intro 4... rewire at the big top 6... street culture 8... hip-hop/spoken word 9... digital broadcast 10... dance 12... music 19... rewire at the alley 20... fashion 22... art 23... comedy 24... film 26... interact festival 27... youth 19
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From 26 June to 7 July, Derry and Strabane is set to be taken over in a huge celebration of youth culture as the first ever Rewire Festival sees a culmination of art forms come together to deliver the city and district’s first ever youth arts festival. As the flagship event for Youth 19, young people aged between 12 and 24 can join in on the hundreds of events over 12 days, from skateboarding to dancing, to music gigs, film screenings, discussions, fashion masterclasses, street art and catch up with some the UK and Ireland’s biggest Youtube stars. The central hub of the festival will be in Guildhall Square where there will be a Big Top tent erected to cater for the larger events and will have a jam packed programme over five nights from 2 6 July. For details of the full programme and listings see
youth19.com/rewire
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Tuesday 2 July // 7.30pm
Wednesday 3 July // 7.30pm
Thursday 4 July // 7.30pm
‘Laughs At The Loft’ present
Big TOP Dance
The Greatest Showman
rewire at the big top
A Comedy Spectacular
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Hosted by local comic PETER E DAVIDSON (BBC’s ‘The Blame Game’ & ‘Live at The Sunflower’) and featuring some of the country’s funniest comedians, this is set to be a night full of laughs for everyone. Over 18’s only. Tickets: £5 at youth19.com/rewire
Enjoy an evening of Youth Dance performed by local community dance groups under ‘The Big Top’. From contemporary, ballet, modern, musical theatre and hip hop, this is a showcase full of energy and not to be missed.Brought to you by Studio 2 Dance with Rainbow School of Dance, Street-feet, Create Dance, Sparks, ES Creative and Urban Shock. All Ages. Adm: FREE
Join us at The Big Top for a special screening of this bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum. Fancy dress is highly encouraged so dust off your top hat, go full bearded lady or embrace your inner ringmaster. Over 12’s only. Tickets: £5 at youth19.com/rewire
Saturday 6 July // 7.30pm
Young Blood: The Big Gig
Young Blood: Outspoken
BBC Radio 1’s PHIL TAGGART will be joined by a number of local artists who are making it big on the new music scene, including TOUTS, the 3 piece punk band from Derry, who cause chaos wherever they play. Touts will be joined by the winner of ‘Oh Yeah Contender Award’ for best emerging act at the 2018 Northern Ireland Music Prize, ROE and 3 piece all-girl group, CHERYM. A night not to be missed! All Ages. Tickets: £5 at youth19.com/rewire
Hip-Hop has seen a massive resurgence in Ireland in recent years. Outspoken will feature some of Ireland’s top hip-hop acts including Mango X MathMan from Dublin, one of the leading figures in the new wave of exciting Irish urban music and known for their outrageous live shows.. They will be joined on the night by North West Hip-Hop, Waking Android, Jay Suttin and Hyfin. Over 18’s only. Tickets: £5 at youth19.com/rewire
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Friday 5 July // 7pm
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Saturday 6 July
STREET ARTS FESTIVAL
Guildhall Square, Pilots Row Centre & Derry City Centre
Take Back The Streets Monday 1 - Friday 5 July
SUMMER ACADEMY
In Your Space Circus has teamed up with Uv Arts, JumpNI and Create Dance to bring Derry-Londonderry an exciting new Street Arts Festival as part of Youth 19! Funded by DCSDC & Peace IV and grounded in good relations work, this project will offer FREE training in:
CIRCUS, PARKOUR, GRAFFITI & DANCE Grounded in good relations themes, and with young, local talent at its heart, the project will culminate in a Youth Street Art Festival bringing together performances on the city centre streets. It’s not too late to get involved! To register or for more information please email streetarts@ inyourspaceni.org or call 028 71 377 113.
thunder action stunt show Waterloo Place
Don’t miss this jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring roadshow from Thunder Action Sports, a team of dedicated sports professionals who perform deadly stunts through BMX, Skate, Scoot, Parkour and Blade featuring Flips, Whips, Spins and heaps of positive energy leaving you in awe, amazed and screaming for more. There will also be opportunities for young people to try out the ramps... Bring the Thunder! Adm: FREE. All Welcome.
