Create your own wellbeing

Keeping mentally healthy through being creative is just as easy as A-B-C: act-belong-commit!

paint, play music, read a book, write a poem or create a story, sing, dance, perform, knit a scarf, scrapbook your favourite photos…

join a band, an arts and craft group, book club or drama club, attend performances or galleries with a friend...

enrol in a dance, music, creative writing or drama course, volunteer for an arts organisation or festival, enter a creative competition, commit to rehearsals, learn how to use design editing software…

P: (08) 9266 4648 | E: info@actbelongcommit.org.au find us on facebook: facebook.com/actbelongcommit

TICKETS: www.denmarkarts.com.au/brave-new-works/

Tickets available at the door, unless performance are sold out online.

INFO:9848 3623 Tues & Thurs 10am-3pm

Denmark Arts Artshouse, 2a Strickland St

WELCOME

Every year for twenty-four years our wonderful community arts festival has been produced in every colour, guise and artform imaginable. It is that wonderful sense of discovery, the human stories of striving to create something from nothing, new art, and that sense of exploration. It is our gift…to ourselves and this community.

To all the artists, musicians, writers, directors, dancers, improvising artistes, street paraders, sound technicians, poets, DJ’s, writers, actors, painters, sculptors, lighting technicians, graphic designers, proof readers etc who have come together to present, support and be a part of the Festival…THANK YOU!

So many people involved in various performances and happenings and I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has been involved. My special thanks to the Denmark Arts board and on-the-ground-team led by Vivienne Robertson, Tim Maisey, Kira Schimmelfennig, Kerry Leahy, Myles Mitchell, Chrissie Gregory and Jane Matthews; my incredible production team of Pete Usher and Ali Willis; creative documentation by Michael Hemmings and Luke Goodliffe; designer Cecile Williams. My gratitude and thanks to all our wonderful volunteers, without whom we could not produce this Festival.

And to you the audience…please come join us, buy tickets, attend the many free events...this Festival is a trove of treasures to be had!

Peter KeelanFestival Manager

52 HERTZ

SAT 4 NOV, 2 PM / SUN 5 NOV, 7 PMDENMARK CIVIC CENTRE

This is a story about you, me and the loneliest whale in the world. Five people with five stories unravel the contemporary nature of isolation; alone in an apartment, in a bustling bar, in the dial tone of a message bank and across the deep blue – waiting for a reply. 52 Hertz uses per-formance and movement to reach out and touch the empathetic soul of human existence and is inspired by the true story of 52 Blue – the loneliest whale in the world. This whale, first discovered in the late 80s calls out at the abnormal frequency of 52Hz and to this date continues to be tracked on its solo journey across the ocean

TICKETS: www.denmarkarts.com.au/brave-new-works & at doorAdults $20, Concession $15

photo Rude Girl Creative

photo Nic Duncan

A DEVISING WORKSHOP WITH BEYOND THE YARDSUN 5 NOV, 10AM - 1PM, DENMARK CIVIC CENTRE

Beyond the Yard encourages and invites youth interested in the performing arts to come be a part of their workshop in creating and improvising theatre. The workshop will be a three hour crash course in what it means to create theatre - a performance of the workshops work will be presented at the end of the workshop with an open invitation to attend for all family and friends.

WORKSHOP COST: $10 pay at the door

Beyond fear and terror there is beauty. The Beauty Index is a visceral feast of strength, vulnerability and visual poetry created with Great Southern men by award winning choreographer Annette Carmichael. Original music by James Gentle transforms the space as movement, lighting and design carve an industrial landscape.

THUR 2 / FRI 3 / SAT 4 NOV, 7.30 PM - OUTDOOR EVENT

TICKETS: www.denmarkarts.com.au/brave-new-worksDoor sales (if available) will only be able to be purchased at the shuttle bus. Adults $30, Concession $25, Under 18 years $15, Under 6 years free

Free shuttle bus from 6.30pm, departs every 20 mins from CRC carpark, cnr North and Strickland StreetsOnsite parking: $5 per car. Must be pre-booked. Max. of 40 parking space available. Directions to site provided with tickets.

