries too. ln Greece the bousouki is used to accompany the "rebetiko" a kind of folk song with a sprightly rhythm, which through films, has become familiar to Western ears.
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Ballet Folklorico Universidad de Colima Mexican groups have always proved to be very popular with our audiences and the Colima University ensemble will be no exception. The forty members of the group arrived in Europe on June 21st and since then they have been performing at CIOFF Festivals in Belgium, Holland and France. When they leave Billingham on August 21st they will travel to Fribourg in Switzerland and then return to Colima at the beginning of September.
ln 1982 the University of Colima invited Rafael Zamarripa, Master of Mexican Dance, to teach and direct the students folklore ensemble. Mr. Zamarripa is no stranger to Billingham festival goers. He brought tha first Mexican dancers here in 1976, when they delighted all who saw their performances. The group returned again in 1977 and in 1980. Under the direction of Rafael Zamarripa the Colima University Ensemble has been very successful and is in gredt demand at home and a'broad. lt has achieved national and international prestige. lts current repertoire is reputed to be brilliant and revives ideas of regional dancing. The inclusion of singing in some items adds to the magic of the movement of the dancers who wear colourful costume and are accompanied by exciting music. Zamarripa h as cho reog raph ed popu lar trad itions without altering the basics. The group will present a repertoire which covers music, song and dance from various regions of Mexico - Colima in west Mexico, near the Pacific Ocean is a fertile land. lts dances callsd "sones" and "jarabes" are accompanied by the "Mariachi". The dances are characterised by their brilliant and aggressive "zapateados" (tap-dancing). The costumes are simple and light because the weather is hot. The dances of Jalisco are known as the most brilliant and cheerful of Mexico. Jalisco is the representative state of Mexico and looks over the Pacific. The "charro", the "tequila" and the "mariachi" originated here. One item in the company's extensive repertoire is the "Mural" which opened the Cervantino Festival in 1986 and deserves a special mention. The dance
is based on the famous Mexican Frescoes which were painted by the great Mexican artist Diego Hrvera.
Among the musicians accompanying the group is Alberto de la Rosa Sanchez. He is the most outstanding harpist in Mexico and has appeared throughout the USA, Europe, China and Japan. The harp is the oldest of stringed instruments. Alberto found his training ditficult as there are no schools or teachers of the folklore harp but he has researched in all areas and has developed a very personal style which is greatly admired.
NEW ZEALAND. The Tumatauenga Maori Cultural Group We are pleased to welcome the Tumatauenga Maori Cultural Group to this year's festival. lt is the first occasion that w'e have bben able to feature a company from New Zealand. The group is made up of members of the First Battalion Royal New Zealand lnfantry Regiment, at present based in Singapore. Tumatauenga was lormed as an outlet for the wealth of Maori cullure and talent that has always been part of the Regiment. The group performs on ail ceremonial occasions for the Battalion and on promotional campaigns to enhance New Zealand,s image ?broad particularly in the South East Asian area. They have perform-ed before the Kino of Thailand and apfeared at the Edinburgh I'iiiiltary l
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Two guitars are the only instruments used. The ensemble relies almost'purely on vocals. The most
famous aspect of Maori culture is probably the 'haka' (war dqnce). The original purpose of the haka was to fright'en an endmy Sefore battle.To-day
it is a spectacle performed as-the prelude to
meeting distinguished visitors and'by rugby teams as a challenge to.the opposition immediately prior to playing a match. Other items which will be included in their repertoire are the 'poi' (ball on a strinq) dance and 'waiata' (traditional songs). We will see facial tattoos which are a Maori tradition and the costumes worn by the ladies will be thonged skirts with a brightly coloured woven top. The men will wear.a pri-nteil skirt or ,sarong, and a woven sash which [s placed over the riqh't shoulder and fastened at thaj lett side of the viaist. The Manager of the group is Mr M. A. Mendonca.
