InterAct Youth Arts Festival Programme'25

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musical theatre

dance

djing

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july 2025 singing

podcasting

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Festival Age 12-21 yrs old - For more information learning@millenniumforum.co.uk Information line 02871272776 learningattheforum

Age 12-21 Yrs old

! free

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SPONSOR PARTNERS

youth forum A word from our Chief Executive Millennium Forum Charity number XR16635 2

WELCOME Welcome to our InterAct Youth Arts Festival 2025! ‘Training and creating the next generation of artists’.

Its hard to believe that this is our 17th year of celebrating our talented young people aged 1221 and I can’t wait to show you what we’ve got planned for this year’s festival.

We are excited to be going on tour again this year, offering workshops and classes to the local community across a number of local community centres. The festival is such a great opportunity for young people to get involved in. It’s a chance to get creative, try something new and have fun. And the best thing? It’s all totally FREE!!!

This year, we have lots of wonderful workshops to challenge your creativity, culminating in one big showcase on the Millennium Forum stage where family and friends can witness all the hard work put in during the festival – and, judging on previous years, this will definitely be a very special evening’s showcase! Also this year, there will be a Masterclass element of the festival which will offer older teens a hands-on opportunity to tech and stage-manage a live event, so, keep an eye out for that.

We couldn’t do all this without the support of our funders, staff and, of course, our Youth Forum, whose passion, dedication and hard work drives the success of the festival.

So, mark your calendars and join us for a whirlwind of creativity, laughter, and unforgettable memories at the InterAct Youth Arts Festival. Let’s make this year’s festival the best one yet! See you there!

Mags Anderson

Mags Anderson Education and Schools Marketing Officer Millennium Forum 3

TO BOOK AND VENUE INFORMATION Ready to book your spot at the InterAct Youth Arts Festival?

All bookings and information is through the Millennium Forum www.millenniumforum.co.uk or call Box Office on 028 7126 4455 (option 1) This festival is exclusively for young people aged 12- 21 years old. Advance booking is a must for all events. Spaces are limited and are strictly on a first come, first served basis. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on the fun! *Participants will be charged a £5 refundable fee at booking per workshop which will be returned after all workshops and showcase is attended*

Stage 1

Culmore Community Centre

32-34 Culmore Point, Culmore, Derry/L’Derry, BT48 8JW. Tel - 02871 163 713 Dates – Mon 7th July – Thurs 10th July

Stage 2 YMCA

51 Glenshane Rd, Drumahoe, Derry/L’Derry, BT47 3SF. Tel - 028 7130 1662 Dates – Mon 7th July – Thurs 10th July

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Stage 3

Millennium Forum Theatre

3 Newmarket Street, Derry/L’Derry, BT48 6EB. Tel - 02871 264 455 Dates – Mon 7th July – Friday 18th July

MAIN STAGE -

SHOWCASE CELEBRATION Friday 18th July Time - 5pm Price - £5 (free for participants)

To Book www.millenniumforum.co.uk or call Box Office on 028 7126 4455 (option 1)

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CULMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE 7TH – 10TH JULY

Art to Poetry Art to Poetry – Participants will study works of art and recreate them as poetry - rhyming, haikus, free verse and more.

Alternatively, we might even turn poetry into art - studying certain pieces of well known poetry and recreating it as art!

Week 1 - Culmore Dates - Monday 7th July, Tuesday 8th July, Wednesday 9th July and Thursday 10th July Times - 10am - 12pm

Join us for a fun experiment with verse and art.

Facilitator Grainne McCool 7

Spotlight Singers Week 1 - Culmore Dates - Monday 7th July Wednesday 9th July Time - 12pm - 2.30pm

Come and join our first Interact Musical Theatre Choir! We’ll be exploring repertoire from Hamilton to Wicked to Legally Blonde, with no music reading required – we’ll teach you line by line. It’s a fun-filled experience for all singers! If you love to sing, harmonise or just love Musical Theatre songs, then come along!

Week 2 Millennium Forum Date - Wednesday 16th July Times - 12pm - 2.30pm Date - Thursday 17th July Times - TBC

Facilitator Caitlyn McCrea

Showcase Friday 18th July

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Make It Your Own Embroidery Week 1 - Culmore Date - Wednesday 9th July, Thursday 10th July & Friday 11th July Time - 1pm - 4pm

Learn to embroider your own bespoke tote bag. In this class you will design and make your own tote bag using embroidery skills to customise your artwork.

