FESTIVAL INFO 2019 Photo: Rob Humm Photo: VILLAGE GREEN STAGE Our beautiful Saddlespan Stage is back!

11:20-11:50 14:40-15:10 18:20-19:20 THE BIG SING BECKIE MARGARET FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS This massive choir have performed “Beckie Margaret combines the mystic Led by Huey Morgan, Fun Lovin’ Criminals are alongside Ellie Goulding, London Community beauty of Kate Bush with Dusty Springfield’s still the finest and only purveyors of Gospel Choir, Jamie Oliver & Leona Lewis. sombre reflections” - The Line Of Best Fit cinematic hip-hop, rock ’n’ roll, blues-jazz, Winners of BBC Songs of Praise Gospel Latino soul vibes. Choir of the Year Competition in 2017. 15:30-16:10 ASYLUMS 20:00-21:00 12:10-12:40 “What Southend quartet Asylums have BUSTED KILLATRIX delivered with ‘Alien Human Emotions’ is a Formed in Southend-on-Sea in 2000, Busted A unique hybrid of party-rock-electronica. soundtrack to the modern age.” - Kerrang! have had four UK number-one singles, won As selected to play by the Village Green KKKK two Brit awards and have released four studio Industry panel . albums, selling in excess of five million records. 16:50-17:40 Metal are hugely excited to have secured 13:00-13:30 SNOWBOY Busted to close the popular Village Green Stage KATY FOR KINGS & THE LATIN SECTION as the sun goes down on the festival! “Luck struck” Back by popular demand! - Europe’s leading Katy For Kings is making waves at 18, and is Afro-Cuban Jazz group. From their debut MIDDLE AGE SPREAD showing no signs of slowing down. release in 1985, they have released 16 albums & URBAN ALLSTARS - DJS and played concerts and festivals in over 22 DJs Middle Age Spread (MAS) will be 13:50-14:20 countries. providing their ‘grown-up disco’ for those RUTI unafraid to dance, joined by the Urban In 2018, Ruti won the The Voice UK, 17.40 – 18.20 Allstars DJs who will be throwing down some mentored by Sir Tom Jones. Her first single, ANDY BUSH (ABSOLUTE RADIO) serious funk! a cover of ‘Dreams’, reached number 1 on SPECIAL GUEST DJ the UK iTunes Store and number 14 on ‘Back to back worldies plucked from your COMPÈRE- DARYL EASLEA the UK Singles Charts. New Single ‘Racing favourite Indie Club’ Writer, DJ and Music Consultant Daryl Easlea Cars’ went top 50 in the UK Singles Charts. is delighted to be your compere again for the Village Green Stage.

26 TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 IDEA13 STAGE GLOBAL VILLAGE Presented in partnership with Focal Point Gallery, The Railway Hotel, Chinnery’s and Cool Presented in partnership with Thing Records - an eclectic mix, hand-picked by those in the know about what’s HOT on the Essex Cultural Diversity Project. local and UK scene. SUPPORTED BY: C2C SUPPORTED BY: ATLANTIC PACIFIC GLOBAL LOGISTICS 11:30-12:00 17:00-17:30 THE SPANK WEDNESDAYS BAD NERVES 11:00-12:00 Rugby club rock and roll that will genuinely Powerpop punk at break neck speeds, COLCHESTER CHINESE blow your brains out! cramming as much melody & infectious garage- CULTURAL SOCIETY rock into every two-minute ripper they spit out. Chinese Dance Workshops 12:15-12:45 GHOSTS OF MEN 17:50-18:20 12:00-13:00 “Like a two piece Queens of the Stone Age ROOSKIN BRAZILARTE if Queens of the Stone Age were entirely A band who focus on summery sounds, warm Capoeira Workshops. They want your composed of Morcambe and Wise” - Stuart synths and hooky vocals. Fun to watch live and whole family to move and make positive Turner easy to get involved with! choices to their wellness, mind and body!

13:00-13:30 18:40-19:10 13:00-14:00 THE WATERFALLS THE COLLIER CIRCUS RAJ “A modern reimagining of the early Cure with High Energy up beat indie rock, along the lines A rural village outdoor circus from a raw DIY edge and strong songwriting.” - Tom of early Radiohead. Rajasthan, India, performing acrobats, Robinson BBC Radio 6 Introducing Mixtape stunts along with music and dance. 19:30-20:00 13:45-14:15 USSELMAN 14:00-15:00 SUSPECTS 5 piece band from Southend playing big, heavy, AYIGAFRIK DANCE Suspects are a two man RIOT from Southend dreamy alt-pop from the debut album 'All Fun Ayigafrik Dance present the piece On Sea. Signed to the Southend-based label and Games Until Everyone Goes Blind'. “Zotagna”, stilts, African dance and Cool Thing Records. For Fans Of All Things drumming. PUNK! 20:00-21:00 BLOW UP FT. DJ PAUL TUNKIN 15:00-15:30 14:30-15:00 Paul Tunkin, the Blow Up founder, BOLLYWOOD BLING MY LIFE STORY (ACOUSTIC) groundbreaking DJ, promoter, celebrates Blow Bollywood/Bhangra Beats Local lad Jake Shillingford returns with an Up 25 by returning to Southend to DJ where and Dance rhythms. acoustic set ahead of a new My Life Story everything musical began for him. album. My Life Story received huge critical 16:00-16:30 acclaim in the 90s with their epic, orchestral SHIP FULL OF BOMBS DJS COLCHESTER CHINESE pop. Now a hugely popular live act, thanks to Southend’s cult alternative radio station present CULTURAL SOCIETY singalong favourites including 12 Reasons a line-up of the coolest DJs on the scene with Chinese Dance Performance Why I Love Her, Strumpet, Sparkle and The their incomparably eclectic bag of music gems. King of Kissingdom, the band has recently 16:30-17:00 crowd-funded their fourth album, out in RAY RADIO DJS AYIGAFRIK DANCE August. ‘Listen 2 Ray’ is a unique media outlet which Southend based arts organisation lead aims to bridge the gap between social media by Assou Assayigah. 15:20-15:50 and conventional radio to reach out and engage THE WHOM BY people across South East Essex. 17:00-18:00 FIRE ENSEMBLE ‘Taking radio back to its traditional roots’. CIRCUS RAJ Heavy Haunting Fairy-tale Blues. A whisper to A rural village outdoor circus from a roar! COMPÈRE - OLLIE WINIBERG Rajasthan, India performing acrobats, Ollie Winiberg is considered a true mainstay stunts along with music and dance. 16:10-16:40 of new music and veteran of BBC Music F\GUREHEAD Introducing in Essex. He recently made the step OTHER ACTIVITIES Musicians meet machines to create hypnotic up to presenting on BBC Radio One and can be THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT hooks and rhythmic grooves, meshed with heard as a champion of new music across the GLOBAL VILLAGE poetical lyrics and vocal melodies. network. Indian Food Stall, Henna Hand Painting, DESIGN BY CHLOE SPILLETT Chinese Flower Making Workshops, Local, award winning interior designer. The Anglian Homes ‘Styled By Me’ National Health Qigong Workshops award 2017 and Grand Designs Live ‘Best Design’ 2019.

TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 27 GRRRL ZINE FAIR Grrrl Zine Fair at Village Green is an entire area dedicated to celebrating the voices of women, trans, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ artists, musicians and makers, curated by Southend based artist Lu Williams who creates cross disciplinary artworks, events and printed matter with a focus on DIY culture, workshops, intersectional feminism and working class culture. SUPPORTED BY: FORWARDMOTION, CULTURE AND WELLBEING SMALL GRANTS AWARD FROM SOUTHEND BOROUGH COUNCIL & ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND GRRRL MAIN STAGE GRRRL X GRRRL 13:00-13:30 GAL-DEM TALKS WORKSHOPS MILITANT GIRLFRIEND The talks tent co-curated with gal-dem 11:00-19:00 Militant girlfriend are best friends, siblings focuses on empowering attendees to ‘Do It GIANT TRIPLETS and a queer pop punk/grunge band from Themselves’. SCREEN PRINTING South East London. Print your own sustainable Grrrl Zine merch 12:15-13:00 with Giant Triplets! 14:00-14:30 SOOFIYA IN CONVERSATION LILITH AI WITH GAL-DEM 11:00-19:00 Lilith’s sound shows urban life through her Soofiya’s art practice and writings aim to SOUTHEND PRIDE clear lens and does not hesitate to reveal articulate a commentary on gender, race, Placard Making with Southend Pride. her dark life experience. politics and bodies through a DIY and therapeutically informed approach. 11:30-17:00 15:00-15:30 SUGAR STORM CLOTHING CHINCHILLA 13:15-14:00 CUSTOMISATION “Chinchilla combines a soaring vocal range NADIA FROM THE TUTS Sustainable, creative fashion: Revamp your that even Beyonce would nod to” - Femme IN CONVERSATION WITH wardrobe or customise second-hand treas- Collective GAL-DEM ures with Sugar Storm. Guitar shredding front woman of The Tuts 16:00-16:30 noted for their impassioned songs about 13:00-17:00 T-BITCH sexism, feminism and everyday life-isms. NAIL TRANSPHOBIA Trans, queer, punk, Riot Grrrl. Fierce! We Changing hearts and minds a nail at a time. just want to shout, have fun and be pretty. 14:15-15:00 Come and have a free mani and a chat with CREATIVE COACH - KEI MAYE a trans person. 17:00-17:30 Fluff free advice to inspire and empower CURRLS visual creators. 13:00-15:00 A three-piece band based in Brighton, UK. ACHE MAGAZINE WORKSHOP Currls’ style is an infusion of glam rock, post 15:15-16:00 Ache editors will lead a discussion about punk and new wave influences, plentiful NOVA TWINS women writers, illness and the body. Par- with thick bass lines and thriving drums to “Nova Twins are happening without your ticipants will then write their own work and keep you moving. permission” - The Guardian be offered the opportunity to workshop and receive feedback in this supportive space. 18:00-18:30 16:15-17:00 ZUZU WXMB 2 (Women of Music Business) 15:00-16:00 Songwriter, producer, director, actor and Encourage the next generation to inspire ILLUSTRATE YOUR illustrator; starring and orchestrating all her people and be positive. ANGER WITH FEM ZINE videos, recording a considerable amount of Illustrate your anger in a collage and her music at her home studio in Liverpool. 17:15-18:00 typography workshop. MALIHA ABIDI 19:00-19:50 Artist and author of “Pakistan for women”. GIRLI Her work focuses on empowerment and “One part gobby pop star, one part riot grrrl feminism. She has worked with platforms LU WILLIAMS with a sprinkling of cybergoth on top” - i-D like United Nations Women and Adobe. Entrance sculptures – Lu explores maintenance, production and material 20:00-21:00 GAL-DEM HOSTS with a DIY ethos. Lu’s practice varies RESIS’DANCE DJS NEELAM TAILOR from sculpture, installation, print, zine We are a diverse group of women & NB COLUMNIST making, social workshops and events people working together to create politically TARA JOSHI which celebrate diversity and making. inclined events. MUSIC EDITOR

