19TH–31ST AuguST e’re proud to lay before you the summer picnic that is the EastSide Arts Festival 2015 – a wealth Wof tasty morsels for August, including readings, jazz, heritage tours, drama, comedy, music, visual arts, songwriters, children’s workshops, community events, movies, events for older people... And some afternoon poetry recitals Welcome! in the open air, because the sun always shines in the east. he quality of this year’s festival ur festival concludes on August 31 with two sold And that’s why our programme is covered in stripes; to programme is confirmation of the out concerts on Cyprus Avenue by east Belfast’s remind us of deck chairs, and the fact that it’s a summer Omost acclaimed musician, Van Morrison, as he festival. Keep an eye on our website: www.eastsidearts.net impact that EastSide Arts is having on celebrates his 70th birthday, with performances on the - and our social media feeds on Facebook/EastSideArtsBel T leafy avenue that was such a place of inspiration for the and Twitter @EastSideArtsBel, for constant updates on the development of the arts in the east of the city. man who grew up on Hyndford Street. happenings as the festival approaches. It has quickly established itself as Leading up to those concerts, we have a 12- As ever, we’re immensely grateful to our day programme celebrating artists FROM the east of the funders - Principal Funder, the Arts Council of Northern a creative highpoint and, in tandem with city, and welcoming internationally-renowned artists TO Ireland, Belfast City Council and the Department of Arts, EastSide’s other stand-out events, including the the east of the city, with happenings morning, noon and Culture and Leisure for their support. night in all kinds of places. We’re also grateful to our main sponsors; CS Lewis and the Woodstock R&B festivals, is It has been a whirlwind few months, pulling Tourism NI, Translink, Hewitt & Gilpin and our media making a marked contribution to the ongoing together a programme that we believe deepens and extends partners U105. And to the event sponsors for individual the vision laid out in our Arts Strategy for East Belfast. But shows that are mentioned throughout the programme. transformation of arts provision in, and the we also wanted to have fun, with a festival that would make the east of this city feel good about itself – feel good about creative reputation of, east Belfast. being a constant wellspring of imagination, inspiration and Anthony Toner The Arts Council, as principal funder, talent; feel good about being a community that is renewing EASTSIDE ARTS MANAGER welcomes these very positive developments its sense of pride and achievement. and the substantial opportunities they bring to everyone here to enjoy some great arts in the weeks and months ahead. Principal Funder Watch out for special Arts Council NI signature events running as part of this year's festival, where you see this symbol: O Roisin McDonough CHIEF EXECUTIVE ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN IRELAND 3 The Horatio Sessions WEDNESDAY JUstIN BLacK THURSDAY 9:00PM, HORATIO Todd’s ustin’s new album ‘Saluting 20th 19th Samson’ is now available Jon iTunes. Although predominately a singer-songwriter this Arkansas man’s eclectic style Third Bar and Strand Arts Centre present is amazing to watch. Performing live has always been a major strength, DAVID C CLEMENTS and audiences delight at his ability to skilfully manoeuvre from his unique renditions of classic & BAND songs to modern R&B covers with In Concert some beat boxing thrown in, a 8:00PM, STRAND ARTS CENTRE (SCREEN 2) memorable experience and one not to be missed. avid C Clements offers his second night Admission: Free for the EastSide Arts Festival at the Strand DArts Centre, being joined by a full band for this performance, which promises to be one of the highlights of the festival programme. The concert will feature a selection of songs DaVID C from David’s forthcoming debut album. CLEMENts Tickets: £10 Arts Council NI Solo Acoustic Gig O Signature Event Available from www.strandartscentre.com 8:00PM, STRAND ARTS CENTRE astSide Arts Festival is REMEmbERING SONGS thrilled to welcome a pair An Evening with Jan Carson & Hannah McPhillimy Eof nights showing two 7:00PM, PARK AVENUE HOTEL sides of David C Clements and his music… an epic and heavenly folk, a mix of upbeat and energetic uthor Jan Carson and songwriter and musician Hannah McPhillimy country with swelling melodies. HERItaGE TOUR 2:00PM, MUSEUM OF ORANGE HERITAGE explore in words and music some of the emotions raised in Jan’s Vocals touched with experience Awonderful novel Malcolm Orange Disappears, especially the idea retelling tales both insightful and of singing and how it allows older people to hold