Bristol City Council
Arts, Festivals and Events Team Bulletin
Issue 3 - March 2010
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elcome to the first issue of the Arts, Festivals and Events Team Bulletin for 2010. This bulletin is published on a monthly basis and is mailed to contacts in arts and education sectors and everyone interested in arts and events in Bristol and beyond. We hope that as well as finding the information useful yourselves; you will pass copies to anyone you think would like to know about the many art opportunities and activities in the city.
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Events & Exhibitions: 3
OPEN SPACE event 3
BRISTOL POETRY FESTIVAL 3
Sound and Fury's Kursk 3
A Young Vic and Fuel co-production 3
U Dance South West Regional Dance Youth platfom, 4
White Caps - A Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Bristol co-commission. 4
The Box 5
Ashton Court Estate 5
Event Programme 2010 5
Events, Walks & Talks, Arts & Crafts, Volunteering 5
Friday 12th March 6
The Attic Bar, 6
Bristols Finest Performers, Stars and Starlets Present: 6
Seven shed 1st -30th April 2010 7
'ordinary' exhibit by silent hobo 7
Courses & Workshops: 8
Urban Moves 8
Circus opportunities for children & adults 8
FAMILY ART AND PLAY sessions 9
acta’s youth theatres for young carers invites new members. 9
*My First Bicycle School of Arts* 9
Women’s Bicycle Maintenance 9
Afro Brazilian Dance Workshop 9
SABAR! 10
SALSA WORKSHOP- 2010 PROGRAMME 10
Job vacancies, auditions & volunteering: 12
Call for Photographers 12
Photographic exhibition. 12
--- Checkout --- 12
Call for entries 12
'Celebrating Sanctuary' 12
St Paul’s Carnival 13
Call for Performers 13
Knowle West Media Centre, 13
March 2010 13
News 14
St Paul’s Reggae Orchestra 14
Grassroots Grants 14
Arts & Flowers: Easton Arts Trail 2010 15
Your opportunity to influence commissioning practice 15
Empty Shops and Promotion Initiative (round 2) 16
ST PAULS CARNIVAL OPEN EVENING 16
Contacts List: 17
Organisations: 17
Local Newsletters and Partnerships: 17
Bristol City Council 18
For general queries please contact: 18
Deadlines for next issue: 19
Events & Exhibitions:
OPEN SPACE event
We are all meeting this Wednesday 10th March to discuss OPEN SPACE event at St Paul’s May 15th.
Please all welcome to join us this Wednesday 10am-12pm to discuss how you would like to get involved as a performer, volunteer or anything else!
Any queries please contact:
Dina Ntziora
01179224651
BRISTOL POETRY FESTIVAL
The Poetry Can is pleased to announce a new look for the Bristol Poetry Festival this year. A lot of people who regularly attend the poetry festival have suggested "splitting" the festival with poetry events and activities taking place in the Spring as well as in the Autumn. We think this is a great idea, it gives Bristol two high profile, high quality celebrations of poetry in the course of the year, and also gives everyone a greater opportunity to enjoy more poetry.
Bristol Poetry Festival in September will take place this year between Monday 13 and Sunday 19 of September 2010.
Bristol SPRING Poetry Festival will take place over the four days, including and between, Thursday 29th April and Sunday 2nd May. We are proud to announce a stellar line up for the spring, including a rare appearance this year, from one of the most popular poets on the planet BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH performing for the first time at Bristol Poetry Festival with special guest FRANCESCA BEARD. JOHN HEGLEY also makes his Bristol Poetry Festival debut with special guest MALIKA BOOKER. There will be an amazing night of readings from
GEORGE SZIRTES, RITA ANN HIGGINS and PETER BENNET. Plus an whole lot more as well
Bristol Spring Poetry Festival
Thursday 29 April - Sunday 2 May 2010
Special OFFER: instead of the usual £15, every ticket for the first 3 performances (Friday 12 March @ 8pm and Saturday 13th March @ 2pm and 8pm) is £10 -
Sound and Fury's Kursk
A Young Vic and Fuel co-production
12 - 20 March 2010 8pm (2pm Thurs & Sats,
6.30pm & 9pm on 19 March)
£15/£12
In collaboration with Bryony Lavery
Commissioned by the Junction Cambridge August 2000. A British hunter-killer submarine is on patrol in the Arctic.
The crew drill sleeps, eat, long for word from home, and silently shadow their target.