28 TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 SPREAD GRRRL ZINE ALSO... EXHIBITION SPACE LIBRARY SAFE SPACE Spread is a portable, reconstructible, un- Grrrl Zine Fair will create a feminist zine Village Green has a Bronze Award from furling and retracting exhibition space that library installation, highlighting zines from Attitude is Everything – creating a festi- will tour the UK alongside the Grrrl Zine across the world, highlighting texts and val environment that takes accessibility Library from July 2019 to March 2020. artworks from zine history and creating a for all seriously. A Safe Space, open Artists, local and international, have been space for visitors to engage with the voices between 11:00 am and 18.30pm, will invited to create an artwork considering of thousands of women, non-binary, trans be staffed by disability awareness and how, as womxn, trans and gender non-con- and queer people throughout self-publish- dementia friendly, trained volunteers. forming persons, we reclaim and ing. The Grrrl Zine Library has been exhib- There will be shade, somewhere to sit navigate the spaces we occupy. A nod to ited at V&A Museum, British Film Institute, in a calm space, a disabled toilet and Grrrl’s zine making, which platforms and The Other Art Fair, London Illustration Fair, access to a sterile kitchen and fridge distributes marginalised voices within The Chopping Block Gallery and in June (if medicines need to be stored). zines, events and workshops, Spread is DIY 2019, Art Book in China in Beijing. in origin and accessibility, intersection- ality and inclusivity are at the heart of its concept.

The space will expand into each new exhi- Artists at Grrrl Zine Fair: Joy Miessi, bition context and hopes to disseminate the Rosa Johan Uddoh, Wednesday Painter, work of its artists across the United King- Emily Pope, Anshika Khullar, Ruth Jones, dom. Spread is commissioned by Grrrl Zine Madeleine Pledge, GIRLFORUM, Padma Fair, supported by The Agency of Visible Rajendran, pff Publications (Rachel Women and GIRLFORUM. It is designed in Fallon) and Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley. collaboration with InSitu.

TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 29 THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN Performance, poetry, singing, comedy, games and some feel good pampering exploring mental health, disability and the feeling of being ‘other’. SUPPORTED BY: KILLICK MARTIN

11:00-12:30 18:00-19:25 This year she released a cover of 'Magic' YOGA & MOVEMENT SPECIAL GUEST DJ with new music to follow in the coming Start your festival day well with some yoga No bio - chasing months. and movement workshops led by Kerry Conway Yoga 19:25-19:55 DIONNE BROMFIELD 12:30-13:15 British singer-songwriter. CABARET DISCUSSION PT. 1 Best recognised for her album ‘Good for the Personal stories and testimony interspersed Soul’ which acclaimed a MOBO nomination. with poetry and performance. Hosted by Kate Marsh with: Byron Vincent, Matty May, Charley Genever, Hollie Dee, Josie Anne Searl

13:30-14:15 CABARET DISCUSSION PT. 2 Continued...this time with some amazing acoustic music. Hosted by Kate Marsh with: Chris Robson, Nicola Collis, Ren Stedman, Chris Asher

14:30-15:15 POPE LONERGAN’S ADDICTION CLINIC WITH LOU SANDERS & BEN TARGET “From fearless and funny to heart-stoppingly raw” “★★★★” Evening Standard “The stories are awkward, humiliating, awful and hilarious, occasionally shocking but deeply compelling” iNews

15:30-16:30 ASHLEIGH OWEN THROUGHOUT THE DAY... - HIP HIP I’M GAY Pop-up Poetry and Pampering shop, beauty, chat and poems with Charley Genever. A comedy/cabaret that follows real-life stories of coming out & the mental health POWER PANTS WITH ARTIST PRIYA MISTRY struggles people have faced alongside Craft your own POWER PANTS! Then Strike a POSE! their sexuality. Focusing on stories from those who are defined as “other”, sending DADS AND DAUGHTERS audiences on a roller-coaster of a ride In search of a gender equal world. Fathers and daughters, come and have your say! through lightness and darkness using music, cabaret, comedy and parody. CHOPP HAIR Glitter Festival Hair that will make you want to high 5 everyone! 17:00-18.00 SK SHLOMO COMMUNITY SUPPORT: SECE MIND; After collaborating with Ed Sheeran, Björk Mental Health Employment Network (MHEN); NetPark Wellbeing Project; and Therapy For and Damon Albarn, the record-breaking You Centre – on site to offer information to access support in Southend. beatboxer turns electronic singer- songwriter on his debut album Surrender, KANA WAIWAIKU crushingly honest lyrics and lush electronic Photographer and film maker, leads an Instagram takeover across the day, setting up a layers. His current album deals with SK mobile portrait photo-booth to capture thoughts and images across the Festival site. Shlomo’s own mental health journey.

30 TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 SOSLAM BUSKING STAGE MINI GREEN STAGE Playing, singing, writing, collaborating and making music. LOCATED WITHIN THE BEARDED GYPSY TRADE FAYRE SUPPORTED BY TBL ACCOUNTANTS

