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President: The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees Councillor H. L. Davies M.B.E. Chairman: County Councillor Mrs. M. Taylor M.B.E. J.P. Director: Mrs. R. Conroy Vice Chairman: Councillor H. L. Davies M.B.E. Councillor Miss E. L. Croot Councillor J. Vaughan County Councillor E. Wood Mr. P. Bradburn Mr. M. R. Bryan Mr. l. R. Crowden Mr. T. Delzenne Mr. A. Hanby Mr. D. Hodgson Mr. M. Hodgson Mrs. L. Love Mr. J. Maloney Mrs. M. Maloney Miss. M. Potts Mr. G. Watson Press Otficer: Mrs. J. Stuart Hon. Treasurer: Mr. P. Kirkham Administrative Officer: Mrs. A. Watson
Organised by the FESTIVAL COMMITTEE in conjunction with STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL who give a cash grant and provide considerable services. Affiliated to the lnternational Council of Folklore Festivals and Folk Art (C.l.O.F.F.) Other main sponsors NORTHERN ARTS
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This is a very special year for the BILLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL and I am detighted to welcome you to our 25th FESTIVAL. As we look back over the years we remember colourful and spectacular dancing, we remember the harmony and the emotion of music from many lands and we remember thrilling and heart warming performances from groups lrom all over the world. But above all we remember the many friends we have made. . . the lasting friendships created because we came together at Billingham to enjoy the best of lnternational Folklore. As I have said on many occasions, this Festival is more than simply an opportunity for all of us to enjoy the fun and "join in the dance." The spirit of friendship and mutual understanding created at our Festival enables Billingham to become a small oasis of peace in today's troubled world. Because this is our 25th Festival we include - at your request - familiar and popular groups which helped to make Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival the outstanding success which it is today. We also include new groups which I know will endear themselves to you in the same way as the groups of earlier years. We have a special BIRTHDAY BARBECUE this year, and a SILVER JUBILEE CONCERT. You wiil see the details in the programme, but I urge you to book your seats early. I would like to express gratitude for the generosity of the various organisations and the people who fund and sponsor us, and for the dedicated commitment ol so many voluntary workers. Without this generosity we could not continue. ln addition I must give a special "thank you" to you, the audience, for your loyal support over so many years. The transformation of our small town into a kaleidoscope of colour music, dance, and happiness is something which I know will last for many more years. "There's nothing worth the wear of winning But laughter and the love of friends." Hilaire Belloc. Maureen Taylor CHAIRMAN
The Festival President: CHAIRMAN OF THE FESTIVAL MAUREEN TAYLOR, M.B,E. JP
THE WORSHIPFUL THE MAYOR OF STOCKTON-ON-TEES COUNCILLOR H. L. DAVIES, M.B.E.
JENNIFER ROBSON PRESIDENT OF THE NORTHUMBRIA TOURIST
BOARD, WHO WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN THE 1989 FESTIVAL.
Ha EACT. This is a maior industrial
andcommercial centrc offering the best business development incentives intheU.K. To get all the facts contact: B. Keel, Director of Economic Development, Hartlepool Borough Council, Civic Centre, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS24 8AY. Tel: 0429 266522.
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/E'DAILY PROGRAMME Frlday, 1lth August 10.00 a.m. COLLEGE THEATRE Opening of the Children's Club (Sponsored by the Castle Centre). On every day except Sunday. Admission by Membership Card €1 .00 fihis includes cost ol Club Badge).
Saturday, 12th August 1.45 p.m. Parade to Town Centre Opening Ceremony. lnternational Concert. sponsored by lCl Chemicals & Polymers Ltd. All groups from abroad (Except Korea), Billingham Silver Band, An Oige na h'Eireann and the McElvogue School of lrish Dancing.
7-30 p.m.- COLLEGE THEATRE Midnight Ceili with the Waggoners Folk Dance Band, (Caller Brian Padgett)
7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE (Sponsored by Fine Organics Ltd.) Spain, lsrael - Brazil, U.S.S.R.
