Performances


Festival Launch

CLAIRE MARTIN AND SIR RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT

St. Clement’s Church
20 May 2010 7:30PM    £20/£18 concessions

What better way to celebrate the launch of the tenth Chorlton Arts Festival than in the company of the UK’s foremost jazz singer, Claire Martin and legendary classical and screen composer, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett.

This long-running partnership has played to packed houses and has had rave reviews in New York, London and throughout Europe since 2000. Their programme includes pieces from their new album celebrating the work of Cy Coleman.

www.clairemartinjazz.com In partnership with The Lichfield Festival

TICKETS & INFO: 07794 860 305

E: tickets@chorltonartsfestival.com

Concessions: NUS/OAP/Disabled/Unemployed

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A MUSIC AND VISUAL EXTRAVAGANZA – IN AID OF THE COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY TEAM AT CHRISTIE’S

Dulcimer
Thursday 20 May 7.30PM    £5 in advance

Blind Atlas, Luke Hirst, The Junkhop Scratch Band plus John Stammers (DJ) and smO (VJ).

For tickets and info email electrichelen@googlemail.com

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IGUANA JAM

Iguana Bar
Thursday 20 May, 8PM    Free

Jazz, soul, funk and blues jam session with Mercury Quartet.

www.myspace.com/mercuryquartet

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THE CABARET FORMERLY KNOWN AS BUCKET

Oddest
Thursday 20 May, 8PM    Free

Chorltonites rejoice, the North West’s strangest cabaret is coming to town! Vintage burlesque beauties, kitchen- sink puppeteers, angry magicians, jesters of the avant- garde – they’ve all graced our stage, but now we’re bringing a hand-picked bunch of oddballs, misfits and freaks to tickle and delight, and we want you there!

The Cabaret Formerly Known as Bucket is an immersive setting, showcasing the finest, strangest, alternative entertainment in

the North West, whether it be music, poetry, performance or art, with an emphasis on the ‘unusual’.

Your compère for the evening, Bill Bucket will be orchestrating the madness in the lovely surroundings of Oddest – a fitting venue for such an odd night. So come, and make the Festival’s opening a night of surprise.

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MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME: RNCM RECITALS

St. Werburgh’s Church
Friday 21 May, 1–2PM    Free

Pianists, Seb Grand and Angela Lim from the Royal Northern College of Music perform in these series of solo recitals.

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GUIDED WALK AROUND CHORLTON

Starts from Chorlton Green – Horse and Jockey
Friday 21 May, 1PM    Free

A guided walk taking in some of the Festival venues, introducing what’s on and exploring the musical, literary and artistic heritage of Chorlton.

Walk held by Blue Badge Guide Emma Fox

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THE GRATE DEBATE

Iguana Bar
Friday 21 May, 7PM    Free

‘Is Graffiti Anti-Social Art?’

Councils spend millions of pounds erasing it. Young graffiti artists spend millions creating it. Is graffiti okay so long as it’s on someone else’s wall? Would you give graffiti artists the keys to your home? On the continent, even the walls of people’s houses get the graffiti treatment.

Some companies spend thousands funding graffiti, and there are people who make a living out of it. So is it people’s art or anti-social art?

Have your say in ‘The Grate Debate’.

For further details contact: info@iguanabar.co.uk

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MANKY POETS WITH COPLAND SMITH AND A MYSTERY GUEST

Chorlton Library Meeting Room
Friday 21 May, 7:30PM    £2/£1 concessions

The readings are in the backroom of Chorlton Library. There’s an opportunity for floor poets to read and then, after the interval, our guest poet will read. All welcome.

Concessions: NUS/OAP/Disabled/Unemployed

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CROZIAN ENSEMBLE

St. Werburgh’s Church
Friday 21 May 7.30pm    £5/£3 concessions

The Crozian Ensemble is a collective of RNCM graduates which performs a wide range of repertoire. Tonight’s programme will open with one of Purcell’s beautiful Fantasias, followed by works for string quartet including Haydn Quartet in Bb Op. 71 no.1 and Fratres by Arvo Part.