on to memory through familiar, he has a reputation of wo guided tours are on offer for the festival of the song. The evening is open to all, but a special welcome is extended to being one of the finest songwriters recently-opened Museum of Orange Heritage. senior members of the community. in Belfast. David is putting the Come and enjoy an expert-led visit to one of Jan Carson is a writer and community arts development officer finishing touches to his debut T east Belfast’s newest tourist attractions. Hear about the currently based in Belfast. Malcolm Orange Disappears, her first novel, album recorded with producer growth of the Orange Institution worldwide, learn of the was published by Liberties Press, Dublin in 2014. Hannah McPhillimy is a Michael Keeney, these intimate tragic impact of The Troubles on Orange members, and singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose influences of musicals, shows are a chance to experience view artefacts from 1690 to the present day. pre-war jazz, blues and folk blend seamlessly to create her first EP, Seeing‘ the songs that make up this Things’, described by the Irish Times as ‘a bit of a wonder.’ incredible record. Admission: £2 Tickets: £5 (Free for seniors) Tickets: £10 Booking for the tour is essential, call 028 9070 1122 to reserve a place, and quote ‘EastSide Arts’ when booking. Tickets available from www.eastsidearts.net, or payable on the door on the night Available from www.strandartscentre.com Another tour is available at 2pm on Tuesday August 25. 4 5 The Horatio Sessions: 20th JAZZ ON A OPTIMISE YOUR HEALth contd. with Nutritional Therapist Lucy Magee BLUES SUmmER’S Day 7:30pm–9:00pm, MAITRI YOGA STUDIO, THE MOUNT An Event For Older People DIREct FROM 9:00PM, HORATIO Todd’s 2:00–5:00PM, PARK AVENUE HOTEL ight steps to excellent physical and mental health, with discussion on detoxification. Lucy will be offering handouts and supplement samples, as well as herbal teas. special event in association with Engage with E lues Direct are a five piece Age, featuring live music – New Orleans style blues & rock band, all from - from the Martello Jazz Band, along with a Admission: £10 Bthe Belfast area. They are A well known throughout the city buffet, indoor games, health checks and selections Book through Lucy Magee or tickets on the door: [email protected] from the Digital Film Archive. for covering lesser known, niche or 07938778511 artists and on occasion are also known to play some of their own Admission: Free for Seniors original music. In their own words: ‘think Allman Brothers meets Jimi Hendrix on the way to the late, great BB King's place!’ Arts Council NI O Signature Event Admission : Free STORYTELLING WITH YOUNG at ART 11:00-1:00PM, SHORT STRAND COMMUNITY CENTRE Bloomfield Youth Safety Partnership ome along to the wonderful story book corner that encourages children to chill out on MENtaL HEALth OUTDOOR GaLLERY beanbags with their big folks and read a good Launch Night C TO SING A 7:00PM, ORANGEFIELD PARK PAVILION Eat TO thE BEats book. You will listen to a professional storyteller tell you an exciting tale at Short Strand Community Centre. At Bells TROUBLED SONG 8:00PM, SD BELLS, he Bloomfield Youth Safety Partnership (BYSP) is one of twelve Admission: Free Music and Conflict UPPR. NEWTOWNARDS RD. Youth Safety Partnerships across Northern Ireland that is coordinated in Northern Ireland by Northern Ireland Alternatives. The BYSP is a peer lead group Booking is not required but is advised to avoid disappointment. 7:00PM, STRAND ARTS CENTRE T made up of twelve young people who are aged thirteen to twenty-one and n evening of cool jazz are supported by Bloomfield Community Association and east Belfast and Beat Poetry – snap Alternatives. The group’s purpose is to explore and address community safety Illustrated Talk riter and broadcaster Stuart Bailie your fingers and be issues most affecting young people and the wider community. A is currently working on a book about transported to San Francisco in the The aim of this outdoor gallery is to raise awareness and how music was enmeshed in The late 50s as the John Trotter Quartet THE BELFast BLITZ W reduce the stigma of mental health and signpost those effected by self- lay down some cool sounds and Troubles. For the first time, he will read excerpts harm and mental health to services that provide advice and guidance. by Brian Barton from the work-in-progress and play some of the poets Alice McCullough, Nathaniel 1:00PM, PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND The body of work is made up of fourteen pieces of art created by each music that counted, from Juke Boy Bonner and Joseph McAuley and Jason Ashford member of BYSP and will be exhibited in various parks in east Belfast.