82 Cromwell Avenue, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 0BG
[Written 21 June 2014] The Celebrate Festival is today! 12 noon to 6pm at JNR8 Youth & Community Centre, 82 Cromwell Avenue (near Edgerton Road North and Clarendon Road), Whalley Range M16 0BG.
If you are coming by bus, the 84 and 86 stop quite close; see the map above. It’s a short walk from the Chorlton Metrolink stop too.
Now in our 17th year, we are pleased to bring the festival back to its main base at JNR8 Youth and Community Centre. A celebration of creativity and diversity in Whalley Range, the theme this year is ‘ALL AGES’, and we have a wide range of exciting activities, workshops, and performances for children and adults alike.
We have a variety of creative activities including Screen Printing with Upper Space, Upcycling with Stitched Up, Poetry & MCing with Young Identity, sports activities with Youth On Solid Ground, a pool tournament from Cue Ball Crazy, Badge Making, DJing, Jewellery Making, Mosaics, Collage, face painting, a bouncy castle and much more!
12:30 – 12:40 – WHIZ Magic Show
Young magicians from WHIZ won’t be revealing any secrets
12:45 – 12:55 – WHIZ Kickboxing
The WHIZ Thai Kickboxing group will be showing off some of their moves
1.00 – 1.20 – The Mad Donnas
Songs ranging from jazz and swing through to pop from this quartet of local vocalists
1.30 – 1.55 – Phil Reed
Low whistle, bodhrán and flute player Phil Reed returns to the festival
1:55 – 2:10 – Redeyedare
Local acoustic singer songwriter playing original material
2:40 – 3:25 – Martin Connor and The Soul Apostles
Martin Connor is a wonderfully talented vocalist who’s voice lays bare his love for soul, and The Soul Apostles provide the perfect musical bed for it.
3:45 – 4:15 – Raul Caleno
Raul is accompanied byhis backing band of keyboards, drums and flute
4:20 – 4:40 – Young Identity
Following their poetry and MC workshop Young Identity showcase what they’ve been working on
5:10 – 5:30 – Open Voice Choir
Open Voice is a friendly open choir who sing songs from all over the world
5:30 – 6:00 – Raffle!
Tickets available at the entrance gate for an excellent array of prizes!
Mind on Fire DJs and DJ Coops will be keeping the vibes going between the acts….
* SET TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE *
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Joe Webster
07886 461 060
joe@mindonfire.co.uk
Now in its 17th year, CELEBRATE festival returns to JNR8 Youth and Community Centre on
Saturday 21st June. The theme this year is ‘ALL AGES’, and there will be a range of exciting activities, workshops, and performances for children and adults alike.
So come down and get involved in a variety of arts and crafts, listen to some of the best local music and try some delicious local food… and make sure you try your luck with the raffle!
Featuring performances from artists including…
A variety of workshops including…
Screen Printing, Upcycling, Sewing, Badge Making, Djing, Mcing, Jewellery Making, Mosaics, Collage, Poetry and much, much more!
Saturday 21st June 2014
12pm – 6pm
JNR8 Youth & Community Centre, Cromwell Avenue, Whalley Range, M16 0BG
There is still time to get involved!
If you are interested in performing, running a stall or volunteering, please get in touch with the festival coordinator Joe Webster on 07886461060 – or email joe@mindonfire.co.uk