Concessions: NUS/OAP/Disabled/Unemployed

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ECO FASHION SHOW

St. Clement’s Church
Friday 21 May, 7:30PM    Free

The Eco Fashion Show returns to the Festival after the success of last year. This year’s show aims to showcase Manchester’s eco designers and retailers with a visually exciting range of sustainable fashion – from recycled clothing and textiles, to vintage and Fair Trade.

See old clothes and fabrics transformed, and the latest trends in Fair Trade fashion.

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B-MUSIC

Dulcimer
Friday 21 May 8PM    Free

B-Music at Dulcimer, DJs Lee Janda, Andy Votel and special guest.

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SELECTION BOX

Iguana Bar
Friday 21 May 8.30PM    Free

Tonight, Iguana Bar showcases an all female bill with performances from both local and regional talent. For more information check us out at www.myspace.com/iguanabarchorlton

Kaya – Kaya is a dynamic performer and a prolific songwriter with quality vocals and an impressive track record performing at the Royal Variety Show, with Ringo Starr at the Capital of Culture 2008 opening and as a finalist of BBC’s ‘Last Choir Standing’.

Described by Joe Shooman (Drowned In Sound Magazine) as ‘one of the most compelling, complete and classy acts you likely every to see’ ‘these are real songs performed by an artist deserving of a wider stage. The widest stage’. Highly recommended.

www.myspace.com/kayaherstad

Krystina Myles – Already being described as one of the hottest new singer-songwriters in Britain today, Krystina has performed on BBC1, supported Mick Hucknall on his UK tour and performed to rave reviews in Germany and France.

In 2008 Kristyna broke into the UK album chart Top 10 when one of her songs appeared alongside tracks from Amy Winehouse and Erykah Badu on the Universal Music compilation album ‘Songbird 2008’. Kristyna was the only unsigned artist to be featured on the album. Catch her one off exclusive performance at Iguana Bar! Highly recommended.

www.krystinamyles.com

Dear Brown Eyes – www.myspace.com/dearbrowneyes

Taylor & The Mason – This female duo, describe their sound as “folky-dirty-stomping music” which gives a general idea as to what you might expect to hear. Their influences vary wildly from Motown to Joni Mitchell, Damien Rice to Old Soul. Expect an eclectic mix of acoustic sounds with stunning harmonies and bubbly personalities.

www.myspace.com/taylorandthemason

Lucy Allen – Taking influence from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, Eva Cassidy and Annie Lennox singer/songwriter Lucy Allen is an engaging and distinctive performer. Her acoustic group captures the sweet sincerity of her song writing, adding uplifting guitar riffs and delicate vocals into the mix. A welcome addition to the Manchester acoustic scene.

www.myspace.com/lucyallen

11pm till 1am – Resident DJ Ruby Nix spinning Old Soul, New Wave, Rare Groove, Disco and much more…


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SCRATTERS

The Lounge
Friday 21 May, 9PM    Free

Scratters are five seasoned veterans who dabble in various styles of dirty funk mixed with a smattering of jazz/rock and a wee suggestion of psychedelic overtones. Don’t forget to bring along your funk sticks!

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MANCHESTER MUSIC SERVICE STRING SHOWCASE

Bluebox Theatre
Saturday 22 May 10:30AM    Free

Children from Manchester schools perform in string orchestras and string quartets that rehearse on Saturday mornings at Chorlton High School as part of the Music Service Activities Programme.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET

St. Clement’s Church
Saturday 22 May 11:00AM    Free

Take a break from the entertainment and have a wander around the Festival’s Arts and Craft market, back by popular demand. It has been described in the past as ‘better than Christmas’!

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FAMILY FUNDAY

St. Clement’s Church
Saturday 22 May 12PM    Free

Celebrate the official launch of the tenth Chorlton Arts Festival with music, dance and crafts. An event for all the family, with food and drink, face painting and a live performance stage. Performers include Blue Lizard, Mad Donnas and The Kalina Banda, a Balalaika Band and join in with the workshop session .

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Reggae Reggae BBQ

Iguana Bar
Saturday 22 May 12PM till 4PM

Join us for a special BBQ served up by our friends from Moss Side’s finest Caribbean takeaway ‘Alvinos.’

