Streets Ahead Festival in Upper Horfield
Streets Ahead Festival - Stunning Intercultural Festival for Upper Horfield
An exciting array of arts and entertainment is scheduled to perform at the Streets Ahead Festival in Upper Horfield from 8th-15th March and it's all totally free!!
The packed programme includes theatre and dance devised and performed by local young people; music and procession on the streets; music, food and exhibitions reflecting the many different cultures now living in the area - everything from graffiti and bhangra to hip-hop and morris dancing.
The project is a partnership between acta, Upper Horfield Community Trust and Bristol Community Housing Foundation, and is funded by Arts Council England, Quartet Community Fund, Neighbourhood Renewal and the Youth Opportunities Fund.
'We wanted to do something special to enable members of the community to come together and celebrate the creativity and different cultures in our area', said Maria Damsell, UHCT Community Development Worker, 'We're very excited at the wide range of events we've organised; from storytelling for tots in the local library, youth drama, theatre and dance groups, to a Somalian Tent installed at the Primary School. There's so much to see and do, really something for everyone!'
The Festival is the culmination of a year-long community arts project co-ordinated by acta, aimed at promoting access to the arts and developing understanding between different sections of the community.
"This area has a rich culture, and everyone has something to offer", says Project Co-ordinator Hannah Currant, "We want everyone in the area to come along and enjoy the festival, and celebrate what an amazing community there is here"
The Festival also includes free performances by Banner Theatre from Manchester, and 'An Evening with Big Bill Broonzy', a new play by local playwright Will Grealish, performed by acclaimed actor Okon Ubanga-Jones. Bristol-based international dance group, Kompany Malakhi, have worked with local young people who will present a new dance at the Festival.
Programme Times and Venues
Monday 10th - Bristol Swing Band - Eden Grove - 7.30pm - £5 - Call UHCT on 0117 9690011
Wednesday 12th - Banner Theatre - Eden Grove Hall - 6.30pm - Free
Wed 12th-Sat 15th - Aqal Somali Tent - Upper Horfield Primary - Thursday and Friday 4pm-5pm and Saturday from 12 onwards - Free - Call UHCT on 0117 9690011
Thursday 13th - Big Bill Broonzy - Eden Grove - 8.00pm - Free
Friday 14tat 1pm : : Housing Minister -Caroline Flint visits Horfield and launches community festival
Friday 14th - Red Hot Drama, Monks Park School Dance Group, Kompany Malakhi Dance Group - Monks Park School - 7.00pm - Free
Saturday 15th - Various Festival Events - Eden Grove - 12.00pm-4.00pm - Free
Saturday 15th - Gangsters Youth Theatre, Monks Park Youth Theatre, BS7 Massive Dance - Monks Park School - 7.00pm - Free
For a full festival programme and/or further information contact:
Rebecca Allen at acta on 0117 9532448 or Maria Damsell at UHCT on 0117 9690011