International Street Arts Festival - #spraoi2018 Waterford City, August 3th- 5th 2018
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Funding Partners Major Sponsors AT E B N G R PE E O W E ER TH Y Principal Sponsors Production Sponsors A LEBR TING 40 CE YEARS 1978-2018 Creative Partners Supported by Department of Social Protection, which is funded by the Irish Government under the national development plan, 2007-2013
Welcome to another exhilarating and inspiring three days and nights in Waterford. A small army of artists, musicians and performers have been in preparation in rehearsal rooms and studios across the city, across the country and across the world. Yet again dozens of crew and hundreds of amazing volunteers are ready to unleash the Festival onto the streets. It’s all ready, now it’s up to you, our audience, to come and enjoy it. For those who are new to Spraoi, welcome. For everyone, check the programme and make plans. Get a good night’s sleep on Thursday and prepare for three amazing days and nights of cultural creativity and inspirational Outdoor Arts. You can always rest on Monday. Mike Leahy, Artistic Director Gimme €5 SPRAOI is worth A FIVER Gimme €5 Boy SO DONATE WHEN YOU SEE THE SIGN Spraoi is free, so everyone can enjoy it. However it costs a lot to produce. So enjoy Spraoi, and to ensure its future please be generous and donate. You can also donate online at www.spraoi.com #spraoi2018
PA R A D E 2018 Does a spider in the bath make you squirm? Does a wasp in your hair send you running? If so, then, this year’s Spraoi Parade, “BUGS”, might drive you to distraction. Spraoi look under the magnifying glass and take inspiration from swarms, colonies, webs and hives. Be prepared for our collection of BUGS to hit the streets. Watch them fly, scurry, jump and crawl as Spraoi unleash all manner of creepy crawly creatures. Once more, Spraoi bring together a multitude of fantastical, gigantic constructions, musicians, dancers and performers to the streets and quays of Waterford City. Come see this magical spectacle if you dare! The Spraoi Parade is now a landmark cultural event, one of the largest outdoor arts events in Ireland. It’s mesmerising, astonishing, exciting, a feast for all the senses. Join us on Sunday evening for an unforgettable experience.
CLEM JACOB HIRE SPONSORS OF THE S P R AO I PA R A D E Beginning at Johnstown, the parade will progress via John’s Street, Michael Street, Broad Street, John Roberts Square and Barronstrand Street, and finish on the Quay. Traffic diversions and restrictions will occur as the parade moves along the route. See our website for details. There will be absolutely no parking along the parade route. A special cordoned-off viewing area for those with special needs will be on the roundabout beside the G.P.O. There are fixed ambulance points along the route, which our stewards will guide you towards if required. Very special thanks to the team at Clem Jacob Hire. Spraoi is very proud to be associated with this true Waterford Company that has provided the festival with 24/7 technical support and friendship as we serve Waterford together.
Street Theatre Circo Eia: “inTarsi” (Catalonia) Irish Premiere A few smallish platforms, a trampoline, a teeterboard and four men. Four acrobats watch each other, gauge, run into, carry, throw each other and sweep us along in their physical and metaphorical dance: meetings, exploits, mistakes, power games, seductions, manipulations, a mosaic made up of fragments of life, a glimpse into the kaleidoscope of human relationships. This is a stunning 60 minute show by one of Europe’s leading street theatre companies. Not to be missed! Performers: Armando Rabanera Muro, Fabio Nicolini, Fabrizio Giannini, Eduardo Lucas Muñoz de Lucas Performing: Fri & Sat: The Mall 9.30pm Compania Hotel Iocandi: “Esquerdes” (The Balearic Islands) Irish Premiere What is in the empty space between two pieces that do not fit? A man and a woman meet in a place. He climbs. She runs. Just a simple movement… and the game can start. Esquerdes is a show that combines static trapeze, acrobatic ladder and live music through three moving bodies, in a game between the desire and the escape. Idea and creation: Hotel Iocandi Interpreters: Tomeu Amer, Griselda Juncà and Joana Gomila Performing: Sat & Sun: The Mall
Circ Panic: “MiraT” (Catalonia) Irish Premiere A giant set of scales stands in the centre of the stage. MiraT plays with an exchange of perspectives, both introspective and open. Observing oneself, confronted with one’s own sense of loneliness, making the decision to embark on a journey of self discovery, and transcribing this onto the stage. MiraT is an invitation to observe oneself without complacency or arrogance, but with humour and self-derision, in constant pursuit of stability and balance; swinging, spinning and dancing. Concept, Production and Interpretation: Jordi Panareda / Circ Pànic Performing: Sat & Sun: The Mall The Primitives: “Three of a Kind” (Belgium/Germany) Irish Premiere The appearance of 3 middle aged men in suits and ties evokes many images and emotions. They are clearly lost, struggling to work out where they are going and what they are supposed to do. Out of habit and for safety’s sake, they move in chorus, almost like a herd of animals, helping each other as they stumble and fall, grooming and caring for each other. With time, the obsessive drive to carry on gradually gives way to a sense of exhaustion and desperation. Fractures appear in the cohesion of the group, creating instability and doubt. Unable to carry on, the trio splits. The need to break free, to escape the claustrophobia of the group, leads to scenes of antagonism, confrontation, and rebellion. From conformity and cooperation to individualism and chaos. Will they find a way out? Performed by: Craig Weston, Gordon Wilson and Markus Siebert Performing: Fri: Hanover St., Sat & Sun: The Mall