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Friday 5 July // 12noon - 8pm
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Saturday 6 July // 7.30pm
Mango x Mathman Friday 5 July // 7.30pm
Stephen James Smith Echo Echo Dance Studios
As part of Rewire’s ‘Outspoken - New Voices in Hip Hop & Spoken Word’ festival, Stephen James Smith, a Dublin based poet and playwright, will perform at Echo Echo Dance Studios. Central to the rise of the Irish spoken word scene, Stephen’s poetry videos have amassed over 1 million views online, including ‘My Ireland’, a short poetry film Stephen has performed extensively at top venues and events such as Electric Picnic, Other Voices and the National Concert Hall.
stephen james smith workshops
On Friday 5th July & Saturday 6th July, Stephen James Smith will be visiting local youth clubs and community centres to deliver workshops for local young people. Keep any eye on youth19.com for more info on how to get involved.
The DizzFunktional B.M.C, Shane Deane & Amanda Healy (NWHH) Waking Android (Belfast) Jay Suttin (Just say Triangle) Hyfin (Derry) & many more... The Big Top at Guildhall Square Dublin’s Mango X MathMan are leading figures in the new wave of exciting Irish urban music. Their first release ‘Badman’ has become the quintessential grime anthem for Ireland and their subsequent releases have held their stature as the ones to watch on the Irish music scene. Their steadfast approach to innovating and melding established genres such as Grime, UK garage, Rave and Hip Hop has given them a unique sound that blends rave culture and Dublin life. They are now known for their live shows and will be performing at all major Irish festivals this summer, including Rewire. They will be joined on the night by some of the islands top up and coming hip-hop and spoken word stars. Over 18’s only. Tickets: £5 at youth19.com/rewire
Saturday 6 July // 10.30pm
Outspoken Closing Party Bennigans Yard
Join North West Hip-Hop for Outspoken Closing Party at Bennigans Yard featuring a massive hip-hop cipher and performances from special guest MC’s and DJs including Arvin and Willy G. FREE ENTRY! Over 18 Only.
Youtube Creators Day The Guildhall
A host of renowned vloggers will gather for a one-off content creators day as part of Rewire Festival. Over 200 young people will come together for the event in The Guildhall, which will feature some of the UK’s biggest YouTubers. With a combined online following of millions, they’ll bring the audience ‘behind the scenes’ and give top tips and practical advice on making it as a digital content creator.
Wednesday 3 July
BBC Radio Reporting Masterclass BBC Radio Foyle Studios
BBC Young Reporter presents a radio reporting masterclass in conjunction with Rewire on Wednesday 3rd July 2019. This opportunity is open to young people aged 16 – 18 years old and will explore the art of making news stories for radio, as well as providing an insight into journalism as a career option and a tour of the BBC Radio Foyle studios. Spaces are limited. If you’d like to take part please contact angeline.tandon@bbc.co.uk.
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Tuesday 2 July // 2pm
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Monday 1 & Tuesday 2 July
boy blue ~ Hip-Hop Workshops & Masterclasses Various Locations - Derry & Strabane
Award winning Hip Hop dance company, Boy Blue, return to Derry & Strabane for Rewire Festival for some exciting workshops where they will work with local young people and dance teachers, sharing skills and inspiring the next generation of dancers from the region.
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Boy Blue have run an esteemed hip hop training school based in East London for nearly 20 years, which is at the heart of its development of young people. Every week, the company works with dancers from the ages of 4 to 30 years, to help develop their hip hop performance skills and understanding of choreographic practice.
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Echo Echo Dance Youth Dance Project Echo Echo Dance Studios
Dance and movement workshops will take place for young people aged 12-24 years old and will culminate in a performance at Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company’s purpose built Studio Theatre. The project was initiated by fourteen year old Paul Nicholl, who is interested in developing skills in movement improvisation and performance, and inspiring other young people to engage in this art form. Workshops will be led by Echo Echo Ensemble artists. This project gives young people an opportunity to explore dance and movement with professional dancers in a non-competitive environment; supporting each person’s creative input and working as a company to create the final performance. For more info contact Tel: 028 7130 8883.
Wednesday 3 July // 7:30pm
The Big Dance Showcase
The Big Top, Guildhall Square Enjoy a evening of Youth Dance performed by local community dance groups under ‘The Big Top’. From contemporary, ballet, modern, musical theatre and hip- hop. A showcase not to be missed from Rainbow School of Dance, Sparks, Streetfeet, Create Dance and ES Creative. Adm: Free. All Ages Event.