PORTUGAL - "As Lavradeiras"St. Maria AdelaideArcozelo Grupo de FolcloreVila Nova de Gaia Our Portuguese visitors come from the town of Vila Nova de Gaia which lies on the banks of the River Douro, close to Porto, the second largest city in the country. lt is one of the world's most important trading centres for Port Wine. The wine is produced in upper Douoro and bears the name of that city. lt is transported to the vast wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia and left there to mature. "As Lavradeiras" will bring 25 dancers, 5 singers and 8 musicians to Billingham. The members of the group are mainly university students, with some engineers and doctors. Founded in 1983, "As Lavradeiras" is the premier group in the Porto Region. lt is in great demand for festivals not only in Portugal but also abroad, having participated in major folklore events in Spain, Andorra, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, ltaly, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg and Yugoslavia.
Their dances and songs cover a wide range of topics common to folklore world wide. Musical accompaniment will be on guitars, mandolins, triangles, drums, accordions and a small stringed instrument - the cavaquinho. The items in the group's repertoire and costumes are completely traditional and authentic. The leader of the group during their visit to Billingham is Mr. Antonio Portela.
SPAIN . Tuna of Badajoz University The Tuna of Badaioz is actuallv the reoresentative Tuna of the Univeisity of Extreinadura'(Sciences), resulting from the union of Tunas from Medicine and other Science Faculties. lt is the oldest in the University and from its foundation in 1973, has been leading the 'university scene' with its songs around the world. Every member, excepting very new members called 'novatos', wear typical clothes dating from the XVI century old minstrels. Almost all Tuna songs are based on love stories between boys and gi-rls pertaining to university or other loVe situalions. Tuna of Badajoz has participated in all the annual Tunas' National Meetings that every year take place in a ditferent citybf Spain, rebriiving such awards as "best tambourine man" in 198-3 and
"nicest Tuna" in 1985 etc.
The Tuna has visited several countries throuohout the world: France, Monaco, ltaly, Germany, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Canada, J-apan and England, participating in the Billingham lnternational Fblklore Festival in 1981, 1983 and 1985 as the representatives of Spain. This year the Tuna of Badajoz is reinforced with
distinguishe-d soloists (vocal and instrumentalists)
from other Spanish Tunas cominq from universities such as Alcala de Hanares (MadiiO;, Jean (Andalucia) and Leon. The Tuna wish to convey to the people of Billingham their sincere thanks for the kindness and friendship extended to them during their visits to the town. They consider it an honour to be invited to return. Our Spanish friends, the Tuna of Badajoz wishes to dedicate its contribution to this 1988 Festival, in memory of the late Director Mr. Philip T. Conroy. Director: Mr. Feliciano J. Ramos.
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SPAIN (ii) - Xabier Elkarteko Trebeska Dantza Taldea SAN SEBASTIAN "Trebeska" is a Basque Folk Dance Group from San Sebastian. Founded in 1976 it has followed a traditionalist line, compiling and performing native dances from the seven Basque Provinces which are situated on both sides of the Pyrenees. Members of "Trebeska" aim to preserve the folklore traditions of their forebears. Although some choreography is used in their presentation this does not detract from the authenticity of the dances, music and costumes. War and carnival dances from Guipuzcoa, Dances from Navarre and stick dances which involve a great deal of skill and agility form part of the wide iepertoire the group will present in their Festival performances. A variety of colourful, interesting costumes will be worn for items from different Provinces. The musicians who accompany the dancers will play traditional Basque instruments as well as classical instruments.
"Trebeska" has participated in other lnternational Folklore Festivals abroad and give performances in their own country regularly. Director - Jose Angel Larretxea.
