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Your guide to this year’s festival PLUSReviews,Interviewsand much more!

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Stereo MC’sTiggs Da AuthorRag ‘N’ Bone Man

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VILLAGE GREEN STAGE RIVERSIDE STAGEMIDDLE AGE SPREAD DJsThis collective of popular DJs sell out every gig they do, and they’re bringing their floor-filling skills to work the park.11.50 - 12.20 PETTY PHASE All the musical unpredictability and charisma that girl punks should have, plus some. Like a rocket through the veins!12.50 - 1.20 LYDIA KITTO Singer songwriter who has infused her music with Jazz hip-hop. Her voice will break you and fix you.1.50 - 2.20 LINNEN New, raw & exciting Linnen brings you music with soul. A must-see.2.50 - 3.30 CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM Lush songwriting from a serious young contender. Cunningham’s songwriting is laden with delicate flourishes, intricate melodic turns and moments of stark introspection is both expansive and intimate.3.50 - 4.30 MAHALIA An exciting new artist taking the country by storm with her mesmerising mix of story songs and spoken word.5.00 - 5.40 ASYLUMS Picked by Annie Mac as one of the world’s most exciting new acts, Asylums have got everyone turning their heads – and ears – to Southend once more.6.10 - 6.50 YOUTH CLUB Guaranteed to fill the floor, catch these busy boys in their hometown before they go stratospheric. These lads are taking their success to the next level and you’ll all want to go along for the ride7.20 - 8.00 TIGGS DA AUTHOR With over a million hits, this is one electric act you will kick yourself if you miss. Tiggs gives hip-hop a soulful and exhilarating treatment that will leave you punching the sky. Trust us – you won’t have heard anything like him.8.30 - 9.20 RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN Hold onto your heart; this man wants to rip it out. A bold, new boogeyman - with a holler like hot buttered rum. Rag ‘n’ Bone Man will be playing arenas in no time so don’t miss out.DARYL EASLEA Author, broadcaster and DJ is thrilled to compere the Village Green Stage for the fourth year running.

URBAN ALLSTARS DJsThe mighty Urban Allstars, spinning all things funky on the decks to get you into the groove. BLACK CAT DJs The band of Soul Brothers will be serving up a sexy platter of Rhythm & Blues, Northern Soul, Latin Boogaloo & Ska.11.30 - 12.00 CONCRETE CAVERNSWinners of Parliament’s national competition ‘Rock the House’ 2016, now ready to Rock Village Green!12.30 - 1.00 SHARON ROSE Electrifying vocals from the star of the West End & X Factor.1.25 - 2.00 THE SUNDOWNERS Psyche-folk gems with West Coast harmonies - well-crafted pop gems produced by big brothers, The Coral.2.25 - 3.00 SOUND OF THE SIRENS Foot-stomping passion from soaring female folk/rock duo.“Tight as a drum...it doesn’t get much better than this” - Chris Evans, BBC Radio 23.30 - 4.10 DREAM THEMES Formerly the backing band for the mighty Frank Sidebottom, Dream Themes perform exuberant, rowdy, funpacked versions of classic television themes.4.40 - 5.20 THE TURBANS International musical collective bringing together exciting traditional Near-Eastern and Eastern-European styles and original compositions to create a modern and energetic performance.5.50 - 6.40 STEREO MCS The undisputed masters of hip-hop are coming to step it up. Having worked with everyone from Madonna and U2 to Queen Latifah, this will be an almighty electrifying set from these legendary stalwarts of Cool. 7.10 - 8.00 BILLY BRAGG The undisputed punk protest poet – a voice of reason in an unsettled world. Billy returns to place of his childhood, Chalkwell Park, to deliver an electrifying set of impassioned songs.AL NAED We are delighted that Al is back for 2016 to compere the Riverside Stage - funny, engaging, half-witted, serious, compelling, dull - just some of the words Al has used throughout his long career.

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JACQSON DIEGO STORY EMPORIUM JACQSON DIEGO STORY EMPORIUMLOCATION: THE AVENUEAcclaimed Southend gem Jacqson Diego Story Emporium present 4WORDS.

