Spraoi Festival Brochure 2019

SPRAOI International Street Arts

F E S T I VA L

WATERFORD CITY August 2nd 3rd 4th

Welcome to the Spraoi Festival The thing about street arts is that it enables all of society to truly come together and experience the arts in all its varied manifestations. To marvel at circus, spectacle and dance.

To listen and enjoy music. To be entertained, to be inspired, and to do this in the company of all, young and old, with no economic barriers or social divisions. In these days of uncertainty and strife, this ability to speak to all has never been more important.

Enjoy and be part of the Spraoi Festival Mike Leahy Artistic Director

Spraoi Parade 2019 More than two thirds of the surface of the earth is covered by ocean, but only a tiny fraction of it has been explored. This deep and mysterious realm is teeming with life and wonders that we can only dream of.

That is, until now! A group of intrepid explorers have searched the depths and discovered astonishing things! They have curated a selection of the creatures and phenomena they found, and this is your chance to wonder at the mysteries and marvels they uncovered.

A psychedelic creation, unleashed onto the streets and quays of Waterford City. Join Spraoi on Sunday evening for an unforgettable experience.

Parade Route:

Gimme ¤5 Spraoi is worth a FIVER So donate when you see the signs.

Spraoi is free. It’s open to all. It’s inclusive. It’s for everyone to enjoy. But it costs. So please support Spraoi, and ensure its future, by donating ¤5.

You can also donate online at www.spraoi.com 2

Beginning at Johnstown, the parade will progress via John’s St., Michael St., Broad St., JR Square and Barronstrand St., and finish on the Quay. Traffic diversions and restrictions will occur as the parade moves along the route, and there will be absolutely no parking on the route.

A special viewing area for those with special needs will be on the roundabout beside the G.P.O. on the Quay.

There are fixed ambulance points along the route, which our stewards will guide you towards, if required.

Very special thanks to sponsors Clem Jacob Hire for their skill, service and support.

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FRIDAY

Focus On Irish Street Arts

Spraoi launches late afternoon Friday with the focus firmly on Irish street arts.

Spraoi’s policy, over the last number of years, of supporting and developing new Irish work, through the NEST initiative, and the emphasis on presenting Irish premieres at Spraoi has helped to assist the burgeoning of the street arts sector in Ireland. This year Spraoi sees no less than four Irish companies present work at the festival, as well as the artists presenting developing work on the NEST Stage.

Two previous NEST participants, Henrik Gard and Severine de Maleingreau, return to perform with their new companies, Síolta Circus and Feathers Ensemble, while The Fanzinis return with a brand new show, “Spailp”, and Curious State present a new take on their show “Morbid and Sons”.

The NEST Stage, which runs on Friday and Saturday evenings, showcases work from Laura Ivers and Human Collective, and this year has a particular focus on dance.

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In the City Still

In the City Still

Seeds

Spailp

Feathers Ensemble IRELAND

Síolta Circus IRELAND

The Fanzinis IRELAND

“We are bodies in the city.

Constantly moving in it, with it, because of it. What if we chose stillness instead? Would we integrate or resist? Would it enable or restrict us?”

Formed in 2018, Síolta Circus are inspired to break the mould for a circus company and bring the enjoyment of high skill ground based circus to the streets.

They fuse diverse art forms such as dance, music , theatre and circus to tell stories that embrace and captivate.

A new body of experiential work from The Fanzini Spailpínis. A brief but glorious experience of your life’s most exquisite moments inside their beautiful bespoke venue. Spailp is a show for 5 minutes for 5 people at a time for ages 5 and over.

In an exploration mixing acrobatics, music and striking imagery, three performers test the stillness of bodies, in a fast-paced world of concrete. Skin on stones, bricks under bones; watch tales emerge and questions raise in this promenade performance as they stand still in an ever-moving city.

Please note: This is a promenade performance. Please assemble at Reginalds Tower, The Quay, 15 minutes before each performance time.

Performers: Nicola Moran, Judenald Marcus Penders, Seve Feathers Concept & Direction: Seve Feathers Costumes: Judenald Marcus Penders

Their new show, “Seeds”, combines beautiful imagery with bursts of lightheartedness, brute strength with moments of raw emotion, ’Seeds’ challenges your expectations of what is possible with the human body. A contemporary circus show with an Irish sense of humour. Serious. Skillful. Silly.

Performers: Ali Stanger, Jacob Anderson, Gracie Marshall, Aoife Raleigh and Henrik Gard Director: Paddy Waters Music: Edan Ray Supported by: Arts Council Ireland, Irish Aerial Creation Centre, C.IN.E Sineu and EJC’14

One of Ireland’s longest established street arts companies, The Fanzinis have performed shows all over Ireland, and around the world. They will bring this unique installation piece to Spraoi for 3 days, for 3 hours each day.

“A little tent of dreams.” Hannes Jung Performers: Con Horgan and Kim Mc Cafferty Director: Adrian Schvarzstein

Seeds

Spailp

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Brass Tracks Friday, from 8pm

What a great way to kick off Spraoi 2019 in style!

Spraoi has a special focus on street music at this year’s festival, with some amazing street bands in the city throughout the three days. On Friday evening five of these bands take to the streets, each performing at a chosen spot, in their own inimitable style, before converging on John Roberts Square for a show stopping finale. Go watch one, or all of them! Parade with them to John Roberts Square! It’s a celebration of street music, with a difference.

