Maiden city festival 2014 Programme

Bringing the old city to life

Music

Dance

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Theatre

Pageant

WELCOME MUSIC

The Maiden City Festival – bringing the old city to life through music, dance, theatre and pageant.

Now in its 15th year, the Maiden City Festival returns once again with our exciting mix of entertainment throughout the week and some new highlights for 2014.

We expect around 15,000 people to enjoy some aspect of the Festival over its 8 days and aim to bring the old city back to life through music, dance, theatre and pageant.

The Festival offers something for everyone and allows the Protestant community in Londonderry, through Festival organisers the Apprentice Boys of Derry, to make a positive contribution to the current life of the city.

We hope to entertain and educate our local community as well as visitors to Londonderry and look forward to seeing you at one of our many programmed events.

Join us for what promises to be an unmissable Festival and be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for ongoing news and updates. www.facebook.com/maidencityfestival www.twitter.com/maidencityfest

Bluegrass and Folk Weekend The very best mix of traditional and modern Americana folk bluegrass.

Culture Bite Jazz, soul, blues, folk, rock and pop performed in a number of the city’s cafes.

Ulster Scots Music Night An evening of comedy, music and dance with comedian Joe Cauley and Sontas Light.

That Friday Sound Relax to the swinging sounds of father and son band Remo.

William King Memorial Band Night Music commemorating the 100th anniversary of WWI and other popular melodies.

DANCE Skirl of the Pipes Colourful displays of piping, drumming and Highland Dancing on the Walls.

An afternoon of music, dance, chat and a little reminiscence.

Maiden City Scottish Highland Dance and Ulster Highland Dance Championships This project has been supported by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund, through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by Derry County Council.

TOURS, TALKS & EXHIBITIONS

Siege Tales

The Guns of Londonderry

Meet eight colourful characters on a walk of the Walls each telling their own tale from the Siege.

A demonstration of siege period cannon and musket firing, by militia in period dress.

Siege Story

WWI Exhibition

The dramatic stories of a young apprentice, a military man, the people, the church, and of life and love in war.

An exhibition of Trench Art, original artefacts which were crafted by soldiers in the trenches, and 21st century paintings of the WWI conflict.

SPECIAL EVENTS Kids Night Face painting, a disco and a fireworks display.

Big Quiz General knowledge and specialist subjects to test the Festival faithful.

Relief of Derry Pageant

Good afternoon at the Britannia Tea Dance

THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS

LIVING HISTORY THEATRE

Experience the exuberance and youthful energy of Highland Dance at the highest level.

The Crimson Players stage their annual re-enactment of the relief of the city at Craigavon Bridge before the start of the annual commemoration parade.

Relief of Londonderry Celebrations 150 bands and 8,000 Apprentice Boys take to the streets for the largest annual parade in Northern Ireland.

From the Fountain to the Front Exhibition Exhibition of the Relief of Londonderry celebrations in the Fountain incorporating the volunteers from the greater Fountain district who marched off to fight in the trenches of WWI.

Eleventh Night in the Fountain Lecture Lecture on memories of “the Eleventh Night in the Fountain” delivered by Mr William Temple.

Laura Gailey – The only woman on the Diamond War Memorial Lecture on Ms Laura Gailey, the only lady named on the War Memorial in Londonderry, delivered by Mr William Temple.

BOX OFFICES FOR FESTIVAL EVENTS Home Sweet Home, Bond Street, Waterside (028 7134 6677) The Siege Museum, 16 Bishop Street (028 7126 1219)

Culture Bite See our Festival calendar for full schedule.

Bluegrass and Folk Weekend See our Festival calendar for full schedule.

Culture Bite returns to the Festival this year and will see over 40 singer songwriters performing throughout the week in the city’s cafes.

Grab a coffee and slice of cake and sit back and relax to an eclectic mix of the best young live music from today’s newest local artists. There is something for everyone with jazz, soul, blues, folk, rock and pop all being performed by an array of artists including Matthew Malcolm, Suzanne Savage, DANI and Sons of Caliber.

Come down and drink in the atmosphere all weekend long and enjoy the very best mix of traditional and modern Americana folk Bluegrass. We have Bluegrass on the Walls during the day on Saturday followed by some “Youngtime” Bluegrass on Saturday evening in the Craft Village. This is all wrapped up with a relaxing Bluegrass Brunch again in the Craft Village on Sunday. Performers include The Tennessee Hennessees, The Broken String Band, Cup O’ Joe, No Oil Paintings and Noriana Kennedy.

