Dear All
Please find attached the provisional text for the program leaflet. We
would be very grateful if you could read through it and let us know if any
errors / omissions. Please read carefully the listings pertaining to your
events and check times, venues, spellings etc v carefully. Please also
check the details for your venue in the venues section.
We have put prices in for some events - these are to encourage people to
buy festival wristbands and therefore encourage them to attend festival
events. If you are not happy with your pricing please let Robin know.
This text will be going to the designer on Friday, therefore please could
you let us have any amendments by 4pm on Thursday. We may need to shorten
some of the listings and will do our best to check any changes with you
prior to going to print.
A huge thank you to all of you for your help in pulling this program
together, we think it looks excellent - exciting and inspiring!
Best wishes
Robin and Jess.
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Dates – 22 May – 11 June 2009
Web address – www.lutonartsfestival.org.uk
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Exhibitions:
Film
Literature
Music
Play and Work
Performance
Poetry
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Gateway Gallery Exhibition Arrivals Lounge, London Luton Airport
London Luton Airport and Luton Cultural Services Trust present an exhibition of vibrant and exciting work by talented local artists at the Gateway Gallery. If you are travelling through the Festival period make sure you check it out! 24 Hours
Free
Fri 22 May, B Fest 09 Official Launch Party Bellinis
Join us by kicking off the Festival in style at the Offical Festival Launch Party. Music comes from breakbeat outfit Duel Calibre with support from Chris Sundive, GuycalledFresh and LaB Radio DJ's. Venue, Bellini's, 8pm-2am, Cost-Free Rave theme so come dressed up. 8pm till 2am
Free
Fri 22 May, Iraq the forgotten story… the hat Factory
Iraq-the forgotten story is a powerful, moving and challenging visual arts exhibtion of never before seen work by the people directly affected-it is their story. Created by the Preemptive Love Coalition and the international artists collective at A Thin Place.org. 10-4pm
Free
Fri 22 May, Literature Lounge The Old Shop
Literature lounge presents Spoken Word, music and film in unique ways. Featured performers include Blues Master Robert Hokum and poet Anjan Saha. Come along and partcipate in one of the several open mic slots. Literature Lounge is an established spoken word event taking place in arts centres across London.
8-10pm
3.5 Free with Festival pass
Fri 22 May, Nexus Stockwood Park Discovery Centre, The Greenhouse
Awaiting text Until 25 May 7.30pm
Friday 22 May-11 June, Express Yourself Hospital Surgical Block
During April Luton and Dunstable Hospital held a Fine art, photography and poetry competition to celebrate its 70th anniversery. The winning entires can now be seen on display at the Hospital. Until 11 June.
9am-8pm
Free
Sat 23 May, The Playful Paradox: Creative Writing on Campus Park Square
The Playful Paradox is an informal conference for staff and postgraduate students, and anyone interested in creative writing programmes to showcase their work- both practice and theory, to meet their peers, and to share their candid experiences of writing 'on campus'. 9-5pm
Free for students/staff. £10 for others. £7 for Festival goers.
Please book online http://cwparadox.wikidot.com/registration
Sat 23 May, An Evening with LC Tyler Waterstones
L.C.Tyler is a rising star on the Macmillan New Writing list and a hilarious new voice in very British comic fiction. His first novel, The Herring Seller's Apprentice was published in 2007 to critical acclaim. His second book A Very Persistent Illusion is published in March. Come and hear the author read from his novels before answering questions from the audience. 7-9.30pm
3.5 Free with Festival pass
Sat 23 May, B:Live-Rock and Metal@The Castle George the 2nd Pub
A weekend of Rock and Metal Music bought to you by George2nd, Gate 9 Promotions and PDM Music. Please check myspace for full band listings. 7pm??
Free
Sun 24 May, B:Live-Rock and Metal@George 2nd tbc
A weekend of Rock and Metal Music bought to you by George2nd, Gate 9 Promotions and PDM Music. Please check website for full band listings. Eve
Prices may vary, please check website for costings.
Sun 24 May, B:Live-An Irie Vibe The Mall
After a triumphant performance as part of last years B Fest, Ed Ishmael King returns again this year to treat us all with acoustic rendition of songs with a postive vibe from past and present. In the words of Mr Bob Marley- "When it hits you, you feel no pain", come down and join in the merriment. Midday-4
Free
Sun 24 May, Bollywood Spice (Bollywood Tadaka) Radio
A documentary which focuses on the ‘national fantasy’ of Indian cinema from the silent era, the actions films of the 70’s through to the post liberalisation of Indian films in the 1990’s. Day
Free
Sun 24 May, Play in a Day Website Opens
Intrepid performers who can take on the challenge to conceive, write, cast, rehearse and perform a 10 minute performance within a 24 hour period need to have registered by today. You play your part by logging onto www.aplayinaday.co.uk and suggesting titles, props and a line of dialogue.