Thursday 17th August 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Sponsored by National Westminster Bank PLC lndia, France, Brazil, lsrael.
Monday 14th August 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Family Concert (Sponsored by English Estates North) Spain, U.S.A., lndia, U.S.S.R. Families of 4 or less admitted
Ior a total charge of hl .OO 7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE 11.00 p.m. lnternational Dance Evening with Brazil, France, Ll.S.S.R. then participation with groups. Licensed Bar (Subject to Licence) Admission €2.00
2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Sponsored by B.A.S.F. lndia, Brazil - South America, Korea.
Tuesday 1sth August 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Sponsored by Vaux Breweries Ltd. South America, Korea, U.S.A., France,
7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Silver Jubilee Concert (Sponsored by Phillips Petroleum UK Ltd) [eesside Operation). An Oige na h'Eireann & The McElvogue School of lrish Dancing. Spain, lndia, U.S.A. -
7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE Midnight Sponsored by Dunnes Stores Birthday Barbeque - Nanated History of the Festival on video. Performance by lrish Dancers, Spain and U.S.A. Cutting of Birthday Cake - Hoe Down. Licensed Bar (Subject to Licence) Admission !4.50 7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Sponsored by Barclay's Bank PLC South America, U.S.S.R. - France,
Sunday 13th August 12.30 p.m. Parade of 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 Competition.
2.00 p.m. Presentations 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. (excepting U.S.A. & Korea) Sponsored by Dickens Hypermarket.
7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE Sponsored by Royal Mail lndia, France - Brazil, Poland.
Friday 18th August
7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE (Sponsored by Tioxide UK Ltd.) Spain, U.S.A. - lndia, Poland.
Caliche (South America) and lsrael. English, lrish and Scottish Dancing for all. Licensed Bar (Subject to Licence) Admission f2.00
Poland, Brazil, U.S.S.R.
7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE The Pat Cook Family Concert sponsored by Frank Cook M.P. Billingham Silver Band, Korea, lsrael South America, U.S.A. Families of 4 or less admitted for total charge of f1 .00.
Spain, U.S.S.R., Brazil, lsrael.
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7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE GALA CONCEBT - all groups from abroad.
7.30 p.m. FORUM THEATRE GALA CONCERT - all groups from abroad.
Saturday 19th August 2.00 p.m. Parade to Town Centre. 2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Sponsored by British Gas Northern All groups from abroad and the Newcastle Branch of the Royal Scottish County Dance Society. Presentation of Pennants. lnternational Farandole.
2.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Sponsored by Tyne Tees Television Spain, U.S.S.R., Korea, lndia, South America, U.S.A., lsrael, Poland.
7.30 p.m. TOWN CENTRE Sponsored by Marks & Spencer All seats 81.00. Concert by Billingham Silver Band, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Frank Matterson and Richie Burlinson.
7.30 p.m. COLLEGE THEATRE Sponsored by Cleveland Centre Spain, Poland - lndia, U.S.S.R.
8.45 p.m. Torchlight Procession starts from College led by Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band.
7.30. p.m. FORUM THEATRE Sponsored by lCl Chemicals & Polymers Ltd. South America, Korea
9.15 p.m. Closing Ceremony with Billingham Silver Band followed by Fireworks Display in John Whitehead Park sponsored by Samsung (UK) Ltd.
Wednesday 16th August
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GROUPS AND ARTISTES The generous support of lCl Chemicals & Polymers Ltd. has enabled the Festival Committee to maintain the high standard of visiting groups.
