Spraoi Festival Brochure 2018

International Street Arts Festival Waterford City, August 3rd- 5th 2018

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Welcome to another exhilarating and inspiring three days and nights in Waterford.

A small army of artists, musicians and performers have been in preparation in rehearsal rooms and studios across the city, across the country and across the world. Yet again dozens of crew and hundreds of amazing volunteers are ready to unleash the Festival onto the streets.

It’s all ready, now it’s up to you, our audience, to come and enjoy it.

For those who are new to Spraoi, welcome. For everyone, check the programme and make plans. Get a good night’s sleep on Thursday and prepare for three amazing days and nights of cultural creativity and inspirational Outdoor Arts.

You can always rest on Monday.

Mike Leahy, Artistic Director

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Spraoi is free, so everyone can enjoy it. However it costs a lot to produce. So enjoy Spraoi, and to ensure its future please be generous and donate.

You can also donate online at www.spraoi.com

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PA R A D E

2018 Does a spider in the bath make you squirm? Does a wasp in your hair send you running? If so, then, this year’s Spraoi Parade, “BUGS”, might drive you to distraction.

Spraoi look under the magnifying glass and take inspiration from swarms, colonies, webs and hives.

Be prepared for our collection of BUGS to hit the streets. Watch them fly, scurry, jump and crawl as Spraoi unleash all manner of creepy crawly creatures.

Once more, Spraoi bring together a multitude of fantastical, gigantic constructions, musicians, dancers and performers to the streets and quays of Waterford City. Come see this magical spectacle if you dare!

The Spraoi Parade is now a landmark cultural event, one of the largest outdoor arts events in Ireland. It’s mesmerising, astonishing, exciting, a feast for all the senses. Join us on Sunday evening for an unforgettable experience.

CLEM JACOB HIRE

SPONSORS OF THE S P R AO I PA R A D E

Beginning at Johnstown, the parade will progress via John’s Street, Michael Street, Broad Street, John Roberts Square and Barronstrand Street, and finish on the Quay.

Traffic diversions and restrictions will occur as the parade moves along the route. See our website for details.

There will be absolutely no parking along the parade route. A special cordoned-off viewing area for those with special needs will be on the roundabout beside the G.P.O. There are fixed ambulance points along the route, which our stewards will guide you towards if required.

Very special thanks to the team at Clem Jacob Hire. Spraoi is very proud to be associated with this true Waterford Company that has provided the festival with 24/7 technical support and friendship as we serve Waterford together.

Street Theatre Circo Eia: “inTarsi” (Catalonia) Irish Premiere

A few smallish platforms, a trampoline, a teeterboard and four men.

Four acrobats watch each other, gauge, run into, carry, throw each other and sweep us along in their physical and metaphorical dance: meetings, exploits, mistakes, power games, seductions, manipulations, a mosaic made up of fragments of life, a glimpse into the kaleidoscope of human relationships.

This is a stunning 60 minute show by one of Europe’s leading street theatre companies. Not to be missed!

Performers: Armando Rabanera Muro, Fabio Nicolini, Fabrizio Giannini, Eduardo Lucas Muñoz de Lucas Performing: Fri & Sat: The Mall 9.30pm

Compania Hotel Iocandi: “Esquerdes” (The Balearic Islands) Irish Premiere

What is in the empty space between two pieces that do not fit?

A man and a woman meet in a place. He climbs. She runs.

Just a simple movement… and the game can start.

Esquerdes is a show that combines static trapeze, acrobatic ladder and live music through three moving bodies, in a game between the desire and the escape.

Idea and creation: Hotel Iocandi Interpreters: Tomeu Amer, Griselda Juncà and Joana Gomila Performing: Sat & Sun: The Mall

Circ Panic: “MiraT” (Catalonia) Irish Premiere

A giant set of scales stands in the centre of the stage. MiraT plays with an exchange of perspectives, both introspective and open. Observing oneself, confronted with one’s own sense of loneliness, making the decision to embark on a journey of self discovery, and transcribing this onto the stage.

MiraT is an invitation to observe oneself without complacency or arrogance, but with humour and self-derision, in constant pursuit of stability and balance; swinging, spinning and dancing.

Concept, Production and Interpretation: Jordi Panareda / Circ Pànic Performing: Sat & Sun: The Mall

The Primitives: “Three of a Kind” (Belgium/Germany) Irish Premiere

The appearance of 3 middle aged men in suits and ties evokes many images and emotions. They are clearly lost, struggling to work out where they are going and what they are supposed to do. Out of habit and for safety’s sake, they move in chorus, almost like a herd of animals, helping each other as they stumble and fall, grooming and caring for each other.

With time, the obsessive drive to carry on gradually gives way to a sense of exhaustion and desperation. Fractures appear in the cohesion of the group, creating instability and doubt. Unable to carry on, the trio splits. The need to break free, to escape the claustrophobia of the group, leads to scenes of antagonism, confrontation, and rebellion. From conformity and cooperation to individualism and chaos. Will they find a way out?

Performed by: Craig Weston, Gordon Wilson and Markus Siebert Performing: Fri: Hanover St., Sat & Sun: The Mall

Ali & Henrik: “Cikada (Ireland & UK)

Two acrobats create a world between the harmonious and the absurd. In this world, lines are blurred between human and nature. An acrobatic and poetic reflection of the balance between the organic, the structured and the human.

