2003 - 39th Billingham Festival Programme by BillinghamFestivalVirtualMuseum

Mr. Joe Maloney Festival Director General Secretary CIOFF UK

;,QaVies, M,B.E. Chair,man

Mrs. Olga Maloney

Artistic Director Festival Secretary

Treasurer CIOFF UK

The Worshipful the Mayor

of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees

Councillor Mrs Ann Cains Festival President-

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Mr. David Otter Festival Treasurer

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Miss Elisabeth Croot l/C Festival Sales

Mrs. Jean Ogden Assistant HousekeePer l/C Festival Draw

Mrs. Sonia Lawson HousekeePer

Mr. Brian Padgett Dance Course

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Mrs. Ann Watson

Mr. George Watson

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l/C Parades

Mr. Brian Lightfoot Town Representative

Mrs. Linda Pickering Children and Youth Advisor

Mrs. Olive Watson Assistant HousekeePer

Miss Lisa MaloneY l/C Catering and Meal Services

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Mr. Joe Watt9n::,.:i. l/C College Security::

He played a leading role in make a success o{.our '.II y"u|. after yeir. He will be sorely rnissed as "r"nt We will never forget his contribution to' tri"naioo.

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It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to ,,; - '.-: one of our l-ong serving and key festival workers, r :-' was He illness' a short after died Nick Welch, who June wife his with and our arena manager ,f.l responsible for the children's activities'

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' Weather this is your first visit to our : festival or you are a regular supporter ', may lon behatf ',

the outdoor concerts. On rainy days these concert will be held in the nearby

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The massive task of organisation owes much to the band of dedicated people who serve meals, look after security, act as guides and interpreters, children's officers, ticket seller parade marshals etc., all co-ordinated by Joe and Olga Maloney our Director and Artistic Director. Without them all and you the audience this event would not happen or indeed without the financial support of Stockton Borough Council's generous grant. Now let the words cease and the dancing begin.

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ievening performances. change'too, a return iQiriperformances in the town thai.rtesulted from our experience of flqoding in the park. We itob that many of our traditional gireferred the atmosphere of

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TOWN CENTRE ARENA

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7.3Opm INTERNATIONAL CAROUSEL

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sHow The groups first from Slovenia, Russia, Georgia & USA and then from Peru, Cyprus & Mexico will

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7.30pm r CLOSING CEREMONY & COI{CERT With The fettlers, DANCEATION Billingham Youth Dance Group, Eilllngham Silver Bahd & Newtol' , . .,:..,,;ii',;i Aycliffe Royal 8rftish Legion Pipes & Dium A coneert by the Feitlers entertains thc large crowd of o.gr flag yfyfoC,,, '-l ,, th; Niil;*;y".,tff;.R"y!iB,itq{1ui6ffiNewton Aycliffe Royal Brittt q.H,o| 1i",l: Festival Family as they await our friends from abroad. True to tradition, ths Pipe&DrumBandarejoinedinspeciallyorchestratednumbersbyBillingham'sownSiiverBand.r'rthp ;;,3=iiilrr

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international Groups arrive, the Closing Ceremony begins. The lestlval flags are lowered as !h€ try"TPPH$lS$6i: th€ Last Post and the Festival hymn is sung to bring the testival on an emotlonal elimax' ..,:;li

8.45pm . TORCIILIGHT PROCESSION

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The Festival ends on a dramatic and successful note with the traditional to(hlight Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, which wiil wind its way down The Caureway and into the

,l0,00pm r FIREWOf,K$ DISPLAY ln a dirplay of fireworks the 39th Festival is brought to a spectacular end ln the John forward to the 40th Festival from 7th 16 14th August 2004 !ll SEASON TICKETS: For ALL TOWN CENTRE ARENA Concerts (excluding Gala Adults - f26.00, ChildlOAP - t|5.00 For ALL ST.MICHAETS SCHOOL HALL EVENING EVENTS 5 nights (including Line Dance) - tl0.00

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INCTEMENTWEATHERARRANGEMENTS

ln case of inclement weather the afternoon and Closing Concerts in the Town Centre Arena will.be transferred into the Forum Theatre before the start of a concert Once a concert has started and has to be abandoned due to the weather or any other cause the control of the Organising Committee there will be no refunds"

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS.

ln the event of unforeseen circumstances the Festival Organizing Committee reserves the right to make alterations to the published programme of events and appearing groups.