This magical collection of tents offers families and young people the opportunity to experience stories with their favourite authors, children’s poets, artists and storytellers.

4WORDS includes an installation of stories created by children taking part in the National Share a Story Month challenge.

PERFORMED11:30 - 12:00 DUNCAN RENDALL Short Stories for Smallies. (3+)12:30 - 13:00 HANNAH BRAILSFORD The Hare and the Tortoise and other Funky Fables. (3+)13:30 - 14:00 JO CLAYTON Storycycler with Tall Tales for Tiny Tots. (3+)14:30 - 15:00 DUNCAN RENDALL Folk Tales from Faraway Lands. (7+)15:30 - 16:00 JO CLAYTON The Storycycler with The Selfish Giant. (7+)16:30 - 17:00 HANNAH BRAILSFORDThe Fantastical Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore. (6+)

IMAGINED ALL DAY : Join in STORYCRAFT (All Ages)12:15 - 13:00 JACQSON DIEGO STORYMAKERSJACQUELINE JOHNSON. (5–9 yrs)13:15 - 14:00 Artist HAYLEY SUMMERSThe Jacqson Diego Book of Stories. (5–12 yrs)14:15 - 15:00JACQSON DIEGO STORYMAKERSJACQUELINE JOHNSON (8–12 yrs)15:15 - 16:00 Artist HAYLEY SUMMERSThe Jacqson Diego Book of Stories. (5–12 yrs)16:00 - 18:00 STORYCRAFT. (ALL AGES)Brothers, sisters, mums, dads, grandparents, cousins etc - bring everyone to join in!

SPOKEN12:00 - 12:30 JUSTIN COE Are we Being Silly? (5–11 yrs)13:00 - 13:30 PERFECT PERFORMANCE Poetry with JOSHUA SEIGAL. (7–11 yrs)14:00 - 14:30 JUSTIN COE Are we Being Silly? (5–11 yrs)

15:00 - 15:30 PERFECT PERFORMANCE Poetry with JOSHUA SEIGAL. (7–11 yrs)16:00 - 16:30 JUSTIN COE Leads an Open Mic. (All Ages). Come on - you know you want to have a go.

WRITTEN12:00 - 12:45 ARCHIE KIMPTON Author of Jumblecat and The Porridge of Knowledge. (6–11 yrs)12:45 ARCHIE KIMPTON Book Signing

13:00 - 13:45 Meet LORRAINE CAREYAuthor of Cinderella’s Sisters and the Big Bad Wolf. (3–6 yrs)13:45 LORRAINE CAREY Book Signing14:00 - 14:45 LYN GARDNER Author of Rose Campion and the Stolen Secret and the Olivia series. (8–12 yrs)14:45 LYN GARDNER Book Signing15:00 - 15:25 CLAIRE FREEDMANAliens love Underpants and Spider Sandwich fun. (3–6 yrs)15:45 - 16: 10 CLAIRE FREEDMAN repeat. (3–6 years)16:10 CLAIRE FREEDMAN Book Signing16:15 - 17:00 JULIE IRWIN Author of the Edwin Spencer series. (9–12 yrs & over)17:00 JULIE IRWIN Book Signing

STORYTIMEALL DAY Free play and story reading in our little Place for Stories13:15 - 13:45 THE READING CHAMPIONKATHERINE POND, with a Wow Said The Owl Interactive Story Session. (2 yrs and under)14:15 - 14:45 THE READING CHAMPIONKATHERINE POND, with a Wow Said The Owl Interactive Story Session. (2 yrs and under)

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GLOBAL VILLAGE (IN ASSOCIATION WITH ATLANTIC PACIFIC GLOBAL LOGISTICS & ECDP)

