The year’s most exciting Brazilian Carnival event is coming to the nations leading Carnival arts venue.

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Luton International Encounter 2011 Highlights:

• Mestre Mario Pam (Ilê Aiyê)• Fabio Allman (Monobloco)• Mestre Ailton Nunes

(G.R.E.S. Mangueira) • 20+ Blocos and Samba Schools

from the UK and beyond• Town Centre street party• Dada’s Caipirinha Bar• Selection of more than

30 workshops• Showcase night including

Ziriguidum, Rhythms of the City, Eri Okan

• Early Bird tickets available until June 1st

• Sambista Special - buy 3 workshop tickets and get £3 off

Friday 22nd JulyConference 12 midday – 6pm: What impact is Brazilian carnival percussion music having on individuals, communities and schools across the UK? What are the opportunities for our art form during London 2012 and beyond? This participatory 1 day conference will hear from teachers, young people, sambistas, 2012 organisers, Arts Council England and others. Exact agenda and speakers to be confirmed: check website for details.

Ticket price: £10 (including lunch)

Welcome Party 6pm – 11pm: launch of Dada’s infamous Caipirinha Bar (last seen at the Brighton Samba Encounter). Food, drink and special musical guests from all over the world.

Ticket price: (£5 including food)

PerformancesThere will be a selection of performances throughout the weekend in the UKCCA’s own infamous yard; on the streets of Luton and in the specially designed indoor venue.

Performing bands in the Street Party (Saturday - free) and in the Yard Party (Saturday & Sunday - free) include:-

Bloco do Sol Nascente (Various) / Bloco do Sul (Dorking) / Blocofogo (Tunbridge Wells) / Bloco Louco (Birmingham) / Duo Carioca (Rio de Janeiro) / Essex Samba (Essex!) / Estrondo (Brighton) / Ilu Axe (Bristol) / Juba do Leão (Manchester) / Kinetika Bloco (London) / London School of Samba (london) / Maracatu Bafo da onca (Ipswich) / Raw Samba (Isle of White) / ROTC Community band (London) / Samba Galez (Cardiff) / Sambando (Leicester) / Sambassadors (Leamington Spa) / Sambuka (Hemel Hempsted) / Toque Tambor (Hitchin) / Zona Norte (Huddersfield)

Saturday Night ShowcaseTime 7.30pm-5am | Tickets £12 (£10 Early Bird)Come and see a selection of some of the finest carnival percussion groups in the land. A night of big beats, dancing feet and caipirinha treats.

Batebalengo (Italy) - All the way from La Spezia, Italy. How can we resist a fusion between Brazil and Italy? ERI OKAN - Africa – Bahia – LondonRhythms of the City (London) - Hip Hop show with special guest, Maestro.Maracatudo Mafua (London) - Maracatudo Mafua is a vibrant musical collective playing Maracatu from northeast Brazil.Ziriguidum (Bristol) - The modern sound of Rio’s street carnival featuring Fabio Allmann.DJ Limao (Brazil) - Freshest beats from Brazil with a citrus twist.

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Saturday 23rd July Bateria Fusion Ravin ‘Raz’ JayasuriyaTime: 10.00am-11.30am | Level: IntLocation: UKCCA Mas Camp | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Carnival Fusion Groove - mixing elements of Brazilian & Cuban rhythms for the bateria.

Candomblé drumming and songs Jon HardemanTime: 10.00am-11.30am | Level: IntLocation: UKCCA Teaching Room | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Rhythms and songs for the deities of the Candomblé Religion.

Beats workin Simon PrestonTime: 10.00am-11.30am | Level: All Location: Church Hall | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Workshop developing listening and coordination skills for percussionists.

Maracatu Dance Mariana PinhoTime: 10:00am-11.30am | Level: AllLocation: Hat Factory Studio 1 | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Traditional Carnival dance from the north east of Brazil.

Carnival Songs Duo Carioca - Fabio Allman (Monobloco) Pepe Barcellos Time: 10.00am-11.30am | Level: All Location: Hat Factory Studio 2 | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Learn great songs from one of Rio de Janeiro’s most loved voices.

Carnival Costume Making Charles Beauchamp (Mandinga Arts)Time: 10.00am-4:00pm | Level: All Location: UKCCA Workshop | Price: £25 (£20 Early Bird)Spend the day having a master workshop on vari-ous costume design and making techniques

Carnival Costume Making Charles Beauchamp (Mandinga Arts) Time: 12noon-1:30pm | Level: All Location: UKCCA Workshop | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird) An introduction to Carnival Costume making with one of the UK’s top companies.