11:00-13:20 16:30-17:00 11:00-11:20 | 12:45-13:00 | 14:45-15:00 SOSLAM SONGWRITERS JOE GARNER 17:30-18:00 CLUB: Laid-back easy upbeat tunes. WOW GROUP Superfish, Jackie Bishop, Andy Keane, Chelsea A riot of colour, music, dance, puppets Weston, Phil Steed, Rob Antoine, Tony Groves, 17:00-17:30 and stories for our youngest festival Paul Burns, Gary Robinson, Paul Nichols, Scott MEGAN ROSE goers. Sullivan, Ross Chaplin, Dan Clark, Andy Lefe- British Country Singer with an urban twist. vre, Kayla Jem, Phil & Michelle Nuttgens. 11:25-12:10 | 14:00-14:45 17:30-18:00 TALESHAKERS 13:30-14:00 CHRIS ROBSON Fancy some fun with your little ones... DAVEY HAL Original songs stripped down to the bare dancing, playing, listening to and acting Davey Hal experiments through different essentials... out stories and lots of silliness? If your genres, romantic yet distant concepts... answer is yes... Taleshakers is definitely 18:00-18:30 for you! 14:00-14:30 DAVID WOODCOCK CHAY APPLEYARD “David Woodcock is a talent. Every obser- 12:15-12:45 | 17:00-17:30 Singer/songwriter from Grays vation is honed to perfection. Brilliant” WILD STORY THEATRE Finding Miranda frontman RECORD COLLECTOR - THE LOST LEIGH GOOSE Wild Story Theatre was created to 14:30-15:00 18:30-19:00 produce wild and wonderful local tales DAN CROOK J R HEMINGWAY of history, wildlife and folklore in Essex. Armed with a loop pedal and a powerhouse Mysteriously alluring as the ocean under a The Lost Leigh Goose is a magical tale of vocal. full moon sky... a lost Brent Goose and her adventures as she migrates from Siberia to Southend. 15:00-15:30 19:00-19:30 With puppetry, music and narration. GARY BYNORTH NICOLA COLLIS Creating a feel-good sound that will get you A storytelling singer-songwriter suitable for 13:00-13:50 | 16:00-16:50 dancing! any mood. MRS H & THE SING-ALONG BAND 15:30-16:00 19:30-20:00 Mrs H and the Sing-along Band return to DAVE LIVINGS OWEN WILLIAMS Village Green Festival with their unique Smooth bluesy beats and a summery vibe. Bluesy folk with a hint of gospel. and infectious blend of family music.

16:00-16:30 COMPÈRE 15:00-15:55 GAVIN BELL - JOE LAMB HALF A STRING ‘Epic songs, consisting of warm layered tex- - A HEART AT SEA tures & hard-hitting vocals that seem to get Be enthralled by this epic folktale told on better and better with time.’ a miniature scale. Original song-writing and stunning visuals recount a heart- warming story of whales, boats, and ELECTRIC ORANGE/AUTOMATIC BLUE beards. If you want to explore the local area first, Worpole at Trust Links, 47 Fairfax Drive, please join the launch of Bridget Smith’s Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AG. Followed by a COMPÈRE Electric Orange / Automatic Blue walk along Prittle Brook Greenway to visit - ELAINE HARTLEY both art works ending at 12.30pm, just a Elaine has skipped with Upsy Daisy, A permanent art work commissioned by short walk from Chalkwell Park. played Dressing up with Bing, and sung Focal Point Gallery and Southend-on-Sea with The Singing Mermaid in stages Borough Council. Electric Orange is situated across the across the UK! Prittle Brook at Eastwood Boulevard and At 11.00am, Bridget Smith will be in con- Automatic Blue is situated across the Prit- versation with Clare Cumberlidge and Ken tle Brook at Prittlewell Chase.

TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 31 32 TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 33 OAK STAGE This year’s Oak Stage has been curated by Metal’s Youth Forum and is run by young people from Southend and its surrounding area. SUPPORTED BY: FIRST ESSEX BUSES & CULTURE & WELLBEING SMALL GRANTS AWARD FROM SOUTHEND BOROUGH COUNCIL

11:30-11:50 14:00-14:20 16:30-16:50 CHLO RUBY HICKMAN CAITLIN KING Melodic and heartfelt music about life, loss Engaging piano melodies fused with honest “Flowing between the genres of jazz, folk and the complexity of life. heartfelt lyrics. and acoustic music.”

12:00-12:20 14:30-14:50 17:00-17:20 HOMEBOUND LOTTIE MOLLICA LEMONADE HANDGRENADE A duo of talented musicians who play A songwriter adding sparkle to the young Classic rock with their own zest... original songs that come under the genres local music scene. of Soft Rock, Indie & pop. 17:30-17:50 15:00-15:20 EVA TOBIN 12:30-12:50 KIERON LILEY A singer/songwriter from Southend. CLUEDO Like ‘Scouting For Girls’ but 10 years too late. “Have an infectious passion for live music 18:00-18:20 and are crafting their own unique sound.” 15:30-15:50 KEYHOLE FLY SCARLETT TAYLOR A local singing comedy duo. 13:00-13:20 14-year-old acoustic singer/ songwriter. VIOLET TIDE HARRISON LEMAITRE - DJ Catchy indie pop on DIY record label Brick 16:00-16:20 Harrison Lemaitre is a Hip Hop DJ that also Bungalow Records. LILY SPINK produces and raps. Lily creates stories with her songs and 13:30-13:50 shows her love of old and new songs with EMILY FLORENCE her covers. “The one woman chillout troubadour.” ALSO... THE BEARDED GYPSY TRADE FAYRE Bringing artists, designers and emerging brands together through a variety of events. Together with conscious consumers you will discover and support all things small, handmade, and boost the creative community, rather than boosting a big brand's ego. The Trade Fayre offers a happy environment filled with great music, great products, and good times BLACKWATER FREE FAIR ALL DAY A vintage fair on a maritime theme harking back to the days of traditional showmanship with original content. Blurring the lines between a classic PLAY THE RIG funfair and performance. Enjoy the Moby Dick Hi striker, the 30ft cork shooter and ALL DAY traditional children’s swingboats like A musical playground for all the family to get involved and get creative! you’ve never seen them!

