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Saturday 28th May

Acoustic in the Park

Sat/Sun 28/29th May 2005

4pm Rob Reynolds "sings the blues, like a downtrodden Mississippi Delta man at his church, or sat on the sidewalk of Beale Street". Yosaka.

4:40pm Mike Henson Mike is an accomplished singer-songwriter and performer, bringing his infectious mix of funky acoustic lead melodies and powerful vocal delivery to the acoustic stage. His very gifted side-kick, Chris Secker, will be appearing on bass. (Try getting these tunes out of you head!).

5:15pm Anna Neale Returning to the Fringe for a second year. Anna Neale's exceptional performances have attracted the attention of an increasing number of fans with her live, TV and radio performances.

5:40pm John Dredge John writes bittersweet songs of melodic depth with elegant tunes and sensitive, insightful lyrics, and sings in a plaintive and affecting style.

6pm Simon Scardinelli A welcome return for the guitarist, singer, writer and performer who has constantly bucked the trend, Scardanelli's songs combine gritty realism with soaring melody and quirky English eccentricity. Currently on tour promoting his new album HOBOHEMIA.

6:30pm Ben Owens

7pm Mosaic Formed in May 2004 out of the Guildford area producing guitar led melodies and thought provoking lyrics.

7:20pm Aden Pearce Fringe regular Aden Pearce will present a strong acoustic set, lyrics sung with powerful style. Newbury-based Aden is clearly an incredibly talented guitarist, whizzing his fingers up and down the fretboard on his 12-string guitar.

7:45pm Dan Church Cousteau's ex drummer Dan Church has released his first debut album - Middle Class White Boy which smacks into the heart of flamboyant Pop/Rock. The title single recently appeared on the Midem emerging British Artists CD.

8:10pm Andy Stedman Andy is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, music promoter, writer and occasional compere. His main love however is writing and performing his music, and his work has been described as "tracing a line through a lineage of great English songwriters - Ray Davies, Damon Albarn, Elvis Costello and Paul Weller." americana-uk.com

8:35pm Kate Walsh Armed with a guitar and a bottle of Souther Comfort, Kate Walsh is one from the heart. A voice so pure and unaffected it leaves you breathless and suspended in a place that only she can take you to.

Sunday 29th May

Art on the Park        10am - 4pm

Newbury's unique showcase of original work by local artists and craftspeople.

Now in its 8th year, this Parisian style art exhibition attracts established professional as well as amateur painters. It is also an opportunity for talented post graduates to get a public reaction to their work and to get to know local artists.

Affordable original paintings, framed or just mounted, hung from the railings of Victoria Park. 'One off' ceramics, original wood work designs, jewellery and other handicrafts. Browse at leisure, chat to the artists and maybe pick up a bargain. No pressure to purchase - this is an exhibition of local talent as well as a social occasion for art lovers.

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Sunday 29th May

Gruppo Sbandieratori - Flag Wavers on Northbrook Street and in the Market Place        11am and 4pm

Specially flown in from Newbury's newest Twin Town Feltre in Northern Italy in the Foothills of the Dolomite Mountains an hour north of Venice.

The flag wavers perform all over Italy and this will be their first trip to England. So a first for The UK and Newbury. They regard this as an honour to be asked and look forward to meeting Newbury People and will be happy to chat with people attending the Fringe Festival.

The Newbury Twin Town Association are pleased to be supporting the Newbury Fringe Festival and have flown the Gruppo Sbandietatori in to Newbury especially for this important event in the town's calendar.

Sunday 29th May

Victoria Park workshops        11am - 4pm

Paul Forsey - Bring a pot, smash and stick! Create your own mosaic with the guidance of Paul Forsey, the creator of Newbury's newly laid historical mosaic set into the path outside the library on the Wharf.

Tessa Kirby - Join in and paint a public mural Anyone can have a go, see the work grow through your creativity. No age barriers 4 to 84 years, all are welcome.

Face painting for Daisy's Dream Face painting and children's art activities, raising funds for the charity Daisy's Dream in support of bereaved children. Let the skill of the artist turn you into a tiger, a flower or whatever you would like to be.

Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Black Tiger Association Demonstration of this ancient Chinese exercise. Beneficial to the mind, body, and spirit, flowing movements harness energy and provide an enthralling spectacle. Suitable for all ages.3:30pm in the demonstration tent.

Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Displays and workshops. try your hand at the age-old craft of spinning, guided by the experts.

Newbury Embroiderers Guild Embroidery workshops and displays. Newbury Embroiderers' Guild comprises approximately 30 local members with varying skills in textiles.

Berkshire Egg Crafters Admire the work of Fabergé? Then come along and see a work of art created from an egg. The Berkshire Egg Crafters are displaying real egg shells - goose, emu, ostrich - decorated in the style of Fabergé.