Acrobatic duo Ali Stanger and Henrik Gard have gone through countless hours of attempts, failures and achievements to create a mutual acrobatic language of finesse and honesty. A fun, thoughtful and humorous display of rich imagery and dynamic riveting movement.

Performed by: Ali Stanger and Henrik Gard Performing: Fri, Sat & Sun: Gladstone St

CirQ: “Le Grand Café” (Belgium) Irish Premiere

The smallest bar in the world (and the nicest). Usually sitting at a cafe on your own is rather depressing. But if there is only one bar stool, then it feels like a privilege.

The smallest bar in the world is just 1 square meter, but is just as an authentic Flemish café should be, with a counter, bird’s peak, a little pot and … you can still smoke inside!

The largest number of customers that Stefaan, the barman, ever served at the same time was a bunch of 9 crazy Spaniards who wrenched themselves in. Who can do better?

Performers : Bert De Jonghe and Stefaan De Winter Performing: Sat & Sun: The Mall

Avanti Display: “Full Circle”

(UK) Irish Premiere

Are they incompetent council workers or is it a piece of performance art? What began as a game is now starting to look a bit precarious. Where have they gone? Now what do we do? What starts as a slow and intriguing performance, builds gently through to suspense, hilarity and unforeseeable consequences. Just how many buckets do they need? Now it’s starting to look a bit precarious. That’s a lot of buckets!

Performers: Paschale Straiton, Peter Finegan, Bill Palmer Performing: Sat & Sun, Cathedral Sq.

Ijud: “The Streetwalker Gallery” (Slovenia) Irish Premiere

This “ready-made“ gallery invites you to discover the finest artworks hidden behind every street corner. Come and see a newly found Picasso, Pollock or even Zankič – in places where you would never expect them! The Streetwalker Gallery uses the power of imagination to transform everyday elements of the city into art masterpieces. Cracked walls, traffic signs and zebra crossings are not what they seem.

Discover Waterford from a new perspective! Join this interactive guided tour, participate in a lively debate on contemporary art and contribute a new work of art to the collection.

Admission: 0 Euros (50% discount for students and pensioners) Smoking and pets are permitted.

Performers: Jurij Bobic, Nika Gabrovsek, Grega Mocivnik, Jurij Torkar Meeting point: Spraoi HQ Festival Office, The Quay (beside the G.P.O).

Please note this is a walking tour, lasting approximately 1.5 hrs.

Times: Fri 4pm & 7.30pm, Sat 3pm & 7pm, Sun 1.30pm & 4.30pm

The Flying Dutchmen: “The Sky’s the Limit” (Holland/Canada) Irish Premiere

A duo that produce a street show, slick, funny and highly skilled, and one that appeals to all ages. Their astonishing stunts, great audience interaction, interchangeable skills, all served up in their own inimitable style, make them a huge audience favourite, and they have brought this show around the world.

Always looking for more improvisation and comedy, every show is still an adventure and a lot of fun for both artists.

Performers: Michiel Hesseling and Jean-Michel Paré Performing: Fri: John Robert Sq & Gladstone St., Sat & Sun: The Mall

Ambaradan: “Che fa, concilia?”

(Italy) Irish Premiere

Are you unsure where you are? Are you stuck in traffic? Can’t you cross the road?

You’re in luck, because he’s going to rescue you: the virtuous of the whistle, the ace of the signal paddle, the knight of the roundabout. The only cop in the world who can create a traffic jam in the desert and give you directions if you are lost in a glass of water. He can withdraw your license and return it only after the “practice test” or the “balloon test”. An impeccable agent chasing offenders by unicycle and directing traffic on a balance ball. A cop so loyal to his duty as to upset any other existing rule of the Civil Code or physics!

Performer: Lorenzo Baronchelli Performing: Walkabout Fri, Sat and Sun

Circle of Two: “Dodo’s Dream”

(UK)

Inspired by the myth of Pygmalion and the tales of E.T.A. Hoffmann, Circle of Two tell the heartbreaking, impossible love story of an eccentric inventor and the mechanical doll he has created in resemblance of his deceased wife. Dodo’s Dream is a visual and universal show for all ages. A fairy tale that triggers the laughter and wonder of the little ones and the emotions of the grown ups!

Performers: Celia Mendizabal and Ralph Taylor Performing: Fri and Sat: Constitution Square

Waterford BreakBeat

(Ireland)

Join this vibrant dance company at Spraoi, in association with LimsRochers Cru, for an outdoor Hip-Hop/Break-Dance workshop and performance. Their outdoor DJ station will be cutting the best tunes for all to enjoy, plus parents and children from the audience can participate and learn some basic moves. The show will end with an electrifying group performance by the professional dancers and tutors of BreakBeat.

Choreographers: Deirdre Dempsey, Barry Burke (Bazzy B) Performing: Sat: The Applemarket & The Mall. Sun: The Applemarket

Traces Dance Ensemble: “Crossing Bridges” (Ireland) After their barn-storming performance at the 2017 festival, Traces Dance Ensemble are back with a brand new show. This wonderful dance theatre outdoor adventure with beautiful movement direction is a performance not to be missed.