Always Drinking Marching Band CATALONIA

Map-marker-alt Applemarket clock 8pm Based in Barcelona, their name refers to the Mediterranean way of life - socializing in the streets, hanging out with friends in the squares, having some beers and tapas.

City of Waterford Brass IRELAND

Map-marker-alt St Patricks Gateway, Patricks St. clock 8.15pm A special festival set featuring the hits of ABBA. They’ll be suitably seventies dressed, and with plenty of audience interaction.

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FINALE Join all five bands for the best brass and street jam you’re ever likely to witness! To cap it all off, The Big Bang will perform their only show at Spraoi at 9.30pm in John Roberts Square.

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The Tamarros ITALY

Map-marker-alt O’Connell St. clock 8pm Summon up that disco fever! This is a marching band like no other, dressed up with wigs, mirrored sunglasses, flared trousers and a rainbow of glitter and sequins.

The Friendship Band NORTHERN IRELAND

Map-marker-alt Barronstrand St. clock 8.15pm ‘Carnival’ style entertainment, with an upbeat choice of music and striking uniforms.

New York Brass Band UK

Map-marker-alt Cathedral Square clock 8.15pm Blurring the line between band and audience, they invite the crowd to become part of the show, dancing on tables or congaing under the stars. A 7-piece packing a powerful punch of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing horns.

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NEST A mentoring initiative, Spraoi, in partnership with ISACS (the Irish Street Art, Circus and Spectacle Network) offer emerging street artists, through the NEST programme, the opportunity to develop new work and present it to a public audience in a nurturing environment.

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HUMAN COLLECTIVE

It heightens the artists profile among programmers - national and international - and provides ongoing mentoring, support and guidance from NEST partners. Previous NEST participants have gone on to tour their shows and take part in residencies with festivals in Ireland and internationally.

A spoken word, dance and hoop manipulation street performance piece philosophically exploring themes of virtuosity, artistic heritage and tradition, death, personal growth and awe.

A new work, exploring complex relationships, the search for self and the power shift within friendship. Influenced by the writing of Charles Bukowski, this tangled piece of dance examines the nuance of blame and shame. By observing the points of intersection between these two states, do we eventually find balance?

For 2019 the NEST acts are under the mentorship of Jan Patzke and Olivia Quayle from the renowned UK dance circus company, Joli Vyann, who have performed their own shows many times at Spraoi.

A Dublin based circus artist, director and producer, originally with an education to MA level in Philosophy, Laura self trained in circus and has worked professionally in the circus arts sector for over 8 years.

Laura has trained independently in, and performs, fire manipulation, object manipulation (hula hoop/hoopdance, ball/club juggling, staff, hat, diabolo, poi), partner acrobatics, dance and clown. Laura is also an active member, and current Chairperson of Dublin Circus Project.

The NEST shows for 2019 will be presented on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Performer: Laura Ivers

Performers: Matt Szczerek and Cristian Dirocie.

Established in 2016, Human Collective is a company of creatives from a variety of artistic disciplines. Dance is the thing that brings them together. As a new Dance – Theatre Company, they are committed to developing a dance landscape that places street dance within the context of contemporary arts discourse. Most recently Human Collective presented FABLE at Dublin Fringe at Project Art Centre. The work was nominated for Best Ensemble Award.

ISACS/Spraoi Partnership 2019 The Irish Street Arts, Circus & Spectacle Network is a membership & resource organisation for the development of street and circus arts across Ireland. ISACS and Spraoi have worked in close partnership since 2014, each year collaborating on new ways to encourage the growth of these art forms.

DELVE is a programme that enables young artists to visit festivals, meet with festival directors, fellow artists and other professionals.

NEST, the New Emerging Street Talent programme, is a joint initiative between Spraoi and ISACS.

Spraoi and Waterford Cultural Quarter Welcome International Guests Spraoi and Waterford Cultural Quarter extend a warm welcome to international festival directors and street arts practitioners who are visiting during this year’s festival.

It offers emerging street artists residential mentoring by established street practitioners before showcasing new work to audiences and international festival directors.

The Spraoi Festival is now an important international showcase for Irish talent and with support from our colleagues at Waterford Cultural Quarter, ISACS and Culture Ireland their visit this year will include a seminar in Waterford’s Cultural Quarter. Special thanks for their assistance to Waterford City & County Council and The Arts Council.

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Belly of the Whale Ockham’s Razor UK

Circus meets sculpture in this exciting new show for audiences of all ages. The performers, like surfers on a wild sea, ride a giant semi-circular see-saw made of wood and steel which creaks and groans as it transforms from a catapult, to a gently rocking cradle, a tunnel, a slide - creating an ever-changing land and soundscape.

Performers: Amanda Homa, Nathan Johnston and Stefano di Renzo Director: Tina Koch Producer: Turtle Key Arts Sound: Gabriele Pierro Costumes: Tina Bicat Belly of the Whale is commissioned

by Without Walls and supported

by Arts Council England.

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Ockham’s Razor is an aerial theatre company, combining circus and visual theatre. Founded in 2004, the company specialise in creating physical theatre on original pieces of aerial equipment, and create stories from the vulnerability, trust and reliance that exist between people in the air. The company has performed in theatres and festivals throughout the U.K, Europe and Australia and has established a reputation for innovative, arresting, accessible performances.

