IT’S MARITIME ITS MUSIC ITS FAMILY FUN ITS RIVERSWAY FESTIVAL 2012

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Friday 20th July – Sunday 22nd JulyJoin us for an amazing weekend of family entertainment, maritime adventures and music down Preston Docks.Navigation Way, PR2 2YP.

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By More Music in associationwith Preston Guild 2012

Friday 5:00pm – 11:30pm

Saturday 11:00am – 6:30pm

7:00pm – 11:30pm

Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

The Festival begins with a ticket only gig inside the Festival Marquee.

Tickets are ONLY £6 and are available from The Continental (01772 499

425), Preston Visitors Information Centre (Guild Hall 01772 253 731) or

Action Records (01772 884 772), Seetickets/WeGotTickets.

www.seetickets.com/Tour/RIVERSWAY-FESTIVAL-SKA-FACE-DIRTY-NORTH-MORE

Friday Night at this year’s Preston Riversway Festival could well be the party of the year! With a sizzling hot live music bill, guaranteed to get you moving! From Ska and Reggae favourites to one of the edgiest and best new acts coming from the Manchester scene. Take a look at this little lot…

SKA FACESka Face is a ten piece ska band from the wrong side of the tram tracks in England’s original ghost town - Blackpool on Sea. Ska Face perform all the classics - The Specials, Bad Manners, The Selecter, Madness. A full 4-piece brass section sets them apart from other acts, as does their enigmatic and energetic singer Tony Montana.

DIRTY NORTHThese plaudits speak for themselves…

“The only great new band around” - Reni, The Stone Roses

“What better bands to support the resurgent Roses than Dirty North

“Quite brilliantly talented. John Peel would have loved them if he was still with us.” John Robb, Louder Than War

“Amazing!” ‘Reverend’ John McClure, XFM

BRASSICPreston’s Jazzy-brassy-bluesy-funky Soul monkeys. Brassic serve up a funky gumbo of soul, RnB, New Orleans Funk and rock ‘n’ roll. Classic covers and rare gems are delivered with a healthy compliment of laughs and good vibes.

JEREMIAH FERRARI Jeremiah Ferrari is a four piece Roots Reggae band based in Manchester, with an infectious sound that also takes in rock, punk, ska and calypso – and is guaranteed to get you skankin’!

THE RIVERSWAY FESTIVAL 2012 WITH SKA FACE, DIRTY NORTH & MORE AT PRESTON DOCKSFriday 20th July 5:00pm - 11:00pm – Tickets £6

KEN NICOL Born in Preston, Lancashire, Ken is a highly acclaimed musician, singer, songwriter, producer, playwright and composer. He has recording credits on more than 50 albums and plays acoustic and electric guitar, resonator guitar, 5-string banjo, mandolin and ukulele. Ken’s music ranges from folk to ragtime, blues to rock, ballads to jazz, amazingly intricate instrumentals to singalong comedy numbers.

JULIE MATTHEWSRecognised as one of the most talented songwriters to have come out of the British Isles. She has been compared to Richard Thompson and Mary Chapin Carpenter, but Julie’s powerful style puts her in a class of her own.

Described by Folk Roots as “awesomely talented” she’s a dynamic performer and a multi instrumentalist. In 1994 she opened for Mary Chapin Carpenter at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London.

JOE MARTIN Joe Martin is 18 years old, currently studying A-levels at college. Joe has been performing from a very young age playing the piano from the age of six and singing since the age of five. Joe has started in the past couple of years to write his own songs and says they are influenced by artists such as John Mayer, Paul Simon, John Smith, Clive Gregson and many more. Joe is very open minded when listening to different genres of music and enjoys playing in different styles also.

BOHEMIAN STAGEFrom 7:30 the ‘Creative Village’ will transform into the ‘Bohemian Stage

With a programme of live acoustic music from the beautiful Katie Ryan, the melodious duo ‘Black Sheep’ and a sneak preview of Will Poston’s debut album. All topped off with some great tunes to take us through to the firework finale.

THE RIVERSWAY FESTIVAL 2012 KEN NICOL AND FRIENDSSaturday 21st July 7:00pm for 7:30pm – Tickets £10After a day of free activities and entertainment, the Festival Marquee will

again play host to an evening of live music with a ticket only folk gig.