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Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 July 2pm - 4.30pm
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Trad blast
A 5 day festival celebrating the young people and groups involved in the traditional Irish music scene in Strabane, Castlederg and Plumbridge. ‘TRAD BLAST’ will feature daily masterclasses and workshops with tuition from some of Ireland’s leading musicians, sessions, concerts and performances. Highlights include:
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Wednesday 3 July
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Trad for Youth Evening Session Plumbridge
Thursday 4 July
Craic Youth Masterclasses Strabane Library
Friday 5 July
Sean Hegarty Masterclasses Strabane Library
Masterclasses in Button Accordion, Flute/Whistle, Banjo and Fiddle.
Trad for Youth Evening Session
Masterclasses in Tin Whistle, Piano Key Accordion, Singing and Guitar.
Alley Theatre, Strabane
Trad for Youth Evening Session
Saturday 6 July
Castlederg
Fleadh event Strabane Town Centre
Fleadh Style event with trad musicians from across Derry, Strabane and beyond performing in local venues and cafés.
Sunday 7 July
Trad Session Killeter Cottage, Castlederg
Wednesday 26 June
Saturday 29 June
Ulster Orchestra & Phil Kieran
Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail present ‘Borders’
Echo Echo Dance Studios
Saturday 29 June
Move D (Workshop - Source Records - Heidelberg) DJ Nobu (Future Terror - Japan) Axel Boman (Studio Barnhus - Pampa - Stockholm) Or:la (Céad) St. Columb’s Hall Nez (Computer Controlled-DSNT) Thursday 27 June Darren Allen (Underlying Form) Dr Rubinstein (Berlin) Nerve Centre Courtesy (Kulør - Copenhagen) Sunday 30 June Sandinos
Friday 28 June
KiNK (Running Back – Live) Krystal Klear (Running Back - Cold Tonic) The Cyclist (Tape Throb - Hypercolour) St. Columb’s Hall
Mano Le Tough (Maeve) Phil Kieran (Maeve - PKR) New Jackson (Maeve - Permanent Vacation - Live) The Guildhall
electronic / celtronic
Wednesday 26 June
Culturlann Ui Chanain
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Ireland’s leading electronic music festival, Celtronic, celebrates its 19th anniversary this summer with 5 days and nights of music events, workshops, recording projects and much more. 19 years on since the festival’s inception, Celtronic’s ethos remains the same - a celebration of dance music culture that is not focused on profit but on showcasing the biggest names in electronic music alongside the best local and national artists in Derry’s best venues. For more info, check www. celtronicfestival.com, www.facebook.com/celtronicfestival or follow @celtronic on Twitter.
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Young Blood Summer Edition
FRIDAY 5 JULY
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Phil Taggart (BBC Radio 1) Touts roe Cherym THE BIG TOP, GUILDHALL SQUARE PHIL TAGGART is one of the youngest faces tearing up the night time on BBC Radio 1. Phil also has his own show on Channel 4, ‘Best Before’ and runs a Record Label Hometown Records, as well as a hugely successful and usually sold out London club night called Slacker. Phil is bolting all around the UK and Europe bringing his insanely high energy performances and ear melting mix of lefty dance floor fillers. Whether it be dropping club sets at Koko, XOYO, Kamio in London, Ibiza Rocks support Skrillex or Dizzee Rascal or slaying sets at Wireless, Field Day, Kendal Calling, Reading and Leeds etc... His versatile sets are packed full of energy and have made him a repeat booking wherever he goes to play.
FRIDAY 5 & SATURDAY 6 JULY
young blood future sounds music festival VARIOUS VENUES, DERRY
Young Blood - Future Sounds Music Festival Summer Edition, will showcase up and coming talent and well-established artists in venues across the city centre throughout the afternoon, evening and night each of the days. Among the artists confrmed to play are VANILLA DAYS, CHARITY SHOP VINYL, BAIRIE, REBECCA MULHERN, DIRTY FACES, BLACK ABBA, EGO BOY, ZAEBIUS and LAVENGRO. See www.youth19.com/rewire for full listings.