Ali & Henrik: “Cikada (Ireland & UK) Two acrobats create a world between the harmonious and the absurd. In this world, lines are blurred between human and nature. An acrobatic and poetic reflection of the balance between the organic, the structured and the human. Acrobatic duo Ali Stanger and Henrik Gard have gone through countless hours of attempts, failures and achievements to create a mutual acrobatic language of finesse and honesty. A fun, thoughtful and humorous display of rich imagery and dynamic riveting movement. Performed by: Ali Stanger and Henrik Gard Performing: Fri, Sat & Sun: Gladstone St CirQ: “Le Grand Café” (Belgium) Irish Premiere The smallest bar in the world (and the nicest). Usually sitting at a cafe on your own is rather depressing. But if there is only one bar stool, then it feels like a privilege. The smallest bar in the world is just 1 square meter, but is just as an authentic Flemish café should be, with a counter, bird’s peak, a little pot and … you can still smoke inside! The largest number of customers that Stefaan, the barman, ever served at the same time was a bunch of 9 crazy Spaniards who wrenched themselves in. Who can do better? Performers : Bert De Jonghe and Stefaan De Winter Performing: Sat & Sun: The Mall Avanti Display: “Full Circle” (UK) Irish Premiere Are they incompetent council workers or is it a piece of performance art? What began as a game is now starting to look a bit precarious. Where have they gone? Now what do we do? What starts as a slow and intriguing performance, builds gently through to suspense, hilarity and unforeseeable consequences. Just how many buckets do they need? Now it’s starting to look a bit precarious. That’s a lot of buckets! Performers: Paschale Straiton, Peter Finegan, Bill Palmer Performing: Sat & Sun, Cathedral Sq.
Ijud: “The Streetwalker Gallery” (Slovenia) Irish Premiere This “ready-made“ gallery invites you to discover the finest artworks hidden behind every street corner. Come and see a newly found Picasso, Pollock or even Zankič – in places where you would never expect them! The Streetwalker Gallery uses the power of imagination to transform everyday elements of the city into art masterpieces. Cracked walls, traffic signs and zebra crossings are not what they seem. Discover Waterford from a new perspective! Join this interactive guided tour, participate in a lively debate on contemporary art and contribute a new work of art to the collection. Admission: 0 Euros (50% discount for students and pensioners) Smoking and pets are permitted. Performers: Jurij Bobic, Nika Gabrovsek, Grega Mocivnik, Jurij Torkar Meeting point: Spraoi HQ Festival Office, The Quay (beside the G.P.O). Please note this is a walking tour, lasting approximately 1.5 hrs. Times: Fri 4pm & 7.30pm, Sat 3pm & 7pm, Sun 1.30pm & 4.30pm The Flying Dutchmen: “The Sky’s the Limit” (Holland/Canada) Irish Premiere A duo that produce a street show, slick, funny and highly skilled, and one that appeals to all ages. Their astonishing stunts, great audience interaction, interchangeable skills, all served up in their own inimitable style, make them a huge audience favourite, and they have brought this show around the world. Always looking for more improvisation and comedy, every show is still an adventure and a lot of fun for both artists. Performers: Michiel Hesseling and Jean-Michel Paré Performing: Fri: John Robert Sq & Gladstone St., Sat & Sun: The Mall
Ambaradan: “Che fa, concilia?” (Italy) Irish Premiere Are you unsure where you are? Are you stuck in traffic? Can’t you cross the road? You’re in luck, because he’s going to rescue you: the virtuous of the whistle, the ace of the signal paddle, the knight of the roundabout. The only cop in the world who can create a traffic jam in the desert and give you directions if you are lost in a glass of water. He can withdraw your license and return it only after the “practice test” or the “balloon test”. An impeccable agent chasing offenders by unicycle and directing traffic on a balance ball. A cop so loyal to his duty as to upset any other existing rule of the Civil Code or physics! Performer: Lorenzo Baronchelli Performing: Walkabout Fri, Sat and Sun Circle of Two: “Dodo’s Dream” (UK) Inspired by the myth of Pygmalion and the tales of E.T.A. Hoffmann, Circle of Two tell the heartbreaking, impossible love story of an eccentric inventor and the mechanical doll he has created in resemblance of his deceased wife. Dodo’s Dream is a visual and universal show for all ages. A fairy tale that triggers the laughter and wonder of the little ones and the emotions of the grown ups! Performers: Celia Mendizabal and Ralph Taylor Performing: Fri and Sat: Constitution Square Waterford BreakBeat (Ireland) Join this vibrant dance company at Spraoi, in association with LimsRochers Cru, for an outdoor Hip-Hop/Break-Dance workshop and performance. Their outdoor DJ station will be cutting the best tunes for all to enjoy, plus parents and children from the audience can participate and learn some basic moves. The show will end with an electrifying group performance by the professional dancers and tutors of BreakBeat. Choreographers: Deirdre Dempsey, Barry Burke (Bazzy B) Performing: Sat: The Applemarket & The Mall. Sun: The Applemarket
