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2016 BILLY BRAGG Stereo MC’s Tiggs Da Author Rag ‘N’ Bone Man

Your guide to this year’s festival PLUS Reviews, Interviews and much more!

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MIDDLE AGE SPREAD DJs URBAN ALLSTARS DJs This collective of popular DJs sell out every gig The mighty Urban Allstars, spinning all things they do, and they’re bringing their floor-filling skills funky on the decks to get you into the groove. to work the park. BLACK CAT DJs 11.50 - 12.20 PETTY PHASE The band of Soul Brothers will be serving up a All the musical unpredictability and charisma that sexy platter of Rhythm & Blues, Northern Soul, girl punks should have, plus some. Like a rocket Latin Boogaloo & Ska. through the veins! 11.30 - 12.00 CONCRETE CAVERNS 12.50 - 1.20 LYDIA KITTO Winners of Parliament’s national competition Singer songwriter who has infused her music with ‘Rock the House’ 2016, now ready to Rock Village Jazz hip-hop. Her voice will break you and fix you. Green! 1.50 - 2.20 LINNEN 12.30 - 1.00 SHARON ROSE New, raw & exciting Linnen brings you music with Electrifying vocals from the star of the West End soul. A must-see. & X Factor. 2.50 - 3.30 CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM 1.25 - 2.00 THE SUNDOWNERS Lush songwriting from a serious young contender. Psyche-folk gems with West Coast harmonies - Cunningham’s songwriting is laden with delicate well-crafted pop gems produced by big brothers, flourishes, intricate melodic turns and moments of The Coral. stark introspection is both expansive and intimate. 2.25 - 3.00 SOUND OF THE SIRENS 3.50 - 4.30 MAHALIA Foot-stomping passion from soaring female folk/ An exciting new artist taking the country by storm rock duo.“Tight as a drum...it doesn’t get much with her mesmerising mix of story songs and better than this” - Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 spoken word. 3.30 - 4.10 DREAM THEMES 5.00 - 5.40 ASYLUMS Formerly the backing band for the mighty Frank Picked by Annie Mac as one of the world’s most Sidebottom, Dream Themes perform exuberant, exciting new acts, Asylums have got everyone rowdy, funpacked versions of classic television turning their heads – and ears – to Southend once themes. more. 4.40 - 5.20 THE TURBANS 6.10 - 6.50 YOUTH CLUB International musical collective bringing together Guaranteed to fill the floor, catch these busy boys exciting traditional Near-Eastern and Eastern- in their hometown before they go stratospheric. European styles and original compositions to These lads are taking their success to the next create a modern and energetic performance. level and you’ll all want to go along for the ride 5.50 - 6.40 STEREO MCS 7.20 - 8.00 TIGGS DA AUTHOR The undisputed masters of hip-hop are coming With over a million hits, this is one electric act you to step it up. Having worked with everyone from will kick yourself if you miss. Tiggs gives hip-hop Madonna and U2 to Queen Latifah, this will be a soulful and exhilarating treatment that will leave an almighty electrifying set from these legendary you punching the sky. Trust us – you won’t have stalwarts of Cool. heard anything like him. 7.10 - 8.00 BILLY BRAGG 8.30 - 9.20 RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN The undisputed punk protest poet – a voice of Hold onto your heart; this man wants to rip it out. reason in an unsettled world. Billy returns to place A bold, new boogeyman - with a holler like hot of his childhood, Chalkwell Park, to deliver an buttered rum. Rag ‘n’ Bone Man will be playing electrifying set of impassioned songs. arenas in no time so don’t miss out. AL NAED DARYL EASLEA We are delighted that Al is back for 2016 to Author, broadcaster and DJ is thrilled to compere compere the Riverside Stage - funny, engaging, the Village Green Stage for the fourth year half-witted, serious, compelling, dull - just some of running. the words Al has used throughout his long career. JACQSON DIEGO STORY EMPORIUM

JACQSON DIEGO STORY EMPORIUM SPOKEN LOCATION: THE AVENUE 12:00 - 12:30 JUSTIN COE Acclaimed Southend gem Jacqson Diego Story Are we Being Silly? (5–11 yrs) Emporium present 4WORDS. 13:00 - 13:30 PERFECT PERFORMANCE Poetry with JOSHUA SEIGAL. (7–11 yrs) This magical collection of tents offers families 14:00 - 14:30 JUSTIN COE and young people the opportunity to experience Are we Being Silly? (5–11 yrs) stories with their favourite authors, children’s poets, artists and storytellers. 15:00 - 15:30 PERFECT PERFORMANCE Poetry with JOSHUA SEIGAL. (7–11 yrs) 4WORDS includes an installation of stories 16:00 - 16:30 JUSTIN COE created by children taking part in the National Leads an Open Mic. (All Ages). Come on - you Share a Story Month challenge. know you want to have a go.