He will be joined by a number of local artists who are making it big on the new music scene, including TOUTS - a 3-piece rock band from Derry. Also playing on the night will be NI Music Prize Winner, ROE and 3 piece pop-rock band Cherym. A night not to be missed! For ticket infor see youth19.com/rewire
roe - back to school VARIOUS SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Winner of ‘Best Emerging Artist’ at the 2018 NI Music Prize, ROE is 19 year old multi-instrumentalist from Derry, Roisin Donald. At Rewire, ROE goes back to school for a series of performances at local schools and colleges. ROE describes her music as “Grumpy Electro Pop”, she has been blazing a trail for young female artists across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond, already playing at Glastonbury, The Great Escape, SXSW and Other Voices.
Young Blood Summer Edition
2019 looks set to be her biggest year yet, having completed a stadium tour with Snow Patrol, been featured on BBC Radio 1’s ‘Introducing Tips for 2019’ by Huw Stephens and included in RTE2FM’s ‘Rising’ with her debut album due to be released this autumn.
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WEDNESDAY 26 & THURSDAY 27 JUNE
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Friday 5 July // 11am - 4pm
State of Indiependence
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Young Blood Summer Edition
Nerve Centre
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A day for the self releasing artists presented by AIM (Association of Independent Music) supported by Help Musicians. A day of talks and advice on what it means to be a self sufficient music artist in 2019. With advice on funding and raising money, radio promotion, self publicity, getting gigs, getting paid and online promotion, this event will feature panelists from local labels, management, independent artists, Help Musicians, First Music Contact, Arts Council NI, radio presenters and local media representatives. All you need to help finance, manage and run a best practice career in music.
Friday 5 July // 1pm Keynote Presentation
Phil Taggart’s ‘The Slacker Guide to the Music Industry’ At 1pm there will be a break-out session with Phil Taggart, Radio 1 DJ... What do Biffy Clyro, Run the Jewels, Charli XCX, and George Ezra all have in common? Aside from selling a truckload of records and defying the gloomy predictions about the music industry, they’ve all given up their hardearned wisdom to contribute to the one-stop-shop for everything you’ll ever need to break into the frightening world of being a professional musician. But this is no scam or ‘get rich quick’ scheme - Phil Taggart’s ‘The Slacker Guide to the Music Industry’ uses the knowledge of the people who’ve navigated the difficult waters of the music industry to ask all the questions you never even knew you had to ask, such as: At what point do I need a manager? What is sync? What does a sound person even do, anyway?! Phil said: “There are so many moving parts to the music industry to get a handle on when you are just starting out. Hopefully the last few years gathering the great and the good of music together for this book will help a little bit and free up some brain space to focus on what’s important - playing and performing. Adm: FREE. All Welcome.
Thursday 4 & Friday 5 July
Codetta Youth Choir
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Great James St.
Christ Church
Acadamh Ceoil Chaoimhín Úi Dhochartaigh is the North West’s foremost hub for music teaching and learning. At Rewire festival, a 2-day intensive Band Camp for young traditional musicians will take place featuring tuition from some of the finest musicians in Ireland. Workshops will be for a wide range of instruments expressing all cultures of Ireland including piping, sean nós dancing and songwriting, culminating in a showcase at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on the evening of Friday 5th July.
Friday 28 June // 7.30pm
Tuned In Project at Rewire
Foyleside Shopping Centre Tues 2nd July // 1pm: DRAMA PIECE at Level 2 Piazza Thurs 4th July // 2.30pm - 4.30pm: DJ SETS at the Food Court Fri 5th July // 1pm: SINGING at The Food Court The Foyle Parents and Friends Tuned In Project supports people with learning disabilities through the digital and creative arts to promote independence, empowerment, self-esteem and confidence. Enjoy the music, dance and have fun.
Friday 5 - Sunday 7 July
Create A Track Nerve Centre
‘Create a Track’ brings together aspiring and budding musicians and songwriters, aged 14-18, for three days of intense musical collaboration. Working alongside Nerve centre’s in-house music team, as well as top industry professionals, the workshop will culminate in the creation of a unique original EP produced in Nerve Centre’s state-of-the-art recording studio. To register contact Martin McGill at m.mcgill@ nervecentre.org.