‘Crossing Bridges‘ explores relationships between people with ‘perceived’ disabilities and the general public, where they interact and inspire each other, and how perceptions can change.

Choreography: Dee Grant and Jess Rowell Performing: Sat: Hanover St

The 2Men (UK) “The Tourists” Good old salt of the Earth boys and lovable East End cockney geezers. Truth is they don’t get out of London much…in fact, this is their first time! Having won a competition in their local newspaper to attend the Spraoi Festival, they are completely besides themselves with excitement. Enjoy, as they marvel at all the new and exciting things they find on their first trip away. They are forever on the lookout for a good photo to take and show the lads back home.

“Snap Happy Paparazzi” These short sighted, celebrity crazed, photographers are always on the lookout for a good photo opportunity of someone rich and famous going about their daily lives. The only trouble is that they get a bit confused about who’s who! Will you get mistaken for an A list celebrity and be snapped by the Snap Happy Paparazzi?

Please note that no actual photos will be taken.

Performers: Anton Mackman and Dave Sol Performing: Walkabout, Sat & Sun

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Waterford Youth Arts: “Weird, Wacky and Wonderful”

(Ireland) Irish Premiere

Seamie saw a traveling circus show when he was a child and now he wants to go back there once again. People say he’s strange, but maybe he’s just a bit different?

‘Weird Wacky and Wonderful’ is a new street spectacle by Waterford Youth Arts, specially created for Spraoi 2018, combining circus, dance, theatre and masks, blended with some of Waterford’s finest musicians.

Directed by; Enda Moran Performing: Fri, Sat & Sun: Hanover St

Fanzinis: “Guido Fanzini’s Impossible Circus” (Ireland) Pogo sticks? Check. Plot to steal thunder from brother? Check. Guido Fanzini has finally managed to demote his brother Ronaldo to a lowly circus roustabout so that he can shine as the star of Guido Fanzini’s Impossible Circus. But Ronaldo may have other ideas!

A circus tale of sibling rivalry, brotherly love and pogo sticks.

Performed by the Fanzini brothers Guido and Ronaldo Performing: Fri: Hanover St, Sat & Sun: Constitution Sq.

The Yelling Kitchen Prince (Holland) Irish Premiere

The Yelling Kitchen Prince is the only owner of the Kitchen-organ-drumset in the world. Cooking, playing the organ and drumming at the same time.. it’s a piece of cake for this amazing artist! This physical show spins frantically between theatre, a circus act and a music concert but its final delivery is all about the baking of one solitary pancake. Flying ingredients, pounding music and a really sharp cooking knife all add the driving force for the 27 and a half minutes it takes for this ode to reach its climax…the perfect pancake!

Performed by: Peter Piemét Performing: Fri: John Roberts Sq., Sat & Sun: The Mall

NEST

Spraoi, in partnership with ISACS, will present new work from emerging street artists based in Ireland. The NEST shows will be presented on both Friday and Saturday evenings.

N.E.S.T is a mentoring initiative offering new emerging street artists the opportunity to develop new work and present it to a public audience in a nurturing environment. It heightens the artists profile among national and international programmers and provides ongoing mentoring, support and guidance. Previous NEST participants have gone on to tour shows and take part in residencies with festivals nationally and internationally.

The 2018 acts will be under the mentorship of Simon Thompson.

Performing: 7.30-9pm: Fri: Constitution Sq. Sat: Cathedal Sq.

Woven Circus Collective

Show: “Resonances”

‘Play me a song that will bubble my blood and breathe life into hollows both long and forgot’ . Resonances is made with rebellion in its heart, selfreflection in its mind and music in its soul. Three artists from Belfast have created this social commentary dealing with some of the damaging aspects of our culture. The show is a mixture of circus techniques including acrobatics, slack rope, and cyr wheel with theatre, poetry, dance and live traditional Irish music.

Performers: Michelle Thoburn, Ruairi Cumiskey and Shane Gilliland.

Turas Theatre Collective

Show: “Remanants”

A visually spectacular and enthralling tale of three characters whose lives have been disrupted, and who find themselves alone and homeless. The story interweaves the characters’ pasts with their hope for the future in a beautifully choreographed performance. A moving and powerful meditation on displacement, the show is a response to the performers’ personal experiences of working in refugee camps with the organization Clowns Without Borders.

Turas Theatre Collective are based in the west of Ireland and create high quality, innovative and original street theatre. (Advisory viewing age 10+) Performers: Debbie Wright, Helen Gregg and Jonathan Gunning.

Street Music Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra This project, in partnership with Sanofi, introduces young people to music making. 25 young people will rehearse with tutors at Spraoi Studios throughout July before featuring at all three days of the festival. This music education programme is made possible with the support of Spraoi’s neighbours and partners Sanofi.

Performing: JR Square (Fri) Cathedral Sq & The Mall (Sat) The Mall & Barronstrand St (Sun)

Royal British Legion Brass Band, Christchurch This band has existed in its current form since 2005 and is proud to represent the beautiful seaside town of Christchurch, Dorset. The band performs many engagements throughout the year, nationally and internationally.

It shows its versatility by performing challenging programmes in large venues, bandstands and on the march. As a strong part of the Christchurch community, the band has a varied membership from professional musicians, ex-military bandsmen, students and adults who have found the joy of playing an instrument later in life.

