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From Weds 2 - Sun 6 July, Huddersfield will be a hive of activity as the Grand Finale of the Yorkshire Festival takes over the town. Hypervelocity is an exciting five day festival, packed with amazing sights, sounds and smells! No two days are the same. Use this brochure to plan so your visit and make sure you don’t miss out on the this exciting programme taking place across Huddersfield and beyond.
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Please share your photos, videos and comments about Hypervelocity with us: @kirkleesevents #hypervelocity or on www.facebook.com/liveinkirklees And finally, enjoy Huddersfield! Huddersfield is a fantastic, vibrant town with plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, so be sure to make the most of it when you visit. For travel information visit: www.kirklees.gov.uk/letour For more about Hypervelocity visit: www.kirklees.gov.uk/hypervelocity Created for Yorkshire Festival 2014, the first ever arts and cultural festival to accompany the Tour de France in its 101 years @yfest2014 #bepartofit
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Illuminations Weds 2 – Sun 6 July, Across Kirklees
Look to the sky and you may see more than stars as we light up two of our well-known landmarks. Victoria Tower at Castle Hill will be illuminated from Wednesday to Friday. Then prepare to be dazzled as we light up the tallest building in Europe at a staggering 330m - Emley Moor Mast (Arqiva Tower). Better still… from 9.30pm on Friday and Saturday night, you will be able to change the colour of the mast, the control room and the laser. Just tweet #lightthemast with your chosen colours to @kirkleesevents and we’ll tweet you back when your colours go live. Visible from far and wide, ensure that your camera is charged for this unique opportunity. One not to be missed.
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7pm – 9pm: Mamma Mia! Sing and dance along to this fun feature film and enjoy the party atmosphere! Rated U 9pm – 10pm: Velorama A specially-commissioned documentary directed by Daisy Asquith, created from 100 titles from BFI National Archive and Yorkshire Film Archive, showing a Century of the Bicycle on film, set to dreamy electronic music by Bill Nelson and the legendary Yorkshire tones of Chumbawumba. An unmissable twowheeled journey. Screening courtesy of Sheffield Doc/Fest and Crossover.
Bring along your own fold up chairs, cushions or blankets to make your viewing experience more comfortable.
Food and drink festival Sat 5 – Sun 6 July 10am-10pm St George’s Square Sun 6 July 10am – 5.30pm: Tour de France build up and coverage Don’t miss a moment as the tour comes through Kirklees. 5.30pm – 6pm: Family time Grab a bite to eat and enjoy a mixture of family friendly short films, animations and music videos including films made by some of our local artists.
Bill Nelson and the legendary Yorkshire tones of Chumbawumba. Screening courtesy of Sheffield Doc/Fest and Crossover. 7pm – 9pm: Grease Sing, dance and enjoy this much-loved classic. Rated PG 9pm: - Belleville Rendez-vous Set almost entirely to music, this quirky animated film is a visual treat involving cycling, eccentric music hall stars and the evil French mafia! Rated 12
6pm – 7pm: Velorama A second chance to see this speciallycommissioned documentary directed Timings may vary slightly due to race by Daisy Asquith. A century of Bicycle coverage on film, set to electronic music by Bring along your own fold up chairs, cushions or blankets to make your viewing experience more comfortable.
Take a browse through the food and drink stalls from all over Yorkshire. There’ll be some of our all-time favourites like The Star Inn, Discovery Bay and Ali Murad and new for this year, we have Bubbles and Punch, Dixons ice cream, Coffeevolution, The Little Kitchen and The Lollipop Tree – so there really is something for everyone!
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Let’s go fly a flag… high up on Holme Moss –100 brightly coloured flags will be fluttering in the breeze, designed by community groups and local schools with the theme ‘What Kirklees means to us…’ and made by artist Wendy Meadley.
Street Theatre Sat 5 July, 12 noon - 5.00pm
A celebration of physical strength and artistic beauty as Huddersfield welcomes some excellent street performers to entertain the crowds:
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Ian Marchant: Crockery Juggling Show - The dinner service’ll fly in this breath-taking display of balance and skill. 12noon, 2.00pm, 3.30pm Frolicked: Tabitha – This sweet little spook is the ghost of a servant maid – she’ll try her best to haunt you.