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QUEENIE AND THE PAWNS

The Hillary Step
Saturday 22 May 4PM    Free

Bitter-sweet original songs about love and loss with an acerbic sense of humour. Queenie on guitar and vocals, Tony Marshall on bass and Jon Mambo on guitar.

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CLAIRE MOONEY SINGER/SONGWRITER

Creative Recycling
Saturday 22 May 7PM    £5 in advance / £6 on the door

Ten Pan Alley – To celebrate ten years of Chorlton Arts Festivals and raising funds for the People of Haiti. The PA will be powered by their bicycle-driven turbine! Let there be sound! Refreshments throughout the evening.

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Festival Highlight

THIS MORNING CALL

St. Clements Church
Saturday 22 May 7:30PM    £5/£3 concessions

This Morning Call is the unusual moniker of an electronic pop producer Ben Heyworth.

Based in south Manchester, Ben’s unashamedly eclectic and often downbeat style borrows from the likes of Keane, The Postal Service and a-ha. It’s an exciting new direction in a city already blessed with a rich musical inheritance, an independent spirit and an international reputation.

Mixing traditional indie balladry with electronic quirks, glitch and ambience, Ben draws a somber line under the increasingly creative goings- on in the electro scene, whilst putting a quiet rocket under the traditional guitar band set up. www.thismorningcall.com

TICKETS & INFO: 07794 860 305

E: tickets@chorltonartsfestival.com

Concessions: NUS/OAP/Disabled/Unemployed

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RNCM EVENING RECITALS

St. Werburgh’s Church
Saturday 22 May 7:30PM    Free

Pianists Lee Cheong and Carlos Quesada from the Royal Northern College of Music perform in this series of solo recitals. See website for more details.

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NIGHT MUSIC

Charango
Saturday 22 May 8PM    Free

DJ’s Balearic Mike and Jan Hammered, play an exotic mix of Tropical/Balearic Vinyl.

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IGUANA’S FINEST PART 1

Iguana Bar
Saturday 22 May 8PM    Free

Part 1 of Iguana’s finest featuring hand-picked favourites in celebration of Chorlton Arts Festival’s tenth year.

On the bill:

Paper Boats / The Quangos / Any Idle Clone / Tom Lannon 

Over the years Iguana has showcased some of the best talent Manchester has to offer. Tonight we’ve specially hand picked some of our personal favourites to showcase as part of CAF and have put together and unmissable line up.

Paper Boats – encompassing Nick Cave esc lyrics and those epic moments associated with the likes of Arcade Fire, their sound results in something incredibly special and unusually refreshing. Paper Boats’ impressive line up includes Violin, Piano, Drums, Double Bass, Trumpet, Guitar and Lead Vocals from hearty Singer/Songwriter Petty Thief. Highly recommended. 

www.myspace.com/paperboatsuk

The Quangos – Entertaining, endearing and immediately likeable. This trio of young Manchester lads have successfully veered away from the generic Indie/Rock sound by mixing Indie with Ska & Pop creating something upbeat and charming that you cant help but smile at with impressive vocals from front man Josh Goddard. Highly recommended.

 www.myspace.com/thequangos

Any Idle Clone – Any Idle Clone is a solo music project in which all material is written, performed and produced by Chorlton-based singer/songwriter Dan Conley. With a subtle brilliance, both vocally and in his writing, Dan’s songs are likely to tug at your heartstrings if you listen with the intent of understanding the depth of their meaning. 

www.myspace.com/anyidleclone

Tom Lannon – Soulful and imaginative, Tom’s songs are likely to take you back to a place you’ve been at one time in your life. His husky tone, powerful vocals and expressive lyrics make for an emotional combination, bound to keep your eyes peeled and your ears pricked for the duration.

 www.myspace.com/tomlannon

11pm till late – Resident DJ Richard Hartwell spinning Funk, Soul, New Wave, Rare Grove, Disco & US Garage.