PERFORMED WRITTEN 11:30 - 12:00 DUNCAN RENDALL 12:00 - 12:45 ARCHIE KIMPTON Short Stories for Smallies. (3+) Author of Jumblecat and The Porridge 12:30 - 13:00 HANNAH BRAILSFORD of Knowledge. (6–11 yrs) The Hare and the Tortoise and other Funky 12:45 ARCHIE KIMPTON Book Signing Fables. (3+) 13:30 - 14:00 JO CLAYTON 13:00 - 13:45 Meet LORRAINE CAREY Storycycler with Tall Tales for Tiny Tots. (3+) Author of Cinderella’s Sisters and the Big Bad 14:30 - 15:00 DUNCAN RENDALL Wolf. (3–6 yrs) Folk Tales from Faraway Lands. (7+) 13:45 LORRAINE CAREY Book Signing 15:30 - 16:00 JO CLAYTON 14:00 - 14:45 LYN GARDNER The Storycycler with The Selfish Giant. (7+) Author of Rose Campion and the Stolen Secret 16:30 - 17:00 HANNAH BRAILSFORD and the Olivia series. (8–12 yrs) The Fantastical Flying Books of Mr Morris 14:45 LYN GARDNER Book Signing Lessmore. (6+) 15:00 - 15:25 CLAIRE FREEDMAN Aliens love Underpants and Spider Sandwich fun. IMAGINED (3–6 yrs) ALL DAY : Join in STORYCRAFT (All Ages) 15:45 - 16: 10 CLAIRE FREEDMAN 12:15 - 13:00 JACQSON DIEGO STORYMAKERS repeat. (3–6 years) JACQUELINE JOHNSON. (5–9 yrs) 16:10 CLAIRE FREEDMAN Book Signing 13:15 - 14:00 Artist HAYLEY SUMMERS 16:15 - 17:00 JULIE IRWIN The Jacqson Diego Book of Stories. (5–12 yrs) Author of the Edwin Spencer series. 14:15 - 15:00 (9–12 yrs & over) JACQSON DIEGO STORYMAKERS 17:00 JULIE IRWIN Book Signing JACQUELINE JOHNSON (8–12 yrs) 15:15 - 16:00 Artist HAYLEY SUMMERS STORYTIME The Jacqson Diego Book of Stories. (5–12 yrs) ALL DAY Free play and story reading in our little 16:00 - 18:00 STORYCRAFT. (ALL AGES) Place for Stories Brothers, sisters, mums, dads, grandparents, 13:15 - 13:45 THE READING CHAMPION cousins etc - bring everyone to join in! KATHERINE POND, with a Wow Said The Owl Interactive Story Session. (2 yrs and under) 14:15 - 14:45 THE READING CHAMPION KATHERINE POND, with a Wow Said The Owl Interactive Story Session. (2 yrs and under) ARTIST VILLAGE GLOBAL VILLAGE

ARTIST & CURATOR JONATHAN KIPPS (IN ASSOCIATION WITH ATLANTIC PACIFIC Eight artists will be spending the week camping GLOBAL LOGISTICS & ECDP) in Chalkwell Park to develop and make site - specific new work especially for Village Green. 12.00 - 12.30 HUNGARIAN GROUP FOLK The artworks will span everything from large scale DANCE PERFORMANCE sculptural works to spontaneous performative pieces. Traditional Folk Dances of Hungary. A map showing locations of the artworks will be 12.30 - 13.00 WELCOME TO RIO – available from our INFO POINT and tours of the BRAZILARTE – SAMBA PARADE Artist Village and artworks across the park will Come Celebrate Rio 2016 before the Olympics depart from there throughout the day. kick off in August. Carnival drums to whip up an LUKE GOTTELIER amazing street party atmosphere. Objects that transgress the boundary between 13.00 - 13.30 NELSON & FRIENDS + painting and performance. Luke is represented by ARTVIVA MOZAMBIQUE SHOW Ancient & Modern, London. Traditional Music and Dance from Mozambique. COOL DIABANG (& SONJA KANDALS) Born in Senegal, now based in France. Diabang’s 13.30 - 14.00 BOLLYWOOD FUSION recent exhibitions include communities: France, Bollywood/Bhangra Beats and Dance rhythms. Norway, Germany. Diabang co-organised TAWI 14.00 - 14.30 ASSOU ASSIYAGH (Tuki Artiste Workshop International), Senegal. DANCE AFRIK JOSH LANGAN Ayigafrik Dance presents Afrik Dance Makes art inside and outside and has exhibited, Performance. with and without permission, locally and overseas. 