Pelat Joan Català CATALONIA

Pelat is a proposal that erases the boundaries between dance, circus, theatre, and performance: between the audience and the show. A changing and unique spectacle as a result of

the interaction with the audience, creating a sense of community, collective action, and an experience of taking part in an ephemeral ritual.

Pelat is silence, expectation, movement, tension, poetry and balance.

Performer: Joan Català

Baba Yaga’s House Dizzy O’Dare UK

Stick-Stok TeaTime Company IRL/BEL/NL

Stick-Stok is an ode to modern society. We built these sticks to jump higher, to propel ourselves further, to move faster. Now we cannot stop them, we try and we fail. We adapt to them and use them to our advantage but in the end perhaps they are just using us.

Are you brave enough to find Baba Yaga‘s House? This ramshackle old cottage roams the land on chicken legs, while Baba Yaga flies across the landscape in her giant pestle and mortar. After centuries asleep, Baba Yaga flies again… and she’s hungry! The old crone will stop at nothing to find a feast while Izba, her house, trundles behind.

Inspired by Slavic fairy tales, Dizzy O’Dare bring this unique story to life in a charming walkabout show. A contemporary circus and outdoor theatre company, founded in 2009, the company has created a range of roam about work for all ages.

They have toured extensively and delighted audiences across the globe.

Supported by Without Walls, Seachange Arts and Norwich & Norfolk Festival.

Coaching: Pia Meuthen Music: Julian Vogel Co-production: Circusstad Festival Outside-eye: Erik Kaiel

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Roaring Clubsters

Of Man and Beast

Opus Furore GERMANY

Company Chameleon UK

Join the fantastic world of Opus Furore with Roaring Clubsters, the finest in entertainment and swing music and a real tribute to the Roaring Twenties! Direct from Berlin, Mike and Mike will climb into a time machine and shoot you back to the 1920’s.

Turn on, tune in and freak out! A melting pot of comedy, juggling and acrobatics straight from the speakeasies!

An unforgettable outdoor dance piece, exploring the many faces of masculinity, and providing a powerful and sensitive look at male group dynamics and behaviour.

Bravado is high and aggression is rife – you’ve got to be tough and fast to be part of the gang. When cracks in the group begin to appear, the characters are forced to question their individual identity and what it means to belong.

Performers: Mike & Mike

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Laugh out loud funny in parts, dark and menacing in others, don’t miss the chance to see this stand out piece of dance theatre.

‘Imaginative and entertainingly choreographed…The athleticism and gymnastic ability on display is exhilarating.’ - Carmel Thomason, What’s on Stage Performers: Kevin Turner, Theo Fapohunda, Lee Clayden, Thomasin Gulgec, David Colley

Springtime

Morbid & Sons

Hendrick-Jan de Stuntman meets Merel Kamp HOLLAND

The Pop-up Funeral Shop

An over the top romantic comedy in the style of a traditional silent movie.

A man and a woman are suspended from springs limiting their freedom of movement, resulting in a delayed, clumsy and caricature performance.

From the first time they meet, till the inevitable “they lived happily ever after”.

A spectacular visual show in which the cliché’s build up to a tragicomic love story.

Merel Kamp creates visual theatre performances, solo or in collaboration with others and has performed at numerous festivals in the Netherlands and abroad. Merel Kamp’s work is characterized by a strong visual language, telling a story with a single image.

Performers: Jos van Wees and Merel Kamp Director: Vincent de Rooij

Curious State IRELAND

Business is dead! No one is dying anymore and The Morbid Family is struggling to make ends meet. Poverty has forced them to take to the streets to sell death to the living so join them as they attempt to put the “fun” back into funerals! They hope to drum up some much-needed trade by travelling from town to town with their Victorian “popup funeral shop”. With humorous songs about hideous deaths and the afterlife, this interactive, macabre experience is a musical treat for all the family!

Performers: Nicholas Kavanagh, Kate Powell, Cilian Jacob, Ciara Kavanagh and Killian Browne Curious State are experts in creative intervention, taking to the stage and street with quirky theatre for all the family, and reclaiming public spaces with captivating antics and laughter.

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Traces IRELAND

Traces Dance Ensemble, who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year, return to Spraoi with an incredible new dance work.

This is a performance not to be missed.

Traces is a unique contemporary dance company based in Waterford, with a well-earned reputation for challenging perceptions about dance and (dis) ability. They create and present work that communicates potent messages of empowerment and identity, rooted in the dancers own reflection, their personal challenges and their role as advocates for human rights and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome.

Choreography: Dance Artist in Residence at Garter Lane Arts Centre, Dee Grant.

This new work is kindly supported by a Performance Project Grant from Waterford City & County Council.

Jêtlåk La Mecanica & Los Rabinovich MALLORCA

The Rabinovich brothers come from far away. Three strangers in space and time, they don’t know the people, their language or their customs; but in their suitcase they bring music, laughs and smiles. An itinerant musical clown show that unites all our hearts and in the presence of so many strangers you never know what can happen!

Performers: Chema Bestard, Antonio Lara, Miguel Ángel Bestard.

Director: Pau Bachero Assistant Director: Mon Joan Tiquant Executive Producer: Gala Peire.

