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‘Belonging’ 2pm - Wed 22nd, Thurs 23rd, Fri 24th, Sat 25th and Sun 26th July 2015 at Northfield Beach - Rainbow Tent Victoria Common, Northfield, Birmingham There’s a girl out there who feels like she belongs with nobody else but him. The faded blood stains hanging on the washing line as her life hangs in the balance. There’s a boy out there who feels he has never felt at home, the household feuds uproot the family tree and he’s just not strong enough to stop it from toppling. There’s a man out there who has never understood the world he lives in. From starry nights to city lights, he walks the streets desperately holding onto hope of a better tomorrow. There’s a woman out there who feels she doesn’t fit in somewhere she spends, what feels like, every waking moment. Working earns her the money she has no passion left to spend. There’s a family out there desperately seeking refuge but the message is clear, there’s no room at the inn. But then, there’s us. There’s me and you. And we’ll be okay.
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Work in Progress (WiP) is an arts organisation doing good stuff with, for and by children and young people. As well as creating theatre (remember After the Event on Northfield High Street, summer 2013?) We also deliver all sorts of workshops, projects and even awards for young people. Check us out: www.workinprogress.uk.com • info@workinprogress.uk.com • 0121 476 1837 • @WiPArtsUK
Culture Mash is back!... Bigger, brighter and even more fun packed than ever before! Northfield Culture Mash is now entering its fourth year and this year there will be events running throughout the whole month of July, kicking off with the Northfield Carnival on the 4th of July. There are events every weekend on Price’s Square and a range of activities throughout the week of the 22nd - 26th of July. Don’t miss the stunning Titan the Robot on 25th of July who will be performing on Price’s Square and Tay’s Corner. Further to public demand and to bring even more free activities to the people of Northfield the ever popular beach will now be held on Victoria Common, providing more places to relax, picnic, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. New additions for this year will include an Arts Village, Eco Village, and the Rainbow Tent which will host an array of drama, poetry, theatre and dance. Daily drumming workshops will also be held throughout the day. As usual we will have a wide range of music throughout the five days ranging from reggae, to soul, blues, samba, traditional ceilidh, Dhol drummers and more... We will also be holding cooking demonstrations, food tasting and have a go sample sessions, promoting fresh, healthy, tasty food, hosted by the yum tum club. Behind the scenes at the Community Partnership we are working hard to bring you the best Culture Mash ever! Although these events are free* we would like to encourage people to bring a tin of food to the event which will help support our food bank and help those in need. (collection points will be available around the site). So, why not spend a day at the beach, bring a picnic, take part in one or two of our fantastic workshops, shake your stuff along to the live music on offer, catch a play or watch Punch and Judy on Price’s Square. Northfield is a great place to visit, shop and enjoy and we hope to see you at one of the events detailed in this booklet. Rebecca Debenham Chief Executive Officer Northfield Community Partnership We would like to thank all of our kind sponsors for allowing us to bring you all the Culture Mash 2015 events. Thank you: Northfield BID, Bromford Housing Associaiton, Middlemore Trust, Arts 50 Alive, Arts Council and Awards For All. N.B *some activities on Price’s Square will incur a charge.
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‘Jumpin Jez Avery’ Stunt Show Jez Avery is born from the original era of two-wheeled stunt riding.World class PRO BMX, Trials & Mountainbike rider turned Stunt-Show performer. Jez is a well rounded stuntman with numerous Guiness World Records under his belt throughout his inspiring career, endless TV & Magazine appearances, Jez Avery will amaze and entertain any audience!
Plus all this outside the arena too!... CHILDRENS RIDES* - ZORBS* - MINI ROLLERCOASTER* - INFLATABLES* GO KARTS* - FOOD AND DRINK* - 50 PLUS CHARITY/TRADE STALLS* FREE CIRCUS WORKSHOPS FROM FLAMBE CIRCUS SKILLS ARTS VILLAGE INCLUDING PERFORMANCES AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES NORTHFIELD NOTES COMMUNITY CHOIR - FREE BALLOON MODELLING AND MAGIC WITH ‘MAD DOMINIC’ - TRADITIONAL TEA TENT* (*CHARGES APPLY)
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Drum Together Brum Using traditional African instruments and eclectic beats, Drum Together Brum explore rhythms, will get the audience playing in their group so everyone can make great music together. (Also throughout the day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Beach!) Join Redditch Chinese Association and get creative making your own lanterns and dragon masks at the Chinese Arts & Crafts workshop. Have a go at Chinese calligraphy and ribbon-dancing and best of all, experience the loud and lively Lion Dance for yourself!