Performing: The Mall (Sat) Cathedral Sq (Sun)

Jazz Jam Session & Brass Street Beat Brass, sax and percussion players from Waterford will get a chance to get their jazz on with New York Brass Band at a Sunday morning jam session in Waterford. Organised by Music Generation Waterford they’ll get down with the trumpets, blast a way through some serious tunes and bust some wicked New Orleans sounds throughout the session! Following the jam session, players will spill out onto the streets and wake Waterford City up with a Brass Street Beat impromptu performance.

Then get down with the sounds of brass on the Applemarket on Sunday afternoon, with young brass, sax and percussion musicians, Brass Street Beat.

Hailing from the Rebel County, this 12 piece will perform some of your favourite hits New Orleans brass band style.

The group is supported by Music Generation Cork City and made up of young teenage musicians from a variety of bands around Cork City including Cork Barrack Street Band and the Midleton Concert Band.

Performing: The Applemarket (Sun)

UpRoar Rock Chorus A new musical group from Clonmel that mixes rock music with a choral sound approach. The group were formed in early 2017 and in a small amount of time they have staged two headline concerts with a live band accompaniment, performed at Waterford’s Winterval festival, as well as various other charity events. They were also runners-up at the Clonmel Busking Festival. The choir is made up of a wide range of members of the community across a range of ages, who have a repertoire of songs by David Bowie, Kate Bush, Queen and many others, arranged for choir.

Performing: Cathedral Sq (Sun)

City of Waterford Brass “Movie Magic�

A firm favourite with the Spraoi audience, this Waterford brass band believe in tailoring its performances to its audience, and has done for the last 85 years.

For the Spraoi Festival 2018, their special festival repertoire will feature many well-known movie hit themes. The members will have plenty of costumes and props, so please come along and join the fun.

Performing: Gladstone St and Constitution Sq (Sat)

The Big Bang Born out of the Waterford Academy of Music & Arts, this wild percussion collective is quickly attracting its own cult following. Be prepared for fast and furious, headbanging, drumming from this group of local drummers. Expect high energy grooves, smoking hot bass lines and thunderous pandemonium.

Performing: Georges Court Stage, and the Mall (Sat)

Barrack St Concert Band

This very popular brass band has been making music in Waterford since its formation in 1870. In that time, they have contributed richly to the cultural and social life of Waterford and have been an enduring presence in the ever-changing narrative of the city. The band has been involved with Spraoi since its inception in 1993 and has enjoyed very strong artistic links right through to the present day. They will perform a selection of popular music pieces from their Summer Programme.

Performing: The Mall (Sat)

Old Silkstone Band Based in the the ex-mining village of Silkstone in England, this is a 28 piece brass band that entertains audiences aplenty with a wide range of music. At the Spraoi Festival 2018 they will perform two distinct repertoires.

OSB play Disney: On Saturday the band members will dress as their favourite Disney character, and perform some of the most loved Disney film music. Join in and be part of the sing-a-long, and perhaps shake, rattle and roll along with the percussion section.

OSB Traditional Theme: A more traditional programme will be served up on Sunday, featuring some of their amazing soloists, whilst showing off the sumptuous sounds of a brass band.

Performing: The Mall (Sat & Sun)

Calmast at Spraoi This groundbreaking organisation has been involved with both Spraoi and sprÓg for many years now, and in 2018 they will once again be based in Hanover St., giving you the chance to take part in many workshops, demonstrations and activities.

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).

There will also be some fantastic street theatre performances with James Soper, the Juggling Scientist, and Bubblz Maths.

Located: Hanover St., Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm

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JR Square

Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra

O’Connell St./Barronstrand St. Meet at Spraoi HQ, The Quay

The Yelling Kitchen Prince

Weird, Wacky Cikada & Wonderful

Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra

The Yelling Kitchen Prince

Guido’s Impossible Three of Circus a Kind The Sky’s the Limit

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Cikada

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Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour)

Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) Microguagua

inTarsi

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Constitution Square

Dodo’s Dream

Applemarket Stage

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Delorentos

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The Sky’s the Limit

The Mall

Garter Lane

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Guido’s Impossible Three of Circus a Kind

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Georges Court Stage, JR Sq

The Big Bang

Barronstrand St

Calmast

Gladstone St

Cikada

Constitution Square The Mall / Quay End The Mall, Crystal Plaza

Scotch

The Paparazzi

Traces

Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra Guido’s Impossible Circus

MiraT

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5.15

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The Papa

The Paparazzi

Full Circle

Royal British Legion Brass Band

4.15

Buffalo Soul

Weird, Wacky & Wonderful

Dodo’s Dream

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Jenova Collective

CWB Movie Magic

Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra

Cathedral Sq

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Crinkle Cuts

The Paparazzi

Hanover St

Traces Full Circle

Dodo’s Dream

CWB Movie Magic

The Yelling Kitchen Prince

Three of a Kind

Old Silkstone Band Le Grand Cafe

The Mall

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Three of a Kind

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Georges Court Stage, JR Sq.