Free
Mon 25 May, Luton International Carnival
This annual spectacular is a great day out for all the family and celebrates the town’s many cultures. Highlight of the day is the colourful and amazing parade, backed up by vibrant entertainment together with street entertainment, a variety of crafts and international food stalls. 12-7pm
Free
Tues 26 May-11 June, Blind Love of Dead Spring Exhibition Green Room/George 2nd/The Castle/Waterstones/Bellinis
Throughout the Festival follow a trail of contmeporary art works and poetry installations round several pubs and venues in Luton town centre.
Free
Tues 26 May, Hip-Hop Taster Class The White Rooms, UoB
Discover yourself in hip hop and house. These introductory classes will
show you basic hip hop and house dance moves. By the end you should be able to
complete two simple routines demonstrated. Wear sports trainers and loose trousers, and don't forget to grab a bottle of water. 3-5pm
Free
Wed 27 May, Art as Inspiration UoB, Park Square
Ismail Khuyat (former Khurdish Minister of Culture) leads this session on how conflict can inspire art and art can inspire peace. 1-2pm
Free
Booking essential: gavin.stewart@beds.ac.uk
Wed 27 May, Creative Industries Network Night the hat Factory
No matter what art form you work with, if you are setting up a creative business this is for you. For any artist who needs business, legal or funding advice, this opportunity to network with those in the know is not to be missed! Join Luton Cultural Services Trust for nibbles and jazz jam after. 6.30pm
Free
Booking and further information Caren.Ashton-Penketh@LutonCulture.com
Thurs 28 May, B:Live-Lunchtime, Market Hill Music Market Hill
Enjoy Live Lunchtime entertainment from a number of talented performers from Luton and the surrounding area. Today music is provided by Verity Sessions, Tom Evans and The Outlaws of Tombstone. 12-4pm
Free
Thurs 28 May, B:Visual Costa Coffee, UoB Park Square
Artists and photographers of all ages have been working on masterpieces inspired by the theme of conflict & peacemaking. Drop in for a cup of coffee and see the shortlisted pieces exhibited in the University Reception. Until 30 May. 9am-6pm
Free
Fri 29 May, B:Creative BBC Three Counties
Tune into the Lorna Milton Afternoon Show which today features some very special guests – the winners of the B:Fest Creative Writing Competition. They will discuss the inspiration behind their pieces and what the competition means to them. 4pm
Free
Fri 29 May, B:Live-Lunchtime, Graffiti Art Demonstration Market Hill
Aiming to show graffiti as an art form, and not just a lacklusture attempt at displaying a few obsenitity on the side of a building, Bedford based artist Jason Cool transforms an old abandoned van into a piece of art work. 12-2pm
Free
Fri 29 May, Music's Duel with the Evening Star Waterstones
Gavin Selerie will be reading from his forthcoming collected works, Music's Duel. Lee Harwood has been publishing poetry since 1965 and is a significant poet of the British Poetry Revival. 7-9pm
6 Free with Festival pass
Sat 30 May, Being Horrible to Poetry The Green Room
Sean Bonney, Frances Kruk, Jow Lindsay, and Sophie Robinson: expect entertaining and electric performances from these four London-based poets. 1.30pm
4.5 Free with Festival pass
Sat 30 May, Blue Bus in Luton The Green Room
David Miller brings the Blue Bus reading series up from London, which sees him read alongside Jeff Hilson, Johan de Wit, and Giles Goodland. 4pm
4.5 Free with Festival pass
Sat 30 May, Colour Breaks Out
Caroline Bergvall is a multi-disciplinary writer who has performed and exhibited work around the world. Her work deals with multilingual poetics, body genres, sexual politics, cultural and linguistic performativity, and the role of the artist and of art. Redell Olsen has research interests in the relationship between theory and practice, and the development of digital poetics, and has performed and exhibited work in England and America. 7-10pm
6 Free with Festival pass
Sat 30 May, B:Live-Indie @George 2nd George the 2nd Pub
A weekend of Indie Music bought to you by George2nd, Gate 9 Promotions and PDM Music. Please see myspace for full band listings. 8pm
Free Free
Sun 31 May, Ode to beard stroking The Green Room
The Bermuda Triangle may eat up whole ships, and The Rhubarb Triangle may provide us with a tasty treat, but when you create a (decidedly scalene) triangle out of three locally based poetry societies, who knows what you might end up with? In all likelihood, you will end up with an afternoon of locally grown entertainment, and an open mic for anyone who wants to show off their wares. Members of the public are welcome to read, heckling and rhubarb throwing will be kept to a minimum, and all lost ships parked round the back.