Their lives are at once extraordinary and mundane – until a tragic event occurs that makes them question everything they are doing. As the tension mounts, the pressure they live under starts to take its toll.
Inspired by the Russian submarine disaster of August 2000, acclaimed theatre company Sound & Fury (The Watery Part of the World and Ether Frolics) join Bryony Lavery (Stockholm) to invoke the life of submariners, fathoms below the icy seas on the fraying front line of the Cold War.
http://www.bristololdvic.org.uk/618.html
U Dance South West Regional Dance Youth platfom,
Saturday 13 March, City Academy, 6.30 - 9pm.
Tickets £2.50 or £20 for groups of ten. Bookings Tel: 0117
We are very proud to announce that this year's annual regional platform and selection for the prestigious Youth Dance England national event is taking place in Bristol. The evening performance sees eleven of the region's most exciting youth dance companies performing for a place at the national event this summer. Two Bristol companies have been selected for this regional event, Champloo Youth crew and Kinesis Youth Dance Company. We shall try and remain impartial in wishing them success! Other groups performing from across the region are Gloucestershire Youth Dane Company, So We Boys Dance, new College Swindon, Cheltenham and Tewksbury Dance Co, Devon Youth dance Co, Swindon Youth Dance Company, N Devon Dance Theatre, Salisbury Youth Dance Co and Band of Lads.
For tickets please call T: 0117 9413 800,
W:www.cityacademybristol.org - Please note, limited tickets available, early booking advised.
White Caps - A Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Bristol co-commission.
31 March - 03 April 2010, 8pm, £10/£7
leading on from Champloo Youth Crew's participation at U Dance (above), the ever industrious company are showing their new production at Bristol Old Vic. White Caps follows the journey of two men as they embark on an epic adventure; a compassionate, exhilarating search for completeness. Expressed through cinematic film and bboy performance, White Caps brings one of the world's most exciting and raw cultures into the theatre. Witness this new fusion of moving image and break dancing performed by Champloo Dance Company.
Bristol based Champloo create dance works through live performance and film with a strong emphasis on cross art form collaboration. They teach extensively and manage the Champloo Youth Crew. Champloo have created some podcasts to give some insight into the journey they have taken to reach their goal. Wilkie Branson, Director, explained,
"When we began White Caps in June 2009 we knew that the creation itself would draw some parallels between the show's journey and it's struggles, but we had no idea just how much of an adventure it would become. After setting out to create a dance piece it wasn't long before we found ourselves on an epic pathway to reach our real-life White Caps. We decided to capture the story behind the show and publish it in video podcasts so everyone could share in this journey."
http://www.vimeo.com/6448602
Episode 2
http://www.vimeo.com/6898676
Episode 3
http://www.vimeo.com/7805344
Episode 4
http://www.vimeo.com/8456974
Champloo are a company to watch on their journey to great things.....we highly recommend this show
For tickets please call Bristol Old Vic Box Office 0117 987 7877
The Box
Performed by Who Cares? Youth Theatre
Thurs 1st April, 6.30pm & 8pm at the acta Centre
£ - FREE
acta's Who Cares? Youth theatre for young carers will be performing their latest show this April. The show, entitled 'The Box', is an original play created by the participants with the acta team. Performances will be at 6.30pm (for acta groups) and 8.00pm (public performance).
The story
Three groups of friends, each from different periods in time, look ahead to goals, ambitions and love.they decide to share these with each other and put mementos in a Box they find in the attic.
However, the Box is not all that it seems, the friends discover it has a dark secret that will change their futures forever.
Bookings, 0117 9532448 /
Ashton Court Estate
Event Programme 2010
Events, Walks & Talks, Arts & Crafts, Volunteering
Welcome to the Ashton Court Estate annul events programme. We have a diverse and exciting programme including major international events such as the Balloon and Kite Festivals, charity events, outdoor concerts and theatre, exhibitions and fairs, seasonal activities and festivals.
New to 2010 are programmes of over 30 guided Walks and Talks, a series of interactive children's craft workshops and opportunities to support our Ranger and Garden Teams in a wide range of activities. Please also look out for our increasing range of culinary events including regular weekend BBQs and Hog Roasts through the summer.
EVENTS
Sunday 14th March Mother's Day 3 Course Meal
A three course meal in the Stables Bistro.
Venue: Stables Bistro
Phone: 0117 953 1800
Price: £24.95
Sunday 4th April Easter Egg Hunt
Two egg hunts in the Estate grounds.