BreakBeat

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Skinny Elvis

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Esquerdes

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Brass Street Beat

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Wacky & Wonderful Uproar Rock Chorus of a Kind

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New York Brass Band

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BreakBeat

Cikada Full Circle

Uproar Rock Chorus

Guido’s Impossible Circus

Three of a Kind

The Yelling Kitchen Prince

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Old Silkstone Band

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Parade 9.30pm

Located in John Roberts Square, the Georges Court Stage will rock to the varied sounds of funk, brass, folk and ska throughout Saturday and Sunday.

Crinkle Cuts

Fresh with a capital PH, Crinkle Cuts deliver you a blasting of tantric funk, smooth reggae and new-wave latin ska woven together in a bombastic psychedelic tapestry of good vibes for an eccentric, exotic and eargasmic live performance. Guaranteed to give the audience a good time!

Jenova Collective

A 7 piece UK dance band with electric stage presence and raucous energy. These guys started playing together in 2014 and have torn up high profile stages internationally ever since. Their electric combination of vintage samples, gypsy-jazz guitar, funky bass, screeching sax, dirty synths and live drums, all fronted by LOUQ, creates what could be described as Caravan Palace meets Hot Chip meets the Chemical Brothers with a heavy electro house/DnB twist.

The Papa Zitas

Ireland’s definitive Motown Big Band experience. This 10 piece outfit from Cork deliver an incredible performance with all the Motown classics we know and love. Headed by three top class vocalists, (the Mama Zitas), and joined by an exuberant brass section, and a thundering rhythm section, this homage to 1960s music is charged up with dancefloor hits guaranteed to get the party started.

Microguagua

As well as street gigs at Spraoi, these seven musicians will also take to the mainstage.

From different countries, cultures and musical styles founded in the alleys of the historic centre of Barcelona, they give life to a fresh, vital sound, full of positive energy, that’s hard to classify.

I Draw Slow

This Dublin roots band has been consistently selling out venues and releasing records to critical acclaim for the last number of years. It’s been five years since the 5-piece band made their debut US appearance in Nashville. Fifteen tours and 25 states later, they’ve moved into a dominant position on the North American folk music scene and are receiving well deserved recognition from some of the biggest festivals in the US. Just signed to Compass Records in Nashville with their new album, which reached No.1 in Ireland.

North Yorkshire’s only contemporary New Orleans inspired Brass Band, this band pack a powerful punch of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing horns. They have a repertoire that ranges from Marvin Gaye to George Michael and from Cee-Lo Green to Stevie Wonder, with some funky, gritty northern originals thrown in for good measure.

Nothing kicks a party into gear like the sound of a smokin’ New Orleans Mardi Gras Jazz Band.

Buffalo Soul

Skinny Elvis

Ireland’s definitive tribute to Bob Marley and the Wailers, featuring musicians from all over the world, these guys play this great band’s covers like no other. So come on down Saturday afternoon and listen to these timeless renditions of Jamaica’s favourite reggae men!

This three piece from Dublin are sure to have you up dancing. An Irish rockabilly band, delving into swamp boogie, delta punk and voodoo. Twang with a bang!

The Big Bang

Kicking off the Georges Court Stage on Saturday, fast and furious percussion from The Big Bang.

Expect high energy grooves, smokin’ hot bass lines and thunderous pandemonium.

New York Brass Band

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Skinny Elvis

1.30pm

1.45pm

I Draw Slow

2.30pm

2.45pm

Microguagua

3.45pm

The Big Bang

1pm

Crinkle Cuts Jenova Collective Buffalo Soul The Papa Zitas

4pm 5.15pm

New York Brass Band

5pm

Pyrofantas a i River Sui r–S unday August 5th

Launched from the River Suir, Pyrofantasia Fireworks brings Spraoi International Street Arts Festival 2018 to an inspirational conclusion. Created by top international pyrotechnics designer Roger Browne, the show transforms light into magic for audiences on both banks of the great river.

RESONATE The band management company, Resonate, the brainchild of WAMA’s Trevor Darmody, brings an eclectic mix of young bands and musicians to Spraoi. Four acts will perform, with special guests Gorilla Troubadour.

Baileys New St., Sunday Oran Kelly Oran hails from a very musical family and he not only sings and plays guitar he also has a talent for writing original material. His niche is acoustic folk.

Sunday Drivers Perfect for Sunday at Spraoi, this three piece jazz/ funk/pop band will soothe your soul with some lush vocals and tasty guitar, ukulele, acoustic bass and clarinet.

Mark Walsh Mark is a soulful/folk artist from Wexford. Being a member of Anna-Liese for 5 years Mark is now trying out some solo material.

Gorilla Troubadour Based in Dublin, but hailing from Waterford, Gorilla Troubadour are fast becoming widely known around Ireland, especially with their debut single, titled “The Apple Truck” garnering huge listens on Spotify and Youtube. Check them out in the flesh on the Resonate Stage at Spraoi!

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.

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In association with Hop House 13, Spraoi bring a diverse, exciting and eclectic programme of national and international music to the pubs, clubs and hotels of Waterford over the three days and nights of the festival.