12.00 - 12.30 HUNGARIAN GROUP FOLK DANCE PERFORMANCETraditional Folk Dances of Hungary. 12.30 - 13.00 WELCOME TO RIO – BRAZILARTE – SAMBA PARADECome Celebrate Rio 2016 before the Olympics kick off in August. Carnival drums to whip up an amazing street party atmosphere.13.00 - 13.30 NELSON & FRIENDS + ARTVIVA MOZAMBIQUE SHOWTraditional Music and Dance from Mozambique.13.30 - 14.00 BOLLYWOOD FUSIONBollywood/Bhangra Beats and Dance rhythms.14.00 - 14.30 ASSOU ASSIYAGH DANCE AFRIKAyigafrik Dance presents Afrik Dance Performance.14.30 - 15.00 BRAZILARTEBrazilian percussion and dance workshop.15.00 - 15.30 DIVYARUP LATIN BANDFrom Sao Paulo, Divyarup brings the soul of Bossanova and Samba to the stage. With engaging melodies and toe tapping Brazilian rhythms.15.30 - 16.00 ARTVIVA WORKSHOPTraditional Music and Dance from Mozambique. 16.00 - 17.00 BEM AVENTURADOSBem Aventurados is a true Rastafari from Salvador Bahia playing the roots of reggae music. A blend of Brazilian, Jamaican and Original reggae music.17.00 - 17.30 BOLLYWOOD FUSIONBollywood/Bhangra Beats and Dance rhythms.17.30 - 18.30 TONY DUDU & THE GUMBE JAZZ Fusion of African rhythms, Latin grooves, South African rhythms and Jazz. 18.30 - 19.00 BRAZILARTE FINALE CARNIVAL RIO 2016 STREET PARTY Finale Street Party with performance to finish the Global Village Rio 2016 celebrations.

ARTIST VILLAGEARTIST & CURATOR JONATHAN KIPPS Eight artists will be spending the week camping in Chalkwell Park to develop and make site - specific new work especially for Village Green. The artworks will span everything from large scale sculptural works to spontaneous performative pieces. A map showing locations of the artworks will be available from our INFO POINT and tours of the Artist Village and artworks across the park will depart from there throughout the day.LUKE GOTTELIER Objects that transgress the boundary between painting and performance. Luke is represented by Ancient & Modern, London.COOL DIABANG (& SONJA KANDALS) Born in Senegal, now based in France. Diabang’s recent exhibitions include communities: France, Norway, Germany. Diabang co-organised TAWI (Tuki Artiste Workshop International), Senegal.JOSH LANGAN Makes art inside and outside and has exhibited, with and without permission, locally and overseas.STUART BOWDITCH His recordings of people, their activities, experiences and environs have contributed to art installations, phone apps, archival records, dance performances, public consultation events, musical compositions, a computer game, a eulogy and sound tracks to short films.REDHAWK LOGISTICA Was established in 2008 by Rob Hewitt as an unlimited vehicle to create cultural products, along with other collaborators, that challenge notions of public ownership, authenticity and freedom of expression.JULIA MCKINLAY Is interested in processes that in some way mimic nature. She investigates the representation of landscape by making installations that pull together sculptures and prints.JOHN WALLBANK Seeks to discover what is interesting about the way something looks or the way something is. He exhibits in the UK and internationally.ALEXIS ZELDA STEVENS Creates tactile encounters translated into collages and collages translated into spatial experiences. Her work encompasses installation, dance and image making.

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TEATRO VERDI OUTDOOR THEATRE12.00 - 12.10 SLAP & DASHAn acro-dance piece exploring the difficulties of setting up a picnic. 12.20 - 12.50 4 & 20 BLACKBIRDSAn adult singing group run by recording artist and vocal coach Maria Nayler and musician Ben Eve. 13.00 - 13.20 SHAMBLES ENSEMBLE Present ‘The Magician’s Assistant’. Chaos, magic and laughter from multi-disciplined theatre makers who trained in Physical theatre at East 15. 13.30 - 14.00 ATLAS MOVEMENT THEATRE Seasonal interactive theatre company specialising in street theatre, storytelling and outdoor performance.14.10 - 14.30 THROUGH THE MASK Presenting to the people the forgotten art of Commedia dell’Arte, with clowning, slapstick and audience interaction.14.40 - 15.10 SOUTHEND OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY An amateur society based in Southend-on-Sea who perform two full-scale musicals a year of the highest standard at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff. 15.20 - 15.50 DO OR DIE ACADEMY Dance School who have appeared and performed all over the country and boast world champions as their students. 16.00 - 16.20 CAPATARO A modern twist on Commedia dell’Arte by a company of fresh young talent.16.30 - 17.00 LEIGH OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETYCelebrating 100 years of entertaining audiences next year, Leigh Operatic and Dramatic Society are well known in the area for producing high quality West End standard musical theatre in Southend. 17.10 - 17.40 SOUTHEND VOXA dynamic and captivating not-for-profit modern choir that loves to entertain. 17.50 - 19.00 TDK PARTNERSHIP Present: Good Vibes Hi-Fi. Reviving the original sound system vibe of 60s, 70s & 80s reggae music on vinyl.JO MELVILLE International writer, producer, performer and director, Jo Melville, joins us to host Teatro Verdi.

