Wed 28th March – Wed 4th April 2012

Ballymun Festival Steering Committee Present...

Ballymun Youth Arts Festival

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Welcome to the 7th year of LiFT!

With outdoor gigs, girls and lads only workshops, a tattoo photography exhibition, recording studio sessions, film screenings, evening showcases and a ‘dedicated to dance’ day, we know it’s going to be a good one for Ballymun.

Don’t forget to say it to your younger brother and sisters to flick to the back to check out the Little LiFT programme we’ve put together for younger festival goers (10 – 12 yrs).

In the end it all comes down to a brilliant team of people who have worked hard over the past few months to put a cracking programme together.

Enjoy every minute of it!

Have you...

Filled in a festival registration form?

Got your festival wristband?

Sussed out what events/workshops you want to go to?

If you can say ‘yeh’ to all these, then you’re good to go.

all you need now are your festival wellies! only kidding…

You must fill in a registration form. You will then be given a festival wristband. Put it on and keep it on until LiFT ends.

Registration forms are available at axis, The Reco, Poppintree Youth Project and the Ballymun Women’s Resource Centre.

Places are limited and they fill up quickly so REGISTER ASAP!!

Wednesday 28th

A meeting of minds will take place @ 4pm outside on the Ballymun Plaza. You’ll find some of this year’s artists, facilitators and festival team hanging out on Sofa’s on the Plaza. Pop over and say hello, ask any questions you have about the festival line up or just join in the chats!

Come join us for the OFFICIAL FESTIVAL LAUNCH @ 5pm in axis’ theatre. We’re delighted to have John Lyons TD with us to say a few words and the evening will also feature a special Q&A session with some of the coolest artists and creative heads on the scene at the moment: Temper-Mental Miss Elayneous (aka Elayne Harrington), Philip Mc Mahon of THISISPoPBABY and Kelly Hickey.

We’ll kick off the evening with Re-Re-Raw, a recycled and reused fashion show. The Festival Youth Committee will be there to fill you in on some festival highlights. We’ll also use this opportunity to launch a number of exhibitions that have been developed as part of LiFT 2012

Tattoo: What do you ThINK?The launch of this photography exhibition will take place @ 12.30pm in Trinity Comprehensive Secondary School. Ballymun Youthreach will also be popping by to perform

A Day Of Launches...It’S 2012...

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Registered––

Around Midday

About 4pm...

early evening – the Main event

Special events & Festival News

Emma Connors

(Ballymun Festival Steering C

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Finishing touches

for the launch...

Festival youth Committee (FyC)The FYC is growing in strength from year to year. 2012 sees us formalising things a bit more with 15 young people signing up to a year long festival training programme/experience. Some of these young people were invited to take part in a consultation process for yam.ie, a new interactive map website containing listings of current youth arts events, venues, groups and workshops for young people (13 – 25 years). The FYC have also programmed girls & lads only workshops to facilitate greater engagement of young people. We also have young artists being mentored across various art forms marked M

Write awayParticipants from this intergenerational creative writing project (developed by axis and Fighting Words and funded by youngballymun’s Literacivic initiative) will develop new material as part of LiFT 2012 and hopefully we’ll see a performance from them during the festival week

Peer Mediation Links with LiFTDuring LiFT, the 6th class boys of Virgin Mary BNS will make a video, to showcase (through role play) their mediation skills in disputes between their class mates as part of their Peer Mediation service. The students hope to use the video as a promotional tool throughout Ballymun

Schools @ LiFT10.30am /// axis TheatreThis morning will begin with a short film screening called Corduroy by Hugh o’ Conor. Following this, In Your Face...The Company, will present One Man, Many Voices (by Ciarán Coogan and Frieda Hand), a play that tells the story of one young man’s experience of psychosis and its impact on him and his family. This will be followed by a short Q&A session

DEMO / Recording Workshop 6 – 9pm /// axis /// 10 max‘Putting work into a project is one thing, but seeing the final product – you can’t help but say ‘I actually made this’. For me there is no better feeling. Come along to this workshop with a rap or a song and get yourself recorded’ (Ryan, FYC)

thursday 29thFriday 30th

Schools @ LiFT10.30am /// axis TheatreA selection of cracking short films recommended by Belong To and GAZE LGBT Film Festival geared at local secondary schools. one such film directed by Anna Rodgers, is Hold on Tight, the winning short from ABSoLUT GAZE filmmaker’s project 2011. In this intimate and endearing doc, LGBT couples talk about the joys and fears of displaying affection in public

Unplugged @ Ballymun Market12.30 – 1.30pmBallymun Shopping CentreFancy some lunchtime entertainment? Then, pop over to the market and enjoy an unplugged live gig

Conversation Circle: What do you ThINK?6.30pm /// axis MezzanineA final closed discussion for young people who participated in the What do you ThINK? photography workshops series

VIP Festival Crew Dinner & Hang Out8pm /// axis CaféIt’s time to say thanks to all the artists, facilitators and festival crew involved in LiFT 2012

A selection of films will be screened

See how great you can sound...