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Nicky's

FRIDAY

Spider Babes 9.30pm

Inside Out 7.30pm

The Munster

Gavin Povey and the Fabulous Oke She Moke She Pops

Skinny Elvis

Bobby's Bar

Second To None

Dick Quinn

Three Shippes

Scotch

Two Time Polka

The Entertainer 10pm

Barflys 10pm

Brand New Cadillac 6.30pm

The Renegades 6.30pm

DJ Shay Searson 10pm

DJ Shay Searson 10pm

New York Brass Band 12.00am

Buffalo Soul 12am

Tower Hotel

The Reg

Downes

New Orleans 10pm DJ Shay Searson 10pm The Strobes 11pm Chimpanbee + support 10pm

Sleeze'n'Cheese 10pm

The Gingerman

The Speakeasies 6pm

Jordans

Omega Three

Tap Room

The Mulligans 9.30pm

The Three Amigos

Amber and the Bear 2.30pm (O’Connell St. Stage)

Tully's Bar

Mongrel State 5.30pm (O’Connell St. Stage)

Ed Hill 4.30pm (O’Connell St. Stage)

Conor Clancy 8pm (O’Connell St. Stage)

Dezoot 6pm (O’Connell St. Stage)

Mongrel State 10.30pm (Beer Garden Stage)

Amber and the Bear 8pm (Beer Garden Stage) Two Time Polka 10.30pm (Beer Garden Stage)

Greenshine

Mufasa 2.30pm (O’Connell St. Stage) Mark Cappy Caplice 5pm (O’Connell St. Stage) Central Hall 8pm (Beer Garden Stage) DD and the Delta Boys 10.30pm (Beer Garden Stage)

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Waterford Marina Hotel

Tripping The Sixties 10pm

Moonlight Shadows 10pm

Gavin Povey and the Fabulous Oke She Moke She Pops 7pm

Dooley's Hotel

Ben Delaney

Partners 10pm Keith Fagan

Tommy Comerford

Ripping Up Time

The Flicks Trio

Jackie & Eoin

Men in Black

Legends

Dick & Dave

Mardy Bums

Waterford Ska Club

Doyles

Throwin'Shapes

Toby

Katty Barrys

Omega Three 6pm

The Mulligans 6pm

The Barley Field Treacy's Hotel (Timbertoes Bar)

Midnight Call

Alfies On The Hill Freddie Kervick

DJ Sammy

The Mansion House

TBC 10pm

Revolution

New York Brass Band 5pm

Thank Funk 6pm

Geoffs

Ashley Sheehan and the Fighting Spiders +

Bring Your Own Brass 6pm

Shane Barry and the Night Post 5pm

3 For the Road 5pm (Beer Garden)

The Kazbar

Divil The Bit 11.30pm

Sinnotts

Scotch 6pm (Beer Garden) TBC 10pm No Hot Ashes 11.30pm

Microguagua 11pm

New York Brass Band 11pm

The Hub

Stray Dogs 9.30pm

No Hot Ashes 9.30pm

Skazoo 6pm

Shortt's

Crinkle Cuts 12am

Brand New Cadillac 12am

Microguagua 12am

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Microguagua Seven musicians from different countries, cultures and musical styles founded in the alleys of the historic centre of Barcelona, give life to a fresh, vital band, full of positive energy, that’s hard to classify. “Street power reggae” is their own description.

New York Brass Band Back by popular demand! North Yorkshire’s only contemporary New Orleans inspired Brass Band, this band pack a powerful punch of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing horns. A powerhouse 7-piece, with a line-up of percussion, sax, trumpets, trombones and sousaphone.

Scotch Now a firm Spraoi favourite, this Dutch Band produce high-energy shows with upbeat melodies on trumpet-fiddle alternated with polyphonic singing on a driving base of drums, bass and guitar. It’s a combination of their own material with traditional folk songs.

The Mulligans Traditional multi-instrumental trio from Waterford City, playing a diverse and eclectic mix of music. Tunes from the Emerald Isle and Brittany intertwine to create ‘Cool Celtic’. The ensemble takes you on a musical world tour from the Deise to Brazil and stopping off at Turkey too!

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Since 2007 Shane Barry has been carefully crafting pop songs. He has recently completed his debut solo album ‘The Night Post’. The current touring band, named after the new album, has a revolving cast of musicians that give this album its own eclectic world of influences.

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Skinny Elvis This three piece from Dublin are sure to have you dancing in the aisles and swinging from the ceiling. An Irish rockabilly band, delving into swamp boogie, delta punk and voodoo. Twang with a bang!

Chimpanbee The energy and buzz of this Waterford based band has influences of all the great rock acts over the years, with three part harmonies, bright honkytonk style piano, great bass riffs and brilliant vocals. Just released their debut album “Can’t Stop or Rewind”.

Quangodelic A 12 to 20 piece funk band, this band has become an ever growing collective of talent who make the dirtiest funk known to man. A full brass section, madscientist keys, great vocals and a tight rhythm section guarantee long, sweaty, high-octane sets.

Mongrel State Mongrel by name, mongrel by nature. Rock, Western and a host of other styles are put through the wringer – with honkytonk pianos & fourpart harmonies sitting side-by-side with New Orleans grooves, electric guitars and even the odd inflection of a synth.

Ashley Sheehan and the Fighting Spiders Making a return to Spraoi for the first time in four years, this band’s music has been described as ‘Indie Electro pop’ with some orchestral leanings, with a live show full of colour and vigour. An eagerly anticipated second album is also on the cards.

Bring Your Own Brass These sweaty brassophiles are taking over and you better watch out. Expect noughties mashups, spine-tingling hip-hop licks, some tasty latin and tropical flavours, and a generous portion of original bass for your face.