IZZIE MAJOR: THE TIPWaste-deep in a rubble heap of nostalgia, a woman finds herself re-housed into a decidedly pokey one-bed flat: a skip!T3G AND THE WRINKLY A Commedia dell’Arte, Theatre Company based in Essex that performs at festivals, tours plays, produces street theatre and runs workshops for educational purpose.ATLAS MOVEMENT THEATREWe are delighted to welcome back Atlas Movement Theatre to Village Green to showcase their latest production, Postal Service. A seasonal interactive theatre company specialising in street theatre, storytelling and outdoor performance.SLAP AND DASHAn acro-dance piece exploring the difficulties of setting up a picnic.THROUGH THE MASKPresenting to the people the forgotten art of Commedia Dell’arte, with clowning, slapstick and audience interaction.CAPATAROA modern twist on Commedia dell’Arte by a company of fresh young talent.SHAMBLES ENSEMBLE Presents...The Magician’s AssistantChaos, magic and laughter from a multi-disciplined theatre maker who trained on East 15’s BA Physical Theatre course.GOYA ARTSA show that combines movement, live music, ‘blade on cutlery’ swordplay and spectacular costumery to create a display that is just as exciting for the eyes as it is for the mind. STILTS PROA stilt-walking theatre company who transform any area they pass through into a place of intrigue, skill, and fun.THE GOAT AND THE STEPLADDERLook out for the masked figure of a goat, his stepladder, and a whole host of curious companions. Combining music, dance, storytelling and acrobatics.

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IDEA 13 CHALKWELL PARK ROOMSSHIP FULL OF BOMBS - DJSouthend’s cult alternative radio station present a line-up of the coolest DJs on the scene with their incomparably eclectic bag of music gems.11.50 - 12.20 KILLATRIX CHINNERYS PRESENTA crossbreed-hybrid of rock, dance and drum ‘n’ bass executed with high-energy and passion.12.40 - 13.10 LEVENT, TAYLOR & TEDDY THE RAILWAY HOTEL PRESENTA fusion of melodic, psychedelic, heavy metal and electronic music creating its own unique sound.13.30 - 14.00 THE BEATNIKS THE RAILWAY HOTEL PRESENTHammond organ driven mod sounds from seasoned pros.14.20 - 14.50 A.C.I.D COOL THING RECORDS PRESENTThe mesmerising three-headed love child of Nine Inch Nails, Fugazi and Radiohead. 15.10 - 15.40 DANIEL MCDERMOTT COOL THING RECORDS PRESENTIrish composer, guitarist, pianist and producer, fusing elements of jazz, classical, world, minimal techno and electronica. “True experimentation” – The Irish Times16.00 - 16.40 LONGY IDEA13 SPECIAL GUEST Taking time out of preparation for a new release, Village Green and Glastonbury are the only festivals the exciting artist LONGY will be performing his gospel trash music this summer. 17.00 - 17.30 DARK GLOBES THE RAILWAY HOTEL PRESENTReassuringly downbeat ego-free pop music from a reluctantly cool collective of local artists.17.50 - 18.20 TALLOWAH CHINNERYS PRESENTFour-piece Roots Reggae/Dub outfit blending the styles of classic Roots Reggae and modern Dub.18.40 - 19.10 THE SCARLETTS COOL THING RECORDS PRESENTDark new-wave inspired melodies from a young band hot on everyone’s lips.19.30 - 20.00 ARCAVES CHINNERYS PRESENTAlt-pop with big hooks from a searingly exciting band aimed right for the stars.

