International Street Arts Festival. Waterford City, August 3th- 5th 2018

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1 International Street Arts Festival Waterford City, August 3th- 5th 2018 #spraoi2018

2 G AT E CELEBRATING YEARS Funding Partners Major Sponsors T H E OP E N B R E W E RY Principal Sponsors Production Sponsors 40 Creative Partners Supported by Department of Social Protection, which is funded by the Irish Government under the national development plan,

3 Welcome to another exhilarating and inspiring three days and nights in Waterford. A small army of artists, musicians and performers have been in preparation in rehearsal rooms and studios across the city, across the country and across the world. Yet again dozens of crew and hundreds of amazing volunteers are ready to unleash the Festival onto the streets. It s all ready, now it s up to you, our audience, to come and enjoy it. For those who are new to Spraoi, welcome. For everyone, check the programme and make plans. Get a good night s sleep on Thursday and prepare for three amazing days and nights of cultural creativity and inspirational Outdoor Arts. You can always rest on Monday. Mike Leahy, Artistic Director Gimme 5 SPRAOI is worth A FIVER SO DONATE WHEN YOU SEE THE SIGN Spraoi is free, so everyone can enjoy it. However it costs a lot to produce. So enjoy Spraoi, and to ensure its future please be generous and donate. You can also donate online at Gimme 5 Boy #spraoi2018

4 PARADE 2018 Does a spider in the bath make you squirm? Does a wasp in your hair send you running? If so, then, this year s Spraoi Parade, BUGS, might drive you to distraction. Spraoi look under the magnifying glass and take inspiration from swarms, colonies, webs and hives. Be prepared for our collection of BUGS to hit the streets. Watch them fly, scurry, jump and crawl as Spraoi unleash all manner of creepy crawly creatures. Once more, Spraoi bring together a multitude of fantastical, gigantic constructions, musicians, dancers and performers to the streets and quays of Waterford City. Come see this magical spectacle if you dare! The Spraoi Parade is now a landmark cultural event, one of the largest outdoor arts events in Ireland. It s mesmerising, astonishing, exciting, a feast for all the senses. Join us on Sunday evening for an unforgettable experience.

5 Beginning at Johnstown, the parade will progress via John s Street, Michael Street, Broad Street, John Roberts Square and Barronstrand Street, and finish on the Quay. Traffic diversions and restrictions will occur as the parade moves along the route. See our website for details. There will be absolutely no parking along the parade route. A special cordoned-off viewing area for those with special needs will be on the roundabout beside the G.P.O. There are fixed ambulance points along the route, which our stewards will guide you towards if required. Very special thanks to the team at Clem Jacob Hire. Spraoi is very proud to be associated with this true Waterford Company that has provided the festival with 24/7 technical support and friendship as we serve Waterford together. CLEM JACOB HIRE SPONSORS OF THE SPRAOI PARADE

6 Street Theatre Circo Eia: intarsi (Catalonia) Irish Premiere A few smallish platforms, a trampoline, a teeterboard and four men. Four acrobats watch each other, gauge, run into, carry, throw each other and sweep us along in their physical and metaphorical dance: meetings, exploits, mistakes, power games, seductions, manipulations, a mosaic made up of fragments of life, a glimpse into the kaleidoscope of human relationships. This is a stunning 60 minute show by one of Europe s leading street theatre companies. Not to be missed! Performers: Armando Rabanera Muro, Fabio Nicolini, Fabrizio Giannini, Eduardo Lucas Muñoz de Lucas Performing: Fri & Sat: The Mall 9.30pm Compania Hotel Iocandi: Esquerdes (The Balearic Islands) Irish Premiere What is in the empty space between two pieces that do not fit? A man and a woman meet in a place. He climbs. She runs. Just a simple movement and the game can start. Esquerdes is a show that combines static trapeze, acrobatic ladder and live music through three moving bodies, in a game between the desire and the escape. Idea and creation: Hotel Iocandi Interpreters: Tomeu Amer, Griselda Juncà and Joana Gomila Performing: Sat & Sun: The Mall

7 Circ Panic: MiraT (Catalonia) Irish Premiere A giant set of scales stands in the centre of the stage. MiraT plays with an exchange of perspectives, both introspective and open. Observing oneself, confronted with one s own sense of loneliness, making the decision to embark on a journey of self discovery, and transcribing this onto the stage. MiraT is an invitation to observe oneself without complacency or arrogance, but with humour and self-derision, in constant pursuit of stability and balance; swinging, spinning and dancing. Concept, Production and Interpretation: Jordi Panareda / Circ Pànic Performing: Sat & Sun: The Mall The Primitives: Three of a Kind (Belgium/Germany) Irish Premiere The appearance of 3 middle aged men in suits and ties evokes many images and emotions. They are clearly lost, struggling to work out where they are going and what they are supposed to do. Out of habit and for safety s sake, they move in chorus, almost like a herd of animals, helping each other as they stumble and fall, grooming and caring for each other. With time, the obsessive drive to carry on gradually gives way to a sense of exhaustion and desperation. Fractures appear in the cohesion of the group, creating instability and doubt. Unable to carry on, the trio splits. The need to break free, to escape the claustrophobia of the group, leads to scenes of antagonism, confrontation, and rebellion. From conformity and cooperation to individualism and chaos. Will they find a way out? Performed by: Craig Weston, Gordon Wilson and Markus Siebert Performing: Fri: Hanover St., Sat & Sun: The Mall

