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T H E G A R F O R T H

Arts Festival27th June – 7th July 2007Courtney PinCourtney PineeKKate ate RusbyRusbyThe James TaylorThe James Taylor QuartetQuartetEliza Carthy &Eliza Carthy & The RatcatchersThe RatcatchersThe Brodsky QuartetThe Brodsky QuartetThe Brodsky QuartetIan McMillanBrighouse and Rastrick BandSean Hargreaves TrioNorth Stars Steel OrchestraGarforth Jazz Rock BandPlus more

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2 For tickets visit: www.garforthartsfestival.co.uk

The teamFestival Director: Dave Evans Festival Administrator: Liz CoombsEducational Programme: Dave Evans, Marie ColemanSponsorship/Funding: Dave Evans, Aileen LarsenFestival Committee: (above plus) Wendy Griffiths, Jean Lumb, Jane Lambert, Mick Whittle, John Murphy, Claire Wagstaff, Ian Garforth (Chair)Technical Assistance: John Fowles, Mike CooksonPress & Media: John Fowles, Anthony HicksTicket Sales: Jane HewisonBox Office : Garforth Bookshop Online Ticket Sales: www.digyorkshire.comBrochure and web design: Bluetree Create Ltd, 0113 294 7141Brochure Print: Resource Print LtdProduction: Logistik

Big thanks to all of the young people, their parents, and staff from all of the schools involved and also to the volunteers who make the festival happen.

For more information about the Garforth Arts Festival, please contact the festival office on 0113 385 0654 or email [email protected]

The Garforth Arts Festival is promoted by the School Partnership Trust (Reg Charity No.1110495) a charitable non-profit making organisation. Any proceeds from the festival are re-invested in the local educational community. Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to avoid programme changes, Garforth Arts Festival 07 reserves the right to change artists or programmes without notice as a result of events and circumstances beyond its control.

We would like to thank our valued funding partners and sponsors

Welcome to the 3rd annual Garforth Arts Festival 2007This year’s festival is our most exciting and ambitious programme so far with a dazzling mix of events featuring some of the finest artists in the world.Festival highlights include a sensational line up for our final event ‘The Playground Party’ on Saturday 7th July which features, Courtney Pine, Kate Rusby, James Taylor Quartet and Eliza Carthy. Classical music can be enjoyed at this year’s festival with a recital by the world renowned Brodsky Quartet, in the beautiful setting of St. Mary’s Church. We are also delighted to welcome one of Yorkshire’s finest brass bands Brighouse and Rastrick, as well The North Stars Steel Orchestra.Hundreds of school children will write new poems inspired by a creative writing challenge ‘Go forth Garforth’, led by poet Ian McMillan, who will take to the stage with his orchestra for his ‘Sharp Stories’.In addition to this, we are delighted to announce new commissions, including a new piece for the youth ensemble, Garforth Jazz Rock Band, written by Sean Hargreaves. With exhibitions, workshops and masterclass sessions, as well as performances from some of the best local artists and musicians, the 2007 festival promises to be a very special one.We look forward to seeing you at the festival.Dave Evans (Festival Director)

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taster event

3 brass bands featuring guest soloist alan morrison

On Saturday 12th May, 3 community bands The Kippax Band, Garforth Brass, and Garforth Jubilee Brass Band, will all come together in a fantastic celebration of brass band music. The evening will also

feature our special guest cornet soloist, Alan Morrison. Alan will perform with all 3 bands in their featured sets, as well as with a piano accompanist.Garforth Arts Festival 2007 has commissioned a series of master class workshops whereby Alan Morrison has worked with each of the 3 bands prior to the concert on May the 12th. Alan Morrison is the Musical Director and Principal Conductor of the world famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band having previously served the band as Principal Cornet player for a number of years. Previous to that he spent many years with Grimethorpe Colliery Band in a similar position.He continues to be in great demand as a soloist, conductor and adjudicator all over the world.You can fi nd out much more detail on Alan and his recordings by visiting his website at: http://www.justbrass.co.uk/alanmorrison where you can also purchase his CDs and video on-line.Saturday 12th May Garforth Community College Main Hall7.30pm £7.50 (£5)

Contents

4 Day 1 Panmania – featuring the NorthStars Steel Orchestra

5 Day 2 A slice of the actionSean Hargreaves Trio + Garforth Jazz Rock Band

6 Day 3 Art and Poetry exhibitionFriday rush hour piano recital – Helen ReidFriday night live 5 indie bands featuring The Kolorado Rock Machine