Yeksad was formed in 1996, to encourage the young people in Yeni Bogazici, Famagusta and the surrounding areas to carry on the traditions of the Turkish PeoPle'

,:CJP';ot r"i5trgy have represented Northern Cyprus at :;: Over3eas events and Festivals all over :Europe,and have visited London by ,liivltitir6n from the Turkish Cypriot COnlrnir,nity Association in July 2002. i:. r' 1r .'-.,. .'

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A Gio,up fi6m Turkish Cyprus has never been to,Billingham before, so we are looki.iig forward to being able to present Yeksiil; and to giving them a warm Billtngham welcome.

Despite only being formed in 1995, this group has taken part in over 100 concerts and participated in Festivals all over Europe, walking away with many prestigious prizes, diplomas and awards for their outstanding performances.

They will present to the Billingham audiences many of the famous dances we all know and love like "Simdi" - the Georgian Wedding Dance.

With the beautiful girls and the handsome Georgian men, this Group promises to delight us with their graceful dynamic dances from their country.

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The Group have toured extensively throughout Europe.

Saule was formed in 1972 and comprises of local students,

professors and teachers, all with their aim of preserving the culture and heritage of Lithuania. The Group performs in authentic costumes, play original musical instruments, and their rePertoire

includes traditional Lithuaniah'r. ,i ,, Folk Danes, Songs and Ballads as '

well as newly created Pieces based on Lithuanian HistorY. This Group has travelled all over the world including EuroPe and the United States and has won

many awards along the waY.

The Ballet Folklorico Tizoc, was

founded in 1982, in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz. This 30 strong group was founded purely to f,r-"t"rr" the rrich Folkloie of the Mexican people and in particular the state

Veracruz.

, -,,of . ln 1989, the group received a . -r, 1ri{{€Fh}ioffOm the Government of :; .tii:r$ffi rili;,anA the Aztec CaIendar ,.,, :t::gfi@}d,Aivbrd, by the Mexican .i, : ::Afiatiti.[,given to the best : iiidep6ndent group in the State. ,

Tizgc, has represented

their country

in festivals all over South America,

United States and Europe

We are looking forward to welcoming our Mexican friends

and in particular our old friend the director Saulo Romero.

,IDEIUTIDAD PERU' From the heart of South America, full of traditions, filled with

mystery and dreams, Billingham are extremely lucky to be able to present ldentidad from Peru.

ldentidad was formed in 1991, with the purpose of research, preserving, teaching and spreading the traditional cultures of the Peruvian people. The group is well travelled all over South America, Europe and the

United States. The most important aim of this group is to unite of all Countries of the World through Music and Dance.

ldentidad consists of University students, and a professional group of musicians, who play magical melodies from the Andes on Pan Pipes.

solltc & D'IflCE GROUP'YAROSLAYIUtr The dance group Yaroslovna from ancient Russian City Novgorod The : Great, was founded in ,l966, and has since become one of the best dance and music groups in their

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of the group try and presbrve the ancient iott iraditions of theNovgorod Region and thanks to their expertise, we can look forwar"d to:seeing performances

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ffi?h)l years ago. The performances

of "yaroslavna,, include songs, slow ring Dances and fast breathtaking dances with brilliant live orchestral music.

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Yaroslavna has toured all over Europe and Africa, and are looking forward to be opportunity to perform at Billingham.

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It is with great pleasure, we welcome back our old friends, Tine Rozanc. Some of the older ones among us may be able to remember the first time this group appeared in Billingham in 1969, and most of the group members today are from the original group. The Group was founded in '1949. ln 1993 the ex-dancers - members of the Group in the 50's decided to get back together and form the "Old Timers" Group, under the leadership of the Group's original

Director Bruno Ravnikar. Since then "The Old Timers" have enjoyed a huge success and have toured around Europe, taking part in various Festivals.

their formation they have successfully participated in Festivals all over Europe as well as Since

their own Country, presenting varied Songs and Dances in authentic costumes from all over their Region.

The name of this group comes

from the "Val d'Anniviers", a valley in Southern Switzerland, where an ugly dwarf Zacheos used to come out to torment the inhabitants of the valley. They chose this name to link the future with the past. The Music and Dances are inspired by Folk Tales and peoples way of life, when everyone was involved in village festivities.

will delight us with dances like "The Matze" from the Wallis Region, portraying the peasants revolt against their They

Bishops and enemies, "The Wedding Dance" featuring courtship where the men show off their strengths and ability and the girls, reveal their charms in dancing Farandoles.