TIBET - Troupe of the Tibetan lnstitute of Performing Arts (Under the High Patronage of His Holiness the DalaiLama)
For centuries, Tibet remained hidden behind the high mountains of the Himalayas, its isolated culture remaining almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, unlil the Chinese invasion of 1950. After the revolt of 1959, the Dalai Lama left Tibet with tens of thousands of followers, crossing the Himalayas to lndia where in the mountain town of Dharmsala, the Dalai Lama set up the Tibetan lnstitute of Performing Arts in an effort to preserve Tibet's unique artistic heritage. Today, the members of the lnstitute are the only surviving masters of the music, dances, and theatrical traditions of Tibet. The Troupe has performdd in the U.S.A. and a number of other countries. This year the Tibetan lnstitute perform for the first time in the U.K. and we are very privileged to have the opportunity of presenting the company at Billingham. The troupe of twenty dancers, musicians and singers present an immensely varied programme of the traditional arts from all regions of Tibet
featuring folk dances and songs, court, tantric and ceremonial dances, Nomadic music and also scenes from Tibetan opera. A wide variety of traditional Tibetan instruments are played including the 'dung-cheng' (Giant Horn) and the'dra-nyen' a six stringed lute). The colourful costumes and masks are very impressive.
U.S.S.R. - The National Dance Ensemble "RADOST" ("JOY") BREST The national dance ensemble "Radost" from the City of Brest Palce of Culture will represent the USSR this year. The "Radost" folklore ensemble was founded in 1962. lt's members are all non-professional performers consisting of college students and young people working in factories and otfices in the City of Brest in Byelorussia. The rich song and dance tradition of the multinational Soviet Society serves as inspiration to these amateur artists. The ensemble's repertoire includes dances from Russia, Byelorussia, the Ukraine, Moldavia and other parts of the country. The ensemble continually strives to carefully perfect and enrich the rural customs of peasant weddings, round dances and celebrations. Their programme broadly reflects the heroic patriotic theme of the work and fellowship of the peoples of the Soviet Union. "Radost" have become welcome guests in all regions of Byelorussia where they frequently perform for the inhabitants of towns and villages
and for garrison troops. Their performances have been appreciated by workers in Moscow, Leningrad, Russia, the Ukraine, Moldavia and Kazakhstan.
Abroad these amateur artists have represented Soviet art in France, Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, ltaly, Turkey, Greece, Syria, Cyprus, Malta, lraq, lndia and Mexico.
Members of "Radost" took an active part in the preparation and running of: the 12th World Youth & Student Festival in Moscow, the 2nd Soviet People's Folk Festival and the Kremlin Palace celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the October Revolution.
ln 1979 "Radost" were Young Communist League prize winners in Byelorussia and in 1981 won the title of 'laureat of the national Young Communist League'. Artistic Director and Leader - Anatoly Vorobyev Choreographer: Vyacheslav Nikolaevich Pogodin. Orchestra Leader: Nikolai Mikhailovich Aldanov Soloist: Yaroslav Alexandrovich Yevdokimov Group Leader: Svetlana Vikentyevna Geel Chainrvoman of Brest Regional Executive Committee.
YUGOSLAVTA - Kud "14 Oktobar" - KRUSEVAC Yugoslavia has been represented several times at Billingham and this is not surprising as its rich, varied and exciting folklore traditioi's have never failed to please our supporters. This year our group comes from Krusevac which is in Serbia, one of the six states that make up the Federal Republic of yugoslavia The ensemble takes its name from the Company which employs the members and sponsors tile Slgup. The company is a large engineering factory wnrch produces plant and machinery, and gives employment to many of the citizens-of Kruievac. The ensemble will present traditions from all oarts of Yugoslavia each having its own distinctive costumes and music. From Serbia we will see the liveliness, quick movements, and characteristic dancing in a row which express the way of life in the cdntral part of the state in its orchards and meadows. Folk dances of the Moslems in the south and from the east
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traditional dances of the young people meeting at fairs, will be among the items in the group's vast repertoire.
The talented musicians which accompany the group will bring to Billingham the music of Yugoslavia which is so varied and interesting.