34 TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 N-ACT THEATRE STAGE Southend-based theatre group, N-Act is designing an area to capture the imagination of festival-goers by recreating the much-loved Chalkwell Beach Theatre from the 1950s. Throughout the festival, there will be a huge variety of performances, all of which will have a particular focus on young people. SUPPORTED BY: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

11:40-12:00 14:55-15:15 18:10-18:30 WINDSONG THEATRE & AFK SHOEBURY DYNAMIX SOUTHEND OPERATIC PRODUCTIONS A troupe of over 60 students both singing & DRAMATIC SOCIETY A brand new musical by Ashton Moore that and dancing from the Theatre Arts Depart- Performing musical theatre in Southend-on- puts local young talent centre stage. ment at Shoeburyness High School. Sea, Essex since 1890. We have performed over 200 shows spanning more than 128 12:20-12:40 15:35-15:55 years and produce shows of the highest SCIENCE BOFFINS PRESENTS MORGAN ACADEMY OF standard. BOFFIN DAVE PERFORMING ARTS Boffin Dave has been a children’s science A performing arts school with studios based COMPÈRE- JO MELVILLE performer for 6 years, bringing scientific in Leigh-on-Sea. The schools aim is to en- Jo Melville, a multi-talented creative artist, joy and knowledge across the country. His courage creativity, individuality, discipline, has worked extensively in Southend. Work show will provide whizzes, pops and bangs confidence in all areas of performance and includes performing, writing, producing, di- to thrill the imagination. above all, to support and befriend each recting, Nationally and Internationally. From other to achieve these goals and ultimately the very first Village Green event to hosting 12:50-13:10 develop life skills. the Teatro Verdi Showcase at VG 2017. MUSHROOM THEATRE COMPANY 16:05-16:25 EXHIBITION OPENING TIMES: An integrated performing arts school and THE LAUGHTER ACADEMY 11:00-19:00 group based in Rayleigh. They offer classes A unique, fun filled show of Comedy Improvi- In-Between each performance please come and performance opportunities to students sation, made up from audience suggestions! along and see our fascinating exhibition of who are both disabled and non-disabled, an Southend Theatres through time. opportunity to promote integration in the 16:35-16:45 performing arts and the world in general. THE AMANDA RESTELL Their performance will be a mixture of ACADEMY OF DANCE Dance and Song from their recent show Choreographed by Amanda Restell and BEARDED GYPSY ‘Can You Feel It’. danced by senior students at her Academy. Present ‘Mirror Mirror’ - a strong Modern 13:30-13:50 and dark twist on the words “Mirror Mirror MAGIC DAVE on the wall - who is the fairest of them all?” Join Magic Dave and friends on a magical and ‘Magic To Do’ - crazy costumes and ALSO... adventure full of magic, puppets, comedy dance choreography inspired by Bob Fosse and more! meet to create a ‘magical’ performance you CREATE98 do not want to miss! PRESENTS: FESTIVAL 14:00-14:10 HEADS FACES THEATRE ARTS 17:00-17:15 11:00 – 17:00 Faces Theatre Arts’ Musical Theatre class HOLDA POETRY In the Big Create98 Making Marquee presents to Village Green ‘Joseph...the Poet Sheda says “I want the audience to feel – From flowers and foliage to feathers, Megamix’! the freedom that art brings, with potential to butterflies and bows. A huge array of fly, I can!” fabulous materials will be available all 14:25 -14:45 day for you to come and make a stunning N-ACT THEATRE IN SCHOOLS 17:30-17:50 Festival Headdress and it’s all FREE ! Creating interactive performances for PLAYERS THEATRE COMPANY schools to engage young people in theatre. A Sneak preview of our upcoming produc- Come and be creative! Choose from an Using the power of interactive theatre tion, the fantasmagorical family favourite array of flowers, feathers, beads, jewels to entertain, to ignite curiosity, provoke ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ which plays the and chains to create your own festival- thought, and to educate young people to Towngate Theatre in October Half term (the chic head dress to take away! Wear your enable them to make informed choices. 30th to the 2nd November) with great songs, creation for a professional snap taken in Performing extracts from their current top class scenery and a live orchestra the our festival-themed photo-booth. productions. production itself will be truly scrumptious!

TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 35 THE VILLAGE GREEN TJCUK JAZZ CAFE SILENT DISCO @ CHALKWELL PARK ROOMS PRESENTED BY TWO TWELVE TENS RECORD STORE Live music by regional, national and inter- SUPPORTED BY: GATHER & SENSE TRAXX national jazz stars throughout the day and 10 hours of back to back DJs, spinning real vinyl records, across various styles of dance & also celebrate the work of The Jazz Centre electronic music. Playing from the original analogue format directly into the headphones UK based in Southend’s Beecroft Gallery. provided, this will be anything but silent... SUPPORTED BY: THE JAZZ CENTRE UK & CHALKWELL PARK ROOMS