Facilitator Sinead Crumlish

Showcase Exhibition of work Friday 18th July

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Play In A Day

Come join us as we explore, Aladdin, a classic ‘rags to riches’ story featuring a young hero, a beautiful princess, an evil villain, and made complete with a magical genie. You’ll get the chance to create this play in a day through acting and dance workshops held in your community.

In acting you’ll discover your hidden talents.

Unleash your imagination and learn how to bring characters to life on stage. In dance you’ll groove, move and express yourself through choreography that’ll make you shine like a superstar. The facilitators, Tori and Claire will bring everything together to help you create one short performance piece showcasing your Play in a Day on the amazing Millennium Forum stage.

Facilitators Claire Harkin & Tori Messenger

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Week 1 - Culmore Date - Thursday 10th July Time - 10am - 3pm

Week 2 Millennium Forum Date - Thursday 17th July Time - 2pm - 4pm Showcase Friday 18th July

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YMCA, DRUMAHOE 7TH – 10TH JULY

Hit The Decks Djing

Participants will learn DJ skills from Oliver Brown and well-known DJ, Kevin Boyle (aka Silver Fox). Your music, your mixes, learning skills that will allow you to find tunes that connect with your inner rhythm and future dancefloors. Whether you’re DJ’ing for the first time, wanting to rock a party or start your own podcast, Energy Train tutors will show you how to select and mix the right tune, at the right time.

Facilitators Oliver Brown & Kevin Boyle

Week 1 - YMCA Date - Tuesday 8th July Time - 11am - 1pm Date - Thursday 10th July Time - 11am - 1pm

Week 1 Millennium Forum Date - Monday 7th July Time - 11am - 1pm Date - Friday 11th July Time - 11am - 1pm Showcase exhibition of work Friday 18th July

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Happy Stage Your Forum Your Stage Principal Partner

Teresa Dickson

Week 1 - YMCA Date - Tuesday 8th July & Wednesday 9th July Time - 2pm - 4pm

42-44 Spencer Road Derry~Londonderry Northern Ireland BT47 6AA

Account Executive

0789 0545 953

Step into the spotlight with Happy Stage! This fun, inclusive workshop offers young people an introduction to drama and performance in a safe, supportive space. Through games, improvisation, and creative activities, you’ll build confidence, express yourself, and connect with others.

No experience needed—just bring your energy and imagination!

teresa.dickson@findinsuranceni.co.uk

Happy Stage is a youth-led project that supports mental health through the arts and peer learning.

Whether you’re new to drama or looking to grow your skills, this workshop is a great way to boost wellbeing, make friends and have fun.

Facilitator Ciara McCallion

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Week 2 Millennium Forum Date - Tuesday 15th July & Wednesday 16th July Time - 2pm - 4pm Date - Thursday 17th July Time -TBC Showcase Friday 18th July

Funky Frequency Hip Hop This Summer, it’s all about bringing the heat, showing off all your moves and having an absolute blast!!

You will learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop movement including key techniques, grooves and rhythms. We will focus on developing your personal style, building confidence and improving co-ordination through fun choreography sessions and freestyle practices. You will then perform in a high-energy routine designed to inspire confidence and expression.

Let’s dance, express and own the stage!!

Facilitator Laura Doherty – Flaunt Your Step

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Week 1 - YMCA Dates - Tuesday 8th July & Wednesday 9th July Times - 2.30pm - 4pm

Week 2 Millennium Forum Date - Wednesday 16th July Time - 3pm - 4pm Date Thursday 17th July Time TBC Showcase Friday 18th July

Not stained glass Art

Beautiful art can be made from the most simple of materials. In this workshop students will learn how to make imitation stained glass windows using just card, glue and tissue paper. Each student will learn new skills in stenciling, cutting with a blade and decoupage.

Week 1 - YMCA Date - Wednesday 9th July Time - 12pm - 2pm

Once the project is complete the work can be hung on the inside of any window to allow the light to shine through. The techniques learned in this workshop can be very easily achieved at home for other projects they wish to do themselves.

Facilitator Ronan Carlin

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Introduction to Podcasting

An exciting addition to the Djing workshop, Memory Train Podcast is an intergenerational project.

Working with young people and YMCA leaders participants will explore memory soundscapes and record short interviews on popular topics.