Saturday 6 July // 4pm - 10.30pm
Country Comes to City
Young Blood Summer Edition
The Codetta Youth Choir was set up in 2017 and provides a choral pathway for young singers within the Codetta family of choirs. The members of the choirs are drawn from schools throughout the Derry City and Strabane District Council area and will perform at a special gig in Christ Church as part of Rewire.
Acadamh Ceoil Band Camp
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Thursday 27 June // 1pm
Ebrington Square
Country Comes to City is back bigger and better for 2019. The largest outdoor Country Event in the North West with the Country’s top performers DEREK RYAN, MIKE DENVER and JOHNNY BRADY. Guaranteed to be one of the best outdoor events for Summer 2019.
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Friday 5 July // 9.30pm
Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 July
Joseph Leighton Quartet feat. The Murray Bros & Tim Hennekes
Arts & Crafts Workshops
Bennigans
Guitarist JOSEPH LEIGHTON has been hailed as one of Ireland’s brightest new jazz talents. Now 21, he maintains a strong presence in Derry where he plays his own solo guitar gig every Friday at Bennigans Bar and has recently began touring with his mentor David Lyttle, playing 50 dates, including many of Ireland’s island communities. For this special gig, Joseph has invited Dutch drummer, Tim Hennekes and young rising stars Conor and Michael Murray on double bass and saxophone.
Alley Theatre, Strabane Academy & Holy Cross College As part of Rewire, the Alley Theatre are offering a variety of arts and crafts workshops for young people between 12 - 24 years of age through 1 or 2 day workshops at the Alley Theatre or outreach with schools. These workshops will offer opportunities for young people to work directly with artists to explore new crafts and experience traditional crafts. Artists will be on hand to offer advice and guide students through topics such as photography & camera skills, painting, printing, sculpture, fashion, jewellery, textiles, graffiti and eco-based arts. All workshops are free of charge but must be booked in advance to ensure a place. For more info, contact Jean at The Alley Theatre 028 71 384 444.
Wednesday 26 June // 8pm
School’s Out
END OF GCSE CELEBRATION CONCERT
Alley Theatre A showcase of the wonderful musical talent from Holy Cross College and Strabane Academy.
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Friday 28 June // 8pm
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Aw, That’s Mental Alley Theatre
Enjoy a superb evening of music from local artists including Hughie Doherty, Indecision, Clara McHugh, Darren Doherty. This evening will bring awareness of mental health and addiction to the local community through story and song. Working in partnership with AYE and other local groups to develop a drop in centre in Strabane.
Brass Works Concert Alley Theatre
As part of Rewire, Brass Works will take to the stage in The Alley Theatre to showcase a concert of musical talents. A concert “by the youth, for the youth” will give Brass Works members the chance to conduct music with Strabane Brass Band, perform solos and collaborate with Class Act Theatre group.
Friday 5 July // 6pm - 10pm STRABANE AYE & PULSE present
The Gig at The Pig Alley Theatre
Strabane has been a hotbed of musical talent since forever. This special evening at the Alley will see the next generation of Strabane’s singer songwriters perform in the shadow of the Pig. The event has been curated and planned by members of Strabane AYE & Pulse Music Project. Confirmed performers include Shonagh Forbes, Adam Dolan, Jamie Donnelly, Hughie Doherty, Carol-Ann Mullen, Reece Nelson and David Dougherty.
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Wednesday 3 July // 7.30pm
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26 June - 7 July
Made Here No.35 Shipquay Street
A pop up shop/exhibition space in No. 35 Shipquay Street, ‘Made Here’ will open on 10th June and will feature space for young designers to exhibit and showcase alongside designers from the Fashion & Textile Design Centre. The space will also host a series of demos, workshops and discussions.
Thursday 27 June // 2pm JOANNE DOHERTY PIECEMAKERS
Introduction to the laser cutter Get involved in designing and making a product using the laser cutting machine.
Friday 28 June // 2pm
Sofa talk HANNAH VAIL of Han* Clothing talks about her journey creating a successful unisex street brand.
Sunday 30 June // 2pm
Sofa talk
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With Paul Stafford of The Season Hats to talk about the Royal College of Art, showing at London Fashion Week and his experience as an award winning milliner.
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Saturday 6 July // 2pm
Fashion photography ANDREJS PLAVINS gives tips on fashion photography.
Sunday 7 July // 2pm
The big debate Fashion & sustainability in Derry & Strabane covering opportunities for young people in the fashion sector, the city centre retail space and more.