11:00-15:30 15:30-19:30 12:00-13:00 FUNKY GROOVES & GATHER X SENSE TRAXX THE HARRISON DOLPHIN FAMILY MOVES HOUSE & GARAGE TAKEOVER TRIO Encompassing various dance music from Bring you the best in House & Garage with ‘The very youthful Harrison Dolphin Trio Ska & Motown, through to 80’s classics everything from 2 Step to Deep House, and kept the audience entranced... mark and and 90’s dance anthems. everything in between. note these names, they’re worth it.’ - Peter Vacher, Jazzwise Magazine. 11:00-11:45 19:30-21:00 REGGAE & DANCEHALL UK UNDERGROUND SOUNDS 13:30-14:30 We take you back deep into the under- THE GLYN MORGAN TRIO 11:45-12:30 ground, showcasing the musical styles that Together, Glyn Morgan, bassist Ted Simkins FUNK & SOUL - LAVERY massively influenced the dance music scene. and pianist Tony Gooderham create a (Subcode Records) strong rhythm section to support special 19:30-20:15 guests that join in to perform a wide 12:30-13:15 DUBSTEP & GRIME repertoire of jazz standards. SKA & MOTOWN - LAVERY DJ MILLITANT (Subcode Records) (Below) 15:00-16:00 SIMON SPILLETT WITH THE 13:15-14:00 20:15-21:00 HARRISON DOLPHIN TRIO DISCO – MR QUICK HARDCORE & JUNGLE LEE C Described by the late Humphrey Lyttelton (Good2Go DMR) as ‘formidable’, Simon Spillett is an award- 14:00-15:30 wining British jazz saxophonist who will be 90’S CLUB CLASSICS joining the Harrison Dolphin Trio. - JAMES TOWNSEND (TWO TWELVE TENS) ALSO... 16:30-17:30 THE GLYN MORGAN TRIO ARTIST VILLAGE PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS ALL DAY Glyn Morgan, bassist Ted Simkins and Returning for Village Green 2019 is Artist pianist Tony Gooderham are joined by Village, a programme of new sculptural special surprise guests. ALSO... artworks created especially for the festi- val and Chalkwell Park. Organised by Jon 18:00-19:00 BRAVE 1 & Kipps, an artist/curator from Southend, DARYL SHERMAN who has invited a group of four artists & DIGBY FAIRWEATHER MR FRISBEE using a range of approaches from bold Daryl Sherman is one of the rare, singing ALL DAY site-specific sculpture to smaller, more jazz pianists and has been part of the New Brave Arts are creating graffiti arts live discreet artworks spread around the York jazz scene since the 1970s. Accom- at the festival there will be a chance for park. Featuring artists: Chloe Brooks, Ali panied by acclaimed trumpeter Digby Fair- you to have a go. Eisa, Brian Griffiths and Milly Peck. weather; who was described as ‘the most articulate jazzmen in both his words and his music’, by the late Sir John Dankworth.

ALFIE WINTERS 19:00-20:00 EVENING JAZZ JAM (A23) All who have performed throughout the day Street Photography Exhibition are welcomed to the stage for an all-in final jazz-jam performance.

36 TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 EL REY AT DECCA90 ROOMS (IN CHALKWELL HALL) El Rey where originality is everything. SUPPORTED BY: DECCA RECORDS

13:00-13:30 17:45-18:15 20:15-21:00 LOU WOODGER RUSSELL JOSLIN JAWS & THE MIDNIGHT Lou Woodger, a multi-instrumentalist live & SARAH MCCAIG FLYER looping bass, cigar box guitar, piano, flute Brings the tradition of the singer-songwrit- Untraditional nightmare ballads. A two and percussion. A blend of jazz, classical er into the 21st-century with a new striden- wheeled soundtrack for the reckless and and folk with a flute lead soulful melody. cy; representing the new breed of socially loveless. engaged wordsmiths with the DIY ethics of 13:45-14:15 punk and musical elements of folk. Touring WEDNESDAY’S CHILD with the darkened vocals of Australian soul- Spinning acoustic webs of soulful, dark mate Sarah McCaig, forming a haunting and DECCA90 blues against eerie, spellbinding sound- turbulent duet. EXHIBITION scapes. 16:15-16:45 ALL DAY 14:30-15:00 WILLIAM POYER Supported by DECCA Records 1COOLPOET Melodic hooks and driving rhythms, William Based inside Chalkwell Hall audiences will A Liverpool poet who focuses on real life, Poyer’s unique blend of Americana will trans- find music and poetry from very special challenging society’s way of thinking. Peace port you to days gone by. Anthemic vistas guests, alongside a 90th anniversary to one and all. painted by a songwriter from Wales after his exhibition by DECCA Records, one of the three year stint in Mexico. most iconic record labels in the world. 15:05-15:30 ASSUMPTION ROAD 18:30-19:00 Originally from the midlands of Ireland, this FELIX HOLT singer celebrates humans in all their frailty Has been playing bars and street corners and oddness to a back drop of her hybrid and around London for 10 years or so. finger picking and jagged guitar strumming. Roots music, classics and originals.

15:35-16:05 19:15-19:45 DOM GLYNN CAIRO MOON A storytelling individualist in the tradition of A stormy tribe of vintage spirits, melting a po- Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, Dom Glynn is a tion of 60’s Soul and ethereal Rock. biblical songwriter singing the blues.

16:15-16:45 VERY SPECIAL GUEST - TO BE ANNOUNCED

17:00-17:30 MG BOULTER Fingerstyle singer songwriter. a singer songwriter living on the Thames coast in Essex, United Kingdom. His songwriting has been described as “Gorgeous, in a word” by Uncut and “Highly Recommended” by the Independent on Sunday. His second full Simon Fowler Photo: MG Boulter length album With Wolves the Lamb Will Lie was listed as one of the ‘Best Folk Albums of 2016’ by the Daily Telegraph

TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 37 SPINNING YARNS Spinning Yarns is a collective of Essex based storytellers, poets and musicians. The company was formed in 2016 to primarily re-invigorate the tradition of oral storytelling and stage regular events for an adult audience. The collective is Hannah Brailsford, Shane Ibbs, Gill West, James Little, Isabel Oliver and Peter Monk. SUPPORTED BY: ANGLIAN WATER & ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