Week 1 - YMCA Date – Tuesday 8th July & Thursday 10th July Time – 2pm -4pm

Facilitator Kevin Boyle

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MILLENNIUM FORUM

7TH – 18TH JULY

Hit The Decks Djing

Participants will learn DJ skills from Oliver Brown and well-known DJ, Kevin Boyle (aka Silver Fox). Your music, your mixes, learning skills that will allow you to find tunes that connect with your inner rhythm and future dancefloors.

Whether you’re DJ’ing for the first time, wanting to rock a party or start your own podcast, Energy Train tutors will show you how to select and mix the right tune, at the right time.

Facilitators Oliver Brown & Kevin Boyle

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Week 1 Millennium Forum Monday 7th July 11am – 1pm Friday 11th July 11am – 1pm Showcase exhibition of work Friday 18th July

Outbreak Flashmob This new element to Interact plans to be sudden and unexpected.

The flashmob will to be designed to appear to be spontaneous, which will catch onlookers off guard with a choreographed dance routine.

The dance routines will feature hip-hop, musical theatre and other styles of music, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

Facilitator Stephen Carlin – Urban Shock Dance

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Week 1 Millennium Forum Dates - Tuesday 8th July, Wednesday 9th July & Thursday 10th July Time - 12pm - 2pm Week 2 Outdoor Flashmobs from 14th - 17th July Catch them if you can Showcase Friday 18th July

Youth Forum Call out Are you into theatre, production, marketing and performance? The Millennium Forum has a Youth Forum with students from Secondary and Further Education campuses in the city. We meet regularly to share ideas and insights about what young people want. The Millennium Forum works closely with us, giving guidance and brilliant opportunities. We’re looking for young people like you to join our Youth Forum and help plan and organise projects, events, and festivals all year round. It would be great if every school or group had a representative on the Youth Forum. The InterAct Youth Arts Festival is totally youth-driven. It’s an amazing chance for arts and theatre enthusiasts like you. Get in touch with Mags Anderson, Education & Schools Marketing Officer, at magsc@millenniumforum.co.uk to show your interest or get more info.

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SFX MAKEUP

In the Special Effects Makeup class with Anna’s Cheeky Faces, you’ll master the art of crafting fake wounds, zombie bites, and more using a range of professional SFX makeup techniques and tools.

Rest assured, we prioritize your safety by exclusively using professional grade SFX materials that are skin-friendly, such as latex (with alternative options for allergies), silicone, FX prosthetic gelatin, Week 1 fake bloods, and alcohol- and Millennium Forum grease-based paints.

Date - Tuesday 8th July Time – 3pm – 5pm Please note that a patch test on your skin is mandatory before participating in this workshop to ensure a comfortable experience Facilitators Anna’s Cheeky Faces

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This isn't just sponsorship—it’s about investing in a true heart of our city's culture and the local community where our story began.

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Happy Stage Your Forum Your Stage Principal Partner

Step into the spotlight with Happy Stage! This fun, inclusive Teresa Dickson workshop offers young people an introduction to drama and performance in a safe, supportive space. Through games, improvisation, and creative activities, you’ll build confidence, express yourself, and connect with others.

No experience needed—just bring your Week 2 energy and imagination!

Millennium Forum Date - Tuesday 15th July Happy Stage is a youth-led project that & Wednesday 16th July supports mental health through the arts Time - 2pm - 4pm and peer learning. Whether you’re new to drama or looking to grow your skills, Showcase this workshop is a great way to boost Friday 18th July wellbeing, make friends, and have fun.

42-44 Spencer Road Derry~Londonderry Northern Ireland BT47 6AA

Account Executive

0789 0545 953

teresa.dickson@findinsuranceni.co.uk

Facilitator Ciara McCallion

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Large Prop Making

Light up the night at the Derry Halloween parade!

Join our exciting lantern puppet workshops where you’ll design and build your very own illuminated creation. Unleash your creativity and become part of the magic as your unique lantern puppet dances through the streets.

Don’t miss this chance to craft Week 2 something spectacular for Ireland’s Millennium Forum biggest Halloween celebration!

Date - Tuesday 15th July, Wednesday 16th July & Thursday 17th July Times - 11am - 1pm

Facilitator Amy Carroll

Showcase Exhibition of work Friday 18th July

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Make your own African Print Scrunchies!

Week 2 Whether you’re into fashion, DIY or just Millennium Forum love a pop of colour in your hair, this Date African Print workshop is for you. Come and Wednesday 16th July learn how to make your very own bold & Time - 1pm - 4pm beautiful scrunchies using vibrant wax print fabrics. You will learn basic sewing skills and Exhibition showcase choose from a variety of stunning African of work prints, get creative in a relaxed, fun Friday 18th July atmosphere and sew 2-3 custom-made scrunchies to take home with you. Book your spot now and add a unique, Afro-inspired touch to your style!