8 Two acrobats create a world between the harmonious and the absurd. In this world, lines are blurred between human and nature. An acrobatic and poetic reflection of the balance between the organic, the structured and the human. Acrobatic duo Ali Stanger and Henrik Gard have gone through countless hours of attempts, failures and achievements to create a mutual acrobatic language of finesse and honesty. A fun, thoughtful and humorous display of rich imagery and dynamic riveting movement. Performed by: Ali Stanger and Henrik Gard Performing: Fri, Sat & Sun: Gladstone St CirQ: Le Grand Café (Belgium) Irish Premiere The smallest bar in the world (and the nicest). Usually sitting at a cafe on your own is rather depressing. But if there is only one bar stool, then it feels like a privilege. The smallest bar in the world is just 1 square meter, but is just as an authentic Flemish café should be, with a counter, bird s peak, a little pot and you can still smoke inside! The largest number of customers that Stefaan, the barman, ever served at the same time was a bunch of 9 crazy Spaniards who wrenched themselves in. Who can do better? Performers : Bert De Jonghe and Stefaan De Winter Performing: Sat & Sun: The Mall Ali & Henrik: Cikada (Ireland & UK) Avanti Display: Full Circle (UK) Irish Premiere Are they incompetent council workers or is it a piece of performance art? What began as a game is now starting to look a bit precarious. Where have they gone? Now what do we do? What starts as a slow and intriguing performance, builds gently through to suspense, hilarity and unforeseeable consequences. Just how many buckets do they need? Now it s starting to look a bit precarious. That s a lot of buckets! Performers: Paschale Straiton, Peter Finegan, Bill Palmer Performing: Sat & Sun, Cathedral Sq.

9 Ijud: The Streetwalker Gallery (Slovenia) Irish Premiere This ready-made gallery invites you to discover the finest artworks hidden behind every street corner. Come and see a newly found Picasso, Pollock or even Zankič in places where you would never expect them! The Streetwalker Gallery uses the power of imagination to transform everyday elements of the city into art masterpieces. Cracked walls, traffic signs and zebra crossings are not what they seem. Discover Waterford from a new perspective! Join this interactive guided tour, participate in a lively debate on contemporary art and contribute a new work of art to the collection. Admission: 0 Euros (50% discount for students and pensioners) Smoking and pets are permitted. Performers: Jurij Bobic, Nika Gabrovsek, Grega Mocivnik, Jurij Torkar Meeting point: Spraoi HQ Festival Office, The Quay (beside the G.P.O). Please note this is a walking tour, lasting approximately 1.5 hrs. Times: Fri 4pm & 7.30pm, Sat 3pm & 7pm, Sun 1.30pm & 4.30pm The Flying Dutchmen: The Sky s the Limit (Holland/Canada) Irish Premiere A duo that produce a street show, slick, funny and highly skilled, and one that appeals to all ages. Their astonishing stunts, great audience interaction, interchangeable skills, all served up in their own inimitable style, make them a huge audience favourite, and they have brought this show around the world. Always looking for more improvisation and comedy, every show is still an adventure and a lot of fun for both artists. Performers: Michiel Hesseling and Jean-Michel Paré Performing: Fri: John Robert Sq & Gladstone St., Sat & Sun: The Mall

10 Ambaradan: Che fa, concilia? (Italy) Irish Premiere Are you unsure where you are? Are you stuck in traffic? Can t you cross the road? You re in luck, because he s going to rescue you: the virtuous of the whistle, the ace of the signal paddle, the knight of the roundabout. The only cop in the world who can create a traffic jam in the desert and give you directions if you are lost in a glass of water. He can withdraw your license and return it only after the practice test or the balloon test. An impeccable agent chasing offenders by unicycle and directing traffic on a balance ball. A cop so loyal to his duty as to upset any other existing rule of the Civil Code or physics! Performer: Lorenzo Baronchelli Performing: Walkabout Fri, Sat and Sun Circle of Two: Dodo s Dream (UK) Inspired by the myth of Pygmalion and the tales of E.T.A. Hoffmann, Circle of Two tell the heartbreaking, impossible love story of an eccentric inventor and the mechanical doll he has created in resemblance of his deceased wife. Dodo s Dream is a visual and universal show for all ages. A fairy tale that triggers the laughter and wonder of the little ones and the emotions of the grown ups! Performers: Celia Mendizabal and Ralph Taylor Performing: Fri and Sat: Constitution Square Waterford BreakBeat (Ireland) Join this vibrant dance company at Spraoi, in association with LimsRochers Cru, for an outdoor Hip-Hop/Break-Dance workshop and performance. Their outdoor DJ station will be cutting the best tunes for all to enjoy, plus parents and children from the audience can participate and learn some basic moves. The show will end with an electrifying group performance by the professional dancers and tutors of BreakBeat. Choreographers: Deirdre Dempsey, Barry Burke (Bazzy B) Performing: Sat: The Applemarket & The Mall. Sun: The Applemarket

11 CELEBRATING After their barn-storming performance at the 2017 festival, Traces Dance Ensemble are back with a brand new show. This wonderful dance theatre outdoor adventure with beautiful movement direction is a performance not to be missed. Crossing Bridges explores relationships between people with perceived disabilities and the general public, where they interact and inspire each other, and how perceptions can change. Choreography: Dee Grant and Jess Rowell Performing: Sat: Hanover St Traces Dance Ensemble: Crossing Bridges (Ireland) 40 YEARS The 2Men (UK) The Tourists Good old salt of the Earth boys and lovable East End cockney geezers. Truth is they don t get out of London much in fact, this is their first time! Having won a competition in their local newspaper to attend the Spraoi Festival, they are completely besides themselves with excitement. Enjoy, as they marvel at all the new and exciting things they find on their first trip away. They are forever on the lookout for a good photo to take and show the lads back home. Snap Happy Paparazzi These short sighted, celebrity crazed, photographers are always on the lookout for a good photo opportunity of someone rich and famous going about their daily lives. The only trouble is that they get a bit confused about who s who! Will you get mistaken for an A list celebrity and be snapped by the Snap Happy Paparazzi? Please note that no actual photos will be taken. Performers: Anton Mackman and Dave Sol Performing: Walkabout, Sat & Sun

