The Peterborough Festival - 2007
The Embankment Weekend - Saturday 7 July - Sunday 8 July
On Stage
SATURDAY 7 JULY
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KAAGOA powerful and polyrhythmic celebration of
traditional West
African drumming and dance styles cut with
resonating vocals, from a group renowned for their spectacularly
intense physical and musical performances.
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2.00 |
THE LEGEND OF
SALSA
Enjoy this salsa dance
display with narrative and enactment of the legend of salsa
with
everybodysalsa.com and top live salsa band
K'Chevere. Prepare for audience participation!
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3.00 |
THE KAKATSITSI MASTERDRUMMERSFrom the Ga tribe of Southern
Ghana, their music takes traditional rhythms and
chants from their own Ga tradition and
those of a variety of other West African
cultures, rearranging them in a modern and accessible way.
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4.00 |
POINT OF ORIGINYoung, but already local legends, this fusion of
reggae,
funk and hip-hop will get you on your feet!
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5.10 |
THE GANGSTERSA seven-piece, highly-fuelled band with
originality at the forefront of their sound. Totally
committed and driven, with a hard-hitting and infectious infusion
of dance, this band will have all diehard music lovers skanking and
grooving.
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6.15 |
MUSTANG BLUE Classic Rock, Rock n Roll and Blues from Queen to
Quo and Stones to Shadows.
Regulars on the Festival and outdoor gig scene
and great to get the party atmosphere started!
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7.30 |
LEGENDS OF MUSIC FABBA: FREE CONCERT! The Festival is proud to welcome arguably the best ABBA tribute band in the world.Everyone is invited to come along and enjoy the evening and dance the night away with these top performers. |
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All day |
Kev Lawrence - LIVE!Kev & Lee from Hereward FM's Breakfast show will be on stage all afternoon - giveaways, competitions and audience participation! |
The Peterborough Festival Dragon CompetitionCome and see your Dragon!
If you have entered the Festival Dragon
Competition come and see your entry on the big screens and find out
who the winners are! - Could it be you?
More information and entry form here
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On Stage
SUNDAY 8 JULY
| 1.00 |
STANLEY CARROLL SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCEThis Peterborough-based award-winning school will take your breath away as they amaze audiences on the Festival stage once again. |
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2.00 |
THE MATZOSThis vibrant band present a wildmix of music
traditions with the focus on dance music and celebration with
soulful Eastern European melodies. With a reputation of getting
audiences dancing until they drop their driving ska-like beats,
soul-wrenching minor melodies lift
and delight audiences.
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3.00 |
KARMADILLOSometimes, the songs make you think of George
Formby winning the Eurovision Song Contest. At others, the type of
sound you'd like to hear on a Caribbean beach relaxing with a rum
and coke. Come and listen to the unique and fabulous sounds of this
undescribable music and judge for yourselves! A unique brand of
quirky acoustic pop folk-rock.
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4.00 |
PLUCKis the comedy string trio (did we mention also
musically challenged?) that is astounding audiences and winning
awards all over the world. They are taking their classical skills
into cabaret, comedy, and theatre with some incredible
results...
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5.00 |
THE TRUE DECEIVERSIf you listen closely (ok,
you don't actually have to listen that
closely) you'll hear shades of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Steve Earle
and others, and there's already a growing catalogue of original
True Deceivers tunes.
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6.00 |
DIEGO BROWN & THE GOOD FAIRY An eclectic duo with unusual vocals and clever
lyrics, backed by kazoo, swanee whistle, accordion, melodica,
bicycle wheel and guitar. Serving up a deliciously weird musical
stew, this award-winning duo find glamour in the everyday - dogs,
barber shops and graffiti!
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| 7.30 |
CITY OF PETERBOROUGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 'POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE' The finale to the 2007 Festival will be given by
the City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra with their regular
conductor, RUSSEL KEABLE, who delighted and involved audiences last
year in the Central Park
concert. This now well-liked
outside concert will include music well known and
popular - Tchaikowsky's dreamy Swan Lake to
Stravinsky's lively FIREBIRD, and with Rodgers and Hammerstein's
OKLAHOMA and Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 thrown in, there
should be something for everyone.
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All day |
Kev Lawrence - LIVE! Kev & Lee from Hereward FM's Breakfast show will be on stage all afternoon - giveaways, competitions and audience participation! |
Around the embankment
Architects of Air present: LevityTHE LUMINARIUMLevity is a giant installation that you will be free to explore and enjoy. Spacious domes and many tunnels make this spectacular experience a Festival visitors must! |
Open Thursday 5 July to Sunday 8 July: 11am - 5pm
Tickets: £2 Call the Key Theatre Box Office on 01733 552439 to book now! |
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FUN AT THE FAIR! |
Open Thursday 5 & Friday 6 July at 6pm and throughout the weekend |
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THE MAYOR'S CHARITIES DUCK RACEThe race will involve dropping several thousand numbered
plastic ducks into the River Nene, which will race down the river
to the winning post.
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MEET- THE- ARTISTThe Peterborough Artists Open
Studios Group invite you to see how they work, what they use and
why they do it!
Displays and sales, including
Printing, Weaving, Mosaic and Jewellery Making. The
artists will welcome questions about their work.
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THE PETERBOROUGH BOAT FESTIVALPeterborough's famous gathering of
boats from the inland waterways
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THE FESTIVAL BAR A professional bar will be on site for you to
refresh yourself throughout the summer afternoon, evening or both!
Remember to keep yourself (and family) hydrated on a hot summers
day.
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CONTINENTAL MARKETPeruse the continental with goods from
afar, from fine foods and breads to fashion accessories and gifts
for loved ones.
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THE FESTIVAL FOOD COURT Keep your energy going throughout theweekend by
sampling the delights of the variety of food on offer.
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CRAFT FAIR From the traditional to the contemporary, pots to
pencils an array of national and local goods will be available to
buy.
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