14.30 - 15.00 BRAZILARTE STUART BOWDITCH Brazilian percussion and dance workshop. His recordings of people, their activities, 15.00 - 15.30 DIVYARUP LATIN BAND experiences and environs have contributed to art installations, phone apps, archival records, dance From Sao Paulo, Divyarup brings the soul performances, public consultation events, musical of Bossanova and Samba to the stage. compositions, a computer game, a eulogy and With engaging melodies and toe tapping sound tracks to short films. Brazilian rhythms. REDHAWK LOGISTICA 15.30 - 16.00 ARTVIVA WORKSHOP Was established in 2008 by Rob Hewitt as an Traditional Music and Dance from Mozambique. unlimited vehicle to create cultural products, along 16.00 - 17.00 BEM AVENTURADOS with other collaborators, that challenge notions Bem Aventurados is a true Rastafari from of public ownership, authenticity and freedom of Salvador Bahia playing the roots of reggae music. expression. A blend of Brazilian, Jamaican and Original JULIA MCKINLAY Is interested in processes that in some way reggae music. mimic nature. She investigates the representation 17.00 - 17.30 BOLLYWOOD FUSION of landscape by making installations that pull Bollywood/Bhangra Beats and Dance rhythms. together sculptures and prints. 17.30 - 18.30 TONY DUDU & THE JOHN WALLBANK GUMBE JAZZ Seeks to discover what is interesting about the Fusion of African rhythms, Latin grooves, South way something looks or the way something is. He African rhythms and Jazz. exhibits in the UK and internationally. 18.30 - 19.00 BRAZILARTE ALEXIS ZELDA STEVENS Creates tactile encounters translated into collages FINALE CARNIVAL RIO 2016 STREET PARTY and collages translated into spatial experiences. Finale Street Party with performance to finish the Her work encompasses installation, dance and Global Village Rio 2016 celebrations. image making. Queue to buy tickets on the day BOX OFFICE LEIGH-ON-SEA CC CHALKWELL PARK BAR SHOP VILLAGE ROOMS BEACH GREEN HUT STAGE IDEA13 PICNIC STAGE STAGE AREA SHOW IZZIE TENNIS JACQSON FOOD FOOD GROUND MAJOR DIEGO COURTS STORY EMPORIUM FIRST AID TEATRO METAL BBC VERDI ART ESSEX MARKET CYCLE WESTCLIFF STAGE SCHOOL OAK VILLAGE -ON-SEA CC POLICE PLACE STAGE SKATE PARK FOOD GLOBAL BAR SHOP INFO VILLAGE POINT PICNIC ESTUARY FIRST AID AREA ART GROUP METAL EXHIBITION ART & MISSING MINI CHALKWELL HALL SCHOOL PERSONS GREEN (BUILDING) TOILETS