Red Hippo – Bringing a combination of traditional folk music and jazz to Huddersfield. 1.30pm
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Senza Tempo: Capricho – Enjoy this sensual ironic Mediterranean story about water as a source of pleasure and rivalry. 12.30pm, 3.45pm
MarkMark: Last chance to see Watch the last performance of these music hall pro’s – sure to be a slick if not slightly odd affair. 1pm, 3pm
Artizani: Desert Island Discs - A tropical island, a gramophone, flotsam and jetsam. How will this hapless castaway escape? 1pm, 2.15pm
The Ramos Acrobats - This record breaking family of gymnasts will wow you with their strength and agility. 1.30pm, 3.15pm
Them Two: How we like to be outside Take a moment to enjoy some proper good dancing and a bit of singing. 2pm, 4.15pm
Red Hippo, World Folk Band Bringing a combination of traditional folk music and jazz to Huddersfield. 2.45pm
More Street Theatre New Street, Imperial Arcade
Etta Ermini: Roadworks - Who’ll win the battle for a place on the road? The dancer or the BMX biker? 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 3.45pm
Red Hippo, World Folk Band Bringing a combination of traditional folk music and jazz to Huddersfield. 12.30pm
Company Chameleon: Push – An athletic yet sensitive exploration of the quality of touch and its physical and emotional resonance. 1pm, 4.30pm
Theaker von Ziarno: Minerva - A story of courage. Time traveling Minervatransforms a simple piece of silk to take her on a journey to a better life.
Stefano di Renzo: On My Way - Follow the journey of a man attempting to create a normal life in a new place.1.15pm, 3.15pm
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New Street, Wilkinsons
Matt Pang: Thingamabob – Expect some explosive comedy as this ball slinging contraption comes to life. 2pm, 4pm
RasOTerrA: La Baleine Volante Expect the unexpected from cycling upside down to giving wings to whales! 2.30pm
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Kawa Musical Circus - Enter the mystical world of the wandering circuses of Rajasthan. 12noon, 2pm, 4.30pm
Jason Maverick: Solo Show - Check out this superb mime, robotics and circus skills show. 12.45pm, 2.45pm, 4pm
Molly Orange: Little Wonder - The Borrowers are in Huddersfield! Watch as familiar small things transform in scale. 12noon, 2pm 2Faced Dance Company: Two old men - Gasp, laugh and cry as they take you on a life long journey all the way to the pub. 12.30pm, 2.30pm Frenetic Engineering: Calamity Jane She’s a rootin’ tootin’ cowgirl with a trusty steed Lightnin’ – and she’s looking for a boyfriend. 1pm, 3pm Mattress Circus: Heights - Three clowns fall, fight and laugh their way around a mattress! 1.30pm, 3.30pm
Molly Orange: Step Ball Change Join flapper Violet in 1915 as she finds her independence in this vaudeville performance. 4pm
Canopy: The Preeners – It’s circa 1985 and a raucous, northern mother and her son go speed dating to find him a nice lass.
Reckless Invention: Pedalo – Watch out for Myfanwy and Gyfanwy who are running a bit late in returning their pedalo to Rhyl Pedalo Hire.
Strolling Acts (across the town)
Faceless Company: The Heron Come eye to eye with a 9ft heron - but don’t worry as he’s a gentle giant.
Sputniks: Table and Chair - Who knew furniture, could dance? Prepare to be provoked and moved.
Fairly Famous Family: The Lifeguards - Baywatch meets the municipal baths! There’ll be no running and definitely no petting when the lifeguards are around.
Stickleback Plasticus: Two Left Feet Outlaws of the dance floors Barry and Yvonne show off their over enthusiastic ballroom dancing technique.