7 Day 4 GCAS showcase Art and Poetry exhibitionDynamics of danceOpportunity knocks Summer Concert Garforth Jubilee BrassThe Brodsky Quartet

9 Day 5 Garforth Gala Brighouse and Rastrick Band

Day 6 Exhibition – product designLet Us Entertain You – SLP College

10 Day 7 Swillington Primary School arts eveningDance spectacular – the Northern Schoolof Contemporary Dance + Leeds Specialist Arts Colleges

Day 8 Play in a day – Unlimited Theatre Company Acoustic Folk – with Leeds Folk Theatre Partisans and Tiny Tin Lady

11 Day 9 Summer concert – Garforth Community College Music DeptThe Ian Mcmillan Orchestra – ‘sharp stories’

12 Day10 Primary School Extravaganza

13 Day11 Street Theatre, Festival Street Band Project, Tin Pan Alley, Skaforth, Shiny Band, Soul Sounds, North Stars Steel Orchestra, Garforth Jazz Rock BandCara RobinsonEliza Carthy and the RatcatchersJames Taylor QuartetKate RusbyCourtney Pine

15 Ticket Information

16 Diary

Podcast Garforth Project Throughout the festival, students from Garforth Community College will be carrying out live interviews with festival artists and uploading their interviews as podcasts to the internet. You can hear their work by visiting www.garforth.leeds.sch.uk and downloading the podcasts to your own computer.


As the North Stars put it …‘in one evening we can appeal to the head, heart and the pelvis in equal measure!’

Advance booking recommended!

Supported by Garforth and District Lions

PodcastGarforth will be interviewing the musicians. Hear them the following day at www.garforth.leeds.sch.uk

Garforth Community College Main Hall7pm £3.50 (£2)

day 1 – wednesday 27.06.07

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panmania – featuring the north stars steel orchestra

The Festival opens with a vibrant evening of steel pan music including performances by Tin Pan Alley, Panic Attack, Pandemonium and a guest

performance by the award winning North Stars Steel Orchestra.In May and June 07 the North Stars will lead workshops with students from Garforth Community College, and local primary schools. Their work will be featured in this showcase event.


day 2 – thursday 28.06.07

showcase

a slice of the action Talented students from Garforth Community College present a varied and often thought provoking programme. The department showcases the work of students from year 7 to year 12. One not to miss!Podcast Garforth will be interviewing the actors. Hear them the following day at www.garforth.leeds.sch.uk Garforth Community College Main Hall7pm £3.50 (£2)Tickets available from Garforth Community College 0113 2869091 Ext 302

commission education

sean hargreaves trio + garforth jazz rock band

Sean Hargreaves pianoAndy Hamill bassTristan Mailliot drumsSean Hargreaves trio features some of the UKs finest young musicians. The trio are contemporary in terms of material,

arrangement and production and their music draws diverse influences from Chopin to Mahler, from Oscar Peterson to Led Zeppelin. ‘Hargreaves has a flair for unusual rhythmic settings. Swing, reggae, waltz time, slow ballad – he deploys them all with consummate skill’ Dave Gelly, The ObserverThe evening will begin with a set by Garforth Jazz Rock Band, a group of young musicians led by Dave Evans. Their set will include an exciting new commission by Sean Hargreaves who will lead workshop sessions with the band throughout May and June.‘Garforth Jazz Rock Band is an amazing orchestra!’ Dennis Rollins‘…The Sean Hargreaves trio is one of the best trios in Europe now by virtue of their incredible musical versatility and swing’ Goran Engstrom, Smalands-Tidningen, Sweden ‘…the scalding energy of his playing is anything but respectfully studious. You’ll definitely be hearing from him.’ **** John Fordham, The GuardianIn association with:

Advance booking recommended !Wakefield Jazz Club, Wakefield (College Grove) Sports Club, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield WF1 3RR8pm £10 (£8)