BRAZIL Black Culture Ballet "Bacnare" - RECIFE
Agrupacion Folklorica "Roque Nubld" - LAS PALM AS4
U.S.A. The American Folk Dancers of Brigham Young University, PROVO, UTAH
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Folk Song and Dance Ensemble "Nistreni" SOROKI, MOLDAVIA
"Roudelet Felibren" - CHATEAU GOMBERT, MARSEILLE
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INDIA
Sponsored by Marks and Spencer An Oige na h'Eireann & The McElvogue School of lrish Dancing
"Purulia Chaau" - NEPAL MAHATO
ISRAEL The Tzarbarim Folk Dance Group - JERUSALEM
KOREA The Kang Sun-Young Dance Troupe - SEOUL
POLAND Folk Dance Ensemble "Warsawa" of the Physical Education Academy, WARSAW
SOUTH AMERICA Folk lnstrumental & Song Group "Caliche"
Billingham Silver Band Billingham Technical College Drama Group with Mark Benson Frank Matterson & Richie Burlinson NeMon Aycliffe Pipe Band Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Newcastlei Tyne Branch The Waggoners Folk Dance Band (Caller Brian Padgett)
THE EMPLOYEES OF KP FOODS CRISP FACTORY WISH THE
25th BILLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL EVERY SUCCESS MAKERS OF: CRISPS, NUTS, SNACKS. COWPEN LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MACKLIN AVENUE, BILLINGHAM, CLEVELAND TS23 4DU.
TEA.TIME BARN DANCE WEDNESDAY 16th AUGUST 4.30 p.m. approx at the conclusion of the afternoon concert until approx 6.00 p.m. in the Billingham Arms Hotel Ballroom. With the WAGGONERS BAND CaIIeT BRIAN PADGETT Admission 75p (Pay at door)
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THE FESTIVAL SPEAKS TO THE WORLD! The Stockton & District Amateur Radio Group will once again set up their radio station during 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
INTERNATIONAL WORKING CRAFT FAIR Staged once more at the Forum this year, the Fair features the usual variety of local and regional craftspeople and from the Republic of Moldavia in the USSR two noted craftsmen. N. M. Chibotarj, whose work has been widely displayed in the Soviet Union, will be demonstrating the traditional art of wickerwork in his creative style. Rocking chairs, fruit and bread baskets, tables, chairs etc. are some of the items he makes. Sawa Nickolai lvanovitch is a renowned maker of traditional, Moldavian, woodwind instruments used by amateur folk groups. His work has been displayed worldwide. Once more the Festival is grateful to Northern Arts for its generous grant to support a commissioned artist, Cate Watkinson, who works in stained glass and will complete a piece of work featuring this year's festival. Opening Saturday 12th August at 10.30 a.m. and continuing daily from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. until the last Saturday, when the fair closes
at 4.30 p.m.
Don't miss this colourful experience, which contributes so much to the unique Billingham atmosphere.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Children's Glub The Children's Club meets each morning in the College Theatre from 10.00 a.m. until 11.15 a.m. Once again Mark Benton (Uncle BIFF) will lead and direct the students who will be entertaining the children. The membership fee is 81.00 which includes the cost of a club badge and membership card. The club starts on Friday l1th August; there will be no meeting on Sunday 13th August but a Children's Fancy Dress Competition will be held in the John Whitehead Park at 1.00 p.m. Each day a group from abroad will be present to entertain the children - the same group as listed below for the Library. Membership cards and badges are available from the Festival Otfice 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. Friday August 11th - Canary lslands
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There will also be Handicfaft sessions each afternoon from 3.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
This year the Festival Trail will be a Jubilee Edition in which all of the family can participate. Pick up your copy of the Trail from the Library.
Youth Dance Course There will be two Dance Workshops this year, on Tuesday and Wednesday 1Sth and 16th August, both held in St. Aidan's Church Hall, Tintern Avenue. The workshop on Tuesday is for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years (inclusive) and will feature the group from lsrael. Wednesday's workshop is for those aged 13 years and above and the visiting ' group will be from Poland. The Director is Maxine Thomas who is Chief Examiner G.C.S.E. Dance (NEA) and also the Education Otficer for the Northern Ballet. The cost of each workshop will be C2.50 which includes a ticket to the afternoon concert. Further details can be obtained from the Festival Office in the Town Square.
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 outside concert that concert will be held in the College Theatre on Sunday, Thursday and Friday. On both Saturdays, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the concert will be held in the Forum and College Theatres. Ticket holders are guaranteed a performance but if an outside concert starts and has to be abandoned - no refund will be made.
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FIREWORK DISPLAY 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 19th August at 10 p.m.