Traces Dance Ensemble: “Crossing Bridges” (Ireland) After their barn-storming performance at the 2017 festival, Traces Dance Ensemble are back with a brand new show. This wonderful dance theatre outdoor adventure with beautiful movement direction is a performance not to be missed. ‘Crossing Bridges‘ explores relationships between people with ‘perceived’ disabilities and the general public, where they interact and inspire each other, and how perceptions can change. Choreography: Dee Grant and Jess Rowell A LEBR TING 40 CE YEARS 1978-2018 Performing: Sat: Hanover St The 2Men (UK) “The Tourists” Good old salt of the Earth boys and lovable East End cockney geezers. Truth is they don’t get out of London much…in fact, this is their first time! Having won a competition in their local newspaper to attend the Spraoi Festival, they are completely besides themselves with excitement. Enjoy, as they marvel at all the new and exciting things they find on their first trip away. They are forever on the lookout for a good photo to take and show the lads back home. “Snap Happy Paparazzi” These short sighted, celebrity crazed, photographers are always on the lookout for a good photo opportunity of someone rich and famous going about their daily lives. The only trouble is that they get a bit confused about who’s who! Will you get mistaken for an A list celebrity and be snapped by the Snap Happy Paparazzi? Please note that no actual photos will be taken. Performers: Anton Mackman and Dave Sol Performing: Walkabout, Sat & Sun
Waterford Youth Arts: “Weird, Wacky and Wonderful” (Ireland) Irish Premiere Seamie saw a traveling circus show when he was a child and now he wants to go back there once again. People say he’s strange, but maybe he’s just a bit different? ‘Weird Wacky and Wonderful’ is a new street spectacle by Waterford Youth Arts, specially created for Spraoi 2018, combining circus, dance, theatre and masks, blended with some of Waterford’s finest musicians. Directed by; Enda Moran Performing: Fri, Sat & Sun: Hanover St Fanzinis: “Guido Fanzini’s Impossible Circus” (Ireland) Pogo sticks? Check. Plot to steal thunder from brother? Check. Guido Fanzini has finally managed to demote his brother Ronaldo to a lowly circus roustabout so that he can shine as the star of Guido Fanzini’s Impossible Circus. But Ronaldo may have other ideas! A circus tale of sibling rivalry, brotherly love and pogo sticks. Performed by the Fanzini brothers Guido and Ronaldo Performing: Fri: Hanover St, Sat & Sun: Constitution Sq. The Yelling Kitchen Prince (Holland) Irish Premiere The Yelling Kitchen Prince is the only owner of the Kitchen-organ-drumset in the world. Cooking, playing the organ and drumming at the same time.. it’s a piece of cake for this amazing artist! This physical show spins frantically between theatre, a circus act and a music concert but its final delivery is all about the baking of one solitary pancake. Flying ingredients, pounding music and a really sharp cooking knife all add the driving force for the 27 and a half minutes it takes for this ode to reach its climax…the perfect pancake! Performed by: Peter Piemét Performing: Fri: John Roberts Sq., Sat & Sun: The Mall
NEST Spraoi, in partnership with ISACS, will present new work from emerging street artists based in Ireland. The NEST shows will be presented on both Friday and Saturday evenings. N.E.S.T is a mentoring initiative offering new emerging street artists the opportunity to develop new work and present it to a public audience in a nurturing environment. It heightens the artists profile among national and international programmers and provides ongoing mentoring, support and guidance. Previous NEST participants have gone on to tour shows and take part in residencies with festivals nationally and internationally. The 2018 acts will be under the mentorship of Simon Thompson. Performing: 7.30-9pm: Fri: Constitution Sq. Sat: Cathedal Sq. Woven Circus Collective Show: “Resonances” ‘Play me a song that will bubble my blood and breathe life into hollows both long and forgot’ . Resonances is made with rebellion in its heart, self- reflection in its mind and music in its soul. Three artists from Belfast have created this social commentary dealing with some of the damaging aspects of our culture. The show is a mixture of circus techniques including acrobatics, slack rope, and cyr wheel with theatre, poetry, dance and live traditional Irish music. Performers: Michelle Thoburn, Ruairi Cumiskey and Shane Gilliland. Turas Theatre Collective Show: “Remanants” A visually spectacular and enthralling tale of three characters whose lives have been disrupted, and who find themselves alone and homeless. The story interweaves the characters’ pasts with their hope for the future in a beautifully choreographed performance. A moving and powerful meditation on displacement, the show is a response to the performers’ personal experiences of working in refugee camps with the organization Clowns Without Borders. Turas Theatre Collective are based in the west of Ireland and create high quality, innovative and original street theatre. (Advisory viewing age 10+) Performers: Debbie Wright, Helen Gregg and Jonathan Gunning.