Artizani: Cricketers - Fancy an impromptu game of cricket? Give it your best shot and join the thousands who have been knocked all over the ground! Artemis: Trikolor – These majestic stilt walkers will wonder around the town creating awe, splendour and a united tranquillity. Avanti and Artizani: Bees – sure to be a buzz around these guys! Axial Dance: Tea Club - Enjoy a vintage cuppa with Trixie and Tilly the eccentric dancing tea ladies.
Frenetic Engineering: The Sugar Plump Ballerinas - You’ve never seen Swan Lake like this! Angie and Tracey perform ballets in their own flamboyant and infectious way. Kirklees Music School: ReCycled Beats - Performing old and new classics on unusual instruments.
Willdings: Unfit Athletes - They’re lost, they’re confused, and they’re totally out of shape! …Be a spectator at the Unfit Athletes non-stop, 48 hour, triple marathon fun run.
fit o sfield r e d art d pt 5 July, Hu be # Sa Creative workshops 12noon-4pm Packhorse Gallery
Help make a bike-inspired mosaic or something to cheer on the racers. This activity is suitable for all the family.
Circus Skills
12noon-2pm; 2.30pm-4.30pm St George’s Square Don’t just be a spectator - have a go! Try your hand at juggling, plate spinning and much more with the wonderfully mad Circus Sam.
Bureau of Silly Ideas: Squirt or Shirt 12noon-5pm St George’s Square
Compete against your friends in an endurance cycle challenge. The winner takes the yellow shirt, the loser gets the squirt!
Cheersing
12noon-1.30pm, 2.30pm-4pm Byram Arcade
Unleash your inner cheerleader with CheerSing. Devise your own chants, raps and cheering songs to spur on the cyclists as they pass through Kirklees.
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Sat 5 July
10am – 11am: Family hour Whatever your age enjoy some short films made by local school children and animations from local artists. 11am – 5pm: Tour de France Watch the race as it sets off from Leeds and winds its way through some stunning Yorkshire landscapes. 5pm – 6pm: Family time Grab a bite to eat and enjoy a mixture of family friendly short films, animations and music videos made by our local artists and school children. 6pm - 10pm: Enjoy a cornucopia of films including French classic and award-winning animation cycling film, The Triplets of Belleville Rendez-vous.
Sun 6 July
10am – 5.30pm: Tour de France build up and coverage Don’t miss a moment as the tour comes through Kirklees.
There is a lot more happening too… Yorkshire Made Me 7 June – 30 Aug, Huddersfield Art Gallery
5.30pm – 7.30pm: Family time Grab a bite to eat and enjoy a mixture of family friendly short films, animations and music videos. 7.30pm - Watch the wonderfully optimistic Oscar nominated cycling feature, Breaking Away. Brought to you by Holmfirth Film Festival
Food and Drink Festival
Sat 5 - Sun 6 July, 10am - 6pm Holmfirth Town Centre Everything from curry to pulled pork, churros to chocolate fountains, real ale to champagne and cocktails. Buy handmade biscuits, olives, artisan cheeses, chutneys, pickles and check out the craft stalls.
Worth a visit whilst you are in town, this beautiful photographic exhibition celebrates some of the most famous and significant men and women in the 21st century. Fields of vision shift and spin, Holmfirth Look out for this series of cogs, rollers and chains drawn into the landscape – reflecting the areas industrial heritage. Find the exact location at www.fieldsofvision.org.uk
Art Station, 21 May – 13 July Huddersfield Railway Station If you travel to Hypervelocity by train or are passing by the station, take a moment to check out the beautiful artwork created by members of the West Yorkshire Print Workshop. Huddersfield Criterium, Fri 4 July 6pm - 9pm Three high speed, closed circuit cycle races featuring the cream of UK cycling professionals and amateur riders. Watch them race through the streets of Huddersfield and find out how you can get involved in cycling. Le Duck Race 2014, Sun 6 July approx. 5pm 1000 little yellow ducks will provide the second biggest race to pass through Holmfirth that day, find out how you can get involved at www.leduckrace.com
Find out what else is happening at www.kirklees.gov.uk/events
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Information correct at time of printing. Some performances may be affected by bad weather and times may alter without notice.