VENUE INFORMATION / CONTACT:Anna Boaden, annaboaden2@gmail.com Phone: 0438 271 116

THE BEAUTY INDEX

WATERWAYS

FRI 3 NOV, 7 PM / SAT 4 NOV, 11 AM & 7 PM,SUN 5 NOV, 11AM BUTTER FACTORY STUDIOS

Parenting is a cacophony of extremes from such love and contentment to a rather uncomfortable sense of frustration and maybe even on occasion, waves of feeling completely overwhelmed. Nari Lees’ Waterways is navigating this contrast through the medium of film and dance, casting a glimpse into the shifting moods and sensitivities of a family’s migration together, echoed in the tidal journey of Denmark waters.

TICKETS: Pay at the door.Adults $10, Concession $5. FAMILY FRIENDLY.

CONTACT: Sofie Lines, queenblines@gmail.com, Ph 0497 446 264

photo Nari Lees

A PLACE NOT TO STRAY

In a small Australian town, Marsh, Teddy, Poe and Ollie make an unlikely ring of mates. Marsh, a leader, Teddy, headstrong and righteous, Poe, not much at all and Ollie, the town’s black sheep. Four of them go camping, in the early days of one summer and when only three of them return, they begin turning on themselves, each asking the other “Who’s to blame?”

Written and Directed by Southern Edge Art’s emerging playwright Sam Kemp, A Place Not To Stray is a contemporary drama exploring judgment, friendship and loyalties.

TICKETS: www.denmarkarts.com.auAdults $15, Concession $10Tickets available at the door, unless sold out online.

CONTACT: Anne Sorensen (Producer)artisticdirector@southernedge.org.au, Ph 9841 6002

THUR 2 NOV, 7 PMDENMARK CIVIC CENTRE

Presented by Act Belong Commitsupported by Great Southern Development Commission & Country Arts WA

CODERDOJO NEW WONDERS OF THE SOUTHERN LANDTHUR 2 NOV, 10 AM - 3 PM CHILLI LIME SALT CAFÉ

SAT 4, 10 AM - 3 PM / ARTSHOUSE

Get your Game on! Never before seen computer games!Three big screens! Are you ready for it?

Created by local young programmers at “Denmark Coder Dojo”.The group meets weekly on Monday’s at Denmark Community Resource Centre to explore the amazing world of coding. You too can be more than just a computer user.

But first lets Play! $2 for three plays if you’ve got the skills.

Live and original music, sumptuous coffee, cakes and eats.

The Denmark music students present a day of acoustic music. It might be original tunes being played in public for the first time. There might be a fair bit of hitting the stage solo for the first time.So much attitude, so little volume.Plug in and we are away.

Photo Tanielle Sherwood

Were those words always in the sand, how did they get there? Combine technology, a tip-shop trolley, sand, cardboard, hot glue, and toy ser-vos to produce a push along printer that writes poetry in large sandy letters. Look for poetry written around town over the weekend. John Davey, the artist and inventor, loves the non-permanent nature of the work, along with the quirky juxtaposition of ancient sand and the digital dot matrix text.

If you see him and have a lyric or verse, ask him to ‘publish’ it for you…

SAND SCRIPT

PLUGGED YOUTH FESTIVAL CLUB

BIG DANCE PARTY SAT 4 NOV, 8 PM - LATE

FRI 3 NOV, 6 PM - 9 PM

Featuring: Paradox, Sabrina & Jules Ives, Julian Anderson, Mei & Maya, Diggin The Jig, Clay Western, Anubis & DJ Alec and his thumping dance beats, influenced from old dub, dnb, future bass and vaporwave.

MC Luka Milbourne.

Guest Artists: Jane Davies, Phillip Light, Gareth Anderson and his Motley Crew

Drug and Alcohol Free Event

ACOUSTA FIESTA

Featuring: Los Car Keys, the high-fiving-world-fun-crew from Denmark are the new kids on the block, albeit in well-worn bodies! Lead vocals and rockin moves Pete Usher, Peter Keelan burning his lips on pan pipes and flutes, Barry Heydenrych flailing fingers on guitar, charango and stomp box, Marie Limondin infuses wildly on violin with Helen Hey-denrych moving and grooving with her ukulele and vocals.