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Spraoi and Waterford Cultural Quarter Welcome International Guests

THE APPLE MARKET TRUST PRESENTS

DELORENTOS + Susan O’Neill aka SON Friday, 7.15pm to 10.00pm

KEYWEST + The Silk Road Saturday, 7.15pm to 10.00pm

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.

The Spraoi Festival is now an important international showcase for Irish talent. With support from our colleagues at Waterford Cultural Quarter, ISACS and Culture Ireland their visit this year will include a seminar focused on Site-Specific and Spectacle productions in the public realm.

Special thanks for their assistance to Waterford City & County Council and The Arts Council.

Shows & workshops every day Pre-book on 051 855 038 or www.garterlane.ie

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Late Morning / Lunchtime

Shows &ps Workshoay Every d

g and bookin More info erlane.ie www.gart 5 038 or 051 85

Phantom Boy

FILM SPONSORED BY C R E AT I V E I R E L A N D  Theatre  12-1.25pm

FILM SPONSORED BY C R E AT I V E I R E L A N D Afternoon

A week-long summer festival in Waterford for children & teens from 0-17 years and their families, filled with music, film, dance, art, creative writing, theatre and STEM workshops, performances, events and exhibitions.

Morning

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Long Way North  Theatre  2 - 3.25pm

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Baby Boogie  Dance Studio  9.30- 10.30am (0-1 yr olds)  11.30-12.30 (2 – 3 years)

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MG Big Sing practice  Gallery  11-11.30am

Art & Science  Dance Studio  10- 11am and 12-1pm

MG Big Sing Registration and practice.

Why is the Sky Blue?

 Gallery  11- 11.30am

 Dance Studio  1.30- 2.30 and 3.30- 4.40

F R E S H F I L M F E S T I VA L

TEEN WORKSHOP

Teen Screenings  Theatre  12.30pm

Science Cupcakes  Dance Studio  2.30pm- 3.30pm and 4.30-5.30pm

Street Art Upcycling

 Childrens Room  4.30pm- 6pm

FUNdamentals of Science

 Theatre  5 - 5:45pm

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MG Big Sing practice

 Gallery  11-11.30am

Dabbledoo Workshop

 Theatre  10.30- 11.15 (5-8 year olds) and 12 -1pm (9-12 year olds)

Music Generation Concert  Theatre  1.45pm rehearsal  2.30pm performance

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Gymboree Workshop

 Dance studio  10-11am and 11.30am-12.30pm

Bubbly Bubbles Show  Theatre  11am

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The Real Science of the Circus  Theatre  11am

P U P P E T T H E AT R E

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

 Theatre  12 - 12.30pm MIRIAM LAMBERT P U P P E T T H E AT R E

Goldilocks and the Three Bears  Theatre  1.15 - 1.45pm

TEEN WORKSHOP 1

P U P P E T T H E AT R E

 4.30 - 6.00pm  Children’s Room

 Theatre  2.30 - 3pm

Creative Writing for Song Writing

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Bubbly Bubbles Show  Theatre  1pm

Bubbly Bubbles Show  Theatre  3pm

The Real Science of the Circus  Theatre  5pm

EXHIBITIONS O R S E C AFÉ I N TH E CO U RT YAR D

The Real Science of the Circus  Theatre  1pm

The Real Science of the Circus  Theatre  3pm

Bubbly Bubbles Show  Theatre  5pm

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1978-2018

Blackwater Distillery invites you to join us at the World’s Smallest Bar – Le Grand Café at The Mall on Saturday and Sunday during this year’s festival.

Spraoi Festival is an international event that promotes Waterford. Hooper Dolan is an insurance broker that has looked after the people of Waterford for 40 years.

Like Spraoi, Blackwater Distillery is very proud

Celebrating our birthday Hooper Dolan has

to be from Waterford, we’re also creative and we

joined forces with Spraoi to enable the amazing

love having fun too – so see you at Le Grand Café

Traces Dance Ensemble to bring their creativity

for a little treat and big smiles.

and magic to our city’s streets during this year’s festival. Hooper Dolan has cared for its customers since 1978 and can be contacted on 051 860 600 or www.hooperdolan.ie

We are delighted to be Official Sponsors to The Spraoi Parade and to serve our customers in: Industry, Construction, Technology, Pharma, Local Government, Sport and Events with passion, care and safety throughout the year.

- Clem

SPRAOI ON THE MALL WITH WATERFORD CREDIT UNION Spraoi is on The Mall on Saturday and Sunday of this year’s festival thanks to our partners at Waterford Credit Union.

Get along for fun, food and family attractions

We look after our own. www.waterfordcu.ie

051 861 600

SE2 Information Partners at Spraoi Festival SE2 and Spraoi have joined forces to provide audience information throughout the festival.

The SE2 Information-Points will be located at John Robert's Square and The Mall.

Pop along - say hello - and collect programmes or latest acts and attractions news and performance times.

