Luton Cultural Services Trust Presents....

Luton Summer Festival 09

Now in its third year, Luton Summer Festival returns once again to St George’s Square for 9 days of FREE entertainment.

The festival will feature established Ska, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rock, Jazz and world music artists, along with a day dedicated to local bands and an evening of Hardcore Metal.

This year’s festival also has something for children of all ages, from arts and craft activities to free running (Parkour) demonstrations and workshops.

There will be a licensed bar, refreshments, street entertainers, a craft market and even a self contained cinema.

Don’t miss out on 9 days of non-stop fun!

Please note that Luton Summer Festival is a non-ticketed event and is free and accessible to all. Times listed below are performance start times.
 

Friday 7th August

• 11am & 2pm Stomp - Body percussion workshop led by previous performers of International sensation STOMP. Ages 12+
• 2pm – 4pm Ballet - After watching 2 short excerpts, children will have the chance to put on their own performance for parents to watch. Ages 4-11
• 7.30pm Pama International - Reggae For The People - Soul-fueled, ska and dub collective with a live show that is second to none. Fronted by Sean Flowerdew and Finny & Lynval Golding from The Specials.

Saturday 8th August

• 10am – 4pm Arts & Crafts Fayre – Up to 20 Arts and craft stalls.
• 11am & 2.30pm Parkour - Free running demonstrations and workshop suitable for ages 12+
• 1pm – 2pm Cabaratya - South Asian Classical dance performance from 326 Dance.
• 2pm & 3.30 Suspended Motion - Street theatre will be performed across the square in 2 exciting shows that last for 40 mins
• 7.30pm Magic Of The Beatles - Beatles Tribute act

Sunday 9th August

• 11am & 2pm Dream Spinners - Children’s Story telling workshop

Monday 10th August

• 11am & 2pm Paper People - interactive street art performance that combines 'walk-about' and ‘visual performance' for children. Ages 4+
• 6.30pm Luton Youth Jazz Orchestra - A concert of big band jazz

Tuesday 11th August

• 11am & 2pm Circus/Graffiti/Messy Art – each children’s workshop will last 2 hours
• 7.30pm Active Polish Community Event - Active Polish Community presents NewYork Hip Hop artist D.1.2 and polish rock band WHY NOT HERE.

Wednesday 12th  August

• All day Nanoplex - A self-contained experimental surround-sound cinema housed within a family caravan.
• 7.30pm Jazz Jam - Jazz jams session featuring guest appearances from Nat Facey, Mike Gorman and Rowan McCormick. Bring an instrument and join in or sit back and enjoy.

Thursday 13th August

• 11am & 2pm Bubble Man - Bubbles inside of bubbles, bubble tennis and catching bubbles on the end of your nose, a bubble workshop and then we end up putting some kids in a bubble!
• 7pm Metal and Hardcore Night Headjamz & PDM present Charlie Indestructible, The Legend of Ron Jeremy, Aortic Dissection, Shadow factory and Speedshot.

Friday 14th August

• 7.30pm Harare - Zimbabwean dance music group, combining different styles from Jit Jive to traditional hypnotic rhythms, with a heavy influence of chimurenga.

Saturday 15th August

• 12pm – 10pm BBC Introducing… presents Man Like Me, Craig Shields, Dee Nyoni, Kilto Take, Loz Jones, New Groove Formation, Phoenixdown, Pirate radio, The Amigos, The Arrows and The Broadcast.

For full listings and more info please go to www.lutonsummerfestival.com

Notes to editors:

• For more information and images please contact Angela Harris on 01582 878115 or email angela.harris@lutonculture.com