MC Gertrude.

Guest Artists: Reuben Smyth-Sharpe, Soundseclectic, Lena Samba Funksters, Gareth & Liz Travel Slideshow and the thumping dance grooves of DJ Green Spool

Club Design & installation: Cecile Williams, Pete Usher

Featuring: Allison Labs is chanteuse/songwriter Sarah Turvey, and electronic multi-instrumentalist Jeremy von Kobra. Hailing from different hemispheres and radically different musical traditions, Jeremy’s krautrock influenced compositions experiment with electronic instrumentation, beats and drones and Sarah’s English folk roots infuse them with a macabre playfulness. Allison Labs’ ultra-cool electropunk is influenced by Bowie, David Lynch, Kraftwerk and Steeleye Span. Allison Labs will make you shake, they’ll

make you dance, they’ll feed your head - heck, they’ll even iron your pants!

Wait… there’s more: DJ Alec, Gareth Anderson and his Motley Crew, Philip Light, Jay Pee surprises,

Gertrude Wellease and The Beauty Index partygoers!

FINALE CELEBRATIONSUN 5 NOV, 8 PM - LATE

Featuring: Myles Mitchell & The Hot Mama Band and The Sneeches are Denmark’s own musical treat. Blown metal wooden felt beats at your feet. Gypsy calipsy latinous mooves. Yes, better pack your dancing shoes. The Sneeches are: Bruce Anthony (tenor sax), Caroline Blumer (silver flute), Tom Tree Beard (triangle), John Davey (bass clarinet), James Gentle (tuba), Ollie Watkins (drum kit)

With: Nari Lees, Lapita Joy, DJ Alec

MC Major Fup

FRI 3 NOV, 9 PM - LATE

FREE EVENTS & THE ARTSHOUSE

Yummy food and drinks available at the venue from Café des Monika of Chilli Lime Salt

CHANGE IN A FLASH (MOB)SAT 4 NOV, 10 AMINSIDE SUPER IGA / FREE EVENT

WA will ban plastic shopping bags in July 2018. However, as some of us will use up to 150 plastic bags before then you can stand and sing to inspire others to Break the Bag Habit sooner.

With our own version of Tim Minchin's "Canvas Bags" we will perform a flash mob at Denmark's Supa IGA.

If you would like to be involved look out for the announcement of a rehearsal on facebook.com/plasticfreedenmark

CONTACT: Karen Andersson 0476 205 155 for further details

CHAMBER OF BLESSINGSALL WEEKEND, THE OLD SPOT NEWSAGENCYSTRICKLAND STREET, NEXT TO CHILLI LIME SALT CAFEFREE EVENT

Watch out for the Chamber of Blessings, popping up in the old spot news agency and building a Brave New World. 

For the tenth year, a simple service in the tradition of All Souls Day will be held by the river, bringing the community together to remember those who have passed, and to share the ongoing journey of life. Led by Revd. Sue Lodge-Calvert and Eklektika choir, all are welcome to share simple poems or reflections. All are invited to scatter flowers on the water, while the Denmark Dragon Boat Club casts petals as they glide past.

WASTE NOT WANT NOTSTUDIO OPEN THUR 2 - SUN 5 NOV, 10 AM - 3 PMARTSHOUSE / FREE EVENT

BRAVE JOURNEY OF ALL SOULSSUN 5 NOV, 11 AMBERRIDGE PARK, GAZEBO NEAR BRIDGE / FREE EVENT

'Wilful waste makes woeful want'.

Waste Not Want Not is a project that aims to                   

 RE                                                                                               

purpose    use      cycle   design    

cover     create    direct    new

imagine                             

clothing waste and other textiles from landfill and raise awareness of the ecological impact of fast fashion. The artists use and share age old traditional loom and hand making skills that lead to aesthetically pleasing and sometimes surprising outcomes.