Street Music Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra This project, in partnership with Sanofi, introduces young people to music making. 25 young people will rehearse with tutors at Spraoi Studios throughout July before featuring at all three days of the festival. This music education programme is made possible with the support of Spraoi’s neighbours and partners Sanofi. Performing: JR Square (Fri) Cathedral Sq & The Mall (Sat) The Mall & Barronstrand St (Sun)
Royal British Legion Brass Band, Christchurch This band has existed in its current form since 2005 and is proud to represent the beautiful seaside town of Christchurch, Dorset. The band performs many engagements throughout the year, nationally and internationally. It shows its versatility by performing challenging programmes in large venues, bandstands and on the march. As a strong part of the Christchurch community, the band has a varied membership from professional musicians, ex-military bandsmen, students and adults who have found the joy of playing an instrument later in life. Performing: The Mall (Sat) Cathedral Sq (Sun) Jazz Jam Session & Brass Street Beat Brass, sax and percussion players from Waterford will get a chance to get their jazz on with New York Brass Band at a Sunday morning jam session in Waterford. Organised by Music Generation Waterford they’ll get down with the trumpets, blast a way through some serious tunes and bust some wicked New Orleans sounds throughout the session! Following the jam session, players will spill out onto the streets and wake Waterford City up with a Brass Street Beat impromptu performance. Then get down with the sounds of brass on the Applemarket on Sunday afternoon, with young brass, sax and percussion musicians, Brass Street Beat. Hailing from the Rebel County, this 12 piece will perform some of your favourite hits New Orleans brass band style. The group is supported by Music Generation Cork City and made up of young teenage musicians from a variety of bands around Cork City including Cork Barrack Street Band and the Midleton Concert Band. Performing: The Applemarket (Sun)
UpRoar Rock Chorus A new musical group from Clonmel that mixes rock music with a choral sound approach. The group were formed in early 2017 and in a small amount of time they have staged two headline concerts with a live band accompaniment, performed at Waterford’s Winterval festival, as well as various other charity events. They were also runners-up at the Clonmel Busking Festival. The choir is made up of a wide range of members of the community across a range of ages, who have a repertoire of songs by David Bowie, Kate Bush, Queen and many others, arranged for choir. Performing: Cathedral Sq (Sun) City of Waterford Brass “Movie Magic” A firm favourite with the Spraoi audience, this Waterford brass band believe in tailoring its performances to its audience, and has done for the last 85 years. For the Spraoi Festival 2018, their special festival repertoire will feature many well-known movie hit themes. The members will have plenty of costumes and props, so please come along and join the fun. Performing: Gladstone St and Constitution Sq (Sat) The Big Bang Born out of the Waterford Academy of Music & Arts, this wild percussion collective is quickly attracting its own cult following. Be prepared for fast and furious, headbanging, drumming from this group of local drummers. Expect high energy grooves, smoking hot bass lines and thunderous pandemonium. Performing: Georges Court Stage, and the Mall (Sat) Barrack St Concert Band This very popular brass band has been making music in Waterford since its formation in 1870. In that time, they have contributed richly to the cultural and social life of Waterford and have been an enduring presence in the ever-changing narrative of the city. The band has been involved with Spraoi since its inception in 1993 and has enjoyed very strong artistic links right through to the present day. They will perform a selection of popular music pieces from their Summer Programme. Performing: The Mall (Sat)
Old Silkstone Band Based in the the ex-mining village of Silkstone in England, this is a 28 piece brass band that entertains audiences aplenty with a wide range of music. At the Spraoi Festival 2018 they will perform two distinct repertoires. OSB play Disney: On Saturday the band members will dress as their favourite Disney character, and perform some of the most loved Disney film music. Join in and be part of the sing-a-long, and perhaps shake, rattle and roll along with the percussion section. OSB Traditional Theme: A more traditional programme will be served up on Sunday, featuring some of their amazing soloists, whilst showing off the sumptuous sounds of a brass band. Performing: The Mall (Sat & Sun) Calmast at Spraoi This groundbreaking organisation has been involved with both Spraoi and sprÓg for many years now, and in 2018 they will once again be based in Hanover St., giving you the chance to take part in many workshops, demonstrations and activities. The Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology, was established in 2003 at Waterford Institute of Technology. It draws on staff, students and resources from WIT to achieve the vital national goal of promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). There will also be some fantastic street theatre performances with James Soper, the Juggling Scientist, and Bubblz Maths. Located: Hanover St., Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
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Friday 10.00 11 am 10.30 4.00 9.00 6.00 8.00 4.30 4.45 5.00 9.30 6.30 6.45 8.30 5.30 5.45 7.00 7.30 7.45 6.15 8.15 5.15 7.15 Sanofi The Yelling The Yelling Spraoi The Sky’s Sanofi Spraoi The Sky’s JR Square Orch- the Limit Kitchen Orchestra Kitchen the Limit Prince Prince estra Guido’s Impossible Three of Guido’s Impossible Three of Hanover St Circus a Kind Circus a Kind Weird, Wacky The Sky’s Gladstone St & Wonderful Cikada the Limit Cikada O’Connell St./Barron- Che fa, concilia Che fa, concilia strand St. Meet at Streetwalker Gallery Streetwalker Gallery Spraoi HQ, (Walking tour) (Walking tour) The Quay Micro- inTarsi guagua The Mall Che fa, concilia Constitution Dodo’s Dream Microguagua Dodo’s Dream NEST Stage Square Applemarket Susan O’Neill Delorentos Stage aka Son Garter Lane sprOg