Scottish Highland Dance Competition & Ulster Highland Dance Championships Wed 6 Aug. 10am–4pm. Millennium Forum.

Around 150 dancers as young as 4 years old will flock to the city to compete in this year’s dance competition in the Millennium Forum. This year we also welcome the Ulster Highland Dance Championships to Londonderry for the first time. Here the very best dancers will compete for the title of Ulster Champion. Organised by the Sollus School of Highland Dance this is a wonderful opportunity for performers to exhibit their skills and commitment to their culture through dance. Experience the exuberance and youthful energy of the dancers as they compete at the highest level.

Skirl of the Pipes Every hour from 10.30am – 4.30pm. Duration 15 mins.

Siege Tales Starting at 1st Derry Presbyterian Church.

10am – 4.30pm each day. Duration 30 mins.

Meet eight colourful characters telling tales from the Siege.

The Presbyterian minister, the grocer's wife, the gravedigger, the fat man, the French general, the gunner's wife and the defender will bring the story of that time to life, providing a potted history on what it was like to be besieged in the city during those difficult and demanding times. From the closing of the gates to the relief, the characters will describe the impact of the over-population on the city and the tiredness, hunger and fear that affected its citizens.

Siege Story St. Columbs Cathedral.

12pm / 2pm / 4pm.

Duration 45 mins.

Set in the beautifully atmospheric St. Columbs Cathedral, this piece of living history theatre explores some different aspects of the Siege from 1688–1689 giving audiences an insight into what happened during those years. Surrounded by the tombs of the Siege heroes, the stories are of the young apprentice, the military man, the people, the church, and of life and love in war.

Take to the walls and enjoy colourful displays of piping, drumming and Highland Dancing from Sollus Highland Dance.

The dancers will bring the historic walls to life with a selection of newly choreographed pieces.

WWI Exhibition – the art of war 1st Derry Presbyterian Church. Mon 4 – Fri 8 Aug. 10am – 4pm.

New for 2014 our World War I exhibition will give visitors a chance to view some Trench Art, original WWI artefacts which were crafted by soldiers in the trenches, and several modern day interpretive paintings of the WWI conflict as seen through the eyes of 21st century artists.

Colour Key: ■ MUSIC

■ DANCE

DAY

TIME

NAME

VENUE

SAT 2 AUG

1pm – 4pm

Bluegrass on the Walls: The Tennessee Hennessees / Wookalily / Count Me In / The Broken String Band / The Down & Out Bluegrass Band /Murder Balladeers

The Walls

10am – 4pm

Siege Tales

The Walls

12pm/2pm/4pm

Siege Story

St Columb’s Cathedral

10am – 4pm

Skirl of the Pipes

Grand Parade

DAY

WED 6 AUG

7.30pm – 10.30pm Bluegrass Concert: Cup O’ Joe / No Oil Paintings / Noriana Kennedy

Craft Village

SUN 3 AUG

1pm – 6pm

Bluegrass Brunch: Janet Holmes and Colin Henry / Wookalily / The White Mansions / Murder Balladeers

Craft Village

MON 4 AUG

10am – 4pm

Siege Tales

The Walls

12pm/2pm/4pm

Siege Story

St Columb’s Cathedral

10am – 4pm

Skirl of the Pipes

Grand Parade

10am – 4pm

WWI Exhibition – The Art of War

11.30am/2.30pm

The Guns of Londonderry

■ SPECIAL EVENTS

■ TOURS, TALKS & EXHIBITIONS

TIME

NAME

VENUE

8pm – 10.15pm

Kids’ Night

Britannia Hall

10am – 4pm

Siege Tales

The Walls

12pm/2pm/4pm

Siege Story

St Columb’s Cathedral

10am – 4pm

Skirl of the Pipes

Grand Parade

10am – 4pm

WWI Exhibition – The Art of War

1st Derry Presbyterian Church

10am – 4pm

Maiden City Scottish Highland Dance and Ulster Highland Dance Championships

Millennium Forum

11.30am/2.30pm

The Guns of Londonderry

Church Bastion

12.30pm – 2.30pm Culture Bite: Michael Kerr at Austin’s / Jamie Brown at Bloom’s / Kate O’Callaghan at Café Del Mondo / Mandy Bingham at Café Nervosa / Fia Rua at Café Soul / Gavin Ferris at Claudes / In Your Bones at Java / Anna Nolan at Molly’s / Louise McTeggart at Sandwich Co. 2pm – 4pm