CONTACT: Hilary 0409485544, Rinske 0420330466

Photo Michael Hemmings

UNFOLDING EXHIBITION

SAT 4 NOV, 10.30 AM, ASSEMBLE AT PALM COURTPARADE STARTS 11 AM TOWARDS FIG TREE SQUAREFREE EVENT / FESTIVAL PARADE

Who doesn’t love a parade.We don’t have enough. Once a year. Na. What do we want? More parades! When do we want them? Now!

How to be a part of the parade: Join in with a band, bring a shaker (plastic bottle filled with rice), a costume, silly hat, or just walk with us and enjoy the show. Yep! just a stroll down Strickland street.

Featuring: The Sneeches, Myles Mitchel and friends, Junk Funktion, Frock In Frock Out with Gertrude Wellease, Philip Light, Gareth Anderson and his Motley Crew, Zakoaira with his Parkour Crew, Sew Cool upcycled Tip Shop fashion, Surprise Samba Funksters and more. Some costumes and instruments available so arrive early and get a little crazy.

PARADE FOR MORE PARADES

DAILY 10 AM - 4 PMBUTTER FACTORY STUDIOS / FREE EVENT

An exhibition by Butter Factory Artists plus a selection of artworks by Art Taster Students from Denmark TAFE

Nine artists of the Butter Factory Studios Cooperative unravel the creative process, working with themes of growth and extension, to present the mixed-media exhibition ‘Unfolding.’

Nari Lees dance and film performance, Waterways, adds a further dimension to this celebration of creative regeneration.

Michael Hemmings’ Eye to Eye - If two people look into each other’s eyes it’s like turning up the intensity button on that connection. Come see, try, experience.

SUN 5 NOV, 3 PM - 4.30 PMARTSHOUSE / FREE EVENT

act-belong-commit ARTIST CONVERSATIONS

Come and join in with the red carpet.Featuring local filmmakers Craig Carter, Tessa Moncrieff, Rob Castiglione, Peter Keelan, Tony Docherty & Simon Neville.

Welcome music by Christina Cairns.

LOCAL MADE FILM FESTTHUR 2 NOV, 8 PM - 9.30 PMARTSHOUSE / FREE EVENTYummy food and drinks available at the venue from Café des Monika of Chilli Lime Salt

Join in the conversation, moderated by Nicole Hodgson, about how and why art is made… what is it that ignites an ‘idea’ to the point where it has to be explored, produced and presented? Meet dynamic local director and producer of 52 Hertz Terence Smith and dramaturg Jess Moyle; Karen Andersson who is a local activist involved with environmental issues and Sam Kemp, writer of A Place Not To Stray.

At the end of the ‘on stage’ questions the audience will be invited to join in a Q & A session with these artists.

RETURN TO MOVEMENT EYE TO EYESAT 4 & SUN 5 NOV, 11AM TO 3PMBUTTER FACTORY STUDIOS / FREE EVENT

Scary...Exciting....Mind Blowing!! How often do we really look at each other?  There is a movement worldwide to experiment with making sustained eye contact as a way to overcome our sense of disconnection with the people around us. If two people look into each other’s eyes it’s like turning up the intensity button on that connection. You’re encouraged to allow yourself to be seen & calmly look into the eyes of the other person in front of you.  When you create a safe environment of acceptance and love, the other will feel connected and you find you want to hug the other person or talk about things that really matter to you. Bring a friend?

SAT 4 NOV & SUN 5 NOV, 2-4 PMSTEINER SCHOOL HALL

An Introductory Dance Workshop in Somatic Dance practices.Open Source Forms & Skinner Release Technique, with Certified facilitator Fiona Enright Mouchemore.

We are all born dancersA directed and explorative movement workshopUsing beautiful images to enhance our movement, we can let go of tension and find true alignment. An experiential class where transformation is possiblePartner work within a supportive structureFor movers & artists of all levels & gender 16 years & onwards.

Participating in both classes of the workshop will allow for a deeper experience of the work. The classes are sequential, but can also stand alone.

TICKETS: $24 one session, $40 for two…pay at the door.

Bookings and further information: Fiona 0431 984 470 chilkichup@gmail.com

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