RhythmWorks African drumming workshops. Join in with Graeme Goodwin and enjoy the rhythm of drumming with an authentic Djembe African drum.

John Haigh Sculpture workshop This workshop returns by demand from the enthusiastic budding sculptors who once again wish to create a masterpiece to take home.

Mike Cooper Karaoke for children! Good family entertainment and maybe a chance to see a singing star of the future.

Folk Effects Folk music in a tent!

Mosaic Celebrating diversity in and around Newbury - providing a fantastically varied programme of multicultural arts, music and dancing.

Jane Body The photo workshop lead by photographer Jane Body with extracts from her photography beginners course she runs at Jewell's Farm where you can also see her work on show as part of the Open Studio Scheme.

Fionnaghal Fionnaghal is a well known and experienced storyteller who has enchanted groups of adults and children alike at schools and festivals. Fionnaghal can be found in the demonstration tent between 11.30am and 12:45pm and then again between 2.00pm and 3:15pm.

Charles Burns Traditional Victorian silhouette artist In the Open Studios tent demonstrating the skill and technique, using by-passers as models and making a collage of the silhouettes.

Walk-up music Try a musical instrument for the first time, with professional musicians on hand to give guidance and assistance. An opportunity for everyone to unleash that latent talent.

Open Studios Meet some of the Open Studios artists and collect your copy of this year's Open Studios Directory of artists, exhibitions and workshops.

Encaustic art Demonstrations in creative art using warmed wax.

Trinity School Student drama showcase. As a performing arts specialist school Trinity school and Performing Arts College bring not only skill but a great deal of enthusiasm to their presentations - 1:00pm in the demonstration tent.

Harley Art Static display of show-winning Harley Davidson motorcycles (hogs), lovingly customised and air-brushed by their owners.

Bouncy Castle Hours of exhausting fun for kids!

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Sunday 29th May

Music at the Bandstand

12 noon Mayor of Newbury Opening the Newbury Fringe Festival with Park House Swing Band The great sound of Swing.

12:40pm AF Harrold Jazz poet, surreal humour.

1:35pm RhythmWorks Local African Drumming Band was formed by Graeme Goodwin in 1999 in the Gambia, West Africa.

2:00pm Tantalus Innovative Prog Rockers Tantalus play live in their original home town of Newbury for the first time in 9 years.

2:55pm Bernard Bernard's music stems from a vast background of differing influences such as rock, punk, metal, blues and indie making their music something very special and unique.

3:25pm Smudge  

3:55pm Red November Newbury based post-hardcore band of students.

4:25pm Heartwear Process Top local Indie band.

4:40pm Tern Evolve Mod retro five-piece metal band.

5:40pm On Trial Newbury Punk .

6:10pm The Shake Guitar driven rock.

6:40pm White Sunday New line-up cutting edge alternative rock. White Sunday play a swaggering brand of Brit rock, full of melody and emotion.

7:10pm Jason Lee Anybody who loves Oasis and Coldplay will love this music…

7:40pm tHE kITES A hot new retro Indie rock band with a spectacular debut album Liquor and Poker out now through Matchbox Recordings.

8:20pm The Skangsters The Skangsters are a superb band that have been knocking around for a wee while now in one form or another playing Ska, Reggae and all that sort of thing. The difference is when they play it, they sound sleek and sexy!!!!

Sunday 29th May

Afternoon Concert in the Corn Exchange Balcony Bar

12:30pm Oliver Williams Newbury's own local pianist with a national reputation will play a varied programme.

1:00pm Emily Hurley Enchanting vocals.

1:20pm Newbury Jazz Platform A full hour of cool, laid back jazz with singer Gail Hendrickx.

2:20pm Enborne Consort and Newbury Poets Workshop Will once again give an integrated performance of madrigals and poetry.

3:30pm Park House String Trio A selection of classical movements.

Sunday 29th May

Dance at the Kennet Centre

1pm Daphne Bennet School of Dancing The Daphne Bennet School of Dancing will perform a series of short troupes.

1:20pm St Gabriel's School Excerpts from St Gabriel's School's recent dance show.

1:40pm Mosaic Multi ethnic dance. Starting with a Thai Blessing Dance and the joyful Seng Isan.

2:00pm Kennet School Kennet School will dance excerpts from their 2005 show The Spice of Life.

2:20pm Stagecoach Theatre Arts The Saturday afternoon school presents 3 short pieces from their recent show School Daze.

2:30pm Newbury Contemporary Dance School and Youth Company Techno Funk - creative contemporary class for 9-14 year olds of mixed ability. Lake a reworking of NCDC's Birds. Where's that Bird? and Featherless.

2:50pm Layali Dance Exotic middle eastern dance.

3:10pm West Berkshire Youth Dance and ACE Dance Company ACE Dance Company - Bedlam choreographed by Stuart Waters of Motionhouse.

Please note, the Fringe programme may be subject to last minute changes beyond our control.