Available from the box office – 0845 344 2012 www.prestonguildhall.com

Boat Trips

15 minute trips round the dock basin aboard the “Preston Belle” – Trips start Saturday 2.30pm until around 9pm. Sunday trips commence 10am until around 6pm. Adults £3 – Concessions £2 www.prestonbelle.co.uk

Festival Marquee

The Dukes presents…Big Feats @ Riversway. Join us for a roller coaster ride of a variety show. This unique show has it all: mind-boggling magic, stupendous circus tricks, lots of ping pong balls and some world class tea-drinking. Featuring Steve Faulkner magician to the stars, world record breaking ping pong juggler The Great Dave and the death defying antics of the hilarious circus star Rod Laver.

In between the exciting theatre show the stage will be alive with local talent with live Preston bands playing throughout the day. David Shurr, Daisy Wignall, Saraban and The Templebys performing to entertain the crowds.

See the Programme of Events overleaf for the Festival Marquee timings

Charity Dragon Boat Competition

A spectacular Multi-Charity Dragon Boat Tournament, sees teams of 20 paddlers compete over a 250m course in the Dock Basin to raise money for their chosen charities from 10am to 6pm. The charity teams taking part are: Caritas Care, Galloways, NSPCC, Christian Aid,

Derian House, Childline, Heartbeat, RAF Association, Rosemere and St. Catherine’s

www.dragonaid.co.uk

HMS Charger Adoption

The City of Preston adopts HMS Charger in a special ceremony during the Guild celebrations at Riversway Festival. The ship and crew will sail into Preston dock and the Mayor of Preston Cllr Carl Crompton will formally adopt HMS Charger on behalf of the people of Preston 1:30pm. Following this unique ceremony the ship will be open to the public.

Community Stage

From 4:30pm to 6:30pm the ‘Creative Village’ will host the best of local talent. Expect Drama, Dance and Music from across the city!

The Giant Whale

A giant metal whale will swallow the audience whole to enjoy a short charming, playful and submersive theatre experience inside.

THINGS TO WATCH

Life Boat

Look at the world from a different and slowly changing point of view whilst contemplating in hammocks strung from the ribs of a specially constructed oak keel.

Creative Village

A space to make, play and listen. Bluestreak Arts will be providing a set of exciting arts workshops for children and adults alike. Pop into ‘Kozmos’ the tiny Yurt or visit ‘Stella’ the star canopy to help to make site decorations or something to take home. All with a nautical theme of course! Workshops are FREE and at set times on the Saturday and Sunday until 4pm. Visit the village on the day for the workshop timings

Bar

The Continental’s Made in Lancashire Bar with Lancashire ales, ciders and lagers to quench the thirst of any festival goer.

Fireworks Display

The Saturday evening will finish with a fantastic finale with a firework surprise, illuminating the docks in colour and sparkle.

QUIRKY CHARACTERS FROM THE SEA All at Sea!

The debonair Captain Montague pilots his cruiser, towing his gorgeous water skiing wife Minty as they enjoy a spot of tiddler fishing and synchronised swimming but look out, shark attack!

Fairly Fresh Fish Co.

Watch the prawns dance and the Octopus come to life, witness stirrings in the jellied eel jar and a worrying seafood smoothie, as these fishmongers try to sell their wares.

Cod Choir

Two fishermen are trying to contain their larger than life fish, whilst the cod entertain with a repertoire of fishy gags and songs

Mermaid & Neptune

Coral the mouthy mermaid has hitched a lift in the arms of Neptune is not backward in coming forward and so sailors beware!

THIS WEEKEND

PROGRAMME OF EVENTSFriday 20th July

Saturday 21st July

Sunday 22nd July

Festival Marquee

Festival Site

On theDocks

Festival Marquee

Festival Marquee

On the Docks

Festival Site

Continental @ Riversway Gig

Sing the Docks

Sing the Docks

Creative Workshops

Life Boat

The Whale

Friendly Engines

Charity Walk Wheel or Jog

Lifejacket Clinic

Boat Trips

HMS Charger Open to Public

David Shurr

The Dukes presents…

Daisy

Saraban

Templebys

Ken Nichols & Friends

Charity Dragon Boat Races

Boat Trips

HMS Charger Adoption

Creative Workshops

Life Boat

The Whale

All at Sea

Fairly Fresh Fish

Cod Choir

Mermaid & Neptune

Live Music, Drama & Dance

Friendly Engines

Preston on Wheels Rides

Lifejacket Clinic

Live Acoustic Music

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Choirs from across Lancashire will be taking over the festival on Sunday to perform on two stages and in the Marina Café throughout that day.