FESTIVAL SUNDAY 12.30 hours - Parade of Floats 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 - Judging of Children's Fa4cy Dress Competition.
1400 hours - Presentations for Children's Fancy Dress Competition and Floats. 1415 hours - Parade of Floats, Bands, Children in Fancy Dress and Festival Groups from John Whitehead Park, via the Causeway to the Town Centre.
1500 hours - Festival Concert with all groups participating. 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.
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BRAZIL -'Bacnare'Ballet of Black Culture - RECIFE 'Bacnare' is the first Brazilian group to participate at Billingham. The Festival is the only venue in the United Kingdom to be privileged to present this company.
'Bacnare' is making a four months tour of
European CIOFF Festivals. The arrangements for
the Brazilians visit have been carried out by Mr.
Jean Roche of the Association of Folklore and Culture, Gannat, France, Mr. Ubiracy Ferreira will direct 'Bacnare'. The group will bring 23 members to Billingham. They come from Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, one of the nine states which make up the North East region of Brazil. The Portuguese disembarked in this region when they discovered Brazil in 1500. The native population at that time was lndian and the region was the first to be colonised. For this reason we find the mixture of cultures - native (lndian) colonising (European) and slave (Black) - rich and diverse.
The inspiration of the group, Mr. Ferreira, has fought all his life to stabilise the negro culture and has enabled the young people living in the 'favelas' to show the culture passed down to them orally by their ancestors, who yesteryear were still slaves.
Abolition of slavery is one of the themes of the programme. 'Bacnare' will also present the Maracatu, a dance of African origin (Congo) showing the Recife carnival. Their repertoire includes dances depicting fishing, farming, love, hunting etc., and 'Capoeira' an athletic game. Musical accompaniment will be by the Beimban (type of African musical bow), the Caxixi, the Recoreco (scraper) and the Paudeiro (drum). DIRECTOR: Mr. Ubiracy Ferreira
- Folk Dance Group "Roudelet Felibren" Chateau Gombert - MARSEILLE FRANCE
This group comes to us from the beautiful region of Provence in the south of France. Their programmes will include items from the whole of their area. They will present traditional items which are executed to an extremely high standard. They have trained to achieve an excellence in their footwork which could be envied by a ballet company. Provence is the home of the farandole which is featured here each year. "Roudelet Felibren" present the dance in classical style. They will also show us ritual dances linked to farming and the sea. Other items recall the military struggle for domination of the Mediterranean and we see sword dances which remind us of the battles with the Moors and Turks which saved Christendom from lslam in the 16th and 17th centuries. The group's
repertoire includes popular dances from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. One of these, referred to as the English Dance is a jig having been brought to this part of the Mediterranean by English sailbrs. The traditional pipe and drum accompanies the dancing, the pipe being played with the left hand while the drum, slung from the shoulder, is played with the right hand. Military drums and flutes supplement the traditional instruments in some items.
The groups have several costumes which will be worn according to the dances being presented. An outstanding feature is the beautiful lace headress of the ladies in the traditional costume ot the 'tgth century orange seller. Children especially will be delighted when they see "The Horse Dance" which will be a feature, particularly in parades. The ten cavaliers are representing two armies in battle; this tradition of mock warfare is found in folklore throughout the world. Director - Daniel Audrey
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INDIA . FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE PURULIA CHAAU . NEPAL MAHATO ln lndia dance and music are widespread bringing colour and joy to numerous festivals and ceremonies and re-atfirming the faith of the people in their heritage. The tradition of the performing arts in lndia has its roots in ancient and revered texts in which ritual manifested itself through music, dance, song and drama. Religion and philosophy cannot be divorced from the lndian Art forms. Dance and music are tied inextricably to ceremony of any kind. Weddings, birth, coronations, entering a new house or town, harvest time etc - any or all of these are occasions for song, music and dance. Spontaneity, intuition and the joy of life are the soul of dance and music and the quest of every artist.
'Purulia Chaau' will bring 18 members with them on their European tour in July and August. They will participate in a number of CIOFF Festivals. Billingham will be the only venue in the United Kingdom where the group will perform.