Create A Brand From Scratch Fashion & Textile Design Centre
This is an unmissable opportunity for young people aged between 16-24 who are interested in fashion and want to work together with industry professionals to design and create a capsule brand that will be showcased and sold at No.35, the Fashion & Textile Design Centre popup shop.
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Monday 1 - Friday 5 July 10am - 4pm
The week will consist of: • Market research / customer profile • Mood boards • Style & shape boards • Fabric & trim sourcing / boards • Design & Specs • Branding • Pricing • Pattern work • Sampling • Making and finishing a garment that sits well as part of a collection Numbers are limited. To register your interest / further information, contact info@fashionanddesignhub.com or Tel: 028 71 265 805.
26 June - 7 July
Storefront NI Atelier at the Glassworks
Storefront are a collective of young fashion designers, photographers and models from Derry. At Rewire, the crew will host a pop-up shop showcasing restocked limited quantities of their sold-out t-shirt designs, whilst also displaying local upcoming brands. The space will also host film screenings, discussions and music performances.
Model: Rachael @ Style Academy
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Friday 14 - Friday 28 June
Schools Art Exhibition Garden of Reflection, Bishop St.
An exciting exhibition that will showcase a vast range of work from students in schools across the city and district. Visit this exhibition to see what the future of art in the city holds, in the space which is solely dedicated to young artists throughout 2019 in celebration of Youth 19.
Wednesday 26 June - Saturday 6 July
This Must Be The Place Void, Patrick St.
An open call for artists aged between 18-24 to exhibit in the process room at Void Art Centre. This Must Be The Place will investigate how young artists are working in Derry today. All disciplines welcome including painting, sculpture, photography, film. The exhibition will be a group show of a maximum of five artists. For more info, contact Maeve at Void on 028 71 308 080 or email engage@derryvoid.com.
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 July
dig the new breed Garden of Reflection, Bishop St.
An exhibition featuring the work of JACK COLLINS, LIAM BRADLEY, NAOMI FERGUSON, JUDE McCANDLESS and MOLLY McFADDEN five up and coming local art students currently studying in Belfast, Manchester and London. The exhibition explores racism, identity and cultural relativism.
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 July
Rewire Open Arts Exhibtion
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Centre, Lecky Rd.
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Exhibition of work by young artists of all disciplines and abilities from across the North West. This is Bluebell Arts Project’s second Empowering the Artist exhibition of 2019 and is a celebration of creative expression and a platform to showcase emerging and established young artists. Come along and discover a whole new generation of visual artists, photogaphers, sculptors and installation artists that are living and working in this region.
A Comedy Spectacular
The Big Top, Guildhall Square Hosted by PETER E DAVIDSON with MICKY BARTLETT, AARON McCANN, RUAIRI WOODS & PADDY McDONNELL The folks behind Laughs at The Loft Comedy club at Brickworks have invited some of their favourite acts to put on a very special night of stand up comedy for the opening night at the Big Top at Rewire. The night will be hosted by Derry comic PETER E DAVIDSON ( BBC’s The Blame Game & Live at The Sunflower). Peter has performed his comedy in Brussels, New York and is off to Edinburgh in August for his third solo run at the Fringe.
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Tuesday 2 July // 7.30pm LAUGHS AT THE LOFT present
Headlining the night will be one of the funniest ever comics to come out of Ireland, MICKY BARTLETT who has appeared on pretty much every comedy show produced here. He’s a regular contributor to Colin Geddis’ General Banter podcasts and has headlined and MC’ed just about every club in the country. Later this year he brings his own solo show to The Ulster Hall. He is quite simply a comedy phenomenon. AARON McCANN hails from Omagh but recently made a smash for himself across the seas with his multimillion viewed internet hit ‘Culchie in America.’ He recently toured a live show of his adventures and is heading to Edinburgh for his first full solo run at the Fringe festival. With the critical backing of such comedy luminaries as Joe Rogan and Daniel Sloss, Aaron truly is one to watch! Strabane legend RUAIRI WOODS (BBC’s The Blame Game, Late License) described as ‘hilarious’ by Kevin Bridges, has appeared as part of the sell-out line-up of The Comedy Squad at The Ulster Hall as well as rocking his own solo shows at the Mandela Hall, The Limelight and The Alley Theatre. He is currently working on new solo show ‘Panic Groom’ and is a guaranteed smash with local audiences. Completing the bill is Belfast funny man PADDY McDONNELL, a regular at Belfast’s prestigious ‘Empire Laughs Back’, who has also shared stages with the likes of Patrick Kielty, Ardal O’Hanlon and Des Bishop. Tickets: £5 at youth19.com/rewire
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Friday 28 June // 5.30pm
BFI Film Academy Showcase
Coming of Age
FOYLE FILM FESTIVAL AT REWIRE
Nerve Centre Cinema
Nerve Centre Cinema
The Nerve Centre is proud to present a retrospective of short films made by young people as part of the BFI Film Academy programme in Northern Ireland. BFI Film Academy is an industry linked film production programme mentoring young people aged 16-19 towards a career in the film industry. This retrospective celebrates some of the highlights and achievements of the programmes and will be an opportunity for young creatives to watch a great programme of short film and find out more about upcoming film and digital skills academies. The BFI Film Academy is supported by the Department for Education in England, the National Lottery, Creative Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen.