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Calmast IRELAND

This ground-breaking organisation offers a unique chance for people of all ages to take part in many workshops, demonstrations and activities over two days at Spraoi. The Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology was established in 2003 at Waterford Institute of Technology. It draws on staff, students and resources from WIT to achieve the vital, national goal of promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), and has reached hundreds of thousands of people with science supplements and publications and at events. Calmast is working with Waterford City & County Council, groups and schools to develop the Southeast with Waterford as its Gateway City as a Science Region. For the first time, at Spraoi 2019, Calmast will also present some fantastic street theatre performances on Gladstone St. Map-marker-alt Hanover St. clock Sat & Sun

Festijeux Games FRANCE

This is you and your family’s chance to test your skills and have some fun with giant wooden games, presented

by Festijeux from Grenoble, France, a unique, interactive company.

Festijeux are world renowned games specialists who create incredible, interactive wooden games and play installations for children. The company have featured at many popular family events across Europe, and their games celebrate play and imagination for all ages. Festijeux are very excited to be bringing their wooden games to Waterford for the very first time this year for the Spraoi Festival!

For children and adults of all ages!

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Street Music Always Drinking Marching Band CATALONIA

A company of 9 musicians, actors, technicians, dancers and pub poets who have been performing in the streets throughout Spain and around the world since 1997. Their name refers to the Mediterranean way of life - socializing in the streets, hanging out with friends in the squares, having some beers and tapas- “Always drinking!”.

The band works on taking their shows to every corner of the world, and strongly believes that the energy that results from combining good music and good humour is universal; it resonates in China and in Helsinki as well as in Bogotá and in Rabat.

Guaranteed to bring high quality music and sharp humour to the streets of Waterford.

The Tamarros ITALY

Summon up that disco fever! This is a marching band like no other, dressed up with wigs, mirrored sunglasses, flared trousers and a rainbow of glitter and sequins. Boogie along to classic dance hits like I Will Survive, Sex Bomb and My Sharona in a musical performance filled with gags, choreography ... and embarrassing situations!

An 11 piece street band from Italy, The Tamarros have played all over the world, but this is their first visit to Ireland. Get ready Waterford; you’ve never seen anything like this before!

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Mbilou & Kakatsitsi Master Drummers GABON & GHANA

Mbilou is an ‘Nganga’, a spiritual healer and ceremony leader from the Bwiti peoples of Equatorial Africa. He plays the Mungongo (the mouth bow with the monostring), the Ngoma-Ngombi (the sacred harp that speaks the voice of the ancestors), the Etsika (the Ciessi horse antelope horn used to call spirits) as well as various drums, shakers and bells.

He is supported by the Kakatsitsi Master Drummers from Ghana who have established themselves as one of the leading African drumming groups currently touring outside Africa, renowned for the quality of their singing and their accessible, funky, danceable drumming grooves.

City of Waterford Brass

WAMA Drummers

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A Tribute to ABBA

Born out of The Waterford Academy of Music & Arts, the all new WAMA Drumming Band will thunder into the Spraoi Festival with their unique blend of toe tapping beats and head nodding grooves.

With influences from Rock, Techno, Metal and Hip Hop, expect energy, noise and fun!

Firm favourites with the Spraoi audience, this Waterford Brass Band believe in bringing something new to its audience, a tradition which goes back 87 years.

For Spraoi 2019, their special festival set will feature the hits of ABBA. They’ll be suitably seventies dressed, and with plenty of audience interaction, it’ll be a sure fire winner with audiences.

So come along and join the fun!

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Rebel Brass IRELAND

Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra IRELAND

Sanofi has been one of Spraoi’s most important partnerships over the last number of years. The Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra is a music education programme, involving 25 young people between the ages of 12 and 16, based in the Spraoi Studios in Carrickpherish.

Led by Conor Walsh from WAMA, the group will launch Spraoi at 5pm on Friday in JR Square, and perform over the three days of the festival.

This percussion project is made possible with the support of Spraoi’s neighbours and partners, Sanofi.

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A 15-piece teenage band (the youngest member is just twelve!) that came together from a music education partnership between Music Generation Cork City and Cork’s Barrack Street Band. They have been mentored by the New York Brass Band, Code of Behaviour and Booka Brass since their fateful first day at the Cork Jazz Festival. Full of energy and soul, and only a year into their career, these livewires are guaranteed to put on a show not to be missed!

The William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps USA

Composed of 35 members, this Drum Corps is a non-profit, all volunteer, youth organization dedicated to teaching history, music, and military discipline to young people all the way from Massachusetts, USA. Using traditional fifes and drums, the band play music from 18th Century America, most of which would have originally emanated from Ireland and the UK.

Barrack Street Band

The Friendship Band

IRELAND

NORTHERN IRELAND

This band has been making music in Waterford since 1870. In that time, they have contributed richly to the cultural and social life of Waterford and have been an enduring presence in the everchanging narrative of the city. The band has been involved with Spraoi since its inception in 1993 and will perform a selection of popular music pieces from their Summer Programme.

Formed in the mid 70’s with the aim of bringing together musicians from both sides of the community, this band has subsequently performed all over the world.

30 or more players from various brass bands offer carnival style entertainment.

The Big Bang IRELAND

Be prepared for fast and furious percussion, high energy grooves and smokin’ hot base lines from this creative, local, percussion group. Born out of Waterford Academy of Music and Arts, since their formation this group has continually astonished with the quality of their live shows. It’s thunderous pandemonium!

They ain’t called ‘The Big Bang’ for nothin’!