RIVERSIDE MINI GREEN 9 JULY 2016 CHALKWELL PARK 11AM - 10PM PRESS & STAGE TO CHALKWELL STATION PRODUCTION STAGE villagegreen16 www.villagegreenfestival.com Twitter: @vg_festival #vg16 Instagram: villagegreenfestival Facebook: villagegreenfestival Queue to buy tickets on the day BOX OFFICE LEIGH-ON-SEA CC CHALKWELL PARK BAR SHOP VILLAGE ROOMS BEACH GREEN HUT STAGE IDEA13 PICNIC STAGE STAGE AREA SHOW IZZIE TENNIS JACQSON FOOD FOOD GROUND MAJOR DIEGO COURTS STORY EMPORIUM FIRST AID TEATRO METAL BBC VERDI ART ESSEX MARKET CYCLE WESTCLIFF STAGE SCHOOL OAK VILLAGE -ON-SEA CC POLICE PLACE STAGE SKATE PARK FOOD GLOBAL BAR SHOP INFO VILLAGE POINT PICNIC ESTUARY FIRST AID AREA ART GROUP METAL EXHIBITION ART & MISSING MINI CHALKWELL HALL SCHOOL PERSONS GREEN (BUILDING) TOILETS

12.00 - 12.10 SLAP & DASH IZZIE MAJOR: THE TIP An acro-dance piece exploring the difficulties of Waste-deep in a rubble heap of nostalgia, a setting up a picnic. woman finds herself re-housed into a decidedly 12.20 - 12.50 4 & 20 BLACKBIRDS pokey one-bed flat: a skip! An adult singing group run by recording artist and T3G AND THE WRINKLY vocal coach Maria Nayler and musician Ben Eve. A Commedia dell’Arte, Theatre Company based 13.00 - 13.20 SHAMBLES ENSEMBLE in Essex that performs at festivals, tours plays, Present ‘The Magician’s Assistant’. Chaos, magic produces street theatre and runs workshops for and laughter from multi-disciplined theatre makers educational purpose. who trained in Physical theatre at East 15. ATLAS MOVEMENT THEATRE 13.30 - 14.00 ATLAS MOVEMENT THEATRE We are delighted to welcome back Atlas Seasonal interactive theatre company specialising Movement Theatre to Village Green to showcase in street theatre, storytelling and outdoor their latest production, Postal Service. A seasonal performance. interactive theatre company specialising in street 14.10 - 14.30 THROUGH THE MASK theatre, storytelling and outdoor performance. Presenting to the people the forgotten art of SLAP AND DASH Commedia dell’Arte, with clowning, slapstick and An acro-dance piece exploring the difficulties of audience interaction. setting up a picnic. 14.40 - 15.10 SOUTHEND OPERATIC & THROUGH THE MASK DRAMATIC SOCIETY Presenting to the people the forgotten art of An amateur society based in Southend-on-Sea Commedia Dell’arte, with clowning, slapstick and who perform two full-scale musicals a year of the audience interaction. highest standard at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff. CAPATARO 15.20 - 15.50 DO OR DIE ACADEMY A modern twist on Commedia dell’Arte by a Dance School who have appeared and performed company of fresh young talent. all over the country and boast world champions as SHAMBLES ENSEMBLE their students. Presents...The Magician’s Assistant 16.00 - 16.20 CAPATARO Chaos, magic and laughter from a multi- A modern twist on Commedia dell’Arte by a disciplined theatre maker who trained on East company of fresh young talent. 15’s BA Physical Theatre course. 16.30 - 17.00 LEIGH OPERATIC & GOYA ARTS DRAMATIC SOCIETY A show that combines movement, live music, Celebrating 100 years of entertaining audiences ‘blade on cutlery’ swordplay and spectacular next year, Leigh Operatic and Dramatic Society costumery to create a display that is just as are well known in the area for producing high exciting for the eyes as it is for the mind. quality West End standard musical theatre in STILTS PRO Southend. A stilt-walking theatre company who transform any 17.10 - 17.40 SOUTHEND VOX area