Venue: Stables Bistro
Time: 1st Hunt 11am – 12 noon, 2nd Hunt 2pm – 3pm
Price: £4 per person
Phone: 0117 953 1800
Friday 12th March
The Attic Bar,
Stokes Croft, Bristol. 01179245007
Live on stage RSVP – High energy Contemporary Dancadelic Bhangra. Support from Roots Prescription – Live Heavyweight Roots and Dub from the DFA/Reng Rang stable. Plus DJ support from DJ Qurra playing Arabic, Asian, Hip Hop, Desi Beats and Bhangra.
Tickets £6 + BF from Bristol Ticket Shop – 0117 9299008
Doors open 9pm-2am
Knowle West Creativity Group - Exhibition & Launch
Broadwalk Arts centre, Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Knowle, Bristol
Launch - Monday 8 March 4 - 6pm
Exhibition runs 8 - 15th March
We would be delighted if you could join us for the launch of Knowle West’s Creativity group’s exhibition, on Monday 8th March 4 - 6pm at Broadwalk Arts.
For the past year, the Creativity group have been working out of Knowle West Health Park, meeting once a week to develop their arts skills.
Members of the Creativity Group are local residents who have been referred by Health workers or have self referred to join the group. During the course of the project, the group have worked with lead artist Becki Lines and visiting tutors to try their hands at a range of skills including creative writing, print making and photography.
The project is a partnership initiative between Bristol City Council Neighbourhood Arts and Knowle West Health Park., with funding from Awards for All and the Primary Care Trust.
Participant quotes:
“This group does help with the management of my health. I get support and encouragement. “
“I now have some structure to my week. I am not so depressed and I have made friend with people. I get out and about and it’s a big benefit.”
“The Group is lovely and friendly and brilliant. We all help each other.”
For more information on the exhibition please contact Katy Noakes,
T: 0117 9 223699, E:
For more information n the Creativity Group please contact Sue Partridge
T: 0117 377 2255 E:
Bristols Finest Performers, Stars and Starlets Present:
Benefit Cabaret
18 & 19 March
8pm
Circomedia Church, Portland Square, Bristol
In support of the Hartley Family who's daughter Bobbie is suffering from Childhood Leukaemia
Gillian Donald
Office Manager
Circomedia
0117 947 7288
Seven shed 1st -30th April 2010
'ordinary' exhibit by silent hobo
Silent Hobo: When out painting, Silent Hobo is a traditionalist, sticking to the can rather then stencils. A character-based artist whose style is a mix of comic art influenced by early graffiti, manga and 2000AD. His characters can be seen around Bristol on walls, in community centres, pubs, libraries, train stations and at festivals.
His work has been exhibited in Bristol at The Tobacco Factory, Boca Bar, Royal West Academy of Arts as well as in Selfridges and the Village Underground in London.
In the studio Silent Hobo mixes photography with illustration to create stylised and beautifully composed scenes. He has recently been commissioned to illustrate athletes on their way to the 2012 games based on his unique style.
Wei Ong
Illustrator & Artist
Mob. 07766140831
www.silenthobo.co.uk
Courses & Workshops:
Urban Moves
6-week Street Dance Courses @ The Tobacco Factory
Friendly classes to suit all
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 19/20/21st April 2010.
Beginner and Improver levels
Adults & Children
To find out more or to book a course visit the website www.urbanmovesdance.co.uk email: or ring Paula on 07810 527 630.
Street dance is combination of fast and funky moves performed to hip hop and RnB music. It is high energy, great fun and a fantastic way to keep fit!
Circus opportunities for children & adults
Family Workshop
These sessions provide an opportunity for adults and children to share the experience of learning circus skills together. It's very relaxed and is an ideal way for children of all ages to have fun with their parents. Skills taught include juggling, tightwire and static trapeze in a safe and fun environment.
The cost for adults is £10 and children are £5 - children must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
The next session is Sunday 21 March 10.30am - 12.30pm.
To book visit our website: http://www.circomedia.com/kids-circus-classes/ or call 0117 935 3260
Summer School
A holiday scheme with a difference. Participants, whether beginners or advanced, will be able to learn and develop skills in juggling, aerial, acrobatics and balancing, using professional standard equipment and resources in our St Paul's Church centre. There will also be games and a range of physical activity including warm up and conditioning to keep fit and active! Participants will work towards a performance which will be shown to family and friends on the Thursday afternoon of each week.