11:30-12:10 15:30-16:20 ANDY COPPS JOHN HENRY FALLE - THE - THE SETTING SUNS STORY BEAST UNLEASHED INKHEAD Works as a Storyteller and Story-maker in Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated wizard, ALL DAY the Greater London area. Originally from The Story Beast (alias comedian John Henry Eight indie comic artists, each bringing South Africa, Andy has a love and appre- Falle) blunders onto stage with a rattlebag of their unique, quirky vision of the world to ciation for traditional tribal cultures, in epic poems for ages 8 and up. Expect tales Southend. Meet the Inkheads, check out particular African folk tales and true-life chock full of Dragons, Bad Knights and a very their work, join in the creative action and stories, collectively woven together with messy version of Beowulf. release your inner cartoonist with these words, music, song and dance. Be prepared brilliant artists, which include: Alexandre for a wonderful journey. 16:30-17:00 Szolnoky, Amy Ison, Clio Isadora, Daniel LAURA SAMPSON & SAM Locke, Dominique Duong, Ros Asquith, 12:15-12:55 ENTHOVEN - STORIES FROM Wallis Eates and Carl Doherty SPINNING YARNS THE WHITE TREE SEA All ages welcome. COLLECTIVE - RECYCLED Talking skulls, mischievous jumbies, a se- TALES - STORY SLAM PART 1 riously out-of-hand competition, and other Come and listen to poet Gill West and story- uncanny goings-on, from storyteller Laura tellers Hannah Brailsford and James Little Sampson and sound artist Sam Enthoven tell tales to remind us to care for our planet. 17:00-17:30 13:00-13:50 SPINNING YARNS JOHN HEGLEY COLLECTIVE - FAMILY WORDSHIP - TWISTED TALES Mr Hegley is a performance poet, comedian, Come and join Hannah Brailsford, James Lit- musician and songwriter. He performed on tle and Isabel Oliver as they spin stories and the streets of London in the 1980’s, fronting songs to surprise and delight. the Popticians and has since performed his words, sung & spoken, on local & national 17:30-18:20 radio. He has produced ten books of verse THE EMBERS COLLECTIVE & prose, two CDs and one mug. – MAGIC & MISCHIEF A storytelling, music and events group that 14:00-14:40 put on intimate shows in intriguing locations, SPINNING YARNS in London and beyond. They tell ancient tales COLLECTIVE - INTO THE WILD with a modern twist, set within an evolving Come take a journey with storytellers Shane musical landscape. Ibbs and Hannah Brailsford into the wild woods and discover the creatures and char- 19:30-20:00 acters that live amongst the trees. SPINNING YARNS COLLECTIVE - DARKER EVER 14:45-15:25 AFTER - STORY SLAM PART 2 WENDY SHEARER As night begins to fall, so the Collective will ALSO... - TRICKSTER TALES draw you into stories and songs that have no A Professional Storyteller, bringing tradi- happy ever after. tional tales, myths and legends from around HEIDI WIGMORE the world, to life for all to join in. Her perfor- 20:20-21:00 ALL DAY: ACROSS THE SITE mances include Shakespeare’s Globe, The THE DUSTY PEDDLERS Back by popular demand, artist Heidi British Museum and Royal Academy of Arts. That kooky band where Country-Folk clash- Wigmore (Illustrator for the English es with Gypsy-Jazz! Influences ranging from National Ballet) displaying large format Johnny Cash to John Martyn, their songs are banners around the site. Heidi’s practise well crafted and have a unique edge to them. is drawing based: imaginary is overtly figurative but dislocated. COMPÈRE - PETER MONK

38 TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 JACQSON DIEGO STORY EMPORIUM At Jacqson Diego Story Emporium we unlock the fun in books by taking young people and families on amazing and innovative adventures that inspire new thinking and challenge the possible. We create booky things to do in the community, with schools and individuals. Oh, and we’ve got a book shop! SUPPORTED BY: HQ THEATRES & JACQSON DIEGO STORY EMPORIUM