they pass through into a place of intrigue, A dynamic and captivating not-for-profit modern skill, and fun. choir that loves to entertain. THE GOAT AND THE STEPLADDER 17.50 - 19.00 TDK PARTNERSHIP Look out for the masked figure of a goat, Present: Good Vibes Hi-Fi. Reviving the original his stepladder, and a whole host of curious sound system vibe of 60s, 70s & 80s reggae companions. Combining music, dance, storytelling music on vinyl. and acrobatics. JO MELVILLE International writer, producer, performer and director, Jo Melville, joins us to host Teatro Verdi. IDEA 13 CHALKWELL PARK ROOMS

SHIP FULL OF BOMBS - DJ BEN COXON - DJ Southend’s cult alternative radio station present a Ben spins Funk & Soul and tweaks Synths & line-up of the coolest DJs on the scene with their Samplers to get everyone worked up into a incomparably eclectic bag of music gems. musical lather. 11.50 - 12.20 KILLATRIX 12.00 - 12.30 OTOKO CHINNERYS PRESENT This year’s Essex Undiscovered Winner. A crossbreed-hybrid of rock, dance and drum ‘n’ Vulnerable honest vocals that will strip you back bass executed with high-energy and passion. to your bare humanity. 12.40 - 13.10 LEVENT, TAYLOR & TEDDY 12.50 - 13.20 DAVID WOODCOCK THE RAILWAY HOTEL PRESENT & THE FIXTURES A fusion of melodic, psychedelic, heavy metal and The cheeky genius delivers his usual biting electronic music creating its own unique sound. observational lyrics & catchy tunes. 13.30 - 14.00 THE BEATNIKS 13.40 - 14.10 THE KINGDOM THE RAILWAY HOTEL PRESENT Emotive music laden with haunting fiddle and Hammond organ driven mod sounds from thick vocal harmonies, reminiscent of early seasoned pros. Mumford & Sons. 14.20 - 14.50 A.C.I.D 14.30 - 15.00 BEACH FOR TIGER COOL THING RECORDS PRESENT A 5 piece psychedelic rock band that have turned The mesmerising three-headed love child of Nine daydreaming into an art form. Inch Nails, Fugazi and Radiohead. 15.00 - 20.00 PRIMO NELSON PRESENT 15.10 - 15.40 DANIEL MCDERMOTT THE FUNK AND SOUL CIRCUS COOL THING RECORDS PRESENT 15.20 - 15.50 DARREN JONES & Irish composer, guitarist, pianist and producer, THE WORLD BAND fusing elements of jazz, classical, world, minimal World music flavoured grooves from one to watch. techno and electronica. “True experimentation” – 16.20 - 16.50 MO FINGERS The Irish Times Southend’s own hammondtastic funky groovers. 16.00 - 16.40 LONGY 17.20 - 17.50 PLATYPUS IDEA13 SPECIAL GUEST Masked musical marauders invite you on a Taking time out of preparation for a new release, genre-busting journey of musical mayhem. Village Green and Glastonbury are the only 18.20 - 18.50 SLIM PICKINGS festivals the exciting artist LONGY will be A reggae band that could quite possibly be pirates performing his gospel trash music this summer. in disguise. 