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The 'Miracle ol Billingham' was the title of one of the promotional brochures produced by the Billingham Urban District Council. This dynamic local authority virtually built a new town and in the early 1960's created a new pedestrian town centre. To attract shoppers, who traditionally used the established centres at Stockton & Middlesbrough, Billingham organised a series of concerts and events in their new shopping centre.
It was at such a performance, by the St. Leonard's lrish Dance Group from Silksworth, one June Saturday in 1964, that the idea of the Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival was born.
The leader of the St. Leonard's lrish Dancers was Philip Conroy, who was invited by the Council to organise the first festival in 1965 and remained its Director until his death in 1987. Under his leadership the event gained first local and then regional, national and finally international recognition.
The first feitival had been a success but was of limited duration closing on the Thursday. lt was in 1966 & 1967 that Roque Nublo from the Canary lslands danced their way into the hearts of the festival audiences and won for themselves a special place in the history of ihis festival. They helped to create that unique atmosphere, which can only be experienced in this town during festival week.
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ISRAEL - The Tsabarim Ensemble Jerusalem The Tsabarim Folklore Ensemble is composed of young men and women born in Jerusalem. lsrael is the meeting point between two cultures: the East and the West. The folkdances of lsrael express the vitality, the pluralism and the hopes of its people. They express the beauty of the Holy Land which has gathered to its bosom Jews who were exiled from its shores and dispersed throughout the world for generations. lsraeli folk dances have been influenced by the pioneers who came from Eastern Europe, by Hassidic Jews, by
Jews from Arab countries and by the folkdances-of Arabs and Druze living in lsrael. The group takes its name from the Hebrew form of 'tzabar' - the fruit of the cactus, which "like the native lsraeli is rough on the outside but sweet inside". The group makes its first appearance at the Billingham Festival but comes with glowing recommendations from Festival Directors in Europe, Canada and the USA. They have performed at many of the major CIOFF Festivals and gave several performances in The Epcot Centre in Disneyland, Florida. :i
Their repertoire will include the lsraeli Hora, a representation of the young builders of lsrael; the Arab Debka, a symbolic dance showing the Arab women's work in the village, and Shalom lsrael, a dance about the first Jews coming to lsrael; Flute melodies and lsraeli songs
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA . Kang Sun-Young Dance Troupe SEOUL Mrs. Kang Sun Young who is Director of the Troupe is a Vice President of the Korean National Dance Company and is recognised as one of the country's foremost dance artistes. She has presented Korean groups in concert in more than 50 countries including the United States, Japan and Europe. She has been awarded the top folkdance prize at the Asian Arts Festival and in 1973 received a national decoration for her many achievements. The Kang Sun Young Troupe were among the dancers who took part in the spectacular Opening of the Korean Olympic Games in 1988. Some of the items the group will present here will be recognised by Festival goers. The Farmers Dance is Korea's most popular and famous folk dance and we look forward to seeing once again the Sangmu twirling in great loops a long white paper streamer attached to the top of his hat. Other familiar items will be the Changgo Dance in which the dancers carry the changgo a traditional hourglass drum, the Fan Dance, Flower Crown Dance and the spectacular Drum Dance which demands the most exacting timing of any folk dance in any culture. Their repertoire will include religious items and ritual dances. Older than any of the dances is the musical instrument Kayakum which has its origins 1700 years ago. The performer sits and plucks the strings which give a sound not dissimilar to a violin.
We look forward to seeing the beautiful and colourful costumes and the interesting and graceful repertoire of the Korean ensemble. DIRECTOR: Mrs Kang Sun-Young
POLAND . FOLK.DANCE GROUP OF THE ACADEMY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, WARSAW. The Folkdance Group of the Academy of Physical
Education was established in 1979. Classes in dancing as well as musical and motive classes are compulsory for first year students of the Academy. ln the course of the 18 years of its existence the Ensemble gave both in Poland and abroad more than 900 concerts. Over 600 students participated. The programme of the Folkdance Group is a musical and dancing show based on Polish national dances and those from various regions of the country.