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Double Bill

Double Bill: BUT I JUST WANT TO FALL IN LOVE AND WORK WITH ELEPHANTS and ELVIS IS MY MUM

Wilbraham St. Ninian’s Church Hall
Saturday 22 May 8PM    Free

But I Just want to Fall in Love and Work With Elephants – This is a comedy performance which considers one of life’s important questions, which is why do I often not like the use of music in performance? Drawing on songs from Hairspray, by way of the Chuckle Brothers, this post-gay performer valiantly tries to escape the fact that she is a left- handed lesbian from Liverpool.

Elvis is My Mum – A visual piece exploring family and family trees. Elvis is My Mum presents the audience with a literal and metaphorical ‘rainbow family tree’.

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MIDNIGHT DELTA

The Lloyd’s Hotel
Saturday 22 May 8PM    Free

Four-piece blues band.

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Festival Highlight

FLASHLIGHT BY BREAD

Chorlton Green
Saturday 22 May 9PM    Free

Flashlight

(BREAD – Ruth Essex, Kate Moran, David Boultbee)

Community focussed, light based, landscape intervention

We’re lighting up Chorlton with 1000 paper lanterns and want you to help!

Artists’ group BREAD create works which gently ask you to stop for a moment and take in your surroundings in the hope that you’ll notice something new. This time we’re attempting landscape intervention by flash-mob!

Look out around Chorlton for the Flashlight flyers that you can fold into a lantern. They’re available from the Festival Hub, the library and lots of shops and cafes. We’re also handing them out in schools – we may even post one through your door!!

We’ll let you know what to do with your lantern on May 22. Until then mum’s the word, but it will be around Chorlton at 9pm.

More information available online: http://breadartcollective.co.uk

You’ll also need a light kit, available from the Festival Hub for £1

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GRACE IN FLAME

Chorlton Green – Horse and Jockey
Saturday 22 May 9PM    Free

Grace in Flame is a performance group that offers a unique combination of belly dance and fire manipulation. Their special form of belly dance incorporates other styles

of dancing such as street, burlesque and African, and is all set to modern and alternative music. They also perform fire manipulation using poi, staff and hoop, which is especially stunning set against the

night sky.

www.graceinflame.com or follow them on Facebook.

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IGUANA’S FINEST PART 2

Iguana
Sunday 23 May 8PM till 12AM

Genre: Folk/Rock/Blues/Acoustic

Part 2 of Iguana’s Finest showcases some fantastic new up and coming talent as well as some very well established musicians on the Manchester music scene. Highly recommended.

The Marivaux – This four piece Alternative/Rock Band boat impressive musicianship, shongwriting as well as great vocal ability from front man Phil McAdam, The best formed after meeting up at music tech collage and recruiting various members and have since become well established on the Manchester music scene. The Marivaux are still young blood on the scene but are building up an impressive fan base and a following of healthy music fans who undoubtedly expect nothing but decent music and invigorating live performances from this up and coming Manchester-full sounding group who have fused the best of a variety of influences such as The Beatles, Oasis, The Smiths, RHCP, Bob Dylan, The La’s, Incubus, and The Doors. Watch this space.

www.myspace.com/themarivaux

Black Water – An acoustic three piece band with vocal harmonies performing popular covers with a twist.

James Munro – at only twenty-two, singer/songwriter James Munro has both the vocal talent and song writing capabilities of someone way beyond his years. Taking influence from the likes of Bob Dylan, James has perfected his talent through the use of superlative timing, vocal dynamics and sincerity in his approach to lyric writing. His quality performances set the standard for any other folk artists to come out of Manchester as far as we’re concerned.

www.myspace.com/jamesmunromusic

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FESTIVAL EUCHARIST

St. Clement’s Church
Sunday 23 May 10:30AM    Free

This year the Arts Festival Eucharist occurs on Pentecost Sunday, one of our regular All-Age Services. The service’s theme will be ‘Being creative in the Spirit’ and will include a Godly Play presentation, an all age orchestra, and other elements.

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BLUE CANVAS TEA PARTY

Iguana Bar
Sunday 23 May 12 noon    Free

Join us as Iguana Bar for relaxing Sunday afternoon tea served with home made fairy cakes, hot crossed buns and light bites with live, Bossanova and smooth Jazz from ‘Blue canvas’. Children welcome.

 www.myspace.com/bluecanvas

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