17.00 - 17.30 DARK GLOBES 19.20 - 20.00 PRIMO NELSON THE RAILWAY HOTEL PRESENT Original, hard hitting, funk inspired, groove Reassuringly downbeat ego-free pop music from movement of heavy horns, ripping riffs and husky a reluctantly cool collective of local artists. tones. Here they gather the finest talent from the 17.50 - 18.20 TALLOWAH local scene to offer something a bit different. CHINNERYS PRESENT JIM BYAM Four-piece Roots Reggae/Dub outfit blending the Your Funk & Soul Circus Ringmaster for the day. styles of classic Roots Reggae and modern Dub. 18.40 - 19.10 THE SCARLETTS COOL THING RECORDS PRESENT Dark new-wave inspired melodies from a young band hot on everyone’s lips. 19.30 - 20.00 ARCAVES CHINNERYS PRESENT Alt-pop with big hooks from a searingly exciting band aimed right for the stars. OAK STAGE BEACH HUT STAGE

12.00 - 12.20 BEN HENDERSON 12.00 - 12.20 ANDY SANKEY Young, ambitious, hungry, & an all-round friendly gem. Traditional ukulele - classical and progressive. 12.30 - 12.50 ANNA-MARIE CHILDS 12.30 - 12.50 PAUL WOODLEY Spellbinding acoustics from “one to watch”! THAMES DELTA PRESENT 13.00 - 13.20 SASKIA PRITCHARD The One Man Delta Blues Band. A 16 year old singer who loves all things music, 12.55 - 13.15 KLAIR QUEST and regularly uploads covers of her favourite THAMES DELTA PRESENT songs on her YouTube channel. Crystal clear voice that will make you laugh, sing, 13.30 - 13.50 TED GROVES dance and cry. Popular songs given an acoustic twist. 13.20 - 13.40 MATT TUBEY 14.00 - 14.20 SAMMY-JO EVANS THAMES DELTA PRESENT An aspiring UK country artist as seen on Stunning vocals with a gritty edge. television’s The Voice. 13.45 - 14.05 LEE SARGEANT 14.30 - 14.50 FRANCES MURRAY THAMES DELTA PRESENT Lone 17 year old girl making indie / punk / garage A passionate and powerful acoustic artist. rock from her bedroom. 14.15 - 14.35 WENDY SOLOMON 15.00 - 15.30 CHARLIE LEAVY DAVID WOODCOCK PRESENT Acoustic pop with sophisticated lyrics and folk, Darkly observational, witty, poignant and sometimes country and blues influences. downright evil. 15.40 - 16.10 JOSH GLEAVES 14.40 - 15.00 CHARLIE WALLIS A charming mixture of folk, rock, country and pop. Captivating lyrics and a distinctive vocal style give 16.20 - 16.50 RYAN TURNER & LIAM DUNNE Charlie Wallis’ acoustic sound a miraculous feel. Blasting the boundaries of ‘up & coming’. 15.10 - 15.30 NATHAN ABBOTT 17.00 - 17.30 NEPTUNE & THE MERMAIDS NATHAN ABBOTT PRESENT Jazz, soul, they love it all... Gut-wrenching vocals, visceral guitar, slick harmonica; 17.40 - 18.10 RED ON MAROON a rare raw honest performer. A fresh take on Jazz and Modern Soul. 15.35 - 15.55 WINTER 18.20 - 19.00 INDIGO NATHAN ABBOTT PRESENT Rocking indie tunes delivered with exciting ferocity Powerful and moving performer conveying strong and and infectious hooks. subtle emotions everyone can recognise and relate to. 16.00 - 16.20 WHOM BY FIRE NATHAN ABBOTT PRESENT Poignant and sometimes comically abrasive duo; real folks music with grunge intent. 16.25 - 16.45 HOLLOWAY ROAD NATHAN ABBOTT PRESENT The UK’s most talked about male Country duo. 16.55 - 17.15 VERY SPECIAL GUESTS Get ready to be suprised! IDEA13 STAGE 17.20 - 17.40 OWEN WILLIAMS An accomplished artist with a delightful voice, “like Neil Young at his most youthful and sublime.” 17.50 - 18.10 ISABEL OLIVER DAVID WOODCOCK PRESENT Haunting and powerful - a voice that will stay with you 19.10 - 20.00 BILLY BRAGG long after you leave. 18.15 - 18.35 TIM SULLY RIVERSIDE STAGE DAVID WOODCOCK PRESENT From tenderness to lung-busters, here’s the full capacity of the human heart. 18.40 - 19.00 VERY SPECIAL GUEST Another on not to miss! MINI GREEN STAGE MINI GREEN