Facilitator Madge Kelly - Rafiki Collection

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Triple Threat Musical Theatre

Act, dance and sing your way into the spotlight this summer in our triple threat musical theatre workshops!

“Stories don’t always end the way they begin.

And sometimes, even the darkest tale can turn into a light.”

Week 2 Millennium Forum Date - Wednesday 16th July & Thursday 17th July Time - 10am - 3pm Date - Friday 18th July Time - 10am - 12pm Showcase Friday 18th July

Come join director Sinead Crossan and choreographer Carie Logue - Houston as they prepare to light up the stage with scenes from the hit musical ‘Matilda’. Cast members will engage in singing, drama and dance workshops learning how to develop key performance skills exploring the genre of musical theatre. They will experience the process of audition workshops and will work as an ensemble to rehearse short scenes and re-tell the story of Matilda in a fun and energetic devised showcase.

Facilitators Sinead Crossan and Carie Logue Houston

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POWERED TECH teen and keen technical workshop

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Get a behind-the-scenes look into live sound and theatre lighting in our Main Auditorium. This workshop will cover the basics in theatre sound and lighting, led by the Millennium Forum’s in-house technical team. Learn about PA systems, signal flow and basic sound mixing, as well as different types of theatre lights, patching and programming for a live show.

Week 1 Millennium Forum Date - Wednesday 9th July Time - 10am-12pm

Age 12 years – 15 years old Supported by

Facilitators Aaron Kelly & Don Stewart

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Technical Workshop

Age Limit

16 e–ar2s1 y

PoweredTech

Led by the Millennium Forum’s in-house technical team - these workshops are aimed at budding technicians looking to pursue a career as a sound, lighting or stage technician.

Week 1 Millennium Forum Date - Monday 7th July Time - 10am - 3pm Wednesday 9th July Time - 1pm - 5pm

Week 2 Millennium Forum The course will cover the fundamentals in Date - Thursday 17th July live sound and theatre lighting; from Time - 10am - 4pm setting up the stage, to signal flow, to live mixing and Showcase understanding the use of different audio Friday 18th July processing techniques, as well as basic LX rigging, patching, and programming lights for a live show - this course has got it all.

You will also get the opportunity to put these skills into action, with a session dedicated to setting up and operating the lighting and sound for a live band on the main stage, along with operating the lighting and sound for the Interact Showcase Event in the main auditorium.

Supported by Facilitators Aaron Kelly & Don Stewart

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Introduction to Stage Management

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Age Limit

Stage Management is a vital role in live theatre, acting as the focal point for all communication 16 e–ar2s1 between all creative and technical departments, y supporting the director in managing the rehearsal room and ensuring that the show runs smoothly from day one to the final curtain call. In these workshops you will learn about the different elements of stage management – Week 1 from pre-production, to running a Millennium Forum rehearsal room, blocking notation, Date - Monday 7th July technical rehearsals, running a plotting Time - 4pm - 6pm session and creating a prompt script to call a show.

Week 2 Millennium Forum You will also get hands on experience Across various running the technical rehearsals and workshops in the Festival stage managing a live performance Showcase in the Millennium Forum’s main Friday 18th July auditorium, putting everything you’ve learnt into action!

Supported by Facilitator Fiona Harkin

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MASTERCLASSES Emerging Voices

Take your performance to the next level with this dynamic two-part vocal masterclass series, specially designed for pop and musical theatre singers.

Whether you’re hitting the stage or prepping for auditions, these sessions will equip you with the tools to sing with confidence, control, and emotional impact.

Facilitator Aideen McGinn

Age Limit

16 e–ar2s1 y

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Week 1 Millennium Forum Date Thursday 10th July Time - 4pm - 5.30pm Week 2 Millennium Forum Date Thursday 17th July Time - 4pm - 5.30pm

Nailing An Audition

A workshop designed to help actors understand the casting process from an agent’s perspective, from choosing the right headshots to delivering strong self-tapes and live auditions.

Participants will get practical experience, feedback, and industry insights.