From the Fountain to the Front Exhibition

Thiepval Gallery

1st Derry Presbyterian Church

2.30pm – 4.30pm

Good Afternoon at the Britannia

Britannia Hall

Church Bastion

7pm – 8pm

Eleventh Night in the Fountain Lecture

Thiepval Gallery

9pm – late

The Big Quiz

Britannia Hall

10am – 4pm

Siege Tales

The Walls

12.30pm – 2.30pm Culture Bite: MARNY at Austin’s / Suzanne Savage at Bloom’s / Brian Hassan at Café Del Mondo / Michael E.Thomas at Café Nervosa / Johnny Cordner at Café Soul / Damien McCaskie at Claudes / Ruairi O’Hare at Java / Mawsdorgan at Molly’s / DANI at Sandwich Co.

TUE 5 AUG

■ LIVING HISTORY THEATRE

THU 7 AUG

12pm/2pm/4pm

Siege Story

St Columb’s Cathedral

2.30pm – 4.30pm

Good Afternoon at the Britannia

Britannia Hall

10am – 4pm

Skirl of the Pipes

Grand Parade

8pm – 11pm

Ulster Scots Night

Britannia Hall

10am – 4pm

WWI Exhibition – The Art of War

1st Derry Presbyterian Church

10am – 4pm

Siege Tales

The Walls

11.30am/2.30pm

The Guns of Londonderry

Church Bastion

12pm/2pm/4pm

Siege Story

St Columb’s Cathedral

10am – 4pm

Skirl of the Pipes

Grand Parade

10am – 4pm

WWI Exhibition – The Art of War

1st Derry Presbyterian Church

11.30am/2.30pm

The Guns of Londonderry

Church Bastion

12.30pm – 2.30pm Culture Bite: Brigid O’Neill at Austin’s / Johnny Cordner at Bloom’s / Lyndsay Crothers at Café Del Mondo / Damien McCaskie at Café Nervosa / Ruairi O’Hare at Café Soul / Rodney Cordner at Claudes / Juma at Java / Nina Armstrong at Molly’s / The Elliott Duo at Sandwich Co.

12.30pm – 2.30pm Culture Bite: Caoimhin Ceol at Austin’s / Comrade Hat at Bloom’s / Shazdel at Café Del Mondo / Aidan Logan at Café Nervosa / Scorpion Jack at Café Soul / Sons of Caliber at Claudes / Mandy Bingham at Java / Tracy Dempsey & Conor Scullion at Molly’s / The Acoustic Collective at Sandwich Co. 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Good Afternoon at the Britannia

Britannia Hall

2pm – 4pm

From the Fountain to the Front Exhibition

Thiepval Gallery

2.30pm – 4.30pm

Good Afternoon at the Britannia

Britannia Hall

7pm – 8pm

Laura Gailey – The only woman on the Diamond War Memorial

Thiepval Gallery

8pm – 10.30pm

William King Memorial Band Night

Britannia Hall

DAY

TIME

NAME

VENUE

FRI 8 AUG

10am – 4pm

Siege Tales

The Walls

12pm/2pm/4pm

Siege Story

St Columb’s Cathedral

10am – 4pm

Skirl of the Pipes

Grand Parade

10am – 4pm

WWI Exhibition – The Art of War

1st Derry Presbyterian Church

11.30am/2.30pm

The Guns of Londonderry

Church Bastion

12.30pm – 2.30pm Culture Bite: Stuart Lunn at Austin’s / David McKervey at Bloom’s / Sara Dylan at Café Del Mondo / Lorcan Falls at Café Nervosa / Owen McNulty at Café Soul / Matthew Malcolm at Claudes / Maddie Mew at Java / Brendan Monaghan at Molly’s / The False Lashes at Sandwich Co.

SAT 9 AUG

1.30pm – 4.30pm

That Friday Sound

Britannia Hall

2pm – 4pm

From the Fountain to the Front Exhibition

Thiepval Gallery

12pm – 12.30pm

The Relief of Derry Pageant

Carlisle Circus

12.30pm – 5.30pm Relief of Londonderry Celebrations

The City

3 12

3 6

4

1

10

11

16

14

13

17

2 7

5 15

MAP OF VENUES 1 Craft Village 2 St Columb's Cathedral 3 Grand Parade 4 1st Derry Presbyterian Church 5 Church Bastion 6 Britannina Hall

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7 8 9 10 11 12

Millennium Forum Thiepval Gallery Carlisle Circus Blooms Café Café Del Mondo Café Nervosa

13 Café Soul 14 Claudes Café 15 Java 16 Molly’s 17 Sandwich Co.