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Spraoi Spirit The Spraoi Parade harnesses community creativity, bringing together professional artists and voluntary arts activists to unleash imaginative energy and cultural celebration on the streets of Waterford’s medieval city. Crafted over several months at the Spraoi Studios, the parade attracts over 25,000 spectators and is Ireland’s premiere summer street spectacle event.

R&D at Spraoi Studios Spraoi Studios offer Research and Development facilities to Irish artists in the creation of new street arts shows. Already this year national companies The Fanzinis and Síolta Circus have been in residence at the Studios.

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National and International

Harnessed Spraoi is more than just a festival...

Spraoi Best Tourism and Visitor Attraction 2018

Spraoi is commissioned to perform shows throughout Ireland and abroad. The company networks with European events to present World and Irish Premieres at the Spraoi Festival, thus allowing their audience amazing encounters with street performers from Ireland and around the globe.

BUSINESS AWARDS

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Spectacle Spraoi produce spectacle experiences throughout the year in a range of locations.

The company’s site-specific Wicked Woods at Samhain attracts thousands of participants to Waterford Greenway.

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The Hop House 13 Rhythm Route returns to Spraoi, bringing a diverse, thrilling and eclectic line up of national and international bands to the pubs, clubs and hotels of Waterford. Check out just some of the bands below, then plan where to catch them over the festival weekend.

All gigs start 10.30pm unless otherwise stated. All gigs free and over 18s.

Always Drinking Marching Band CATALONIA

A company of musicians, actors, technicians, dancers and pub poets who have been performing in the streets throughout Spain and around the world since 1997! The band works on taking their shows to every corner of the world, and strongly believe that the energy that results from combining good music and good humour is universal.

Jukebox Gypsy

They are the perfect party starters, blurring the distinction between Folk Revival, Traditional Celtic, Gypsy Jazz, Heavy Blues Rock, Bluegrass, Acid Folk and Country, bringing you simple punching songs of raucous ballads, five-part harmonies and an experience you won’t forget.

All five members write, sing and are multi-instrumentalists. Scattered across many an isle to pursue various personal projects, they have returned due to popular demand for a one-month tour of Ireland.

Catch these gypsies while you can.

New York Brass Band UK

IRELAND

Renowned for their eclectic song writing and high energy shows, exquisite vocal harmonies interplay between all band members bringing forth their own unique take on Folk Rock.

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North Yorkshire’s only contemporary New Orleans inspired Brass Band, New York Brass Band are at the forefront of a funky brass revolution that is sweeping the UK. Packing a powerful punch of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing horns, this 7-piece has a repertoire ranging from jazz to pop, reggae to funk, and New Orleans jazz to ska.

No gimmicks, no backing tracks, no auto tune, this is music that gets people dancing and a band who make the audience feel part of the show. Nothing kicks a party into gear like the sound of a smokin’ New Orleans Mardi Gras Jazz Band.

Swingrowers ITALY

An accomplished four-piece band from Palermo in Sicily, known for their string of catchy singles, albums and EPs as well as their live shows.

This band has done official remixes for platinum selling artists like Caro Emerald (Grandmono) and Millie Smalls (Island Records) and have toured with bands the likes of Caravan Palace and Parov Stelar.

They’ve also toured North America, Europe, Japan, India and have performed at hundreds of festivals around the world including two sold out shows at Blue Note Tokyo. The Swingrowers sound ranges from jazz to hip-hop, electronica to gypsy swing but has been steadily evolving since their debut into a unique vintage-inspired pop.

Kakatsitsi Master Drummers GHANA

Traditional drummers, dancers and singers from the Ga tribe of Southern Ghana, with their roots in the fishing community of Jamestown, their music takes traditional rhythms and chants from their own Ga tradition and those of a variety of other West African cultures, rearranging them in a modern and accessible way. Since 1996, Kakatsitsi have toured the UK nine times, performing in lots of festivals and venues.

They play a mixture of Ga drums - the Gome bass box drum, the Kpanlogo Drum, the Ashiwa box drum / thumb piano and various items of light percussion including the cowbell, shakers and aslatua (two seed pods joined by a string). A unique sound, this is one not to be missed!

The Tan & Sober Gentlemen USA

Hailing from Snow Camp, North Carolina, The Tan & Sober Gentlemen pioneer a sound they call “Celtic punk-grass.” Raw and unfiltered, this style is a blend of hard-driving, danceable roots music from both sides of the pond, delivered with a punk edge and an energy-fuelled abandon. They are particularly noted for their rip-roaring live show, featuring all sorts of on-stage shenanigans, audience engagement, and above all tremendous energy.

Fallen Lights

Brass & Co.

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Together since their college days, the band is made up of music graduates, and is a blend of rich harmonies and catchy melodies, with an underlying pop theme that would get even the most dedicated of rockers tapping their toes. 2019 has already seen the band land spots at Ireland’s biggest summer music festivals, and with a follow up single and their own headline Irish tour planned this year, the future looks big and bright for this Irish pop outfit.

Galway Street Club IRELAND

Galway Street Club are a 13-piece collective of buskers from 7 countries, Ireland, Spain, France, Germany, USA, Russia and Argentina. The group formed in March 2016 and has gone on to take Ireland and then Europe by storm. The group have a unique sound, cultivated by the various cultural and musical backgrounds of each member and they play a wide range of genre’s, varying from Folk, Gypsy Jazz, Ska, Trad to Blues and Rock.