(IN ASSOC. WITH A BETTER START SOUTHEND) BOXED IN with artist VICCI BUTTON. Cardboard heaven - 11.30 - 11.50 TINY TALES STORYTELLING imaginations run totally wild, the truth is creation Puppetry & storytelling from a consummate & is the best form of FUN! LEIGH INDEPENDENT ART SCHOOL charming performer with artist GEMMA SHAW – creative art activities 12.00 12.50 MRS H AND for small hands with Leigh-on-sea’s very own mini THE SING-ALONG BAND art school. Whether it’s bluegrass or calypso these guys create BUTTERCUP CLUB a community through song, dance & mischief. Join in the messy play!! Sessions are based on 13.00 - 13.30 ACTIVE LIFE messy play where little ones can be creative, enjoy Active Families - A fun session for parents and sensory activities and generally make a wonderful their young children. Boogie, dance to some well mess! Amazing sensory play ideas. know tunes. Have fun and get active together! A BETTER START SOUTHEND Expect sensory boxes, treasure baskets, play dough 13.40 - 13.50 SLAP AND DASH recipes, healthy snacks and peer support volunteers An acro-dance piece! Not to be missed! in this interactive tent dedicated to the Under 5’s. 14.00 14.50 MRS H AND THE SING-ALONG BAND See above 15.00 - 15.20 TINY TALES STORYTELLING METAL ART SCHOOL See above 15.30 - 16.00 ACTIVE LIFE Come and meet artist SIMON MONK and some Active Families - A fun session for parents and current students at the Metal Art School marquee and celebrate Arts Award Week at this year’s Village their young children. Boogie, dance to some well Green! Join in the festivities – come to Colouring-In know tunes. Have fun and get active together! Corner and help collaborate with an enormous 16.10 - 16.40 MIKE DODSWORTH ultra-colourful typographic artwork, or contribute This international storyteller will hold you in the to the fun with freestyle art and design at the Giant palm of his hand with his rich tales and captivating Chalkboard! style. Stories told with such sparkling energy that PARADISUS you’ll remember them forever. Students from Metal Art School are selling limited 16.50 - 17.00 SLAP AND DASH edition copies of the first issue of their magazine An acro-dance piece! Paradisus. Grab one quick and help them achieve their Silver Arts Award. Only £1. COMPERE MIKE DODSWORTH DISCOVER IN A DAY Join in the fun and gain a nationally recognised Arts Award at the same time! Led by artist CLAIRE SOFTLEY for 5-11 year olds ... hand-print your very own unique Metal Art School tote bag! Explore the 19.30 - 20.00 ARCAVES festival today and see how many arts activities you can discover! IDEA13 STAGE TOMA The Other MA - Metal’s alternative art education model, set up by practicing artists. It seeks to ignite questions around the value of education, part art installation, part discussion site, TOMA will explore these questions through discussions: recordings available to listen to all day in the beach hut.