Hear aspects of this project with Sean Hargreaves and Garforth Jazz Rock Band on PodcastGarforth at www.garforth.leeds.sch.uk


friday night live 5 indie bands featuring The Kolorado Rock Machine

The KRM are a band who know how to entertain, surprise and rock the crowd with their unique brand of quirky rock. Having recently played The Cavern, this is a band to look out for. Support acts include Kinch, Tres Macacos, Skaforth, and Sexy Pink. Hear an interview with Graham Ward and Ric Colley of Kolarado Rock machine, on PodcastGarforth. Go to www.garforth.leeds.sch.uk Garforth Community College Main Hall7.30pm£4 No ConcessionsTickets available from Garforth Community College 0113 2869091 Ext 302

day 3 – friday 29.06.07

art and poetry exhibitionExhibits to include children’s work and pieces by Sap Green Art ClubGreen Lane Primary School – Infant Hall 3.15pm – 6.30pm FREE

friday rush hour piano recital – helen reid

A great way to start the weekend, sit down and enjoy this one hour recital by pianist Helen Reid!Helen Reid first came to public attention when she appeared on BBC2 in the National Keyboard Finals of the BBC Young Musician

competition in 1998. In 2000 she won first prize in the Karic International Piano Competition. Helen has given recitals all around England, at venues including the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room, Fairfield Halls and Blackheath Halls, London. Helen’s solo repertoire is wide-ranging and includes works from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. In August 2003 she performed at a Pre-Prom portrait of the composer Chen Yi at the V & A, which was broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Helen is currently professor of piano at the Guildhall School of Music, Trinity College of Music Junior Department and Leeds College of Music.For more information and to hear Helen perform Chopin, please visit www.helenreid.net‘It was clear we were in not only capable but rather a special pair of hands…Reid’s beautifully poised, tenderly imagined and finely focused playing re-educated and refined the ear.’ - Hilary Finch, The Times

MESSIAEN / SCRIABIN - PreludesCHOPIN - Ballade no.3RACHMANINOV - 2 Preludes op.23, DEBUSSY - Children’s Corner, L’Isle Joyeuse

Garforth Community College Music Centre6pm£4.50 (£3)

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the brodsky quartetAndrew Haveron & Ian Belton, violinPaul Cassidy, viola, Jaqueline Thomas, cello

The Brodsky Quartet are at the forefront of the international chamber-music scene. Their love and mastery of the traditional string quartet repertoire is evident from their

highly acclaimed performances of a wide range of composers. They have an extensive award winning discography reaching from Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert and Tchaikovsky to Shostakovich, Bartok, Britten and Respighi.At the same time, the Quartet are known for their pioneering work with a diverse range of performing artists, including singers Elvis Costello, Anne Sofie von Otter and Björk.ALVAREZ: Metro ChabacanoGERSHWIN: LullabyLAVISTA: Reflejos de la NocheBARBER: Quartet Op. 11RAVEL: String Quartet in F“The Brodsky Quartet are the team for the new century” – Gramophone St Mary’s Church Garforth7pm £15 (£12.50) Advanced booking recommended!

day 4 – saturday 30.06.07

showcase

garforth community arts school (gcas) showcase A superb morning of music and drama featuring many great ensembles. Line up to include: soul sounds, the shiny band, masquerade children’s theatre, garforth jazz rock band II, youth choir, junior jazz, guitar groups and more.www.garforthcommunityarts.co.ukGarforth Community College Main Hall10am £4 (£2)

art and poetry exhibition Exhibits to include children’s work and pieces by Sap Green Art Club.Green Lane Primary School – Infant Hall 10am – 4pm, FREE

showcase

dynamics of dance – the caroline atha school of dance A show encompassing various aspects and forms of theatre dance, in such styles as ballet, tap, modern jazz and freestyle. The show is approximately an hour long, performed by dancers aged 10 - 30 years old.Garforth Miner’s Welfare Hall3 Performances at : 12.30pm, 2pm, 4pm£2.00 Contact 0113 2865319 for more details and tickets

opportunity knocks presented by garforth musical societyA showcase evening of local talent.Garforth Community College Main Hall 7pm, £3 Contact 0113 2868802 for more details and tickets

Summer Concert Garforth Jubilee BrassA varied programme of music from this popular community band.Ninelands Primary School, Ninelands Lane Garforth, 7.30pm FREE For more details Contact 0113 2945462

At 6.30pm Pre-Concert – The recital will begin with a performance by a student quartet from Garforth Community College. This performance will include a discussion/question session with members of the Brodsky QuartetMasterclass During the afternoon members of the Brodsky Quartet will lead workshops with students from Garforth Community College.Garforth Community College Music Centre 2.30pm, admission FREE