12 Waterford Youth Arts: Weird, Wacky and Wonderful (Ireland) Irish Premiere Seamie saw a traveling circus show when he was a child and now he wants to go back there once again. People say he s strange, but maybe he s just a bit different? Weird Wacky and Wonderful is a new street spectacle by Waterford Youth Arts, specially created for Spraoi 2018, combining circus, dance, theatre and masks, blended with some of Waterford s finest musicians. Directed by; Enda Moran Performing: Fri, Sat & Sun: Hanover St Fanzinis: Guido Fanzini s Impossible Circus (Ireland) Pogo sticks? Check. Plot to steal thunder from brother? Check. Guido Fanzini has finally managed to demote his brother Ronaldo to a lowly circus roustabout so that he can shine as the star of Guido Fanzini s Impossible Circus. But Ronaldo may have other ideas! A circus tale of sibling rivalry, brotherly love and pogo sticks. Performed by the Fanzini brothers Guido and Ronaldo Performing: Fri: Hanover St, Sat & Sun: Constitution Sq. The Yelling Kitchen Prince (Holland) Irish Premiere The Yelling Kitchen Prince is the only owner of the Kitchen-organ-drumset in the world. Cooking, playing the organ and drumming at the same time.. it s a piece of cake for this amazing artist! This physical show spins frantically between theatre, a circus act and a music concert but its final delivery is all about the baking of one solitary pancake. Flying ingredients, pounding music and a really sharp cooking knife all add the driving force for the 27 and a half minutes it takes for this ode to reach its climax the perfect pancake! Performed by: Peter Piemét Performing: Fri: John Roberts Sq., Sat & Sun: The Mall

13 NEST Spraoi, in partnership with ISACS, will present new work from emerging street artists based in Ireland. The NEST shows will be presented on both Friday and Saturday evenings. N.E.S.T is a mentoring initiative offering new emerging street artists the opportunity to develop new work and present it to a public audience in a nurturing environment. It heightens the artists profile among national and international programmers and provides ongoing mentoring, support and guidance. Previous NEST participants have gone on to tour shows and take part in residencies with festivals nationally and internationally. The 2018 acts will be under the mentorship of Simon Thompson. Performing: pm: Fri: Constitution Sq. Sat: Cathedal Sq. Woven Circus Collective Show: Resonances Play me a song that will bubble my blood and breathe life into hollows both long and forgot. Resonances is made with rebellion in its heart, selfreflection in its mind and music in its soul. Three artists from Belfast have created this social commentary dealing with some of the damaging aspects of our culture. The show is a mixture of circus techniques including acrobatics, slack rope, and cyr wheel with theatre, poetry, dance and live traditional Irish music. Performers: Michelle Thoburn, Ruairi Cumiskey and Shane Gilliland. Turas Theatre Collective Show: Remanants A visually spectacular and enthralling tale of three characters whose lives have been disrupted, and who find themselves alone and homeless. The story interweaves the characters pasts with their hope for the future in a beautifully choreographed performance. A moving and powerful meditation on displacement, the show is a response to the performers personal experiences of working in refugee camps with the organization Clowns Without Borders. Turas Theatre Collective are based in the west of Ireland and create high quality, innovative and original street theatre. (Advisory viewing age 10+) Performers: Debbie Wright, Helen Gregg and Jonathan Gunning.

14 Street Music Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra This project, in partnership with Sanofi, introduces young people to music making. 25 young people will rehearse with tutors at Spraoi Studios throughout July before featuring at all three days of the festival. This music education programme is made possible with the support of Spraoi s neighbours and partners Sanofi. Performing: JR Square (Fri) Cathedral Sq & The Mall (Sat) The Mall & Barronstrand St (Sun)

15 Royal British Legion Brass Band, Christchurch This band has existed in its current form since 2005 and is proud to represent the beautiful seaside town of Christchurch, Dorset. The band performs many engagements throughout the year, nationally and internationally. It shows its versatility by performing challenging programmes in large venues, bandstands and on the march. As a strong part of the Christchurch community, the band has a varied membership from professional musicians, ex-military bandsmen, students and adults who have found the joy of playing an instrument later in life. Performing: The Mall (Sat) Cathedral Sq (Sun) Jazz Jam Session & Brass Street Beat Brass, sax and percussion players from Waterford will get a chance to get their jazz on with New York Brass Band at a Sunday morning jam session in Waterford. Organised by Music Generation Waterford they ll get down with the trumpets, blast a way through some serious tunes and bust some wicked New Orleans sounds throughout the session! Following the jam session, players will spill out onto the streets and wake Waterford City up with a Brass Street Beat impromptu performance. Then get down with the sounds of brass on the Applemarket on Sunday afternoon, with young brass, sax and percussion musicians, Brass Street Beat. Hailing from the Rebel County, this 12 piece will perform some of your favourite hits New Orleans brass band style. The group is supported by Music Generation Cork City and made up of young teenage musicians from a variety of bands around Cork City including Cork Barrack Street Band and the Midleton Concert Band. Performing: The Applemarket (Sun)