Saturday 11.00 am 4.00 2.00 4.30 5.00 3.00 2.30 2.45 5.30 3.30 3.45 1.00 1.30 1.45 4.15 2.15 5.15 3.15 Georges Court The Big Crinkle Cuts Jenova Collective Buffalo Soul The Papa Stage, JR Sq Bang Barronstrand St The Paparazzi Scotch The Paparazzi The Paparazzi Hanover St Calmast CWB Movie Weird, Wacky Gladstone St Cikada Magic & Wonderful Traces Traces Sanofi Spraoi Sanofi Spraoi Cathedral Sq Orchestra Full Circle Orchestra Full Circle Constitution Dodo’s Dream Guido’s Impossible Dodo’s Dream CWB Movie Square Circus Magic The Mall / MiraT The Yelling Three of a Kind Quay End Kitchen Prince The Mall, Royal British Old Silkstone Band Crystal Plaza Legion Brass Band Le Grand Cafe The Mall Che fa, concilia Che fa, concilia The Mall / The Sky’s the Limit Esquerdes The Sky’s the The Parnell St End Limit Bang Applemarket BreakBeat Microguagua BreakBeat Garter Lane sprOg Meet at Spraoi Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) HQ, The Quay Baileys New St. Quangodelic Two Time Polka
Saturday evening 6.00 6.30 6.45 Zitas 10.00 10.30 9.00 8.00 9.30 8.30 8.45 7.00 7.30 7.45 9.15 8.15 7.15 Cathedral Sq NEST Stage Cikada Guido’s Impossible Constitution Sq Circus The Yelling The Mall 1/Quay End MiraT Kitchen Prince The Big Bang Old Silkstone Band BreakBeat in Tarsi Mall 3/Centre Che fa, concilia The Mall 2/ Esquerdes Sanofi Spraoi Three of a Kind Barrack St Band Parnell St End Orchestra Meet at Spraoi HQ, Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) The Quay Applemarket The Silk Road Keywest Stage Big
Sunday 2.00 3.00 2.30 2.45 1.00 1.30 1.45 2.15 1.15 Georges Court Stage, JR Sq. Skinny Elvis I Draw Slow Barronstrand St The Sunburnt Tourists Sanofi Hanover St Calmast Gladstone St BreakBeat Cikada Weird, Cathedral Sq Royal British Legion Brass Band Christchurch Full Circle Constitution Sq Guido’s Impossible Circus Three The Mall /Quay End The Sky’s the Limit MiraT Old Silkstone Band The Mall /Centre Le Grand Cafe Che fa, concilia The Mall /Parnell St End Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra Esquerdes Meet at Spraoi HQ, The Quay Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) Baileys New St Resonate Stage Applemarket Jazz Jam Session Brass Street Beat
4.00 6.00 4.30 4.45 5.00 5.30 5.45 3.30 3.45 4.15 6.15 5.15 3.15 Microguagua New York Brass Band Spraoi Orchestra The Sunburnt Tourists Wacky & Wonderful BreakBeat Cikada Uproar Rock Chorus Full Circle Uproar Rock Chorus of a Kind Guido’s Impossible Circus Three of a Kind The Yelling Kitchen Prince MiraT The Yelling Kitchen Prince Old Silkstone Band Che fa, concilia Che fa, concilia The Sky’s the Limit Esquerdes Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) Brass Street Beat Parade 9.30pm
Located in John Roberts Square, the Georges Court Stage will rock to the varied sounds of funk, brass, folk and ska throughout Saturday and Sunday. Crinkle Cuts The Papa Zitas Fresh with a capital PH, Ireland’s definitive Motown Crinkle Cuts deliver Big Band experience. This you a blasting of tantric 10 piece outfit from Cork funk, smooth reggae and deliver an incredible new-wave latin ska woven performance with all the Motown classics together in a bombastic psychedelic tapestry of we know and love. Headed by three top class good vibes for an eccentric, exotic and eargasmic vocalists, (the Mama Zitas), and joined by an live performance. Guaranteed to give the exuberant brass section, and a thundering rhythm audience a good time! section, this homage to 1960s music is charged up with dancefloor hits guaranteed to get the Jenova party started. Collective A 7 piece UK dance band Microguagua with electric stage presence As well as street gigs at and raucous energy. These Spraoi, these seven musicians guys started playing will also take to the mainstage. together in 2014 and have torn up high profile From different countries, stages internationally ever since. Their electric cultures and musical styles combination of vintage samples, gypsy-jazz guitar, founded in the alleys of the historic centre of funky bass, screeching sax, dirty synths and live Barcelona, they give life to a fresh, vital sound, drums, all fronted by LOUQ, creates what could full of positive energy, that’s hard be described as Caravan Palace meets Hot Chip to classify. meets the Chemical Brothers with a heavy electro house/DnB twist.
I Draw Slow New York This Dublin roots band has Brass Band been consistently selling out North Yorkshire’s only venues and releasing records contemporary New Orleans to critical acclaim for the last inspired Brass Band, this number of years. It’s been five band pack a powerful punch years since the 5-piece band made their debut of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing US appearance in Nashville. Fifteen tours and horns. They have a repertoire that ranges from 25 states later, they’ve moved into a dominant Marvin Gaye to George Michael and from Cee-Lo position on the North American folk music scene Green to Stevie Wonder, with some funky, gritty and are receiving well deserved recognition northern originals thrown in for good measure. from some of the biggest festivals in the US. Just Nothing kicks a party into gear like the sound of signed to Compass Records in Nashville with their a smokin’ New Orleans Mardi Gras Jazz Band. new album, which reached No.1 in Ireland. Buffalo Soul Skinny Elvis Ireland’s definitive tribute to Bob Marley and This three piece from Dublin the Wailers, featuring musicians from all over are sure to have you up the world, these guys dancing. An Irish rockabilly play this great band’s band, delving into swamp covers like no other. So boogie, delta punk and come on down Saturday voodoo. Twang with a bang! afternoon and listen to these timeless renditions The Big Bang of Jamaica’s favourite reggae men! Kicking off the Georges Court Stage Saturday Sunday on Saturday, fast and The Big Bang 1pm Skinny Elvis 1.30pm furious percussion from The Big Bang. Crinkle Cuts 1.45pm I Draw Slow 2.30pm Expect high energy Microguagua 3.45pm Jenova Collective 2.45pm grooves, smokin’ hot bass lines and thunderous pandemonium. Buffalo Soul 4pm New York 5pm Brass Band The Papa Zitas 5.15pm
Pyrofantas a River Sui r–S i unday August 5th Launched from the River Suir, Pyrofantasia Fireworks brings Spraoi International Street Arts Festival 2018 to an inspirational conclusion. Created by top international pyrotechnics designer Roger Browne, the show transforms light into magic for audiences on both banks of the great river.