Choreographers of dance configurations made use of the most characteristic features of the dances, as a background on which dance groups create a most colourful picture. High physical etficiency of the dancers and their ability to combine the physical effort with singing allows the ensemble to be evaluated as very attractive and spectacular. Complementing the dancing and singing are the beautiful costumes from the regions of Mazowsze, Lublin, Silesia, Rzeszow, Sacz, Zywiec, Podhale, Cracow and Kurpie. These are made by hand from original patterns of 150 years ago. For over a decade, the Folkdance group of the P.E. Academy has been numbered among the best in Poland. The ensemble has represented Poland at the most prestigious international Festivals. The Ensemble has been awarded the golden medal at the Dijon (France) Festival where 46 groups competed. At the Festival of Tokyo, Japan, the group received the highest award. The Ensemble has been seen in almost every European country and has visited the USA three times.
The State Council of the Polish Peoples Republic awarded the ensemble the Golden Cross of Merit in recognition of the outstanding artistic achievements attained.
Artistic Direction & ChoreographyCzeslaw Stroka & Ryszard Teperek Musical Composition - Jan Grabia
Organising Director - Jerzy Polbratek Vocal Director - Zbigniew Paszkiewicz
SOUTH AMERICA
"Caliche" Caliche play authentic Andean folk music on traditionil instruments; the characteristic zamponas (oanoioes). ouena (Bamboo flute) charanggo iMariabtin.'trhoition'attv made from the shell of an hrmadilloi, and a plethora of other intriguing and enchantirig wind, string and perc.ussion . instruments. They compose much ol tnelr own material and ma(e theii own arrangements of traditional music. The band comes from Chile, with the notable eiceotion of one Peruvian. They presently reside in the West Midlands. ln addition to the musical activities they run MacchuOPichu, a Latin American craft shop in Birmingham. Durino the last two vears they have played extenlively through6ut Englaird, Scotland and Wales. Th-eir perf-ormances range from Amnesty lnternational Senefits to the World of Music and
Dance Festival, Universities, festivals, theatres, arts centres and concert halls including the Royal Shakesoeare Theatre and the Cheltenham and Three Choirs Festivals. They have made several broadcasts on radio and appeared on television. ln 1987 their first album was released - "Deep from the Earth" a reference to the name "Caliche" meaning nitrate which is mined in the north of Chile.
Leader of the group is Carlos Monoz Villa Lobos who is a singei and plays charanggo, guitar' , zamoonas and manv additional instruments. A former student of ofera at the Conservatoire in Vina, Chile he also'sings with the CBSO Chorus. He founded Caliche in 1981. Jaime Sayes plays pipes and percussion. . Freddy Aburto - quena flute and other Andean lnstruments. Alvaro Grana - principal instrument is zamponas (oanoioes).
Faut'tjttod - principal instrument is guitar.
. AGRUPACION FOLKLORICA ..ROQUE NUBLO" . LAS PALMAS GRAN CANARIA SPATN
The group was founded in 1955 and presents songs and dances from the rich and varied traditions of the Canary lslands. They take their name "Roque Nublo" from a rock formation in their homeland. At present the group has 40 members who brim with art and feeling when they sing, dance and play the several musical instruments typical from their region.
The ensemble has a wide history filled with the success of a multitude of records and innumerable performances at home and abroad, on radio and television.
The name of the Canary lslands, and therefore Spain, has been taken by "Roque Nublo" to England, France, Germahy, ltaly, the Netherlands,
Belgium, Switzerland, Derimark, Morocco, Konakri and the U.S.A. as well as the lberian Peninsula. The group has been awarded many trophies in appreciation of their outstanding performances. "!-ogue Nublo" made their first appearance here in 1967 and made a tremendous confribution to the
success of our second festival. They have remained firm favourites with our audiences who look forward to receiving them on their fifth visit to Billingham. PRESIDENT - Fdo. Damaso Martinez Martin.