BEN COXON - DJBen spins Funk & Soul and tweaks Synths & Samplers to get everyone worked up into a musical lather.12.00 - 12.30 OTOKOThis year’s Essex Undiscovered Winner. Vulnerable honest vocals that will strip you back to your bare humanity.12.50 - 13.20 DAVID WOODCOCK & THE FIXTURES The cheeky genius delivers his usual biting observational lyrics & catchy tunes.13.40 - 14.10 THE KINGDOMEmotive music laden with haunting fiddle and thick vocal harmonies, reminiscent of early Mumford & Sons.14.30 - 15.00 BEACH FOR TIGER A 5 piece psychedelic rock band that have turned daydreaming into an art form.15.00 - 20.00 PRIMO NELSON PRESENT THE FUNK AND SOUL CIRCUS 15.20 - 15.50 DARREN JONES & THE WORLD BAND World music flavoured grooves from one to watch.16.20 - 16.50 MO FINGERS Southend’s own hammondtastic funky groovers.17.20 - 17.50 PLATYPUSMasked musical marauders invite you on a genre-busting journey of musical mayhem.18.20 - 18.50 SLIM PICKINGS A reggae band that could quite possibly be pirates in disguise.19.20 - 20.00 PRIMO NELSON Original, hard hitting, funk inspired, groove movement of heavy horns, ripping riffs and husky tones. Here they gather the finest talent from the local scene to offer something a bit different.JIM BYAM Your Funk & Soul Circus Ringmaster for the day.

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12.00 - 12.20 BEN HENDERSON Young, ambitious, hungry, & an all-round friendly gem.12.30 - 12.50 ANNA-MARIE CHILDS Spellbinding acoustics from “one to watch”!13.00 - 13.20 SASKIA PRITCHARD A 16 year old singer who loves all things music, and regularly uploads covers of her favourite songs on her YouTube channel. 13.30 - 13.50 TED GROVES Popular songs given an acoustic twist.14.00 - 14.20 SAMMY-JO EVANS An aspiring UK country artist as seen on television’s The Voice.14.30 - 14.50 FRANCES MURRAYLone 17 year old girl making indie / punk / garage rock from her bedroom.15.00 - 15.30 CHARLIE LEAVY Acoustic pop with sophisticated lyrics and folk, country and blues influences. 15.40 - 16.10 JOSH GLEAVES A charming mixture of folk, rock, country and pop. 16.20 - 16.50 RYAN TURNER & LIAM DUNNE Blasting the boundaries of ‘up & coming’.17.00 - 17.30 NEPTUNE & THE MERMAIDS Jazz, soul, they love it all...17.40 - 18.10 RED ON MAROON A fresh take on Jazz and Modern Soul.18.20 - 19.00 INDIGO Rocking indie tunes delivered with exciting ferocity and infectious hooks.