The day of singing will build momentum towards the BIG SING where 400

singers, from local choirs and schools will come together to sing a brand

new suite of songs.

The songs were commissioned by Preston Guild 2012. They were written by choirs, schools and local singers, and the suite was compiled by Pete Moser, artistic

director of More Music. Local musicians who contributed song writing skills and time to the project include Tom Walsh, Gregg Butler, Paul Russell, Susie Jones, Rob Kentell, Tyndale Thomas and Tom Metcalfe.

The common aim of all of the songs is to celebrate Preston Guild and the place of Preston docks in the town’s history. Central to the day’s singing is the new Preston

Guild Anthem, created by poet Lemn Sissay and composer Peter Moser.

WATERAIDWe are delighted to have WaterAid as a partner in this project. WaterAid is an international non-governmental organisation, which aims to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities. We will be collecting for WaterAid throughout the day and any donations that you can give will be very gratefully received.

About More MusicMore Music is a community music and education charity based in The Hothouse in Morecambe, established in 1993 with extensive experience delivering workshops, training, performances and festivals across the district, region and beyond! More Music seeks to build confidence and spirit in individuals and communities through the arts, especially music.www.moremusic.org.uk

SING THE DOCKS 2012Produced by More Music

A “Made in Preston” project for PRESTON GUILD 2012

SINGING SUNDAYat the RIVERSWAY FESTIVAL

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PERFORMANCESYou will find live music in three venues throughout the day, from local choirs through to nationally renowned folk musicians.

11:00 Central Youth Choir – fantastic young choir will share some songs ahead of their Olympic performance.

11:30 Tom Walsh and the Moorbrook Band – top class, local folk musicians perform historic ballads of Preston.

12:00 Blackburn People’s Choir and Galloways Choir

12:30 Red Rosettes Choir

13:00 One Voice Community Choir

13:30 The Boat Band – high energy folk music with a Cajun influence

BREAK

15:00 The Boat Band

15:30 Tom Walsh and the Moorbrook Band

11:00 Bill Lloyd and his banjo

11:30 The Boat Band

12:15 Nine Tenths Below – shanty crew

12:45 St Stephen’s Community Choir

13:15 Tom Walsh and the Moorbrook Band

14:00 BIG SING – 400 voices sing the Sing the Docks Suite

15:00 Gacko – storyteller unloading a curious cargo of songs and stories

15:30 Susie Jones and Rob Kentell – local song writers

11:00 Preston People’s Choir

11:30 Nine Tenths Below – shanty crew

12:15 Red Rose Chorus – barbershop

13:00 Preston Musical Comedy Society

BREAK

15:30 Bill Lloyd

NB: Timings subject to change – check info boards on the day

FESTIVAL MARQUEE

MOUND

MARINA CAFÉ

HOW TO GET THERE…BY PRESTON BUS

Friday & Saturday

The Orbit bus (88C) is every 20 minutes from City Centre (Bus Station), travelling to Docks, Larches, Cottam and beyond. From Fulwood, Cottam, Larches to bus station, 88A.

89 is every 20 minutes from City Centre (Lune St) to Lea and Larches via the Docks.

Sunday

Orbit (88C) is every 20 minutes from City Centre (Bus station) to Docks & larches, terminating at Cottam (Ancient Oak). From Cottam Ancient Oak bus turns round and returns to town via same route as 88A.

Stops on the docks include McDonalds, Morrisons, Cinema etc. The bus stop at McDonalds will be closest to Riversway events.

BY CAR

Festival Car Parking is located at Edward VII Quay buildings car park on Navigation Way (PR2 2YF) 5 mins walk from the festival.

ON FOOT

Riversway is about 25 minutes walk from the city centre. Walk down Fishergate Hill past Debenhams and the Railway Station, and keep going straight on until you reach the Chorley Nissan dealership on the right, just before the bridge over the river. Turn right here (at the traffic lights), over the level crossing and then turn left by the Park and Ride.Keep walking until you see the Odeon cinema. The Guild Wheel runs adjacent to the site and is an ideal way to reach it from Lea, Penwortham and Avenham, plus further afield if you’re on your bike.

Festival Marquee

Made in Lancashire Bar

Creative Village

The Whale

Sing the Docks

Boat Trips

Fairground

Climbing Wall

First Aid

Beer Garden

Food Stalls

Stalls

Life Boat

Charity Dragon Boat Racing

HMS Charger

Bungee Trampolines

Toilets

Welcome Point & Preston Bus

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