U.S.A. - American Folk Dance Ensemble Brigham Young University - Provo, UTAH Brigham Young University American Folk Dance Ensemble has established a reputation for friendshlp and excellence while representing the United States at international Festival arount the world.
The Billingham lnternational Festival is delighted to be able to present the group's showcase ol American dancing at its 25th celebrations. For nearly three decades this dance group,
accompanied by a live bluegrass band, has been a favourite at major international folklore Festivals throughout Europe and more recently in the middle and far eastern countries. The ensemble has been featured at events such as the 30th anniversary celebration of the Confolens festival in France. The ensemble represents the folklore of the United States with its varieties of square dances. The numbers are taken from the original square dancing that began with the traditions of the 18th century immigrants living on the frontier. As these settlers moved west across North America, the dances evolved in a style that is uniquely American. ln addition to the lively music and energetic dancing the performance includes a caller, someone who gives the verbal directions ahead of each formation. The group also performs crowd pleasing clogging, at its best. This dance style originated in the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. The fast paced steps are a compilation of the clog steps brought to this country by European immigrants and the movements they saw performed by Native American lndians. Today, clogging is a popular form of dance performed to country music throughout North America. Other items in the company's repertoire include a suite of dances from the Old West, dances of the Utah Mormon pioneers, and parlour dances from the plantations of the south. All dances are complete with colourful costumes and set to traditional American tunes. Since the group's beginning in 1956, the American Folk Dancers have performed throuohout the United States and dver 30 foreign c6untries
worldwide.
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ln 1988 the group travelled to the Orient on a five nation tour of East Asia. The group performed in folklore festival and celebrations id Korea, the Philippines, Hong Kong, the people,s Republic of China to live audiences of over 20,000 p6oole. An additional 378 million potential viewers iverb estimated from the nationally televised coverage of the dancers. While in Korea, the group represented the United States in the 1988 S-eoul'Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies and the Korean lniernational fcitt<tord Festival held in Seoul prior to the Games. ln 1989 the group will perform in Utah and Arizona and make an extended tour to the Soviet Union, Poland and.England followed by a tour through Japan and Hawaii. The American Folk Dance Ensemble oriqinates from the Department of Dance at Brighalm young University in Provo, Utah. Briqham y-ouno University is one of the nationls largest uiiversities with an enrollment ol 2Z,OO0 stude-nts from the USA and 90 loreign countries.
U.S.S.R. - Folk Dance and Song Ensemble "Nistreni" - Soroki, Moldavia "Nistreni song and dance ensemble was founded
in 1975 and comes from the city of Soroki in the
Moldavian Republic. The ensembles name is derived from the name of the River Nistru on whose banks the city of Soroko is situated. The dances performed by the group are just as fast and passionate and at times slow and smooth as the waters of the Nistru itself. The group consists of 80 members. Forty two will visit Billingham. The members are all united in their love of folk songs and dances. The ensembles collective continually studies folklore, disseminating the best musical and choreographic items of various nationalities. Fealured in 'Nistreni's' repertoire are folklore and ceremonial songs and dances, musical choreographic suites of the Soviet Union peoples and original items by members of the ensemble. The ensemble performs concerts to workers in the villages and cities of Moldavia and has also
qppgqreq in Weslern Siberia, the Baltic Republics, the Ukraine and Georgia. ln recognition of their high standard of performance the group has received numerous awards at home and abroad including First Prize in the Moldavian
Television Festival. Director - VALERY TOPOR Musical Director - Valentin Purich
UNITED KINGDOM
Billingham Silver Band Under the continued leadership of Vaughan Evans, Billingham Silver Band looks forward to participating in the 25th lnternational Folklore Festival' The Band holds the unique distinction of being the only group which has performed at each Festival and are very proud of that record.
ln commemoration of the Silver Jubilee Festival, the Band has had a special piece of music arranged, which will be played during this year's festival. New
uniforms, costing several thousand pounds, have been purchased and will be worn for the first time on the occasion of our 25th anniversary.
The Band will perform four times during the Festival period and entertainment of a high standard is assured. Billingham Silver Band has maintained its championship section status and a concert programme, designed to suit all musical tastes has been rehearsed. Conductor: Vaughan Evans.