This project will be featured on PodcastGarforth www.garforth.leeds.sch.uk


garforth gala – garforth and district lionsA great family fun day out! Live performances include the combined ‘Primary School Big Band’Glebelands Field, Ninelands Lane, GarforthAdmission via family programme (see separate publicity materials for details)

brighouse and rastrick band

Musical Director: Alan MorrisonOver the past 125 years Brighouse and Rastrick Band has delighted audiences from around the globe, earning them a reputation as a world famous brass band. The band is perhaps best known for its 1977 hit ‘The Floral Dance’ for which it won both silver and gold discs.In the 21st century, the band continues to strive for the highest possible standards. It has an incredible list of awards and prizes in competitions around the world, and last year the band were awarded 2006 Brass in Concert Champions.We are delighted to welcome the band to Garforth.Advance booking recommended !Garforth Community College Main Hall7.30pm£14 (£12)

exhibition – product designAn exhibition of Product Design 3D and Product Design textiles by Year 12 and 13 students from Garforth Community College.Garforth Community College Art Gallery from 2nd – 6th July 8.30am – 3.30pmFREE – Contact Phil Sutcliffe on (0113) 3850608 for more details

let us entertain you – slp college

An evening of great entertainment featuring soloists from SLP College and extracts from their 3rd Year London Showcase that took the capital by storm.Garforth Community College Main Hall, 7pmFREE Contact SLP College on (0113) 2868136 for ticket information and other details

This event is sponsored by

day 5 – sunday 01.07.07 day 6 – monday 02.07.07

Remember to keep checking our website forPROGRAMME UPDATES

www.garforthartsfestival.co.ukTel: 0113 385 0654

T H E G A R F O R T H

Arts Festival27th June – 7th July 2007


showcase

swillington primary school arts evening An evening of music, dance, drama and poetry from the pupils of Swillington Primary SchoolSwillington Primary School, Church LaneSwillington, Leeds7pmFREE – Contact 0113 2863220 for more details

showcase commission education

dance spectacular – the northern school of contemporary dance + leeds specialist arts colleges

Talented students from across the City of Leeds will once again come together to present a high quality evening of newly choreographed pieces.The evening will include performances by Garforth Community College, Ralph Thoresby,

Intake High School and Momentum Dance Company as well as our featured guests The Northern School Of Contemporary Dance.The showcase event will also include a newly commissioned piece by Artists in Motion who will be working with students from Garforth Community College throughout May and June.Garforth Community College Main Hall7pm£3.50 (£2)

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play in a day – unlimited theatre company This educational showcase does exactly what it says in the title, Unlimited Theatre Company will work with students and teachers from Garforth Community College’s Drama department to produce ‘a play in a day’.The evening will include an introduction to the production as well as a question and answer session at the end.Listen to how the day went at PodcastGarforth. Follow the link at www.garforth.leeds.sch.uk Garforth Community College, 7.30pm£3.50 (£2) Tickets available from Garforth Community College 0113 2869091 Ext 302

acoustic folkfeaturing leeds folk theatre partisans, and tiny tin ladyThe Folk Theatre Partisans are the collective force of four of Leeds’ finest solo folk musicians Benjamin Wetherill, Sam Barrett, David Broad and Michael Rossiter.

Expect solo performances, collaborations and new interpretations of some old classics.Tiny Tin Lady are a feisty, folksy, female four piece whose devastating blend of roots integrity and pop sensibilities has been stunning audiences all over the country. They have, in only 3 years, forged a reputation as powerful performers and appeared at many of the UK’s biggest music events including Glastonbury. Their album “The Sound Of Requiem” was given four stars by Mojo. “Absolutely great, wonderful harmonies” - Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) “Sheer dynamite. Powerful, vibrant, full of life - a terrific band” - GuardianAdvance booking recommended !Garforth Working Mens’ Club (in their centenary year), 8pm£5 (£3.50)

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the ian mcmillan orchestra – sharp stories ‘The John Peel of poetry’ Alec Finlay‘Jovial Poetic Troll’ Mark Radcliffe

Yorkshire words and European music. Poet, broadcaster & comedian Ian McMillan dances with composer & accordionist Luke Carver Goss of

Szapora - ‘Truly refreshing’ Danny Thompson - in this sizzling wok of words and music. Powerful, echoing tales of milkmen, mining, heatwaves, dads, death by shanty, voices found, industrial manoeuvres, 9/11 and the late great Ronnie Barker. Improvised and constructed for audiences, 7 to 107. CD Sharp Stories out now.Ian McMillan voice Luke Carver Goss accordion / guitarDylan Fowler guitar / mandocello Clare Salaman nykelharpe / hurdy-gurdy / violin Nathan Thomson double bass / flutes Oli Wilson Dickson violin / percussion‘You’ve got to go and hear them play .. fabulous’ Fiona Talkington, Late Junction, BBC R3‘a breath of fresh air’ Sue Arnold, The Observer

‘Unmissable’ Daily ExpressIan will be joined on stage by students from Garforth Community College and Corpus Christi Catholic College in a performance of ‘Musical in a day’ which is the culmination of a workshop that Ian will be holding with the students on the same day.