SE2.COM

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 Ger Rellis Tommie Ryan Finance Assistant Kathleen MarchelewskaSheehan Festival Administration Neill MacCann Volunteer Coordinator Vicky Wall Gimme 5 Coordinators Michael Duffy Collette Quinlan Parade: Concept & Design Mike Leahy Cináed Ó Foirtchéirn Clare Horgan Nicholas Kavanagh Performance Directors Nicholas Kavanagh Lorraine Dunne Andrew Macklin Costume Design Clare Horgan Music Director Rob O’Connor Choreography Jess Rowell Casting Coordinator Shauna Farrell Parade Construction: Cináed Ó Foirtchéirn Sean O’Sullivan Graham Phelan Mike Leahy Charles Jacob Noel White Kevin Donnelly

Graphic Design VitaminStudio.ie Clare Horgan Denise Colbert Nicola Cooney Eugene Scanlon Magdalena Karol Lisa Mylett Johnnie “Villa” Power Jamie Scahill Robbie Keane Veronica Chun Keane Ip Aoife Gaffey Ryan Wall James Whelan Callum McGeary Belle Dipple Daisy Drohan Dean Hayes Festival Area Managers Claire Hennebry Bart Zdrojowy William Ryan Mairead Flynn Aideen Dolan Head Act Liaison: Ciara Dower Stage Managers: Jamie Power Dee Jordan Site Coordinators: Zoe O’Sullivan Nicola Cooney John O’Neill Camilia Doyle Petra McDonough Hannah McAuliffe Dean Caulfield Act Liaisons: Sue Larkin Rachel Purcell Aislin Purcell Hallah May Costello Olivia Doyle Erika Tamen Kate Egan John Hearn Chris O’Neill Emily O’Neill Ryan Wall Samuel Browne Ana McGiveny

Address The Studios Carrickpherish Waterford Ireland

Assistant Site Coordinators Kyra Haberlin Chris Dowling Rhys Wallace Gabi Grant Jorja McGuirk Orla McGovern Child Welfare Tara O’Sullivan Donna Donnelly Laura Walsh Emily Marshall Medical Co-Ordinator Leigh Cheevers Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra Lorcan Reidy Darragh O Sullivan Johnny Fitz Photography Eadaoin Murphy Garda Liaison Sgt. Larry Langton The Voice Of Spraoi Roddie Cleere Marketing/PR/ Website/Social Media TV Honan Neill MacCann Sarah Honan 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 First Aid Providers Order of Malta Waterford Red Cross Civil Defence

And finally but very importantly ... Thanks a million to the many festival and parade stewards, all the cast and crew from “Bugs” for donating their time and enthusiasm throughout, and all our Gimme 5 collectors.

Contact Tel: +353 51 841808 Fax: +353 51 858023 Email: info@spraoi.com Web: www.spraoi.com

 /spraoiwaterford  @waterfordspraoi  spraoifestival Board of Directors Jaimie Dower (Chair)

Thank Yous!

All At Waterford City & County Council, Michael Walsh, Fergal Harrington, Finn Brophy, Barbara Stosic, Paul Nolan, Michael Forristal, Aideen Jacob, Jane Cantwell, Lauren Traynor, 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, All at Waterford Garda Station, Jen, John and Austin Grubb, Jamie Roche, Andrew Keogh, Sean Strawbridge, Mark Aulsberry, Paul Collins and Kieran Keogh (EveryEvent), Pat Walsh (STS 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, Katherine Collins, Bernie and the Daly family, John Barrett, Tracy O’Connor, Síle Penkert, Michael Oates, Aoibhie McCarthy, Derek Corcoran, Ailsa Barrie & all at Garter Lane Arts Centre, City of Waterford Brass, 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, Kevin O’Keeffe, John Palmer Music, Harry Power, PPI Adhesives, Christopher Dunne, Liam Rellis, Smartply, The Tower Hotel, Clodagh Durrand, Tom O’Neill & Family, Sunflower Charity Shop, Kilmacthomas, St Vincent De Paul, W.S.P.C.A, Rory Dowling, Nigel Cahill & Family, Waterford Fire Service, Waterford News & Star, Waterford University Hospital, Waterford River Rescue,, Waterford Today, Dave White, WLRfm, John Mernin, Julie Quinlan, John Meskill, Maurice Kirwan, Trevor Darmody (WAMA).

Sharon Murphy and all

Michael Leahy Verena Cornwall Claire Hennebry Tony Sheehan Michael Duffy

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, Lisa Fitzgerald, Jim (Flash) Gordon, Mick O’Keeffe, Eddie Mulligan, Jim Griffin, Katherine Collins Billy Duggan Festival Catering Dooleys Hotel Fitzwilton Hotel Granville Hotel Tower Hotel Treacy’s Hotel Marina Hotel Ardkeen Quality Food Store Fintan Stanley, Java Republic SuperValu Musgraves Berfrank’s Café Bishops Palace Café Gallwey’s Chocolate Café Carters Chocolate Cafe No.9 Café Portico Coffee The Pantry Blackfriars Coffee Apache Pizza Hillbilly’s Fried Chicken McDonalds Gino’s Waterford Momo Restaurant Burzza Portico Cafe O’Brien’s Sandwich Café The Vintage Tearooms The Kiosk Cafe Lucia Amigos

Cormac Johnston Solicitors Hefferman & Foskin Auditors MK Brazil & Co

PULLING TOGETHER. Irish Ferries is 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, and Ireland’s biggest ferry operator is happy to play our part in getting them here.

Enjoy the weekend everyone! Travel. Together.