“Unlike so many of our performers, GSC are ready and more than willing to put their mind, heart, body, and soul into every note, which puts their own idiosyncratic spin on their set.” – Nitelife.ie

A firm Waterford favourite, this band has an exciting line-up of vocalists, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and a full brass section, featuring trumpet, trombone and alto/tenor saxophone.

Several band members play more than one instrument so Irish whistle, keytar, flugelhorn, mandolin, clarinet, additional guitars and auxiliary percussion are frequently incorporated and five vocalists enable them to cover all styles of music.

The hot brass and driving rhythm sections promise to keep you on your feet all day long – their energy and enthusiasm is contagious!

The Paddy Smith Blues Band IRELAND

The Navan singer, songwriter and musician is a skilled blues harp and harmonica player with a style of his own, influenced by the ten years he spent in America where he played in some of the USA’s most famous blues clubs including the House of Blues in Chicago.

The man from the Royal County has been described by several DJs in Ireland and Europe as a “modern, soulful refreshing take on the blues genre.” If you’re into great blues, get on down and catch this band while you can!

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FRIDAY

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Nicky's

Sounds 9.30pm

Pat Cooney 7.30pm

The Munster

Jukebox Gypsy

Two Time Polka

Bobby's Bar

John Carroll

Dick Quinn

Three Shippes

Soul Reazon

Always Drinking Marching Band

Tower Hotel (Pier 37 Bar & Grill)

Jackie & Eoin 10pm

Dick & Dave 10pm

Flymac 10pm

The Reg

Three’s Company 12am

Brand New Cadillac 7pm (outdoors @Viking boat) New York Brass Band 12am

The Renegades 7pm (outdoors @Viking boat) Swingrowers 12am

Downes

Brand New Cadillac 10pm

Sleeze'n'Cheese 10pm

The Gingerman

Kakatsitsi Master Drummers 6pm

J & K Walsh Jordans

The Hurricanes 6pm (outside) Omega Three

Tap Room

Amber and the Bear The Mulligans 9pm

Tully's Bar

The Tan and Sober Gentlemen 5.30pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Three for the Road 9pm (O’Connell St.Stage) The Tan and Sober Gentlemen. 11pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Vinyl DJ till late (Tully’s Bar)

Dave Lofts 2.30pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Crome Yellow 4pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Jukebox Gypsy 6pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Mufasa 8pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Two Time Polka 10pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Vinyl DJ till late (Tully’s Bar)

Galway Street Club 2.30pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Amber and the Bear 4pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Dezoot 6pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Amber and the Bear 8pm (O’Connell St.Stage) The Nervous Breakdowns 10pm (O’Connell St.Stage) Vinyl DJ till late (Tully’s Bar)

Waterford Marina Hotel

Mick Comerford 10pm

Moonlight Shadows 10pm

Jukebox Gypsy 7pm Partners 10pm

Dooley's Hotel

Keith Fagan

Ben Delaney

Tommy Comerford

The Sparrows

Live Music

The Barley Field Treacy's Hotel (Timbertoes Bar)

Midnight Call

Jackie & Eoin

Men In Black

An Uisce Bheatha

The Hurricanes 10pm

Nebu 10pm

Mufasa 10pm

Legends

Dick & Dave

DJ Sean

Inside Out

Alfies On The Hill The Bull And Green

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Doyles

Livewires

Katty Barrys

Omega Three 6pm

The Mansion House

Crome Yellow 9.30pm

Revolution

Two Time Polka 6pm

Galway Street Club 6pm

Geoffs

Fallen Lights + Fighting Spiders 6pm

Swingrowers 6pm

The Kazbar

3 For the Road 5pm (beergarden) 3 For the Road 11.30pm

New York Brass Band 6pm (beergarden) Live Music-11.30pm

The Mulligans 6pm

Davy Macs

Newfoundland Duo 8pm

Sinnotts

Soul Reazon 6pm New York Brass Band 12am

The Hub

The Beachcombers 10pm

The Paddy Smith Blues Band 9pm

Skazoo 5pm

Electric Avenue

Swingrowers 12am

Brand New Cadillac 12am

Chimpanbee 12am

Masons

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Resident DJs (2 floors)

The Waxies 11pm + Resident DJs (2 floors)

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Brass & Co. + Hot Blooded Animals 4pm

Spraoi Volunteers Spraoi volunteers are our heroes.

They connect people, form communities, share ideas and knowledge – so does Red Hat, official partners and supporters of our festival volunteering programme. Thank you all for bringing an amazing cultural event to our city’s streets.

BAILEY’S NEW STREET SUNDAY 3PM-6.30PM

ANNA LEAHY 3:00pm A singer and guitarist who covers a wide range of musical genres from rock to pop

RICHARD POWER 3:30pm Equipped with just a guitar and loop pedal, Richard is a force to be reckoned with, taking you on a musical journey with a twist.

RAZY & ROSS 4:15pm Migrating from their sweet and supple sounds of the acoustic world, playing a shoegazey vapour wave electric set accompanied by percussionist Will Burke.

ORAN KELLY 4:45pm A 19 year old singer-songwriter from Waterford and recipient of the National LaSallian Award for original composition, Oran’s songs reflect a maturity and tenderness beyond his years.

WAMA UKULALIENS 5:30pm A group of all-singing, all-strumming ukulele players that like to reinterpret all genres of music in their own fun unique style!

WAMA DRUMMERS 6:15pm Bringing The Resonate Stage to a thunderous finale!