11:00-11:40 everything! His favourite things are elephants, 15:10-15:30 THIS IS MY BOOK LAUNCH stars and his two mini Mudwafflers. His least HOLLIE HUGHES: NINJAS & Young people from Southend share the favourite thing is mashed potato – bleurgh! PIRATES books that inspire them the most Hollie Hughes is a writer of picture books 12:40-13:20 about ninjas and pirates and mammoths and 11:00-12:00 | 13:00-14:00 | 15:00​-16:00 ELLIE IRVING: all of the other curious things. STORY CRAFT WITH THE MATILDA EFFECT JACQSON DIEGO STORY Ellie Irving is a multi-award-winning author of 15:40​-16:20 EMPORIUM funny books for 8-12s. Her latest book, The ROSS MONTGOMERY: Be a part of the story. We dare you! Matilda Effect, which promotes girls in STEM, SPACE TORTOISE! has been featured in The Guardian, The Big SPACE TORTOISE! A lonely tortoise tries to 11:00-12:00 | 13:00-14:00 | 15:00​-16:00 Issue and The Sunday Express reach the stars using the items he finds in the PIP & POSY WALKABOUT bin. His only limit is his imagination. Axel Scheffler’s Pip and Posy are best 13:30-13:50 friends who go on fun everyday adventures JULIE IRWIN: 16:30-17:00 that teach them it takes friendship, sharing MISSION IMPROBABLE JENNIFER KILLICK: and understanding - and a cuddle - to make Edwin Spencer thinks he’s just an ordinary boy IT’S A MYSTERY, A FUNNY ONE things better. Hurrah! with ordinary problems, until… Author of the popular Alex Sparrow books Join Southend based author Julie Irwin to and a new series Mo, Lottie and the Junkers, 11:40​-12:20 unravel the secrets of parallel worlds and find Jennifer Killick loves to read, write and run JUSTIN COE: IT’S A POEM! out more about the Edwin Spencer trilogy. Fol- as fast as she can. Her favourite things are Justin Coe is a performance poet specialis- lowed by a book signing. books, trees and fluffy slippers! ing in creating work for young audiences. A Following a fantastic YAShot schools event at popular performer in schools, he also tours 14:00-15:00 the Beecroft, Jennifer is back in Southend for spoken-word theatre shows nationally. THE WIMPY KID SHOW the second time in a month! A must for all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans and Followed by a book signing. 12:20-12:40 great family entertainment. Host Alastair Wat- KARL NEWSON: I AM A TIGER son brings the books to life with fun activities Karl Newson is a children’s book author and including The Wimpy Kid Draw-Along and The illustrator from London. He takes inspira- Wimp Wars! Quiz. tion from songs and books and people and IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VILLAGE GREEN 2019 FESTIVAL Extra security measures have been put in place this in to the event slower than usual and there will be please don’t hesitate to speak to them. year at Village Green, working closely with the police queues. It would be a great help if you could plan Thank you in advance for your understanding and and our security provider. for this, allow extra time for arrival and entry, and cooperation and we look forward to welcoming you work with us to make it as speedy and pleasant as to Village Green. Festival goers can also play a big part in helping to possible. keep Village Green safe and secure, so we’d very OTHER TOP TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND HAPPY much appreciate it if you’d read and digest the BUY YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE DAY - following messages. This means you can be inside the event much faster See our FAQs on and helps us and you avoid more queuing. Booking www.villagegreenfestival.com PLEASE PACK LIGHT – The new measures include fees apply. the searching of ALL bags and pushchairs. You can PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS ALLOWED really help us by travelling light and not bringing PLEASE REMEMBER - Alcohol is not permitted. You EXCEPT ASSISTANCE DOGS large bags, trolleys, fold-up chairs or rucksacks. We may bring water and soft drinks but they must be in would ask everyone to be prepared (bags open), pa- sealed plastic bottles or unopened cartons. Picnics Village Green reserves the right to change the pro- tient and to co-operate with any security requests. are encouraged, but please be aware that any sharp gramme of events without notice or being obliged utensils will be removed during searches. to refund or exchange tickets. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY There will be plenty of security staff and police These extra security measures will make getting around, so if you have any queries or concerns,

TRAWLER: VILLAGE GREEN 2019 39 ALSO... FORWARDMOTION MINI GREEN ARENA CLAIRE HARRUP ALL DAY SUPPORTED BY HEALTH 4 LIFE – DISCOVER IN A DAY An initiative that provides travel Loads of creative activities, across the whole advice, services and behaviour change PUNCH & JUDY BY LOCAL day – join in the fun and gain a nationally interventions to encourage people to LAD PROF JOE PEEK recognised Arts Award at the same time! cycle, walk and use public transport Performing a traditional Punch & Judy With artist Claire Harrup (for ages 5-11yrs) across South Essex. A collaboration show throughout the day. between Southend Borough Council, PLUTO JUGGLING Essex County Council and Thurrock BUTTERCUP CLUB Festival favourites! Learn juggling, tight rope Council. Fun, sensory and tactile Messy Play to excite plate spinning and stilt walking with expert and provoke imagination in little ones! Come tuition. Find them next to Chalkwell Hall. THE FORWARDMOTION play with the dinosaurs in the swamp, cook VILLAGE FEATURES: dinner with spaghetti, drive trucks through FESTIVE ROAD ROLLA PALLUZA the snow..... and so much more! Oscar is our perambulating, pedal-powered Static cycle challenge larger-than-life fox, who enthralls with his WORLD OF BOOKS/USBORNE stunning appearance. TEAM EXTREME World of Books has a wonderful selection of Spine Ramp- Stunt team and interactive Usborne books for our pop up stall at Village HUNGRY HIPPOS sessions all day. Green (ROUND TABLE) Life sized version of the classic greedy game! SHOWS: A BETTER START 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 AND 16:30 Drop by and get involved in the range of INTREPID VENTURES family activities and meet our new mascot, The activities will involve team building, Plus: Electric Bike sessions, Balance Pip! traditional sports, basic survival skill Bike sessions, Active Life hoops, Travel (water purification), soft archery, Ultimate partners, Bike parking TODDLER SENSE Frisby, Tug of war, contained firelighting (WORLD OF WOW) demonstration (Qualified staff). NIK RAMAGE Life’s An Adventure! Sculptor Nik Ramage has created a piece SCOUTS of interactive, moving sculpture crafted BABY SENSORY Simple craft activity with something to take from recycled bicycles. Exploring ideas of (WORLD OF WOW) away. Team building activity - just for fun. motion, sustainable travel and how man Award winning classes for babies. Offering Community Services map - add details to and machine could connect and interact. a world of exciting sensory activities to help blank map of borough with babies’ development. GIRL GUIDES MINI MEDICS Marshmallow towers, Chinese weaving, (WORLD OF WOW) Bubble making, Simple Science etc... Keep A Beat are incredibly passionate about teaching you, your family and your little BBC ESSEX people first aid BBC Essex presenter Rob Jelly hosts an interactive display of fun Essex facts and MINI PROFESSORS storytelling using sound effects and props! (WORLD OF WOW) Mini Professors encourages exploration, PHYSICAGENCY & CHERUB interaction and wonder at the world around Stage Combat workshops for everyone to us. We want children to say WOW and leave have fun and learn basic stage fighting skills. our classes excited about science. Join the Capei crowd for an interactive mix and mingle to be taken on a magical journey.

Village Green is working hard to try and make the festival as See the site map for places to refill your water bottles. environmentally responsible as possible. We strongly suggest you travel to the festival by foot or by Please play your part in keeping Chalkwell Park litter free. public transport. Please recycle as much as possible and use the litter bins available around the site. There is no on-site parking.

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