1pm-7pm
4.5 Free with Festival Pass
Sun 31 May, B:Live-Indie@The Castle tbc
A weekend of Indie Music bought to you by George2nd, Gate 9 Promotions and PDM Music. Please see website for full band listings. 7pm
Prices may vary please see website for costings.
Mon 01 June, How to make 'Mistakes'-Beautiful Happenings Market Hall, The Mall
Visual Artist Nahla Al-Tabbaa is a Jordanian student in her final year at Central Saint Martins College. Watch as she transforms a mall space by using plaster and paint into a surreal sea scape to create a one-day installation. 9-5pm
Free
Tues 02 June, Parallel
Every day of existence is a long, mad dream. The "Parallel" exhibition tends to awake us for a moment and allow escape into an unknown, however similar, form of reality. Until 8th June
Free
Tues 02 June, Exelixis Shop Front?
Students from the University of Bedfordshire explore the freedom to work on their own practice, while exercising the evolution of painting and space in a uniform exhibtion. Until 9th June
Free
Tues 02 June, Floaters the hat Factory
One of the highlights of last years Festival, we are delighted to welcome the Upstage Theatre Company back to Luton. This year their one act play deals with the serious issue of the effects of rape on 8 people involved. 7.30pm Doors Open, 8pm start
4.5 £2.50 with Festival pass
Wed 03 June,
7.30pm
Free
Wed 03 June, Indian Film Seminar UoB, Park Square
A leading expert on Indian cinema talks about the mechanics and subtlies of Indian Film Making 1-2pm
Free
Booking essential: gavin.stewart@beds.ac.uk
Wed 03 June, Hegley and Horovitz the hat Factory
Luton's own, and the country's most innovative comic poet, John Hegley, teams up with Michael Horovitz, legendary poet, singer-songwriter and jazz and blues anglo-saxophonist. Fun, flair, subversion: nothing is too serious for laughter. 7.30-10pm
£10, £8conc £5.00 Festival Pass
Thurs 04 June, B:Visual The Mall
Artists and photographers of all ages have been working on masterpieces inspired by the theme of conflict & peacemaking. The winning entries are proudly displayed by the information desk in the Mall. Until 11 June. 9-5pm
Free
, Mothers and daughters, fathers and sons /Luton Lives Luton Central Library
Two exhibitions looking at those who live and work in Luton from different perspectives. Maria Kukhareva uses images of several generations of a family to capture their lives and stories. Barry Mayes' images highlight the diverse lives of many of the people who work at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, depicting work done in the community and at the hospital.
Free
Thurs 04 June, The BAGSA's Green Room
Lutons answer to the BAFTA's - we are proud to present up-and-coming new
animation talent at the inaugural Bedfordshire
Animation Graduate Screening Awards. Screening of a range of 2D, 3D
and stop motion animation productions screened and an informal awards ceremony. A wonderful opportunity to network with like-minded practitioners, or gain an insight into the intensive but tremendously rewarding animation work process. 6.30pm
4.5 Free with Festival Pass
Thurs 04 June, Open Mic Nite at The Castle The Castle
All welcome to come along and perform at the Festival Open Mic Night, whether you’re a budding singer/songwriter, muscian, poet or comedian! Watever your talent, come down and share it with us. The Castle Pub, 7.30pm onwards. Free. 8.00pm
Free
Fri 05 June, Under the Mask 2- Gamers Confrence Park Square
A two-day celebration of video game culture at the University of Bedfordshire. Featuring key notes from professional game makers, game performances from
professional game players, demonstrations of game-making technologies
and presentations by academic experts from the world of Game Studies. Free for University of Beds Staff, Students & Alumni. 9-5pm
Entrance to £20 for full delegates £7 for B:Fest Festival Pass Holders
Please book online http://underthemask.wikidot.com/registration
Fri 05 June, Silent Film Evening Charlie Browns
The film weekend continues with a trip back to the days of early cinema. Enjoy a silent film classic accompanied by live music arranged especially for this evening. 10pm
5 Free with Festival Pass
Fri 05 June, A Premiere Degree The Leaside Hotel
An opportunity to view new and exciting work from the filmmakers of the future. Third year students premiere their documentaries and short films in this degree show. A panel of industry experts (such as Hollyoaks producer Alex Kalymnios) will provide commentary and feedback. 3pm-9pm
5 Free with Festival Pass
Sat 06 June, Victory youth group (VYG) presents 'Find Your Way Out Tour' Market hill
The biggest tour to hit Luton in 2009, young people from the Victory youth group will be showcasing their talents with vibrant music, drama and dancing performances as well as giving young people practical advice and guidance on whatever issues they are facing. http://www.whereugoing.org/ 2.30-5.00pm Free
Sat 06 June, See Our Shorts! Manhattans
An opportunity to see short films submitted by film makers from all over Europe 4pm