UNITED KINGDOM Cat Nab Clog Dancers Saltburn, Cleveland The group takes its name from a small conical hill
at Saltburn. During the four years of its existence the troupe has appeared a[ many different events, performing traditional clog step dances from Lancashire, Westmorland and North East England. They wear a costume of red, white and blue colours with a floral headband or the traditional bonnets from the nearby village of Staithes. The Cat Nab Clog Dancers will perform on Saturday August 20th.
Billingham Silver Band The Band is proud of its association with the Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival - having represented the U.K. in every Festival to date. ln addition to giving concerts in many parts of the country, Billlngham Silver Band competes in major contesi6 locally and nationally. This irear the Baild achieved promotion to the Championship Section of the Durham Brass Band League. Conductor: Mr. Vaughan Evans.
An Oige Ne H'Eireann and the McElvogue Schoo! of lrish Dancing An Oige na h'Eireann was formed in 19g6 and consists of young ladies who have previouslv danced competitively and have decided thev no longer wish to perform in competition. Most'of the dancers are champions in their own right as they have all represented the North East of-Enoland in the World Championships of lrish Dancingl The.dancers. have.performed in festivals throughout En_gland and also in France, Belgium and
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The McElvogue School of lrish Dancinq is a school
based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with daicers r?lgjng from the ages of four - eighteen. The children participate in competition-s all over Great Britain and lrelhnd and arej very successful. The dancers participating at Billingham Folklore Festival are aged from 5 years to 12. This qroup of dancers also perform at festivals throughou[ Enfiland. Accompanying the dancers are Mr. Thomas McElvogue who has been the Great Britain Flute Champion for the past three years. He has recentlv returned from a Champion's C6ncert tour in lreland. ln September he will start a one month tour of America. Miss Karen Tweed, the other musician lives in Northampton and plays the Piano Accoidion. Miss Tweed has been the All Britain and All lreland Champion. She has played in vanous countries of the world and is renowned in lreland and Great Britain for her talented playing of the accordion.
Dance Director: Lisa McElvogue T.C.R.G.
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The Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band 1963 - 1988
The Band celebrates its Silver Jubilee this year
having been founded in 1963. Originally known as
the British Legion Pipe Band it aftracteil pipers and drummers from manv oarts of the North East. ln 1966 the band broke citf its association with the British Legion and adopted the name of the town of
Newton Ayclitfe which it has retained. Following its success in many competitions the Band became a popular entertainment feature at many events at home and abroad. They have taken paf in. major festivals. in Holland, France, ltaly, Poland, Syria and Bulgaria. As in most organisations, Newton Ayclitfe Pipe Band has had ditficult times having lost sevdral pipers and drummers for various reasons. At present though it is thriving with 22 playing members and more recruits coming to ihelore. The Band will play on Festival Sunday and lead the Torchlight Procession on Saturday August 20th. Pipe Major is Mr. M. P. Clement
Cashel Ceili Band This popular lolk band will provide the music for dancing at the Ceili to be held in the College Theatre on Saturday August 13th. Based in Sunderland, the musicians are in great demand in the North East of England and oh occasions 'over the border' in Scotland. Leader: Richie Burlinson Caller: Frank Materson
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Frank Matterson & Richie Burlinson The final concert in the Town Centre on Saturday evening August 20th will include folk singer Frank Matterson who will present a programme of traditional songs of the region accompanied by accordionist Richie Burlinson. Frank will also lead the Community Singing.
September 7th
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Live on stage SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS September l9th
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Arnold Ridley's Masterpiece THE GHOST TRAIN September 26th - October lst Ivor Novello's Classic Musical
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PETER PAN 10.il)aml2.00pm October 24th - 2%h Classic costume comedy
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LONDON FESTIVAL BALLET November l8th SYD LAWRENCE AND ORCHESTRA November lfth Comic Capers with KEN DODI) December 14th - January l4th Paul Squire, Clodagh Rodgers in
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