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This project will also see Ian launch on the 17th April, ‘Go Forth Garforth’ a huge creative writing project involving hundreds of primary and secondary school children across East Leeds. Look out in shop windows, restaurants, cafés and even bookshops as these poems will literally be plastered all over the area.This project led by Marie Coleman will involve pupils and teachers from Garforth Community College, Corpus Christi Catholic College,Temple Moor High School, Mount St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Ninelands, Strawberry Fields, St Benedicts, East Garforth, Green Lane, Swillington and Kippax Greenfields Primary schools.You can hear an interview with Ian Macmillian on PodcastGarforth. Follow the link on www.garforth.leeds.sch.ukSponsored by

Advance booking recommended !Garforth Working Men’s Club (in their centenary year), 7.30pm£7.50 (£5)

day 9 – thursday 05.07.07

summer concert – garforth community college music deptA varied programme from the talented musicians of Garforth Community College.Garforth Community College Main Hall7pm £3 (£2) Pay on the door


education showcase

primary school arts extravaganzaA fun packed evening of multi arts performances by over a hundred primary school children.The evening will feature the combined Primary School Big Band, as well as the culmination of three festival projects: Ian McMillan’s poetry challenge Go Forth Garforth (see previous page), an educational dance project led by SLP College, and an African Culture Project involving bead making, dance and drumming. For more details on educational projects visit www.garforthartsfestival.co.uk Schools involved:

East Garforth Primary SchoolStrawberry Fields Primary SchoolSt. Benedicts Primary SchoolGreen Lane Primary SchoolNinelands Primary SchoolSwillington Primary SchoolKippax Greenfields Primary School Event Sponsored by

Garforth Community College7pm£2

Venue: Garforth Community College, from 1pm

outdoor event - featuringprocession street theatrefestival street band projecttin pan alleyskaforthshiny bandsoul soundsnorth stars steel orchestra (also featured on page 4) garforth jazz rock band (also featured on page 5)

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Plus workshops, food, bar, café bar, face painting, …all effortlessly compered by

the wonderful Mike Hancock

PodcastGarforth will be active throughout the day and interviews can be heard by visiting www.garforth.leeds.sch.uk


cara robinsonEven during the early stages of her career, Cara Robinson was writing and recording with notable artists from a huge range of musical genres, including David Holmes, LTJ Bukem and Corinne Bailey Rae. She

has toured throughout the UK as a session singer, backing singer and solo artist and has worked with Jamiroquai and Beverley Knight. A soulful voice combined with tight grooves and subtle tunes. “…love ‘keeper lit’ it’s beautiful…” Corinne Bailey Rae, speaking about Cara’s album.

eliza carthy and the ratcatchers

Twice nominated for the prestigious Nationwide Mercury Prize (‘Red Rice’ –Topic/1999 and ‘Anglicana’/2003) – Eliza is also the winner of an unrivalled seven BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. In 2003 she became the first traditional English musician to

be nominated a BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music (for Anglicana). Describing herself simply as a ‘modern British musician’ she has revitalised and made folk music relevant to new audiences with intelligent, charismatic and boundary-crossing performances.’Eliza Carthy is one of the figureheads of the English folk revival … compelling’ – Evening Standard.‘A gloriously natural singer’ – Q magazine

james taylor quartet

James Taylor, Hammond guru,has consistently remained at the forefront of the jazz funk scene since his debut twenty years ago. JTQ’s first album in 1987, Mission Impossible, laid the foundation for what would become their signature sound: funked-

up, sleazed-down, keyboard-driven jazz that could be Webster’s entry for “groovy.”Renowned for their film and TV themes, live favourites include JTQ’s debut single “Blow Up,” the mesmerising “2001,” and of course, the inimitable, infamous “Starsky & Hutch.”