16 A new musical group from Clonmel that mixes rock music with a choral sound approach. The group were formed in early 2017 and in a small amount of time they have staged two headline concerts with a live band accompaniment, performed at Waterford s Winterval festival, as well as various other charity events. They were also runners-up at the Clonmel Busking Festival. The choir is made up of a wide range of members of the community across a range of ages, who have a repertoire of songs by David Bowie, Kate Bush, Queen and many others, arranged for choir. Performing: Cathedral Sq (Sun) A firm favourite with the Spraoi audience, this Waterford brass band believe in tailoring its performances to its audience, and has done for the last 85 years. For the Spraoi Festival 2018, their special festival repertoire will feature many well-known movie hit themes. The members will have plenty of costumes and props, so please come along and join the fun. Performing: Gladstone St and Constitution Sq (Sat) Born out of the Waterford Academy of Music & Arts, this wild percussion collective is quickly attracting its own cult following. Be prepared for fast and furious, headbanging, drumming from this group of local drummers. Expect high energy grooves, smoking hot bass lines and thunderous pandemonium. Performing: Georges Court Stage, and the Mall (Sat) This very popular brass band has been making music in Waterford since its formation in In that time, they have contributed richly to the cultural and social life of Waterford and have been an enduring presence in the ever-changing narrative of the city. The band has been involved with Spraoi since its inception in 1993 and has enjoyed very strong artistic links right through to the present day. They will perform a selection of popular music pieces from their Summer Programme. Performing: The Mall (Sat) UpRoar Rock Chorus City of Waterford Brass Movie Magic The Big Bang Barrack St Concert Band

17 Old Silkstone Band Based in the the ex-mining village of Silkstone in England, this is a 28 piece brass band that entertains audiences aplenty with a wide range of music. At the Spraoi Festival 2018 they will perform two distinct repertoires. OSB play Disney: On Saturday the band members will dress as their favourite Disney character, and perform some of the most loved Disney film music. Join in and be part of the sing-a-long, and perhaps shake, rattle and roll along with the percussion section. OSB Traditional Theme: A more traditional programme will be served up on Sunday, featuring some of their amazing soloists, whilst showing off the sumptuous sounds of a brass band. Performing: The Mall (Sat & Sun) Calmast at Spraoi This groundbreaking organisation has been involved with both Spraoi and spróg for many years now, and in 2018 they will once again be based in Hanover St., giving you the chance to take part in many workshops, demonstrations and activities. The Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology, was established in 2003 at Waterford Institute of Technology. It draws on staff, students and resources from WIT to achieve the vital national goal of promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). There will also be some fantastic street theatre performances with James Soper, the Juggling Scientist, and Bubblz Maths. Located: Hanover St., Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm

18 Michael St. as St. Hanover St. Gladstone St. Spraoi HQ R I V E R S U I R ad O'Connell St. Garter Lane Barrack St. Mayors Walk Patrick St. Georges St. John Roberts Sq. New Stephen St. gate St. Alexander St. New St. Barronstrand St. Broad St. John St. Blackfriars Peter St. Barronstrand St. Arundel Sq. High St. Lady Lane Spring Applemarket Cathedral Sq. Constitution Sq. Garden Parnell St. PARADE FINISH Alley Colbeck St. Catherine St. Greyfriars The Mall Baileys New St. Lombard St. William St. Adelphi Quay Scotch Quay Canada St. Gimme 5 Boy Manor St. Railway Square Waterside PARADE START Peoples Park Gimme 5 Enjoy Spraoi Festival this year - ensure its future YOUR generosity is REALLY needed! You can also donate online at

19 Friday 11 am JR Square Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra The Sky s the Limit The Yelling Kitchen Prince Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra The Yelling Kitchen Prince The Sky s the Limit Hanover St Guido s Impossible Circus Three of a Kind Guido s Impossible Circus Three of a Kind Gladstone St Weird, Wacky & Wonderful Cikada The Sky s the Limit Cikada O Connell St./Barronstrand St. Meet at Spraoi HQ, The Quay Che fa, concilia Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) Che fa, concilia Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) The Mall Microguagua Che fa, concilia intarsi Constitution Square Applemarket Stage Dodo s Dream Microguagua Dodo s Dream NEST Stage Susan O Neill aka Son Delorentos Garter Lane sprog

20 Saturday am Georges Court Stage, JR Sq The Big Bang Crinkle Cuts Jenova Collective Buffalo Soul The Papa Barronstrand St The Paparazzi Scotch The Paparazzi The Paparazzi Hanover St Gladstone St Cathedral Sq Constitution Square The Mall / Quay End The Mall, Crystal Plaza The Mall Calmast Cikada Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra Royal British Legion Brass Band CWB Movie Magic Dodo s Dream MiraT Le Grand Cafe Che fa, concilia Full Circle Weird, Wacky & Wonderful Guido s Impossible Circus Old Silkstone Band Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra Traces Dodo s Dream The Yelling Kitchen Prince Che fa, concilia Traces Full Circle CWB Movie Magic Three of a Kind The Mall / Parnell St End The Sky s the Limit Esquerdes The Sky s the Limit The Bang Applemarket BreakBeat Microguagua BreakBeat Garter Lane sprog Meet at Spraoi HQ, The Quay Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) Baileys New St. Quangodelic Two Time Polka

21 Saturday evening Zitas Cikada Cathedral Sq Constitution Sq The Mall 1/Quay End Guido s Impossible Circus MiraT NEST Stage The Yelling Kitchen Prince The Big Bang Barrack St Band Big Mall 3/Centre The Mall 2/ Parnell St End Meet at Spraoi HQ, The Quay Applemarket Stage Esquerdes Old Silkstone Band BreakBeat in Tarsi Che fa, concilia Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) The Silk Road Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra Keywest Three of a Kind

22 Sunday Georges Court Stage, JR Sq. Skinny Elvis I Draw Slow Barronstrand St The Sunburnt Tourists Sanofi Hanover St Calmast Gladstone St BreakBeat Cikada Weird, Cathedral Sq Royal British Legion Brass Band Christchurch Full Circle Constitution Sq Guido s Impossible Circus Three The Mall /Quay End The Sky s the Limit MiraT Old Silkstone Band The Mall /Centre Le Grand Cafe Che fa, concilia The Mall /Parnell St End Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra Esquerdes Meet at Spraoi HQ, The Quay Baileys New St Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) Resonate Stage Applemarket Jazz Jam Session Brass Street Beat