12.00 - 12.20 ANDY SANKEYTraditional ukulele - classical and progressive.12.30 - 12.50 PAUL WOODLEY THAMES DELTA PRESENTThe One Man Delta Blues Band.12.55 - 13.15 KLAIR QUEST THAMES DELTA PRESENTCrystal clear voice that will make you laugh, sing, dance and cry. 13.20 - 13.40 MATT TUBEY THAMES DELTA PRESENTStunning vocals with a gritty edge.13.45 - 14.05 LEE SARGEANT THAMES DELTA PRESENT A passionate and powerful acoustic artist.14.15 - 14.35 WENDY SOLOMON DAVID WOODCOCK PRESENTDarkly observational, witty, poignant and sometimes downright evil.14.40 - 15.00 CHARLIE WALLISCaptivating lyrics and a distinctive vocal style give Charlie Wallis’ acoustic sound a miraculous feel.15.10 - 15.30 NATHAN ABBOTT NATHAN ABBOTT PRESENTGut-wrenching vocals, visceral guitar, slick harmonica; a rare raw honest performer.15.35 - 15.55 WINTER NATHAN ABBOTT PRESENT Powerful and moving performer conveying strong and subtle emotions everyone can recognise and relate to.16.00 - 16.20 WHOM BY FIRE NATHAN ABBOTT PRESENT Poignant and sometimes comically abrasive duo; real folks music with grunge intent.16.25 - 16.45 HOLLOWAY ROAD NATHAN ABBOTT PRESENT The UK’s most talked about male Country duo.16.55 - 17.15 VERY SPECIAL GUESTSGet ready to be suprised!17.20 - 17.40 OWEN WILLIAMSAn accomplished artist with a delightful voice, “like Neil Young at his most youthful and sublime.”17.50 - 18.10 ISABEL OLIVER DAVID WOODCOCK PRESENT Haunting and powerful - a voice that will stay with you long after you leave.18.15 - 18.35 TIM SULLY DAVID WOODCOCK PRESENTFrom tenderness to lung-busters, here’s the full capacity of the human heart.18.40 - 19.00 VERY SPECIAL GUESTAnother on not to miss!

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MINI GREEN STAGE MINI GREEN(IN ASSOC. WITH A BETTER START SOUTHEND)

11.30 - 11.50 TINY TALES STORYTELLINGPuppetry & storytelling from a consummate & charming performer12.00 12.50 MRS H AND THE SING-ALONG BAND Whether it’s bluegrass or calypso these guys create a community through song, dance & mischief.13.00 - 13.30 ACTIVE LIFEActive Families - A fun session for parents and their young children. Boogie, dance to some well know tunes. Have fun and get active together!13.40 - 13.50 SLAP AND DASHAn acro-dance piece! Not to be missed! 14.00 14.50 MRS H AND THE SING-ALONG BAND See above15.00 - 15.20 TINY TALES STORYTELLINGSee above15.30 - 16.00 ACTIVE LIFEActive Families - A fun session for parents and their young children. Boogie, dance to some well know tunes. Have fun and get active together!16.10 - 16.40 MIKE DODSWORTHThis international storyteller will hold you in the palm of his hand with his rich tales and captivating style. Stories told with such sparkling energy that you’ll remember them forever. 16.50 - 17.00 SLAP AND DASHAn acro-dance piece! COMPERE MIKE DODSWORTH

BOXED INwith artist VICCI BUTTON. Cardboard heaven - imaginations run totally wild, the truth is creation is the best form of FUN!LEIGH INDEPENDENT ART SCHOOL with artist GEMMA SHAW – creative art activities for small hands with Leigh-on-sea’s very own mini art school.BUTTERCUP CLUB Join in the messy play!! Sessions are based on messy play where little ones can be creative, enjoy sensory activities and generally make a wonderful mess! Amazing sensory play ideas.A BETTER START SOUTHENDExpect sensory boxes, treasure baskets, play dough recipes, healthy snacks and peer support volunteers in this interactive tent dedicated to the Under 5’s.

Come and meet artist SIMON MONK and some current students at the Metal Art School marquee and celebrate Arts Award Week at this year’s Village Green! Join in the festivities – come to Colouring-In Corner and help collaborate with an enormous ultra-colourful typographic artwork, or contribute to the fun with freestyle art and design at the Giant Chalkboard!PARADISUSStudents from Metal Art School are selling limited edition copies of the first issue of their magazine Paradisus. Grab one quick and help them achieve their Silver Arts Award. Only £1.DISCOVER IN A DAY Join in the fun and gain a nationally recognised Arts Award at the same time! Led by artist CLAIRE SOFTLEY for 5-11 year olds ... hand-print your very own unique Metal Art School tote bag! Explore the festival today and see how many arts activities you can discover! TOMAThe Other MA - Metal’s alternative art education model, set up by practicing artists. It seeks to ignite questions around the value of education, part art installation, part discussion site, TOMA will explore these questions through discussions: recordings available to listen to all day in the beach hut.