kate rusbyKate Rusby has not only become one of the British folk scene’s best loved and most revered artists, she’s taken the music to startling new territories, seducing audiences

who’d normally run a mile from folk music.Kate was awarded BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2000, Best Original Song in 2002 and Best Live Act in 2006. The album Sleepless was awarded BBC Radio 2 Best Folk Album of the year in 2000 and also won a Mercury Music Prize in 1999.“An utterly life-affirming evening!” – London Evening Standard“… a great singer, not just a great folk singer” – The Guardian

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courtney pine

LINE-UP:COURTNEY PINE - SAXOPHONESCAMERON PIERRE - GUITARROBERT FORDJOUR - DRUMSCHRIS JEROME - PIANO/KEYBOARDSDARREN TAYLOR - BASSOMAR PUENTE - ELECTRIC VIOLINIt’s almost two decades since Courtney Pine journeyed to the urge within and released a shock-and-awe debut album that put contemporary jazz in the British Top 40 album charts for the first time.He is a multi-award winning artist and now broadcaster with a live touring history that has brought his sound to audiences across the world. His music crosses genres, bringing together jazz, reggae, hip hop and drum and bass influences in a totally inclusive way.2007 sees the re-release of his classic ‘Modern Day Jazz Stories’ (a Mercury Music Prize Album of The Year) so expect to hear old favourites alongside first airings of new album material and gems from his current ‘Resistance’ set.The UK’s most important jazz instrumentalist” OBSERVER“Unmissable” DJ MAGAZINE

THE PLAYGROUND PARTY

Venue Garforth Community College OutdoorGates open 1pm Tickets Only £15!Family ticket £30 (2 adults and up to 3 young persons under the age of 16)Under 5’s FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.

A limited number of discounted tickets at £8.50 will be available to local residents. For full details contact the festival box office or the phone hotline 07982 215613. or email [email protected] limited soADVANCED BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

There will be no parking at the venue - so please check the website prior to the event for further details regarding access and parking - www.garforthartsfestival.co.ukBar and a range of food available. No food or drink may be brought on site.

the playground party – day 11 saturday 07.07.07

FESTIVAL SUPPORTERSChris’s Fruit & Veg

Garforth BedsCanton FlavourCOMPAS PTA

The Newmarket PubSt. Mary’s Parish Church, GarforthStrawberry Fields Primary School

St. Benedicts Primary SchoolGreen Lane Primary SchoolNinelands Primary SchoolSwillington Primary School

Kippax Greenfields Primary SchoolEast Garforth Primary School

Aagrah, Garforth


Tickets: Unless otherwise stated in the programme, tickets for all events will be on sale from the following Festival outlets:

Ticket Hotline: 07982 215613

Box Office: Garforth Bookshop 15 Main StreetGarforthLS25 2JT Tel No : (0113 2863534)Open 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday

All payment methods accepted – except American Express

Online: You can now buy tickets for selected festival events as shown online at

www.digyorkshire.com Yorkshire’s what’s on guide.

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Book any time, day or night, and take your voucher to the event in order to collect your ticket. A hassle-free way to make sure you don’t miss out.

Ticket availability from www.digyorkshire.com and the phone Hotline will end at 11.59pm on the day before the performance.However, tickets will be on sale at Garforth Bookshop until 5pm on the day of the performances.

Any remaining tickets will be available at each venue 45 minutes before the advertised start/doors time.Where an event sells out we will post this on our website www.garforthartsfestival.co.uk

Discounts/ConcessionsWhere concession rates are advertised these apply to: senior citizens, children under 16, NUS students, and anyone receiving unemployment or disability benefit, upon showing proof of entitlement.For ‘The Playground Party’ on July 7th a limited number of discounted tickets at £8.50 will be available to local residents. For full details contact the festival box office or the phone hotline 07982 215613.

Friends of Garforth Arts Festival Become a regular supporter of the festival and receive advance information and ticket benefits.Please contact (0113) 385 0654 for more information or visit the website www.garforthartsfestival.co.uk

Map – guide to venues

Ticket information and How to find us

By RoadA642 North East, leading to the A1M North / South and the A64 to York.A642 South West, leading to M62, Leeds and ManchesterA63 West, leading to Leeds Outer Ring Road and A64 YorkA63 East, leading to A656 Castleford and A1M North / South

By RailGarforth station is on the main Trans Pennine Route between Leeds and York and is within easy walking distance of all Garforth venues

The Playground Party

Taster Event – Saturday 12th May

7.30pm 3 Brass Bands featuring guest soloist Alan Morrison Garforth Community College Main Hall £7.50 (£5) The Kippax Band, Garforth Brass, Garforth Jubilee Brass Band.