The "Loetschental Masks" is an ancient dance when the Loetschental Valley was green and the pastures rich. A goat and a dishevelled male triggered avalanches and ruined paradise. To get rid of these evil spirits the villagers wore wooden masks and carved frightening faces. During carnivals these masks are still worn today.

"Clog America", from Salt La'ke (ity, Utah has'" travelled,and ' takeBlpartin over They ken ,Qreat American Liberty

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'would have seen this and "Wow" the their performances in lympics, Salt Lake City. ."The repertoire

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ldl lLdsLlL Llle. SPeLldllty speciality udllLe) dances Ul of this LIll> fantastic 1:pidt the ii{,i!1,-PUr. American IHoop rvvH include llllluv9 Native trsLlvs the !rls i;ii;i.gioup aii:ixt.li-gltvuP ^rrrLrrLsrr iiii"iri;Dance. The Samoan Fire Knife Dance, never

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:L Billingham Silver Band will be making it's 39th appearance at

the Festival, having

performed at every event.

Mr D.V. Evans, former

instrumenta list, has conducted the Band tor 23 years.

The Newton Aycliffe Royal British Legion Pipes and Drums was established on the 26th November 1979 numbering only 4 peoPle, 3 pipers, 1 Drum Major. The call was put out for pipers and drummers wishing to join and within a year the band which you see this day, numbering in strength 12 pipers, 5 side drummers, 2 tenor drummers, 'l Bass drummel Drum Major; Standard Bearer, 4 Highland Dancers, 12 students learning

pipes and drums was formed. The

number one uniform is that of full highland dress which dates back as far as the 16-17th century. The Tartan adopted by the band is that

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The DANCEATION Billingham Youth Dance Group was originally created two years ago by parentq and their children. ln Septer,nber 2002 the Group ined forces with the Artistic qf Billingham I Folklore Festival, ,$.{Filpn"V, to create a special rof dances for ional Folklore

The special programme, which was choreographed for the Festival is called "Pictures of

Britain". Danceation were very fortunate to secure funding from Cleveland

Community Foundation Local Network Fund, which enabled them to purchase the costumes, fabrics and props for the performances at the Festival. DANCEATION

will be looking to

recruit new members after the Festival 2003, in September. Anyone, age 5 to 15, who is interested in joining Danceation should contact the Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival office.

The Teesside Fettlers are the area's longest running and most successful folk entertainment band. Formed in the 1960's they have performed across the UK at festivals, concerts, on radio and television. They sing songs mainly about Teesside and North Yorkshire, telling the story of the development of the region and the beautiful country that surrounds it.

Bass and David Paterson (Guitan Violin) are joined by guest Callers, Brian Padgett and Ron Marshall for I r'

their Ceilidh and Barn Dance , rvenings. ,',," , The group have rnany .al.burns:lto their name, the latest "!!oti-ng the. Changes" is available this

week.

Stewart McFarlane MBE, a singer of consummate power and sensitivity, leads the band. He is equally known for his work with the BBC both locally and nationally. The band, Adrian Beadnall (Electric Bass), Alan Helm (Accordion, Guitar and Electric

The Group was founded in 2001 in Gateshead under the direction of

The Group will appear at the Family Day Concert on Sunday,,

Emma Wilkinson.

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The Young Dancers from Group perform Traditional Clog Dances

and Highland Dances. The dancers have performed in many local displays and carnivals. They have taken part in folklore Festivals in Poland and Spain. Performers have won various awards for singing and dancing.

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wunn . billinghamfestiyal.co. uk Forty glorious years! Yes, we celebrate

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forty years

of festivals in Billingham in August 2004. Of course we want to make that festival something special.

too when some groups

made a tremendous contribution to the success of our event. ,.,.,1.. Who would you like to seq, from those early days?-. .,,

No doubt Olga, our Artistic Director, will come up with brilliant ideas for the opening and Closing Ceremonies and Joe will try to find even more spectacular groups for this special occasion but he will also want to bring a touch of remembrance of those early

Many of the groups disappeared into h the dances from th regions will still be on their traditions. search for the very groups. Give us your

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1 50 festival goers have already become 'Friends of the Festival' and 50 have become Members of our charity.

WHAT ABE THE BEIIIEFITS? 1. As a Friend you receive 10% discount on all tickets purchased, as a member you receive l5%.

2. You can book any number of seats for any performance before the Box Office officially opens in May.

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