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Spraoi & SprÓg go hand in hand, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the pre-Spraoi festival totally dedicated to children!

Brimming with bustling, bubbly, brilliant activities for small people to enjoy and be part of this summer in the heart of

the city, with every event entirely FREE!

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Monday 29th

Tuesday 30th

Wednesday 31st

A Turtle’s Tale Sammy’s Adventures

Baby Boogie

Star Boy

Enjoy music and dance with your little one in a workshop specially designed for parents, guardians, babies, and toddlers.

Dance artists Jess Rowell will guide you in an exploration of movement, colour and rhythm.

Please note this workshop involves parent/ guardian participation so please wear comfortable clothes.

10.00am – 11.00am (0-1yrs) 11.30am-12.30pm (2-3yrs)

One small boy. One magical box.

One big adventure.

Thursday 1st

Friday 2nd

Saturday 3rd

Whispering Wave

Bubbly Bubbles Show The Maths and Science of Soap Bubbles

The Juggling Scientist

In this epic global adventure story a young sea turtles romantic quest for his first, lost love, a fellow hatchling, born on the same Californian beach, takes him on a marathon voyage across the seven seas, to the furthest corners of the earth.

In a world under increasing threat from environmental pollution, can Sammy the sea turtle complete his dangerous 50 year mission and find his soul mate Shelly and the happiness they deserve?

3.00pm (All Ages)

Can you hear the waves whispering?

This is a storytelling performance featuring a small boat and stories of the sea. It centres around a meeting with an old fisherman who asks ‘can you hear? Can you hear the waves whispering?’ He then recounts stories of strange creatures from the sea, of a fairy wave and unusual burial rituals.

Whispering Wave marries Joe Brennan’s storytelling skills with theatrical elements to bring you on an amazing adventure.

11am – 12pm (9-12yrs)

Big Bubbles, little bubbles, square bubbles and people in bubbles- just how many people can we fit in a bubble?

Magnificent bubbles and how they work, what they mean and why they are so useful. The audience will interact, learn some science and have loads of fun.

Star Boy is a tale of a small boy who loves to explore. Falling asleep one night he sees a shooting star and decides to go in search of it. His quest to capture the star takes him through the dark woods, over and under the sea and finally into space.

But does he get his star?

10.00am – 10.45am (+3yrs) 11.30am – 12.15pm (+3yrs)

Scientist… teacher… circus performer and Guinness World Record holding juggler is back for a fast-paced show with a spectacular performance. Children must be accompanied by an adult during performances.

3.00pm (+5yrs)

Aimed at families, enjoyed by all ages.

Children must be accompanied by an adult during performances.

2.00pm (+5yrs) 4.00pm (+5yrs)

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Sponsors

City Centre

Spraoi Model Circus and Fairground Exhibition

by Pat Flynn at Georges Court Fri, Sat and Sun 12pm-6pm FREE!

Spraoi on The Mall with

SE2 Information Points with festival updates located on The Mall and John Roberts Sq.

Blackwater Meets Suir

Pyrofantasia SUNDAY AUGUST 4TH FROM THE RIVER SUIR (after the parade) Viewing Area: Waterford Quays Sponsored by: Blackwater Distillery

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Spraoi Parade 2019:

9.30pm Johnstown to The Quay

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Pyrofantasia on the River Suir

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Credits Artistic Director Mike Leahy Director T.V. Honan Financial Controller Niamh Colbert Programme Director Miriam Dunne Production Manager Liz Honan Production Team Jaimie Dower Tommie Ryan Finance Assistant Kathleen MarchelewskaSheehan Festival Administration Ailsa Barrie Volunteer Coordinator Vicky Wall Gimme 5 Coordinators Michael Duffy Colette Quinlan Darragh O’Sullivan Parade: Concept and Design Mike Leahy Cináed Ó Foirtchéirn Nick Kavanagh Clare Horgan Directed by Nick Kavanagh Assistant Directors Patrick O Sullivan Lorraine Dunne.

Musical Director Rob O’Connor Casting Co Ordinator Shauna Farrell Parade Construction Cináed Ó Foirtchéirn Sean O’Sullivan Graham Phelan Mike Leahy Charles Jacob Noel White Kevin Donnelly Clare Horgan Denise Colbert Eugene Scanlon Magdalena Karol Johnnie “Villa” Power

Jamie Scahill Veronica Chun Daisy Drohan Lisa Murphy John Martin Rory MacDonagh Jack Hennessy Camilla Puttini Evan Burke Laura Holden Kim Plaskett-Sweeney Andrew Cusack Ede Osarhieme Katie Condon Marcellina Tokar Rachel Bolger Emma Marshall Lisa Mylett Assistant Volunteer Co-Ordinator Sinead Fitzgerald Office Assistance Mairead Flynn Festival Area Managers Claire Hennebry Bart Zdrojowy William Ryan Jamie Power Aideen Dolan Head Act Liaison Ciara Dower Site Co-Ordinators Zoe O’Sullivan Nicola Cooney John O’Neill Camelia Doyle Hannah McAuliffe Chris Dowling Rhys Wallace Aiste Ivanovaite Niamh Duggan Sam Browne Erika Tamen Emma Kidney Shane O’Sullivan Christina Butler Stephen Power Hallah May Costello Olivia Doyle Act Liaisons Rachel Purcell Aislin Purcell Ultan Duggan Amelia Garcia Ryan Wall Niamh McGivney