5 Free with Festival Pass
Sat 06 June, Play in a Day Judith Blake Theatre
For the last 24 hours the intrepid performers have been devising and rehearsing their 10 minute pieces based on props, titles and dialogue suggested by you. Tonight they perform their masterpieces vying to win not only the award for best performance but also the title of “Audience’s Favourite”. Doors 5.30pm, Performances 6.30pm
5 Free with Festival Pass
Sat 06 June, Experimental Alternatives Manhattans
More innovative and experimental work from all over Europe - a perfect alternativefor those fed up with formulaic Hollywood blockbusters! 6pm
5 Free with Festival Pass
Sat 06 June, B Live Folk and Blues@George 2nd tbc
A weekend of Folk and Blues Music bought to you by George2nd, Gate 9 Promotions and PDM Music. Please see myspace for full band listings. 8pm
Free
Sat 06 June, Victory Youth Group Day Market Hill
Jenine writing over weekend, to get to us on Monday. 2pm-5pm
Free
Sun 07 June, Alibaba and The Forty Sales The Edge
A showing of short documentary films followed by a screening of a film made by talented student of University of Bedfordshire Aliakbar Campwala. 2pm
5 Free with Festival Pass
Sun 08 June, B:Live, Folk and Blues@The Castle The Castle
A weekend of Folk and Blues Music bought to you by George2nd, Gate 9 Promotions and PDM Music. Please see website for full band listings. 8pm
Prices may vary please check website for full costings.
Thursday 11 June, 2009 Graduate Fashion Show Judith Blake Theatre, UoB
The 2009 Graduate Fashion Show at the University of Bedfordshire will
showcase the collaboration between the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and BA
(Hons) Media Performance (Specialist Make up Design) students. The
Graduate Fashion Show will mark the end of the B-Fest and the opening of
the Art and Design Degree Show, giving all third year students the
opportunity to exhibit their work. 5.30pm, 7.00pm, 8.30pm
Free
Thurs 11 June, 2009 Art & Design Degree Show UoB, Park Square
A showcase of creative work, including an impressive array of photography, fine art, fashion, video art, interior design and graphic design. If you have ever wondered what goes on in the University, this is your chance to find out!
Free
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Venues
1 The Mall, Arndale Shopping Centre, LU1 2LU
2 The hat Factory, Bute Street, LU1 2EY
3 The Old Shop, 32a George St, Luton, LU1 2AZ
4 Waterstones George Street LU1 2AZ
5 The Library, St George's Square, LU1 2NG
6 The Leaside Hotel, Market Hill LU1 2AA
8 University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, LU1 3JU
9 Charlie Browns, 114-134 Midland Rd,Luton, LU2 0BL
10 The Student Union, Vicarage Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3HZ
11 The Gateway Gallery, Arrivals Lounge, London Luton Airport
12 The Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road, LU4 0DZ
13 Manhattans, 4 Cumberland St,Luton, LU1 3BW
14 The Edge, 96-98 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3EY
15 The Green Room, 3-39 Manchester Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2QD
16 Bellinis, 9 CHAPEL STREET, Luton, LU1 2SE
17 George II, 70 Bute St, Luton, Beds, LU1 2EY
18 The Castle, 1 Castle St,Luton, LU1 3AA
19 Stockwood Park Discovery Centre
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FESTIVAL WRISTBANDS: These give free or discounted access to all Festival events. At £7.50 or only £5.00 concession they are the best way to get the most out of B:Fest! See below for purchasing details.
BOX OFFICE: To be sure of a seat at any event (even the free ones or if you have a festial wristband) we strongly reccomend you book your ticket in advance either online at www.lutonartsfestival.org, via email enquiries@lutonartsfestival.org or by telephone 01582 743464 (leave a message and we’ll get back to you.)
B:Fest is organised by a dedicated group of volunteers. We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors, partners and supporters for their invaluable support.
Sponsors
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The Mall
LBC
London Luton Airport
UoB
CETL
The B:Visual Competition is sponsored by the Murray Barford Trust
Partners
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Waterstones
the hat Factory
Media Partners
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Herald & Post
BBC three counties
Supporters
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Cineworld
RIMAD
Luton First?????
A DVD of B:Fest events, including the Play in a Day performances, can be ordered online. Proceeds from the sale of this will go to the Pasque Charity.
Every effort has been made to ensure that all information in the brochure is correct at time of going to print. However you are stronly advised to check the website (or phone the booking line) for updates, amendments, cancellations as well as opening and performance times.
Footer on all pages apart from front and back pages (one on each page) - Festival Information/Booking Line 01582 743464, www.lutonartsfestival.org, enquiries@lutonartsfestival.org.