20.30 - 21.20 RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN VILLAGE GREEN STAGE SHOWGROUND Throughout the day. An energised fusion of AND MORE.... Hungarian bullwhip cracking, fire juggling, gymnastics. Freerunning demonstrations and skills sharing, and the fantastic Seaside Circus with a PLAY SOUTHEND stunning display of circus skills and a chance to join Interactive ‘Walkshops’ – setting off at 12pm, 2pm & in too! Location: Cricket Pitch 4pm from METAL ART SCHOOL (see map). Help artists Helen Stratford and Idit Nathan launch an brand new exciting APP exploring the local area with fresh eyes. ARTISTS BBC ESSEX Have you ever wondered how a radio drama is brought to life with sound effects? You can find out HEIDI WIGMORE with BBC Essex’s interactive workshops. Back by popular demand, artist Heidi Wigmore Location: near Teatro Verdi and Metal Art School. (Illustrator for the English National Ballet) displaying KATH MELANDRI large format banners around the site. Heidi’s practice Will be broadcasting her 12noon-2pm BBC ESSEX is drawing based: imagery is overtly figurative but show live. dislocated. Location: Across the Site OLLIE WINIBERG CREATIVE JOURNALS Presenting his BBC Introducing in Essex show for Students of the 2016 course show their new work. BBC ESSEX live from the festival. There is also the opportunity to see what else is on CYCLE SOUTHEND & CYCLES UK offer year round at southend’s most radical centre for Adults and children, come and have a go on the learning. Location: Metal Art School North Shore Track Check out what’s going on for BRAVE ARTS cyclists, or new cyclists, in Southend, maybe sign up Specialising in street art, graffiti and aerosol art for Southend’s annual Tweed Ride? workshops. Some of the team will be painting a Location: Cricket Pitch mural live during the festival. Festival goers will be PACE given opportunities to join in and spray parts of the Design a Dream Home! Come to the Pace marquee mural throughout the day. Location: Metal Art School and have fun drawing designs for your dream future LILY RIDDLE home. Grab a chance to win an iPad too by guessing Join artists SARA GRUNDY, Milliner (Pirates of the number of balloons in their onsite branded car. the Caribbean, Bicentennial Man) and TESSA Location: The Village Green HALLMANN, Photographer (Commissions for CRAFT CLUB The Royal Ballet, The English National Opera) Delighted to be back at Village Green, Craft Club are showcasing fun ideas with costumes of all sorts! fibre artists, tyrannical yarnbombers and holders of a Come and try them on. Location: Marketplace Guinness World Record! CHARLOTTE WRIGHT Location: Across the Site Graphic designer, photographer and signwriter THE HUNGARIAN COMMUNITY has created all the beautiful bespoke signposts Seek out their stall where you can find delicious around the park. Her main inspiration is typography, tastes of Hungary, hand-embroidered and hand- especially hand rendered lettering - the human touch painted pieces of Hungarian folk art, national in a mass produced world. costumes and Folk-craft activities for children. SOUTH ESSEX SCHOOLS - Location: The Village Green (nr Global Village) ESTUARY ART GROUP PLUTO JUGGLING Come and visit the visual art exhibition in Chalkwell Ever dreamed of running away to join the circus? Hall created by the group of South Essex school Well now’s your chance to practice those skills from teachers showing work from Southend Primary and plate spinning, juggling and Diablo plus many more, Secondary schools, reflecting the incredible talent we all with expert tuition. have in our local schools. Location: The Avenue SEEVIC SOUTHEND PARKOUR Look out for a collection of fine art banners all around Come along to the skateboard park and be wowed the festival site, made and designed by SEEVIC by exhilarating Parkour skills demos. A chance to join College Students especially for Village Green. in and learn amazing feats too! SMALL SCULPTURE SHOW Location: Skate Park Small Sculptures in a Large Place: A selection ANYONE FOR TENNIS? of small artworks by artists CRAIG FISHER, Taster sessions for all the family in the newly JONATHAN KIPPS, LAURA KEEBLE, LAUREN renovated tennis courts for Chalkwell Park. O’GRADY, LAUREN WILSON and TEAL GRIFFIN. Location: near Metal Art School