RESONATE The band management company, Resonate, the brainchild of WAMA’s Trevor Darmody, brings an eclectic mix of young bands and musicians to Spraoi. Four acts Spraoi will perform, with special guests Gorilla Troubadour. Volunteers Baileys New St., Sunday Spraoi volunteers are our heroes. Oran Kelly They connect people, form Oran hails from a very musical family and he not only sings and plays guitar he also has a talent for communities, share ideas and writing original material. His niche is acoustic folk. knowledge – so does Red Hat, Sunday Drivers official partners and supporters Perfect for Sunday at Spraoi, this three piece jazz/ of our festival volunteering funk/pop band will soothe your soul with some lush vocals and tasty guitar, ukulele, acoustic bass programme. Thank you all for and clarinet. bringing an amazing cultural event Mark Walsh to our city’s streets. Mark is a soulful/folk artist from Wexford. Being a member of Anna-Liese for 5 years Mark is now trying out some solo material. Gorilla Troubadour Based in Dublin, but hailing from Waterford, Gorilla Troubadour are fast becoming widely known around Ireland, especially with their debut single, titled “The Apple Truck” garnering huge listens on Spotify and Youtube. Check them out in the flesh on the Resonate Stage at Spraoi!
O PE N G AT E B R E RHYTHM ROUTE W E ER TH In association with Hop House 13, Spraoi bring a diverse, exciting and Y eclectic programme of national and international music to the pubs, clubs and hotels of Waterford over the three days and nights of the festival. (All gigs start 10.30pm unless otherwise stated. All gigs free and over 18s.) FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Nicky's Spider Babes 9.30pm Inside Out 7.30pm Gavin Povey and the Fabulous Oke The Munster Skinny Elvis She Moke She Pops Bobby's Bar Second To None Dick Quinn Three Shippes Scotch Two Time Polka Tower Hotel New Orleans 10pm The Entertainer 10pm Barflys 10pm Brand New Cadillac 6.30pm The Renegades 6.30pm DJ Shay Searson 10pm The Reg DJ Shay Searson 10pm DJ Shay Searson 10pm The Strobes 11pm New York Brass Band 12.00am Buffalo Soul 12am Downes Chimpanbee + support 10pm Sleeze'n'Cheese 10pm The Gingerman The Speakeasies 6pm Jordans Omega Three The Three Amigos Greenshine Tap Room The Mulligans 9.30pm Amber and the Bear 2.30pm (O’Connell St. Stage) Mufasa 2.30pm Mongrel State 5.30pm Ed Hill 4.30pm (O’Connell St. Stage) (O’Connell St. Stage) (O’Connell St. Stage) Mark Cappy Caplice 5pm Conor Clancy 8pm Dezoot 6pm (O’Connell St. Stage) Tully's Bar (O’Connell St. Stage) (O’Connell St. Stage) Central Hall 8pm Mongrel State 10.30pm Amber and the Bear 8pm (Beer Garden Stage) (Beer Garden Stage) (Beer Garden Stage) DD and the Delta Boys 10.30pm Two Time Polka 10.30pm (Beer Garden Stage) (Beer Garden Stage)
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Gavin Povey and the Fabulous Oke Waterford She Moke She Pops 7pm Tripping The Sixties 10pm Moonlight Shadows 10pm Marina Hotel Partners 10pm Dooley's Hotel Ben Delaney Keith Fagan Tommy Comerford The Barley Field Ripping Up Time The Flicks Trio Treacy's Hotel Midnight Call Jackie & Eoin Men in Black (Timbertoes Bar) Alfies On The Hill Legends Dick & Dave Freddie Kervick DJ Sammy Mardy Bums Waterford Ska Club Doyles Throwin'Shapes Toby Katty Barrys Omega Three 6pm The Mulligans 6pm The Mansion House TBC 10pm Revolution New York Brass Band 5pm Thank Funk 6pm Ashley Sheehan and Geoffs the Fighting Spiders + Bring Your Own Brass 6pm Shane Barry and the Night Post 5pm Scotch 6pm (Beer Garden) 3 For the Road 5pm (Beer Garden) The Kazbar TBC 10pm Divil The Bit 11.30pm No Hot Ashes 11.30pm Sinnotts Microguagua 11pm New York Brass Band 11pm The Hub Stray Dogs 9.30pm No Hot Ashes 9.30pm Skazoo 6pm Shortt's Crinkle Cuts 12am Brand New Cadillac 12am Microguagua 12am THE HOP HOUSE 13 WORDS AND ASSOCIATED LOGOS ARE TRADE MARKS. © GUINNESS & CO. 2016.