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VILLAGE GREEN STAGE20.30 - 21.20 RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN

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AND MORE....PLAY SOUTHENDInteractive ‘Walkshops’ – setting off at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm from METAL ART SCHOOL (see map). Help artists Helen Stratford and Idit Nathan launch an brand new exciting APP exploring the local area with fresh eyes. BBC ESSEX Have you ever wondered how a radio drama is brought to life with sound effects? You can find out with BBC Essex’s interactive workshops. Location: near Teatro Verdi and Metal Art School.KATH MELANDRIWill be broadcasting her 12noon-2pm BBC ESSEX show live.OLLIE WINIBERG Presenting his BBC Introducing in Essex show for BBC ESSEX live from the festival. CYCLE SOUTHEND & CYCLES UKAdults and children, come and have a go on the North Shore Track Check out what’s going on for cyclists, or new cyclists, in Southend, maybe sign up for Southend’s annual Tweed Ride? Location: Cricket PitchPACEDesign a Dream Home! Come to the Pace marquee and have fun drawing designs for your dream future home. Grab a chance to win an iPad too by guessing the number of balloons in their onsite branded car.Location: The Village GreenCRAFT CLUBDelighted to be back at Village Green, Craft Club are fibre artists, tyrannical yarnbombers and holders of a Guinness World Record!Location: Across the SiteTHE HUNGARIAN COMMUNITYSeek out their stall where you can find delicious tastes of Hungary, hand-embroidered and hand-painted pieces of Hungarian folk art, national costumes and Folk-craft activities for children.Location: The Village Green (nr Global Village)PLUTO JUGGLING Ever dreamed of running away to join the circus? Well now’s your chance to practice those skills from plate spinning, juggling and Diablo plus many more, all with expert tuition.Location: The AvenueSOUTHEND PARKOURCome along to the skateboard park and be wowed by exhilarating Parkour skills demos. A chance to join in and learn amazing feats too!Location: Skate ParkANYONE FOR TENNIS?Taster sessions for all the family in the newly renovated tennis courts for Chalkwell Park.

SHOWGROUNDThroughout the day. An energised fusion of Hungarian bullwhip cracking, fire juggling, gymnastics. Freerunning demonstrations and skills sharing, and the fantastic Seaside Circus with a stunning display of circus skills and a chance to join in too! Location: Cricket Pitch

HEIDI WIGMOREBack by popular demand, artist Heidi Wigmore (Illustrator for the English National Ballet) displaying large format banners around the site. Heidi’s practice is drawing based: imagery is overtly figurative but dislocated. Location: Across the SiteCREATIVE JOURNALSStudents of the 2016 course show their new work. There is also the opportunity to see what else is on offer year round at southend’s most radical centre for learning. Location: Metal Art SchoolBRAVE ARTSSpecialising in street art, graffiti and aerosol art workshops. Some of the team will be painting a mural live during the festival. Festival goers will be given opportunities to join in and spray parts of the mural throughout the day. Location: Metal Art SchoolLILY RIDDLEJoin artists SARA GRUNDY, Milliner (Pirates of the Caribbean, Bicentennial Man) and TESSA HALLMANN, Photographer (Commissions for The Royal Ballet, The English National Opera) showcasing fun ideas with costumes of all sorts! Come and try them on. Location: MarketplaceCHARLOTTE WRIGHTGraphic designer, photographer and signwriter has created all the beautiful bespoke signposts around the park. Her main inspiration is typography, especially hand rendered lettering - the human touch in a mass produced world.SOUTH ESSEX SCHOOLS -ESTUARY ART GROUPCome and visit the visual art exhibition in Chalkwell Hall created by the group of South Essex school teachers showing work from Southend Primary and Secondary schools, reflecting the incredible talent we have in our local schools. SEEVIC Look out for a collection of fine art banners all around the festival site, made and designed by SEEVIC College Students especially for Village Green.SMALL SCULPTURE SHOWSmall Sculptures in a Large Place: A selection of small artworks by artists CRAIG FISHER, JONATHAN KIPPS, LAURA KEEBLE, LAUREN O’GRADY, LAUREN WILSON and TEAL GRIFFIN.Location: near Metal Art School

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