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TENT Main poet and workshop with John Hegley, widely known as one of the country’s most innovative comic poets with several bestselling volumes of poetry to his name. He’s a regular sell-out at The Edinburgh Festival and has performed at the Montreal Comedy Festival and the USA Comedy Festival in Aspen. Acoustic pop with Georgia and Prok. Story telling with Anna O’Brien. Work in Progress presents their new theatre production ‘Belonging’. Open mic music and spoken word.
The Titan the Robot show is a unique blend of comedy, street theatre and music creating a fascinating show that is unrivalled in the world today! Funny, fast paced and full of surprises, Titan is the ultimate family entertainment comedy show where you come to expect the unexpected!
• Donkey rides* • Childrens Fairground* • Traditional side shows* (*CHARGES APPLY)
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It’s the final day and we’ll be singing and dancing at our Soul and Reggae day!
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Hosted By International Reggae, Club & Radio DJ Little Richie (www.facebook.com/djlittlerichie)
Lucy Tennerson - 12pm A soulful, sweet mix of her influences (including R&B, Pop, a splash of Soul and a pinch of Rock), her sound is hypnotic and about to take the world by storm - Be ready!
Peter Spence - 1pm The name on a lot of people`s lips right now is Peter Spence; a Birmingham born artist with street credentials to spare, but whose gifts increasingly demand a more international setting.
Bonnito Starr - 2pm (Dennis Brown Tribute)
Eye to Eye Band - 3pm (John Holt Tribute)
Musical Youth - 4pm 30 years since the release of ‘Pass The Dutchie’ and Musical Youth is now a duo in the form of Dennis Seaton (Vocals) and Michael Grant (Keyboards).
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Five days of den making, dress up, arts and craft, vegetable olympics, big art and story time on Victoria Common
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Art and Craft and Games and Stories inspired by the wonderful Caribbean folk-tales of Anansi the spider
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Five days of music, poetry and theatre in the Rainbow Tent on Victoria Common.
Price’s Square 10am to 4pm • Donkey rides* • Childrens Fairground* • Traditional side shows* (*CHARGES APPLY)
At various times throughout the day... Main poet and workshop with Dreadlockalien. Math Rock Instrumental music with A! Werewolf! Story telling with Peter Chand. Work in Progress presents their new theatre production ‘Belonging’. Open mic music and spoken word.
DRIVING TO NORTHFIELD...
Sat Nav: B31 2JU (This postcode is for the shopping centre which has 600 car park spaces) VINEYARD RD
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HOW TO GET TO NORTHFIELD... Public transport Northfield is well-served by buses, including services 18, 19, 27, 29, 49, 61, 63, 98 and 144, while Northfield train station is a 15 minute walk away.
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Cycle We have conveniently located cycle parking stands throughout the town centre.
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Car parking As well as free one-hour on-street car parking and stores’ own parking, we also have the following car parks: Northfield Shopping Centre (600 spaces), Sir Herbert Austin Way (46 spaces), Lockwood Road (15 spaces), Church Road (10 spaces), Behind McDonalds (26 spaces).
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The easiest way to access Victoria Common is via the Northfield Shopping Centre entrance.
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Northfield Culture Mash Wednesday 22nd - Sunday 26th July
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Eco-village Northfield Ecocentre will be closing down for the week and de-camping to Victoria Common to set up an Ecovillage which will include:
Cycle South Brum - get on your bike, get some
tuition, learn some basic maintenance tips, find out how to hire a cycle for free and hear about our led bike rides
Future Northfield - discover how green Northfield is already, ask questions about energy and recycling and, more importantly, have your say in the future of a greener and more sustainable Northfield
Incredible Edible Northfield - come and
learn about the community gardens, urban harvest and other projects that exist in Northfield from the volunteers who make it possible
Green Generations - a range of eco-activities for children including making instruments from recycled materials During the week we will be joined by a range of organisations including: Birmingham Organic Growers, Birmingham Beekeepers, Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust, Friends of the Earth and the Ecocentre Sewing and Gardening Groups.
Also... Hunt for mini-beasts, mend a bike, watch bees,
forage for food, try a new skill, ask a question, discover community gardens, learn how to ride your bike and to grow your own food but most of all be part of Northfield’s greener future.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The consumption of alcohol and/or taking of drugs in or at any of the venues/events featured within this publication is strictly prohibited. Northfield has many alcohol restricted areas, and Police have the power to restrict drinking in such areas.