Wednesday 26 June // 7pm
THE BREAKFAST CLUB Five high school students meet in detention and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought.
Thursday 27 June // 7pm
STAND BY ME A 1986 American coming of age film adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Body’. After learning that a stranger has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body.
Friday 28 June // 7pm
ALMOST FAMOUS Directed by Cameron Crowe and loosely based on his own teenage years as a music critic the story follows the experiences of an aspiring teenage rock journalist who gets sucked into the world of rock.
Thursday 4 July // 7.30pm
The Greatest Showman
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The Big Top, Guildhall Square
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Join us at The Big Top for a special screening of this bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, fancy dress is encouraged so dust off your top hat, go full bearded lady or embrace your inner ringmaster. Over 12’s only. Tickets: £5 at youth19.com/rewire
Wednesday 3 July // 7pm
FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF
EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!
Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, he calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and embarks on a journey through the streets of Chicago.
Richard Linklater’s ‘Spiritual sequel’ to ‘Dazed & Confused’ finds him ambling through the past with a talented cast, a sweetly meandering story, and a killer classic rock soundtrack.
Monday 1 July // 7pm
HIGH FIDELITY
DAZED & CONFUSED
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Saturday 29 June // 2pm
Thursday 4 July // 7pm
A group of rowdy teenagers in Austin, Texas, celebrate the last day of high school in 1976. The graduating class heads for a popular pool hall and joins an impromptu keg party, however star football player Randall ‘Pink’ Floyd (Jason London) has promised to focus on the championship game and abstain from partying.
Rob Gordon (John Cusack) is the owner of a failing record store in Chicago, where he sells music the old-fashioned way - on vinyl. Although they have an encyclopedic knowledge of pop music and are consumed by the music scene, it’s of no help to Rob, whose needle skips the love groove when his long-time girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle), walks out on him.
Tuesday 2 July // 7pm
Friday 5 July // 7pm
STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON
THE DRUMMER & THE KEEPER
In 1988, a groundbreaking new group revolutionizes music and pop culture, changing and influencing hiphop forever. N.W.A’s first studio album stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in Southern Los Angeles.
An unlikely friendship formed between two young men, a reckless young drummer who revels in rejecting society’s rules and a 17 year old with Asperger’s Syndrome. This heartwarming story shows the strength of the human bond in the face of adversity.
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Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 July
Interact Festival Millennium Forum
InterAct 2019 is brought to you by the Millennium Forum and its Youth Forum. This 4 day festival really is something exciting for any young person aged 12 - 21 years to get involved in. Offering young people FREE access to the best Arts and Technical facilitators that our city and theatrical business can offer. Full details of events and workshops will be announced soon. Email: magsc@millenniumforum.co.uk Tel: 028 71 272 776
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Youth19derrystrabane T: 028 71 253 253 E: youth@derrystrabane.com
Other opportunities to get involved with YOUTH 19 include: • LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES • TAKE BACK THE STREETS • • NORTH WEST MINISTRY OF YOUTH • • YOUTH 19 ART GALLERY • YOUTH BUSINESS CHARTER • • YOUTH 19 PODCAST • YOUTH ZONE •
SEE THE CHANGE, MAKE THE CHANGE, BE THE CHANGE
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