23 Microguagua New York Brass Band Spraoi Orchestra The Sunburnt Tourists Wacky & Wonderful BreakBeat Cikada Uproar Rock Chorus Full Circle Uproar Rock Chorus of a Kind Guido s Impossible Circus Three of a Kind The Yelling Kitchen Prince MiraT The Yelling Kitchen Prince Old Silkstone Band Che fa, concilia Che fa, concilia The Sky s the Limit Esquerdes Streetwalker Gallery (Walking tour) Brass Street Beat Parade 9.30pm

24 Located in John Roberts Square, the Georges Court Stage will rock to the varied sounds of funk, brass, folk and ska throughout Saturday and Sunday. Crinkle Cuts Fresh with a capital PH, Crinkle Cuts deliver you a blasting of tantric funk, smooth reggae and new-wave latin ska woven together in a bombastic psychedelic tapestry of good vibes for an eccentric, exotic and eargasmic live performance. Guaranteed to give the audience a good time! Jenova Collective A 7 piece UK dance band with electric stage presence and raucous energy. These guys started playing together in 2014 and have torn up high profile stages internationally ever since. Their electric combination of vintage samples, gypsy-jazz guitar, funky bass, screeching sax, dirty synths and live drums, all fronted by LOUQ, creates what could be described as Caravan Palace meets Hot Chip meets the Chemical Brothers with a heavy electro house/dnb twist. The Papa Zitas Ireland s definitive Motown Big Band experience. This 10 piece outfit from Cork deliver an incredible performance with all the Motown classics we know and love. Headed by three top class vocalists, (the Mama Zitas), and joined by an exuberant brass section, and a thundering rhythm section, this homage to 1960s music is charged up with dancefloor hits guaranteed to get the party started. Microguagua As well as street gigs at Spraoi, these seven musicians will also take to the mainstage. From different countries, cultures and musical styles founded in the alleys of the historic centre of Barcelona, they give life to a fresh, vital sound, full of positive energy, that s hard to classify.

25 I Draw Slow This Dublin roots band has been consistently selling out venues and releasing records to critical acclaim for the last number of years. It s been five years since the 5-piece band made their debut US appearance in Nashville. Fifteen tours and 25 states later, they ve moved into a dominant position on the North American folk music scene and are receiving well deserved recognition from some of the biggest festivals in the US. Just signed to Compass Records in Nashville with their new album, which reached No.1 in Ireland. Skinny Elvis This three piece from Dublin are sure to have you up dancing. An Irish rockabilly band, delving into swamp boogie, delta punk and voodoo. Twang with a bang! The Big Bang Kicking off the Georges Court Stage on Saturday, fast and furious percussion from The Big Bang. Expect high energy grooves, smokin hot bass lines and thunderous pandemonium. Saturday The Big Bang Crinkle Cuts Jenova Collective Buffalo Soul The Papa Zitas New York Brass Band North Yorkshire s only contemporary New Orleans inspired Brass Band, this band pack a powerful punch of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing horns. They have a repertoire that ranges from Marvin Gaye to George Michael and from Cee-Lo Green to Stevie Wonder, with some funky, gritty northern originals thrown in for good measure. Nothing kicks a party into gear like the sound of a smokin New Orleans Mardi Gras Jazz Band. Buffalo Soul Ireland s definitive tribute to Bob Marley and the Wailers, featuring musicians from all over the world, these guys play this great band s covers like no other. So come on down Saturday afternoon and listen to these timeless renditions of Jamaica s favourite reggae men! 1pm 1.45pm 2.45pm 4pm 5.15pm Sunday Skinny Elvis I Draw Slow Microguagua New York Brass Band 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.45pm 5pm

26 Pyrofantasia River Suir Sunday August 5th Launched from the River Suir, Pyrofantasia Fireworks brings Spraoi International Street Arts Festival 2018 to an inspirational conclusion. Created by top international pyrotechnics designer Roger Browne, the show transforms light into magic for audiences on both banks of the great river.

27 RESONATE The band management company, Resonate, the brainchild of WAMA s Trevor Darmody, brings an eclectic mix of young bands and musicians to Spraoi. Four acts will perform, with special guests Gorilla Troubadour. Baileys New St., Sunday Oran Kelly Oran hails from a very musical family and he not only sings and plays guitar he also has a talent for writing original material. His niche is acoustic folk. Sunday Drivers Perfect for Sunday at Spraoi, this three piece jazz/ funk/pop band will soothe your soul with some lush vocals and tasty guitar, ukulele, acoustic bass and clarinet. Mark Walsh Mark is a soulful/folk artist from Wexford. Being a member of Anna-Liese for 5 years Mark is now trying out some solo material. Spraoi Volunteers Spraoi volunteers are our heroes. They connect people, form communities, share ideas and knowledge so does Red Hat, official partners and supporters of our festival volunteering programme. Thank you all for bringing an amazing cultural event to our city s streets. Gorilla Troubadour Based in Dublin, but hailing from Waterford, Gorilla Troubadour are fast becoming widely known around Ireland, especially with their debut single, titled The Apple Truck garnering huge listens on Spotify and Youtube. Check them out in the flesh on the Resonate Stage at Spraoi!