The Waggoners Folk Dance Band Led by Jack Keane the band will play at the Ceili on Saturday August 12th at the College Theatre. Jack is a familiar face to Festival goers having accompanied Stockton Morris Men and Northern Folk when they have performed in the past at Billingham Festival. Jack is recognised as one of the finest folk fiddlers in the British lsles and indeed further afield. He has participated at many European Festivals and was with Northern Folk when they toured in Syria in 1
985.
The caller for the Ceili will be Brian Padgett.
An 6ige na h'liireann and the McElvogue School of lrish Dancing An 6ige na h'Eireann was formed in 1986 by a group of young ladies who had previously danced competitively but then wished to continue dancing in the field of entertainment. Most of the members of the groups have achieved championship status in their own right and maintain, through constant practise and public appearances, a very high standard of performance. The group have participated in Festivals throughout England and abroad. The McElvogue School of lrish Dancing (Directed by Lisa McElvogue TCRG) is a Newcastle based lrish dancing school, known throughout the region for their appearances at various festivals including Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival. The Children are aged between 4 and 13 years of age and all hold individual championship status. ln this year's World Championships of lrish Dancing, held in Galway, Republic of lreland, the school was the highest placed team from the North East of England. The group will present an especially choreographed item on Saturday afternoon in the Town Centre and at the Forum Concert in the evening, to commemorate the Festival's Jubilee. Director: Lisa McElvogue.
Bi!!ingham Technica! Drama Group Members of the Drama Group will organise the Children's Club which will be held each morning from August 11th - 18th (Sunday excepted) in the college Theatre, commencing at 10.00 a.m. One folk group will perform each day. Uncle Bitf (Mark Benton) willjoin the members.of the Drama Group for the Festivil.
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Toronto & Melbourne. This season marks its 40th Anniversary, which is being celebrated with dances, special events and the publication of a book of new dances. Every February the Branch organises a Festival of Scottish Country Dancing and throughout the year teams of dancers go to all kinds of functions, from school fetes to royal banquets.
Scottish Country Dancing is really for taking part in, and each couple normally takes a turn from every position in the set; but for display purposes the dances are usually shortened and may also be joined together to provide a continuous sequence of reels, jigs and strathspeys.
From its origins in Glasgow, in 1923, the RSCDS has grown to be a worldwide organisation with hundreds of branches and atfiliated groups. Founded to preserve the traditions of Scotland's National Dances, the Society did more than just create "museum pieces" of 18th Century dances: it gave them a new lease of life and a greater popularity than ever before. The tradition is a living one, with new groups and new dances appearing every year. The Newcastle Branch of the RSCDS is the sixth largest in the world, being exceeded only by
Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band The Band first appeared at Billingham Festival in
1981 and have participated each year since then. Some of the members of the 1981 band have continued playing and will be entertaining Festival supporters once again. The Members of Newton Aycliffe Pipe band are proud of the fact that they have been chosen to represent Scotland as well as the North East of England for such a long period. The Band, always immaculate in their Royal Stuart tartan uniforms will give a concert in the John Whitehead Park on Sunday August 1Sth and then lead the Grand Parade. On Saturday August 19th they lead the Torchlight Procession. Pipe Major: M. Clements.
Frank Matterson & Richie Burlinson Frank will be accompanied by accordionist Rich when he sings songs of the North East region and ballads on Saturday August 19th in the Town Centre. Frank will also lead the audience in community singing which takes place prior to the Closing' Ceremony. Billingham Silver Band will provide the accompaniment.
Billingham
ArmiHotel WELCOMES 25th
BILLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
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September 18th - 23rd TOWARDS ZERO September 25th - 30th
THE RAINBOW SHOW October 2nd - 7th ROBIN HOOD AND HIS MUCKEY MEN ocrober 9th - l4th HOLD TIGHT! IT'S 6O's NIGHT
October l5th - 2lst JANE EYRE October 3oth - November 4th
THE WOMAN IN BLACI(
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November 23rd
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