Microguagua Seven musicians from different countries, cultures and musical styles founded in the alleys of the historic centre of Barcelona, give life to a fresh, vital band, full of positive energy, that’s hard to classify. “Street power reggae” is their own description. New York Brass Band Back by popular demand! North Yorkshire’s only contemporary New Orleans inspired Brass Band, this band pack a powerful punch of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing horns. A powerhouse 7-piece, with a line-up of percussion, sax, trumpets, trombones and sousaphone. Scotch Now a firm Spraoi favourite, this Dutch Band produce high-energy shows with upbeat melodies on trumpet-fiddle alternated with polyphonic singing on a driving base of drums, bass and guitar. It’s a combination of their own material with traditional folk songs. The Mulligans Traditional multi-instrumental trio from Waterford City, playing a diverse and eclectic mix of music. Tunes from the Emerald Isle and Brittany intertwine to create ‘Cool Celtic’. The ensemble takes you on a musical world tour from the Deise to Brazil and stopping off at Turkey too! Shane Barry and the Night Post Since 2007 Shane Barry has been carefully crafting pop songs. He has AT E B N G R PE E O W E ER TH recently completed his debut solo album ‘The Night Post’. The current Y touring band, named after the new album, has a revolving cast of musicians that give this album its own eclectic world of influences. THE HOP HOUSE 13 WORDS AND ASSOCIATED LOGOS ARE TRADE MARKS. © GUINNESS & CO. 2016.
Skinny Elvis This three piece from Dublin are sure to have you dancing in the aisles and swinging from the ceiling. An Irish rockabilly band, delving into swamp boogie, delta punk and voodoo. Twang with a bang! Chimpanbee The energy and buzz of this Waterford based band has influences of all the great rock acts over the years, with three part harmonies, bright honkytonk style piano, great bass riffs and brilliant vocals. Just released their debut album “Can’t Stop or Rewind”. Quangodelic A 12 to 20 piece funk band, this band has become an ever growing collective of talent who make the dirtiest funk known to man. A full brass section, mad- scientist keys, great vocals and a tight rhythm section guarantee long, sweaty, high-octane sets. Mongrel State Mongrel by name, mongrel by nature. Rock, Western and a host of other styles are put through the wringer – with honkytonk pianos & fourpart harmonies sitting side-by-side with New Orleans grooves, electric guitars and even the odd inflection of a synth. Ashley Sheehan and the Fighting Spiders Making a return to Spraoi for the first time in four years, this band’s music has been described as ‘Indie Electro pop’ with some orchestral leanings, with a live show full of colour and vigour. An eagerly anticipated second album is also on the cards. Bring Your Own Brass These sweaty brassophiles are taking over and you better watch out. Expect noughties mashups, spine-tingling hip-hop licks, some tasty latin and tropical flavours, and a generous portion of original bass for your face. THE HOP HOUSE 13 WORDS AND ASSOCIATED LOGOS ARE TRADE MARKS. © GUINNESS & CO. 2016.
Spraoi and Waterford Cultural Quarter Welcome International Guests Spraoi and Waterford Cultural Quarter extend a warm welcome to international festival directors and street arts practitioners THE APPLE MARKET TRUST PRESENTS who are visiting during this year’s festival. The Spraoi Festival is now an important international showcase for Irish talent. With support from our colleagues at Waterford Cultural Quarter, ISACS and Culture Ireland their visit this year will DELORENTOS include a seminar focused on + Susan O’Neill aka SON Site-Specific and Spectacle Friday, 7.15pm to 10.00pm productions in the public realm. Special thanks for their assistance to Waterford City & County Council and The Arts Council. KEYWEST + The Silk Road Friday, 7.15pm to 10.00pm
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SPRAOI ON THE MALL WITH WATERFORD CREDIT UNION Spraoi is on The Mall on Saturday and Sunday of this year’s festival thanks to our partners at Waterford Credit Union. Get along for fun, food and family attractions We look after our own. www.waterfordcu.ie 051 861 600 SE2 Information Partners at Spraoi Festival SE2 and Spraoi have joined forces to provide audience information throughout the festival. The SE2 Information-Points will be located at John Robert's Square and The Mall. Pop along - say hello - and collect programmes or latest acts and attractions news and performance times. SE2.COM