Bateria da Escolas do Samba (Samba School Bateria) Mestre Ailton Nunes* (G.R.E.S. Mangueira)Time: 12noon-1.30pm | Level: Adv Location: UKCCA Mas Camp | Price: £15 (£13 Early Bird)Bateria guidance from the gold standard mestre of one of Rio’s most traditional samba schools. See website for exact content.

Cuíca technique and rhythms Paul Baxter Time 12noon-1.30pm | Level: All Location: UKCCA Teaching Room | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)In this section we will cover how to make the most distinctive sound of the Bateria.

Bateria Funk Barak School Time: 12.00noon-1.30pm | Level: All Location: Church Hall | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Funk for Bateria - it’s more than just orchestrated drumkit!

Workshops

Rhythms of Ilê Aiyê Mestre Mario Pam ( Ilê Aiyê)Time: 12noon-1.30pm | Level: IntLocation: Hat Factory Studio 1 | Price: £15 (£13 Early Bird)Intermediate workshop in the rhythms of Ilê Aiyê.

Samba Dance Romero de MangueiraTime: 12.00noon-1.30pm | Level: IntLocation: Hat Factory Studio 2 | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Rio Samba dance moves from the best in his field.

Music of Monobloco JP Courtney, Fabio Allman, Pepe Barcellos, Members of the Ziriguidum BateriaTime: 2.00pm-3.30pm | Level: IntLocation: UKCCA Mas Camp | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)JP Courtney plus guests take you on a tour of the Rhythms of Rio’s most popular Bloco.

Pandeiro Gaio de LimaTime: 2.00pm-3.30pm | Level: AllLocation: UKCCA Teaching Room | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Old school sambas through the eyes of Pandeiro. Samba from the streets of São Paulo. Mestre Teco (G.R.C.E.S Nenê de Vila Matilde) Time: 2.00pm-3.30pm | Level: Int Location: Church Hall | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Rhythms from the samba school of São Paulo.

North East Brazilian grooves Holly Prest Time: 2.00pm-3.30pm | Level: AdvLocation: Hat Factory Studio 2 | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Powerful Pernambucan percussion with a toe-tapping twist!

Samba Dance Romero de MangueiraTime: 2.00pm-3.30pm | Level: AllLocation: Hat Factory Studio 1 | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Rio Samba dance moves from the best in his field.

Rhythms of the blocos of Salvador (Olodum, Muzenza e Malê Debalê) Mestre Mario Pam (Iie Aiye) Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm | Level: IntLocation: Hat Factory Studio 1 | Price: £15 (£13 Early Bird)Beats from Salvador da Bahia do todos os Santos.

Maracatu Drumming Wendell Barra (Maracatudo Mafua) Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm | Level: IntLocation: UKCCA Teaching Room | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird) Pernambucos most powerfull rhythm taught one of it’s best loved percussionists.North East Brazilian grooves Holly Prest Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm | Level: AllLocation: Hat Factory Studio 2 | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Powerful Pernambucan percussion with a toe-tapping twist!

Bateria Da Escola de Samba (Samba School Bateria) Mestre Ailton Nunes* (G.R.E.S. Mangueira)Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm | Level: IntLocation: Hat Factory Studio 2 | Price: £15 (£13 Early Bird)Bateria guidance from the gold standard mestre of one of Rio’s most traditional samba schools. See website for exact content.

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Sunday 24th JulyOpen Space Discussion Daniel BernsteinTime: 9.00am-10.15am | Level: All Location: UKCCA Mas Camp | Price: FREEWithin the context of UK Carnival, how can we develop our art form further?

How does a samba school operate in São Paulo? (Talk & discussion). G.R.C.E.S Nenê de Vila Matilde Time: 10.30am-12noon | Level: All Location: Hat Factory Studio 1 | Price: £5 6 delegates (Mestre; President; Carnival Director; Commercial Director; Social Director) of this São Paulo samba school will talk about their history, and how they organise themselves.

Bateria Da Escola de Samba (Samba School Bateria) Mestre Ailton Nunes* (G.R.E.S. Mangueira) Time: 10.30am-12noon | Level: IntLocation: UKCCA Mas Camp | Price: £15 (£13 Early Bird)Bateria guidance from the gold standard mestre of one of Rio’s most traditional samba schools. See website for exact content.

Capoeira Art Brasil - Leandro and Mika de Oliveira Time: 10.30am-12noon | Level: All Location: UKCCA Courtyard | Price: FREEThe Brazilian Fusion of Martial Arts, Dance and Music.

Carnival Songs with Duo CariocaFabio Allman and Pepe BarcellosTime: 10.30am-12noon | Level: AllLocation: UKCCA Teaching Room | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird)Learn great songs from one of Rio de Janeiro’s most loved voices.