Facilitator Laura Borland

Age Limit

16 e–ar2s1 y

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Week 2 Millennium Forum Date Tuesday 15th July & Wednesday 16th July Time - 12pm - 2pm

Stage Combat Age Limit

Stage Combat is an exciting and fun tool used in theatre. From swashbuckling fights to dramatic unarmed combat, you as an actor can excite the audience with amazing fight sequences while keeping yourself and your partners safe.

Learn the basics on how to create a fight with the basic fundamentals in safety and illusion.

Facilitator Philip Raff – Raff Combat

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16 e–ar2s1 y

Week 2 Millennium Forum Date - Wednesday 16th July, Thursday 17th July & Friday 18th July Time - 2.30pm - 5pm Showcase Friday 18th July

SHOWCASE INFORMATION Friday 18th July Doors open 4.30pm Showcase at 5pm Tickets priced at £5 (participants are free) Millennium Forum Book at Box Office on 02871264455 / www.millenniumforum.co.uk Get ready to witness the mind-blowing showcase of talent at the InterAct Youth Arts Festival! This is our chance to show you what our incredible local young people are capable of. Prepare to be amazed!

We’re pulling out all the stops to bring you an unforgettable evening with exhibitions of work in our piazza area and the main stage filled with dance, music, and theatre performances that will leave you breathless. These young artists have poured their hearts and souls into their craft, and they’re ready to unleash their creativity on the stage. Get ready to be transported into their world of artistic brilliance!

So spread the word and get ready to be blown away by the extraordinary talents of our local young artists.

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at a glance Date

Time Workshops Centre

7/7/2025

10am-12pm 10am-3pm 12pm-2:30pm 4pm-6pm

8/7/2025

10am-12pm Art to Poetry CCC 11am-1pm Hit the Decks Djing YMCA 12pm-2pm Outbreak Flashmob MF 2pm-4pm Happy Stage Drama YMCA 3pm-5pm SFX Makeup MF 2:30pm-4pm Funky Frequency Hip Hop YMCA

9/7/2025

10am-12pm 10am-12pm 12pm-2pm 12pm-2pm 12pm-2:30pm 1pm-4pm 1pm-5pm 2pm-4pm 2:30pm-4pm

Art to Poetry Technical Workshop Spotlight Singers Introduction to Stage Management

CCC MF CCC MF

Art to Poetry CCC Teen and Keen - Technical Workshop MF Not Stained Glass Art YMCA Outbreak Flashmob MF Spotlight Singers CCC Make It your Own Embroidery CCC Technical Workshop MF Happy Stage Drama YMCA Funky Frequency Hip Hop YMCA

10/7/2025 10am-12pm 10am-3pm 12pm-2pm 11am-1pm 1pm-4pm 4pm-5:30pm

Art to Poetry Play in a Day - Aladdin Outbreak Flashmob Hit the Decks Djing Make It your Own Embroidery Emerging Voices

CCC CCC MF YMCA CCC MF

11/7/2025 11am-1pm 1pm-4pm

Hit the Decks Djing Make It your Own Embroidery

MF CCC

14/7/2025 TBC

Outbreak Outdoor Flashmobs

MF

15/7/2025 11am-1pm 12pm-2pm 2pm-4pm TBC

Large Prop Making Nailing an Audition Happy Stage Drama Outbreak Outdoor Flashmobs

MF MF MF MF

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Date

Time Workshops Centre

16/7/2025 10am-3pm 11am-1pm 12pm-2pm 12pm-2:30pm 1pm-4pm

2pm-4pm 2:30pm-5pm 3pm-4pm TBC

Triple Threat Musical Theatre Large Prop Making Nailing an Audition Spotlight Singers Introduction to African Prints Making a Scrunchie Project Happy Stage Drama Stage Combat Funky Frequency Hip Hop Outbreak Outdoor Flashmobs

MF MF MF MF MF

17/7/2025 TBC 11am-1pm 2pm-4pm 10am-3pm 10am-4pm 10am-4pm 2:30pm-5pm 4pm-5:30pm TBC

Funky Frequency Hip Hop Large Prop Making Play in a Day - Aladdin Triple Threat Musical Theatre Technical Workshop Introduction to Stage Management Stage Combat Emerging Voices Outbreak Outdoor Flashmobs

MF MF MF MF MF MF MF MF MF

MF MF MF MF

18/7/2025 10am-2pm Triple Threat Musical Theatre MF 2:30pm-5pm Stage Combat MF TBC Outbreak Outdoor Flashmobs MF 5pm-7pm Showcase MF

CCC - Culmore Community Centre YMCA - YMCA, Drumahoe MF - Millennium Forum

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