Credits Graphic Design VitaminStudio.ie Carmel Jacob Tubridy, Maria Dower & all The Team At Clem at Waterford Crystal, Eamon McEneaney, John Butler and all at Artistic Director Clare Horgan Assistant Site And finally but very Jacob Hire, Margaret Waterford Museum Mike Leahy Denise Colbert Coordinators importantly ... Thanks Duffy, Tina Darrer of Treasures, Mairead Director Nicola Cooney Kyra Haberlin a million to the many and all at Dooleys Bonnar at WIT, Lindy T.V. Honan Eugene Scanlon Chris Dowling festival and parade Hotel, Laura Dempsey, at Smartply, Mark Financial Controller Magdalena Karol Rhys Wallace stewards, all the cast Katherine Collins, Graham, James Mernin, Niamh Colbert Lisa Mylett Gabi Grant and crew from “Bugs” Bernie and the Daly Geraldine Whittle, Lisa Programme Director Johnnie “Villa” Power Jorja McGuirk for donating their family, John Barrett, Fitzgerald, Jim (Flash) Miriam Dunne Jamie Scahill Orla McGovern time and enthusiasm Tracy O’Connor, Síle Gordon, Mick O’Keeffe, Production Manager Robbie Keane Child Welfare throughout, and all our Penkert, Michael Oates, Eddie Mulligan, Liz Honan Veronica Chun Tara O’Sullivan Gimme 5 collectors. Aoibhie McCarthy, Jim Griffin, Production Team Keane Ip Donna Donnelly Derek Corcoran, Ailsa Katherine Collins Jaimie Dower Aoife Gaffey Laura Walsh Thank Yous! Barrie & all at Garter Billy Duggan Ger Rellis Ryan Wall Emily Marshall All At Waterford City Lane Arts Centre, City Tommie Ryan James Whelan Medical Co-Ordinator & County Council, of Waterford Brass, Festival Catering Finance Assistant Callum McGeary Leigh Cheevers Michael Walsh, Fergal Eamonn Kehoe, Marie Dooleys Hotel Kathleen Marchelewska- Belle Dipple Sanofi Spraoi Harrington, Finn McCarthy, Irish Ferries, Fitzwilton Hotel Sheehan Daisy Drohan Orchestra Brophy, Barbara Stosic, Colin Jephson, Alison Granville Hotel Festival Dean Hayes Lorcan Reidy Paul Nolan, Michael and Jacqui and all at Tower Hotel Administration Festival Area Managers Darragh O Sullivan Forristal, Aideen Jacob, WIT Accommodation, Treacy’s Hotel Neill MacCann Claire Hennebry Johnny Fitz Jane Cantwell, Lauren Martin O’Hanlon, Marina Hotel Volunteer Coordinator Bart Zdrojowy Photography Traynor, Conor Nolan, Owen Tubbritt, Apex Ardkeen Quality Food Vicky Wall William Ryan Eadaoin Murphy Margaret Organ, Fire, The Munster Store Gimme 5 Coordinators Mairead Flynn Garda Liaison Noreen O’Neill, Ian Express, Paul Mahon, Fintan Stanley, Java Michael Duffy Aideen Dolan Sgt. Larry Langton Fitzpatrick, All at the Maisie O’Mahony, Republic Collette Quinlan Head Act Liaison: The Voice Of Spraoi Environmental Dept., Abigail Brennan, SuperValu Parade: Ciara Dower Roddie Cleere Gavin Breen, Mark Hugh O’Donoghue, Musgraves Concept & Design Stage Managers: Marketing/PR/ Langford, Niall Kane, Louis Quinlan, Kevin Berfrank’s Café Mike Leahy Jamie Power Website/Social Media Lucy Medlycott,The O’Keeffe, John Palmer Bishops Palace Café Cináed Ó Foirtchéirn Dee Jordan TV Honan Arts Council, all at Music, Harry Power, PPI Gallwey’s Chocolate Café Clare Horgan Site Coordinators: Neill MacCann Failte Ireland, Beat Adhesives, Christopher Carters Chocolate Cafe Nicholas Kavanagh Zoe O’Sullivan Sarah Honan 102-103fm, Des Colbert Dunne, Liam Rellis, No.9 Café Performance Directors Nicola Cooney Sound & Light (Colbert Engineering), Smartply, The Tower Portico Coffee Nicholas Kavanagh John O’Neill Bernie Cahill Bus Eireann, Aidan Hotel, Clodagh Durrand, The Pantry Lorraine Dunne Camilia Doyle Tom Russell Maher, Michael Lyons, Tom O’Neill & Family, Blackfriars Coffee Andrew Macklin Petra McDonough Frankie King Chief Superintendent Sunflower Charity Apache Pizza Costume Design Hannah McAuliffe Eoin Sheridan Padraig Dunne, All Shop, Kilmacthomas, Hillbilly’s Fried Chicken Clare Horgan Dean Caulfield Eoin Kinane at Waterford Garda St Vincent De Paul, McDonalds Music Director Act Liaisons: James Quilty Station, Jen, John W.S.P.C.A, Rory Gino’s Waterford Rob O’Connor Sue Larkin Terry O’Neill and Austin Grubb, Dowling, Nigel Cahill Momo Restaurant Choreography Rachel Purcell Crew Jamie Roche, & Family, Waterford Burzza Jess Rowell Aislin Purcell by EveryEvent Andrew Keogh, Sean Fire Service, Waterford Portico Cafe Casting Coordinator Hallah May Costello Market Manager Strawbridge, Mark News & Star, Waterford O’Brien’s Sandwich Café Shauna Farrell Olivia Doyle Mary Merritt Aulsberry, Paul Collins University Hospital, The Vintage Tearooms Parade Construction: Erika Tamen Transport and Kieran Keogh Waterford River Rescue,, The Kiosk Cináed Ó Foirtchéirn Kate Egan Harry Power (EveryEvent), Pat Walsh Waterford Today, Cafe Lucia Sean O’Sullivan John Hearn Dave White (STS Transport), Dave White, WLRfm, Amigos Graham Phelan Chris O’Neill First Aid Providers Frank Rohan, Brian John Mernin, Julie Mike Leahy Emily O’Neill Order of Malta Moore (Port of Quinlan, John Meskill, Charles Jacob Ryan Wall Waterford Red Cross Waterford) Maurice Kirwan, Trevor Noel White Samuel Browne Civil Defence Clem Jacob, Darmody (WAMA). Kevin Donnelly Ana McGiveny Ray Sullivan, Sharon Murphy and all Address Contact /spraoiwaterford Michael Leahy Cormac Johnston The Studios Tel: +353 51 841808 @waterfordspraoi Verena Cornwall Solicitors Carrickpherish Fax: +353 51 858023 spraoifestival Claire Hennebry Hefferman & Foskin Waterford Email: info@spraoi.com Board of Directors Tony Sheehan Auditors Ireland Web: www.spraoi.com Jaimie Dower (Chair) Michael Duffy MK Brazil & Co
PULLING TOGETHER. Irish Ferries is delighted to support the wonderful Spraoi Festival again this year. This unique Irish street arts extravaganza attracts more and more visitors to Waterford and the sunny South East each year, and Ireland’s biggest ferry operator is happy to play our part in getting them here. Enjoy the weekend everyone! Travel. Together.
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