Day 1 Wednesday 27th June 7pm ‘Panmania’ with special guests The North Stars Steel Pan Orchestra Garforth Community College Main Hall £3.50, (£2.00)

Day 2 Thursday 28th June7pm ‘A Slice of the action’ Garforth Community College Main Hall £3.50, (£2.00)8pm Sean Hargreaves Trio plus Garforth Jazz Rock Band Wakefield Jazz Club £10.00, (£8.00)

Day 3 Friday 29th June3.15pm Art and Poetry Exhibition (exhibition closes at 6.30pm) Garforth Green Lane Primary School Exhibits include children’s work and work by Sap Green Art Club. 6pm Friday Rush Hour – piano recital Helen Reid Garforth Community College Music Centre £4.50 (£3)7.30pm ‘Friday Night Live’ 5 Indie bands featuring the Kolorado Rock Machine Garforth Community College Main Hall £4.00 no concessions

Day 4 Saturday 30th June10am Garforth Community Arts School Showcase Garforth Community College Main Hall £4.00, (£2.00)10am-4pm Art and Poetry Exhibition Garforth Green Lane Primary School Exhibits include children’s work and work by Sap Green Art Club.Times> ‘Dynamics of Dance’ The Caroline Atha School of Dance 0113 2865319 Garforth Miner’s Welfare Hall, £2.00 Performances at 1.00pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm 2.30pm String Masterclass The Brodsky Quartet Garforth Community College Music Centre FREE7pm The Brodsky Quartet including student pre concert at 6.30pm St Mary’s Church £15.00, (£12.50)7pm ‘Opportunity Knocks’ presented by Garforth Musical Society Garforth Community College Main Hall £3.00 7.30pm Garforth Jubilee Brass Summer Concert Ninelands Primary School FREE

Day 5 Sunday 1st July 11am ‘Garforth Gala’ Garforth and District Lions Glebelands Field Garforth Admission via family programme7.30pm Brighouse and Rastrick Band Garforth Community College Main Hall £14.00, £12.00

Day 6 Monday 2nd July8.30am Exhibition Product Design (closes at 3.30pm) Garforth Community College Art Gallery FREE7.00pm ‘Let us entertain you’ by SLP College Garforth Community College Main Hall FREE

Day 7 Tuesday 3rd July7pm Swillington Primary School Arts Evening Swillington Primary School, Swillington FREE7pm Dance Spectacular – Leeds Specialist Arts Colleges Garforth Community College Main Hall £3.50, (£2.00)

Day 8 Wednesday 4th July7.30pm ‘Play in a day’ Garforth Community College students Garforth Community College Main Hall £3.50, (£2.00)8pm Acoustic Folk – featuring Leeds Folk Theatre Partisans Garforth Working Men’s Club £5.00, (£3.50) Tiny Tin Lady & more

Day 9 Thursday 5th July7pm ‘Summer Concert’ Garforth Community College students Garforth Community College Main Hall £3.00, (£2.00) Pay on the door 7.30pm ‘Sharp Stories’ by The Ian McMillan Orchestra Garforth Working Men’s Club £7.50, (£5.00) plus students from East Leeds schools.

Day 10 Friday 6th July7pm Primary School Arts Extravaganza Garforth Community College Main Hall £2.00

Day 11 Saturday 7th July1pm ‘THE PLAYGROUND PARTY’ Garforth Community College, Outdoor Tickets: £15.00 An amazing line up of artists featuring: Courtney Pine, Kate Rusby, Family Ticket: £30.00 James Taylor Quartet, Eliza Carthy and the Ratcatchers, Cara Robinson, North Stars Steel Orchestra, Garforth Jazz Rock Band plus more. This event will also contain workshops, street theatre, etc. Bar and Food available. Please do not bring your own.

Discounts available for local residents please call 07982 215613 for more information.

Festival DiaryPrior to the main 11 days of the festival, there will be a series of taster events, please check the website for more details.

Documents

THE GARFORTH F Arts estivalgarforthartsfestival.co.uk/2007/Garfest07.pdf · Sean Hargreaves piano ... from Oscar Peterson to Led Zeppelin. ‘Hargreaves has a ﬂair for unusual rhythmic