28 T H E OP E N G AT E B R E W E RY RHYTHM ROUTE In association with Hop House 13, Spraoi bring a diverse, exciting and eclectic programme of national and international music to the pubs, clubs and hotels of Waterford over the three days and nights of the festival. (All gigs start 10.30pm unless otherwise stated. All gigs free and over 18s.) FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Nicky's Spider Babes 9.30pm Inside Out 7.30pm The Munster Gavin Povey and the Fabulous Oke She Moke She Pops Skinny Elvis Bobby's Bar Second To None Dick Quinn Three Shippes Scotch Two Time Polka Tower Hotel New Orleans 10pm The Entertainer 10pm Barflys 10pm The Reg DJ Shay Searson 10pm The Strobes 11pm Brand New Cadillac 6.30pm DJ Shay Searson 10pm New York Brass Band 12.00am The Renegades 6.30pm DJ Shay Searson 10pm Buffalo Soul 12am Downes Chimpanbee + support 10pm Sleeze'n'Cheese 10pm The Gingerman The Speakeasies 6pm Jordans Omega Three The Three Amigos Greenshine Tap Room The Mulligans 9.30pm Tully's Bar Mongrel State 5.30pm (O Connell St. Stage) Conor Clancy 8pm (O Connell St. Stage) Mongrel State 10.30pm (Beer Garden Stage) Amber and the Bear 2.30pm (O Connell St. Stage) Ed Hill 4.30pm (O Connell St. Stage) Dezoot 6pm (O Connell St. Stage) Amber and the Bear 8pm (Beer Garden Stage) Two Time Polka 10.30pm (Beer Garden Stage) Mufasa 2.30pm (O Connell St. Stage) Mark Cappy Caplice 5pm (O Connell St. Stage) Central Hall 8pm (Beer Garden Stage) DD and the Delta Boys 10.30pm (Beer Garden Stage)

29 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Waterford Marina Hotel Tripping The Sixties 10pm Moonlight Shadows 10pm Gavin Povey and the Fabulous Oke She Moke She Pops 7pm Partners 10pm Dooley's Hotel Ben Delaney Keith Fagan Tommy Comerford The Barley Field Ripping Up Time The Flicks Trio Treacy's Hotel (Timbertoes Bar) Midnight Call Jackie & Eoin Men in Black Alfies On The Hill Legends Dick & Dave Freddie Kervick DJ Sammy Mardy Bums Waterford Ska Club Doyles Throwin'Shapes Toby Katty Barrys Omega Three 6pm The Mulligans 6pm The Mansion House TBC 10pm Revolution New York Brass Band 5pm Thank Funk 6pm Geoffs Ashley Sheehan and the Fighting Spiders + Shane Barry and the Night Post 5pm Bring Your Own Brass 6pm The Kazbar 3 For the Road 5pm (Beer Garden) Divil The Bit 11.30pm Scotch 6pm (Beer Garden) TBC 10pm No Hot Ashes 11.30pm Sinnotts Microguagua 11pm New York Brass Band 11pm The Hub Stray Dogs 9.30pm No Hot Ashes 9.30pm Skazoo 6pm Shortt's Crinkle Cuts 12am Brand New Cadillac 12am Microguagua 12am THE HOP HOUSE 13 WORDS AND ASSOCIATED LOGOS ARE TRADE MARKS. GUINNESS & CO

30 Microguagua Seven musicians from different countries, cultures and musical styles founded in the alleys of the historic centre of Barcelona, give life to a fresh, vital band, full of positive energy, that s hard to classify. Street power reggae is their own description. New York Brass Band Back by popular demand! North Yorkshire s only contemporary New Orleans inspired Brass Band, this band pack a powerful punch of relentless drums, rumbling tuba and wailing horns. A powerhouse 7-piece, with a line-up of percussion, sax, trumpets, trombones and sousaphone. Scotch Now a firm Spraoi favourite, this Dutch Band produce high-energy shows with upbeat melodies on trumpet-fiddle alternated with polyphonic singing on a driving base of drums, bass and guitar. It s a combination of their own material with traditional folk songs. The Mulligans Traditional multi-instrumental trio from Waterford City, playing a diverse and eclectic mix of music. Tunes from the Emerald Isle and Brittany intertwine to create Cool Celtic. The ensemble takes you on a musical world tour from the Deise to Brazil and stopping off at Turkey too! T H E OP E N G AT E B R E W E RY Shane Barry and the Night Post Since 2007 Shane Barry has been carefully crafting pop songs. He has recently completed his debut solo album The Night Post. The current touring band, named after the new album, has a revolving cast of musicians that give this album its own eclectic world of influences. THE HOP HOUSE 13 WORDS AND ASSOCIATED LOGOS ARE TRADE MARKS. GUINNESS & CO

31 Skinny Elvis This three piece from Dublin are sure to have you dancing in the aisles and swinging from the ceiling. An Irish rockabilly band, delving into swamp boogie, delta punk and voodoo. Twang with a bang! Chimpanbee The energy and buzz of this Waterford based band has influences of all the great rock acts over the years, with three part harmonies, bright honkytonk style piano, great bass riffs and brilliant vocals. Just released their debut album Can t Stop or Rewind. Quangodelic A 12 to 20 piece funk band, this band has become an ever growing collective of talent who make the dirtiest funk known to man. A full brass section, madscientist keys, great vocals and a tight rhythm section guarantee long, sweaty, high-octane sets. Mongrel State Mongrel by name, mongrel by nature. Rock, Western and a host of other styles are put through the wringer with honkytonk pianos & fourpart harmonies sitting side-by-side with New Orleans grooves, electric guitars and even the odd inflection of a synth. Ashley Sheehan and the Fighting Spiders Making a return to Spraoi for the first time in four years, this band s music has been described as Indie Electro pop with some orchestral leanings, with a live show full of colour and vigour. An eagerly anticipated second album is also on the cards. Bring Your Own Brass These sweaty brassophiles are taking over and you better watch out. Expect noughties mashups, spine-tingling hip-hop licks, some tasty latin and tropical flavours, and a generous portion of original bass for your face. THE HOP HOUSE 13 WORDS AND ASSOCIATED LOGOS ARE TRADE MARKS. GUINNESS & CO