Address The Studios Carrickpherish Waterford Ireland

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Child Welfare Tara O’Sullivan Donna Donnelly Laura Walsh Emily Marshall Medical Co-Ordinator Leigh Cheevers Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra Conor Walsh Abi McCormick Johnny Fitz Photography & Video Eadaoin Murphy Patrick Browne Maurice Supple, Blue Shed Garda Liaison Sgt. Larry Langton The Voice Of Spraoi Roddie Cleere Marketing/PR/Website/ Social Media TV Honan Neill MacCann Ailsa Barrie Darragh O’Sullivan Sound & Light Bernie Cahill Tom Russell Frankie King Eoin Sheridan Eoin Kinane James Quilty Terry O’Neill Crew

by EveryEvent Market Manager Mary Merritt Transport Harry Power Dave White Pat Scahill First Aid Providers Order of Malta Waterford Red Cross Civil Defence Graphic Design VitaminCreative.ie Neill McCann (SprÓg) Thank You! All At Waterford City & County Council: Michael Walsh, Finn Brophy, Barbara Stosic, Pauric McCarrigle, Niall Kane, Paul Nolan, Michael Forristal, Aideen Jacob, Jane Cantwell,

Contact Tel: +353 51 841 808 Email: info@spraoi.com Web: www.spraoi.com

Conor Nolan, Margaret Organ, Noreen O’Neill, Ian Fitzpatrick, All at the Environmental Dept., Gavin Breen, Mark Langford, Niall Kane, Lucy Medlycott,The Arts Council, all at Failte Ireland, Beat 102-103fm, Des Colbert (Colbert Engineering), Bus Eireann, Aidan Maher, Michael Lyons, Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne, Sgt. Larry Langton, and all at Waterford Garda Station, Jen, John, Austin and Layla Grubb, Jamie Roche, Paul Collins, Mark Aulsberry, Craig Cunningham, (EveryEvent), Pat Walsh (Suberv Transport), Frank Rohan, Brian Moore (Port of Waterford) Clem Jacob, Ray Sullivan, Carmel Jacob Tubridy, Maria Dower & all The Team At Clem Jacob Hire, Margaret Duffy, Tina Darrer and all at Dooleys Hotel, Laura Dempsey, Bill, Lisa and Philip, Georges Court Shopping Centre, Paddy O’Keeffe and Michael Lyons, Diageo, Sarah Howard, Sanofi, Caroline and Peter, Blackwater Distillery, Dennis Carroll, City Square, Bernie and the Daly family, John Barrett, Tracy O’Connor, Michael Doody, Síle Penkert, Michael Oates, Derek Corcoran, Sandra Kelly & all at Garter Lane Arts Centre, Eamonn Kehoe, Marie McCarthy, Irish Ferries, Colin Jephson, Alison and Jacqui and all at WIT Accommodation, Martin O’Hanlon, Owen Tubbritt, Apex Fire, The Munster Express, Paul Mahon, Maisie O’Mahony, Abigail Brennan, Hugh O’Donoghue, Louis Quinlan, John Palmer Music, Harry Power, PPI Adhesives, Peter Fowler, The Granary, Liam Rellis, Smartply, The Tower Hotel, Clodagh Durrand, Tom O’Neill & Family, David O’Neill, St Vincent De Paul, W.S.P.C.A, Nigel Cahill & Family, Shaun Leahy, Waterford Fire Service, Waterford News & Star, Waterford University Hospital, John & Ciara O’Connell,

Socials  /spraoiwaterford  @waterfordspraoi  spraoifestival

Board of Directors Jaimie Dower (Chair) Verena Cornwall Claire Hennebry Michael Duffy Cormac Johnston

Summer in the City, Waterford River Rescue, Waterford Today, Dave White, WLRfm, John Mernin, Julie Quinlan, City of Waterford Brass, John Meskill, Maurice Kirwan, Trevor Darmody (WAMA). Sharon Murphy and all at Waterford Crystal, Eamon McEneaney, John Butler and all at Waterford Museum of Treasures, Mairead Bonnar at WIT, Lindy at Smartply, Mark Graham, James Mernin, Geraldine Whittle, Jim (Flash) Gordon, Brian Tynan, Eddie Mulligan, Katherine Collins. Tina and Mags Darrer at Dooleys Hotel And finally but very importantly ... Thanks a million to the many festival and parade stewards, the Gimme 5 collectors, and the cast and crew from “All at Sea” for donating their time and enthusiasm throughout.

Festival Catering Dooleys Hotel Fitzwilton Hotel Granville Hotel Tower Hotel Treacy’s Hotel Marina Hotel Ardkeen Quality Food Store SuperValu Musgraves Bishops Palace Café Gallwey’s Chocolate Café Carters Chocolate Cafe No.9 Café The Pantry Blackfriars Coffee Apache Pizza Hillbilly’s Fried Chicken McDonalds Gino’s Waterford Momo Restaurant Burzza O’Brien’s Sandwich Café The Vintage Tearooms The Kiosk Cafe Lucia Amigos

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WE’RE ON BOARD WITH SPRAOI Irish Ferries are delighted to support the wonderful Spraoi Festival again this year. This unique Irish street arts extravaganza attracts more and more visitors to Waterford and the sunny South East each year. As Ireland’s biggest ferry operator, we are happy to play our part in getting them here. Love weekends full of fun. Love Irish Ferries.

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