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World of Folk at Cleckheaton Folk Festival

World of Folk at Cleckheaton Folk Festival

Creative Scene presents World of Folk at Cleckheaton Folk Festival on Saturday 7 July 12pm-4pm, at Cleckheaton town centre.
Join us for a fusion of folk dance and music traditions from around the globe.
As part of the 31st Cleckheaton Folk Festival, we have programmed a series of outdoor performances in Savoy Square and in Central Arcade, at various times between 12 noon and 4pm on 7 July.
Featuring: Folk Dance Remixed – a collision of traditional folk and Hip Hop dance and music (pictured).
Jaardu – a colourful caricature of an imaginary Indian musician.
Anjaana – a four piece Punjabi folk band.
Punjabi Roots Academy Punjabi Folk Dance.
Chicks on Sticks Spanish Flamenco Stiltwalkers.
Urban Angels & Heritage Corner Circus performance celebrating the life of Britain’s first black circus owner.
The people of Cleckheaton and local community groups will perform live throughout the day.
WHEN AND WHERE: SATURDAY 7 JULY.
SAVOY SQUARE, CLECKHEATON TOWN CENTRE.
12.00pm Jaardu
1.00pm Folk Dance Remixed – Step Hop House.
2.15pm Folk Dance Remixed – Community co-created dances with Anjaana.
2.30pm Folk Dance Remixed – Ceilidh Jam and social dance workshop.
3.30pm Folk Dance Remixed – Step Hop House.

CENTRAL ARCADE, CLECKHEATON TOWN CENTRE
12.00pm Punjabi Roots Academy – Balle Balle! Bhangra.
12.30pm Urban Angels & Heritage Corner – Oh Susannah!.
1.15pm Punjabi Roots Academy – Balle Balle! Bhangra.
2.00pm Heritage Corner & Urban Angels Oh Susannah!
2.45pm Jaardu.

World Of Folk is programmed by Creative Scene.
FREE event. No tickets required. Just turn up.

More details about Cleckheaton Folk Festival weekend which takes place in more than 12 venues around the town centre, from Friday 6 July until Sunday 8 July, 2018 at www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org

For more information visit https://www.creativescene.org.uk/events/world-of-folk-at-cleckheaton-folk-festival/

Event Location

Cleckheaton town centre

Savoy Square
Bradford Road
Cleckheaton
BD19 3RH

Telephone: 01924 437 966
Email: hello@creativescene.org.uk
Website: https://www.creativescene.org.uk/events/world-of-folk-at-cleckheaton-folk-festival/

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