32 Spraoi and Waterford Cultural Quarter Welcome International Guests THE APPLE MARKET TRUST PRESENTS DELORENTOS + Susan O Neill aka SON Friday, 7.15pm to 10.00pm Spraoi and Waterford Cultural Quarter extend a warm welcome to international festival directors and street arts practitioners who are visiting during this year s festival. The Spraoi Festival is now an important international showcase for Irish talent. With support from our colleagues at Waterford Cultural Quarter, ISACS and Culture Ireland their visit this year will include a seminar focused on Site-Specific and Spectacle productions in the public realm. Special thanks for their assistance to Waterford City & County Council and The Arts Council. KEYWEST + The Silk Road Friday, 7.15pm to 10.00pm

33 Shows & workshops every day Pre-book on or GARTER LANE ARTS CENTRE, O CONNELL STREET, WATERFORD

34 SUN 29 TH MON 30 TH TUES 31 ST A week-long summer festival in Waterford for children & teens from 0-17 years and their families, filled with music, film, dance, art, creative writing, theatre and STEM workshops, performances, events and exhibitions. Morning Late Morning / Lunchtime Afternoon Shows & Workshops Every day More info and booking or Phantom Boy FILM SPONSORED BY CREATIVE IRELAND Theatre pm FILM SPONSORED BY CREATIVE IRELAND Long Way North Theatre pm Baby Boogie Dance Studio am (0-1 yr olds) (2 3 years) MG Big Sing Registration and practice. Gallery am FRESH FILM FESTIVAL Teen Screenings Theatre 12.30pm Science Cupcakes Dance Studio 2.30pm- 3.30pm and pm MG Big Sing practice Gallery am Art & Science Dance Studio 10-11am and 12-1pm Why is the Sky Blue? Dance Studio and TEEN WORKSHOP Street Art Upcycling Childrens Room 4.30pm- 6pm FUNdamentals of Science Theatre 5-5:45pm HIGH H

35 WED 1 ST THURS 2 ND FRI 3 RD SAT 4 TH MG Big Sing practice Gallery am Dabbledoo Workshop Theatre (5-8 year olds) and 12-1pm (9-12 year olds) Gymboree Workshop Dance studio 10-11am and 11.30am-12.30pm PUPPET THEATRE Goldilocks and the Three Bears Theatre pm Bubbly Bubbles Show Theatre 11am The Real Science of the Circus Theatre 11am Music Generation Concert Theatre 1.45pm rehearsal 2.30pm performance MIRIAM LAMBERT PUPPET THEATRE Goldilocks and the Three Bears Theatre pm Bubbly Bubbles Show Theatre 1pm The Real Science of the Circus Theatre 1pm TEEN WORKSHOP 1 Creative Writing for Song Writing pm Children s Room PUPPET THEATRE Goldilocks and the Three Bears Theatre pm Bubbly Bubbles Show Theatre 3pm The Real Science of the Circus Theatre 5pm The Real Science of the Circus Theatre 3pm Bubbly Bubbles Show Theatre 5pm EXHIBITIONS ORSE CAFÉ IN THE COURTYARD

36 CELEBRATING YEARS Blackwater Distillery invites you to join us at the World s Smallest Bar Le Grand Café at The Mall on Saturday and Sunday during this year s festival. Like Spraoi, Blackwater Distillery is very proud to be from Waterford, we re also creative and we love having fun too so see you at Le Grand Café for a little treat and big smiles. Spraoi Festival is an international event that promotes Waterford. Hooper Dolan is an insurance broker that has looked after the people of Waterford for 40 years. Celebrating our birthday Hooper Dolan has joined forces with Spraoi to enable the amazing Traces Dance Ensemble to bring their creativity and magic to our city s streets during this year s festival. Hooper Dolan has cared for its customers since 1978 and can be contacted on or

37 We are delighted to be Official Sponsors to The Spraoi Parade and to serve our customers in: Industry, Construction, Technology, Pharma, Local Government, Sport and Events with passion, care and safety throughout the year. - Clem

38 SPRAOI ON THE MALL WITH WATERFORD CREDIT UNION Spraoi is on The Mall on Saturday and Sunday of this year s festival thanks to our partners at Waterford Credit Union. Get along for fun, food and family attractions We look after our own SE2 Information Partners at Spraoi Festival SE2 and Spraoi have joined forces to provide audience information throughout the festival. The SE2 Information-Points will be located at John Robert's Square and The Mall. Pop along - say hello - and collect programmes or latest acts and attractions news and performance times. SE2.COM