Bateria Salsa with Rhythms of the CityBarak SchmoolTime: 10.30pm-12noon | Level: IntLocation: Hat Factory Studio 2 | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird) The most dynamic Cuban popular rhythm, Brazilian style. OMG.

Carioca Samba and it’s international development (Talk & discussion) Jair Martins de Miranda Time: 12.30pm-2pm | Level: All Location: Hat Factory Studio 1 | Price: £5 Jair organises the International Samba Encontro in Rio each year. Here he will talk about Samba, and have instrumental demonstrations from Mestre Ailton Nunes.

Candomblé rhythms for the bateria Mestre Mario PamTime: 12.30pm-2.00pm | Level: IntLocation: UKCCA Mas Camp | Price: £15 (£13 Early Bird) Sacred drumming rhythms from the Candomblé religion on the instruments of the bateria.

Bateria da Escola de Samba Mocidade Mestre Fred (London School of Samba) Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm | Level: AllLocation: UKCCA Teaching Room | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird) Bateria arrangements from G.R.E.S Mocidade Independente with bateria choreography.

Samba Reggae Dance Mariana Pinho Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm | Level: AllLocation: Hat Factory Studio 2 | Price: £10 (£8.50 Early Bird) Traditional Street Dance from Salvador - Bahia

Bateria da Escola de Samba Mestre Ailton (G.R.E.S. Mangueira) Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm | Level: AdvLocation: UKCCA Mas Camp | Price: £20 (£15 Early Bird) Seriously advanced workshop with one of Rio’s top mestres.

Samba from the streets of São Paulo Mestre Teco (G.R.C.E.S Nenê de Vila Matilde) Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm | Level: IntLocation: Teaching Rooms | Price: £12 (£10 Early Bird) Lengthened class teaching the rhythms from the samba school of São Paulo.

Rhythms of Ilê Aiyê Mario Pam Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm | Level: IntLocation: Hat Factory Studio 1 | Price: £20 (£15 Early Bird) Advanced class in the Rhythms of Salvadors most traditional Bloco. * Presented by Global Grooves ( www.global-grooves.org )

Level All = Whether you have been playing since you left the womb or have never touched a drum or danced in your life there will be something for you in this workshop. Intermediate (Int) = Participants should have experience of playing in a bateria, or already be a dancer. You should be able to play at least one Brazilian percussion instrument. Advanced players are also welcome in these sessions.Advanced (Adv) = Please consider your level carefully if you want to attend these workshops. Participants will be expected to display a high level of ability on their chosen instrument. These sessions will move along quickly.

Further Information

Buying Tickets Click here to buy ticketsSambista Special - buy 3 workshop tickets and get £3 off.Early bird discounts available until June 1stWe are expecting over 500 sambistas in Luton over the weekend. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

AccommodationWe have negotiated a special rate at the Strathmore Hotel (short walking distance).Single rooms £32.00. Double/twin £42.00 including breakfast.Please book direct with the hotel on 01582 444652 quoting UKCA220711. Please request a confirmation email from the hotel. Numbers are limited and are on a first come, first served basis.

Accommodation is also available at the University of Bedfordshire Halls of Residence (short walking distance).Single rooms only in shared flats of 5 or 6, £25.00 per room.

Please note: Single room occupancy only (bedding provided), no children, maximum 5-6 people per flat. Individual room keys and flat keys provided. Student accommodation is basic but each flat includes 2 shower rooms, shared kitchen/diner and use of a coin operated shared complex laundry. To book a room/flat in the halls of residence please email kath@carnivalarts.org.uk Flats/rooms are on a first come, first served basis.

FoodBreakfast: £3.50Lunch: £4 (vegetarian options available)Dinner: £5 (vegetarian options available)

ChildcareIf you have children under 11 there willbe carnival making activities andprofessional childcare within the UKCentre for Carnival Arts’ onsite crèche.Please book to guarantee a place.

The Mas Café will be open from 8.30am – 9pm for a fantastic menu inspired by carnival food from Rio to Port of Spain.Please book food in advance to secure meals, as we cannot guarantee feeding everyone! Please note that there are not many other food options near the UKCCA.

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Contact details: Venue details: UK Centre for Carnival Arts (UKCCA), 3 St Mary’s Road, Luton, LU1 3JATelephone: 01582 437103 (Office Hours)Email: encounter@carnivalarts.org.ukSubscribe to mailing list: encounter2@carnivalarts.org.uk

Website: www.carnivalarts.org.uk/encounter

Parking There is no on-site parking at the UKCCA, however the closest public carpark is:

Vicarage Street (24 hour parking) LU1 3AE£6.20 per day Mon-Fri£1.80 per day Sat£1.00 per day Sun

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Early Bird tickets available until June 1st Sambista Special - buy 3 workshop tickets and get £3 off