39 Credits Artistic Director Mike Leahy Director T.V. Honan Financial Controller Niamh Colbert Programme Director Miriam Dunne Production Manager Liz Honan Production Team Jaimie Dower Ger Rellis Tommie Ryan Finance Assistant Kathleen Marchelewska- Sheehan Festival Administration Neill MacCann Volunteer Coordinator Vicky Wall Gimme 5 Coordinators Michael Duffy Collette Quinlan Parade: Concept & Design Mike Leahy Cináed Ó Foirtchéirn Clare Horgan Nicholas Kavanagh Performance Directors Nicholas Kavanagh Lorraine Dunne Andrew Macklin Costume Design Clare Horgan Music Director Rob O Connor Choreography Jess Rowell Casting Coordinator Shauna Farrell Parade Construction: Cináed Ó Foirtchéirn Sean O Sullivan Graham Phelan Mike Leahy Charles Jacob Noel White Kevin Donnelly Clare Horgan Denise Colbert Nicola Cooney Eugene Scanlon Magdalena Karol Lisa Mylett Johnnie Villa Power Jamie Scahill Robbie Keane Veronica Chun Keane Ip Aoife Gaffey Ryan Wall James Whelan Callum McGeary Belle Dipple Daisy Drohan Dean Hayes Festival Area Managers Claire Hennebry Bart Zdrojowy William Ryan Mairead Flynn Aideen Dolan Head Act Liaison: Ciara Dower Stage Managers: Jamie Power Dee Jordan Site Coordinators: Zoe O Sullivan Nicola Cooney John O Neill Camilia Doyle Petra McDonough Hannah McAuliffe Dean Caulfield Act Liaisons: Sue Larkin Rachel Purcell Aislin Purcell Hallah May Costello Olivia Doyle Erika Tamen Kate Egan John Hearn Chris O Neill Emily O Neill Ryan Wall Samuel Browne Ana McGiveny Assistant Site Coordinators Kyra Haberlin Chris Dowling Rhys Wallace Gabi Grant Jorja McGuirk Orla McGovern Child Welfare Tara O Sullivan Donna Donnelly Laura Walsh Emily Marshall Medical Co-Ordinator Leigh Cheevers Sanofi Spraoi Orchestra Lorcan Reidy Darragh O Sullivan Johnny Fitz Photography Eadaoin Murphy Garda Liaison Sgt. Larry Langton The Voice Of Spraoi Roddie Cleere Marketing/PR/ Website/Social Media TV Honan Neill MacCann Sarah Honan Sound & Light Bernie Cahill Tom Russell Frankie King Eoin Sheridan Eoin Kinane James Quilty Terry O Neill Crew by EveryEvent Market Manager Mary Merritt Transport Harry Power Dave White First Aid Providers Order of Malta Waterford Red Cross Civil Defence Graphic Design VitaminStudio.ie And finally but very importantly... Thanks a million to the many festival and parade stewards, all the cast and crew from Bugs for donating their time and enthusiasm throughout, and all our Gimme 5 collectors. Thank Yous! All At Waterford City & County Council, Michael Walsh, Fergal Harrington, Finn Brophy, Barbara Stosic, Paul Nolan, Michael Forristal, Aideen Jacob, Jane Cantwell, Lauren Traynor, Conor Nolan, Margaret Organ, Noreen O Neill, Ian Fitzpatrick, All at the Environmental Dept., Gavin Breen, Mark Langford, Niall Kane, Lucy Medlycott,The Arts Council, all at Failte Ireland, Beat fm, Des Colbert (Colbert Engineering), Bus Eireann, Aidan Maher, Michael Lyons, Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne, All at Waterford Garda Station, Jen, John and Austin Grubb, Jamie Roche, Andrew Keogh, Sean Strawbridge, Mark Aulsberry, Paul Collins and Kieran Keogh (EveryEvent), Pat Walsh (STS Transport), Frank Rohan, Brian Moore (Port of Waterford) Clem Jacob, Ray Sullivan, Carmel Jacob Tubridy, Maria Dower & all The Team At Clem Jacob Hire, Margaret Duffy, Tina Darrer and all at Dooleys Hotel, Laura Dempsey, Katherine Collins, Bernie and the Daly family, John Barrett, Tracy O Connor, Síle Penkert, Michael Oates, Aoibhie McCarthy, Derek Corcoran, Ailsa Barrie & all at Garter Lane Arts Centre, City of Waterford Brass, Eamonn Kehoe, Marie McCarthy, Irish Ferries, Colin Jephson, Alison and Jacqui and all at WIT Accommodation, Martin O Hanlon, Owen Tubbritt, Apex Fire, The Munster Express, Paul Mahon, Maisie O Mahony, Abigail Brennan, Hugh O Donoghue, Louis Quinlan, Kevin O Keeffe, John Palmer Music, Harry Power, PPI Adhesives, Christopher Dunne, Liam Rellis, Smartply, The Tower Hotel, Clodagh Durrand, Tom O Neill & Family, Sunflower Charity Shop, Kilmacthomas, St Vincent De Paul, W.S.P.C.A, Rory Dowling, Nigel Cahill & Family, Waterford Fire Service, Waterford News & Star, Waterford University Hospital, Waterford River Rescue,, Waterford Today, Dave White, WLRfm, John Mernin, Julie Quinlan, John Meskill, Maurice Kirwan, Trevor Darmody (WAMA). Sharon Murphy and all at Waterford Crystal, Eamon McEneaney, John Butler and all at Waterford Museum of Treasures, Mairead Bonnar at WIT, Lindy at Smartply, Mark Graham, James Mernin, Geraldine Whittle, Lisa Fitzgerald, Jim (Flash) Gordon, Mick O Keeffe, Eddie Mulligan, Jim Griffin, Katherine Collins Billy Duggan Festival Catering Dooleys Hotel Fitzwilton Hotel Granville Hotel Tower Hotel Treacy s Hotel Marina Hotel Ardkeen Quality Food Store Fintan Stanley, Java Republic SuperValu Musgraves Berfrank s Café Bishops Palace Café Gallwey s Chocolate Café Carters Chocolate Cafe No.9 Café Portico Coffee The Pantry Blackfriars Coffee Apache Pizza Hillbilly s Fried Chicken McDonalds Gino s Waterford Momo Restaurant Burzza Portico Cafe O Brien s Sandwich Café The Vintage Tearooms The Kiosk Cafe Lucia Amigos Address The Studios Carrickpherish Waterford Ireland Contact Tel: Fax: info@spraoi.com Web: spraoifestival Board of Directors Jaimie Dower (Chair) Michael Leahy Verena Cornwall Claire Hennebry Tony Sheehan Michael Duffy Cormac Johnston Solicitors Hefferman & Foskin Auditors MK Brazil & Co

40 PULLING TOGETHER. Irish Ferries is delighted to support the wonderful Spraoi Festival again this year. This unique Irish street arts extravaganza attracts more and more visitors to Waterford and the sunny South East each year, and Ireland s biggest ferry operator is happy to play our part in getting them here. Enjoy the weekend everyone! Travel. Together.