Festival Prop Building11.30 – 2.30pm /// PoppintreeHigh head mask making workshop in preparation for otherworld Halloween Festival and other carnival performances and parades

Green Graffiti Workshop12 – 4pm /// ReCoDon’t be wanting and don’t be needy. Put the spray can down – use green graffiti! A half-day workshop, designing your own stencil for the street. Power hose + water = GREEN ART

African Drumming Workshop3 – 5pm /// ReCoAn integrated drumming workshop facilitated by Wassa Wassa Workshop for people with special needs and their friends. This workshop promises to be a colourful afternoon full of African percussion, song and dance

Masterclass Dance Day12 – 5pm /// axis Dance StudioCALLING ALL DANCERS! Whether you’re a hip hopper, Irish dancer, freestyler, b-boy or b-girl, ballet or jazz dancer we want you to take part in our Masterclass Dance Day. You will work with a choreographer (Philip Connaughton) to blend your styles and create a new piece to be performed on stage at a dance showcase that evening in axis theatre

Rap/Music Workshop12 – 2pm /// BWRC‘This is a girls rapping session - NO BOYS ALLOWED! Building on your confidence, so spread the word around’ (Megan, FYC) Facilitated by Elayne Harrington

Silent Movie Making Workshop3 – 6pm /// PoppintreeHere’s your chance to make your own version of the hit movie The Artist. Come along and work with a film maker for the afternoon

Scriptwriting Workshop2.30 – 5pm /// ReCoWant to become a better script writer for theatre or film? Learn how to bring that story out

Saturday 31stMonday 2nd

Staging a Musical Workshop2 – 6pm /// axis Theatre /// 10 maxWork through scenes and bring a script to life in this theatre devising workshop. Suitable for those interested in staging a musical and putting their creative stamp on it. Facilitated by Colm Quearney and Philip Mc Mahon of THISISPoPBABY

Dance Showcase8pm /// axis TheatreThe best dancers from Ballymun and beyond will take to axis’ stage to showcase their moves. There will also be some guest performers on the night so make sure you get your ticket as this is sure to book up

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Dancers will rock the axis theatre

Bang the drum... make some noise! It’s LiFt 2012!!

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Ballroom Dancing11 – 1pm /// axis Dance StudioGot what it takes to take on Ballroom? Well our Festival Youth Committee do. If you’re up for the challenge and game for a laugh then just sign up and join them for the morning. Come on your own or bring a friend – it doesn’t matter!

Krumping1 – 2pm axis Dance Studio‘Krump, come moonwalk, then stop. No girls. BOYS ONLY street dance workshop. Come on lads, give it a go’ (Dylan, FYC)

Hip Hop & Popping2.30 – 3.30pm /// axis Dance StudioLearn some funky popping skills and get to work with an incredible dance teacher from Jane Shorthall Dance.

Capoeira4 – 5pm /// axis Dance StudioCapoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and music. High energy and fast paced, you definitely don’t want to miss this workshopwith Mundo Capoeira Ireland

Music Making Session2 – 6pm /// axisBring a lyric, a riff, a rap, your voice, your cello, your bodhrán - anything that helps to make music and we’ll have fun. our goal for this day is to take your skills and musical ideas and turn them into songs. We’ll work together to collaborate on each other’s ideas. The workshop will be facilitated by Colm Quearney (Guitar, Bass & keyboards) and Graham Hopkins (Drums & Percussion)

BRYR Music Club: Junior Performance5 – 6pm /// ReCoBRYR’s Junior Music Club is hosting a Music Showcase with a variety of singing, music, bands, dance and much more!

Platform Performance8– 9pm /// axis TheatreAn evening of the best of Ballymun’s young talent, featuring BRYR Music Club who will perform a selection of new original material, singers from BWRC, young rappers from all over the community and a special dance performance from the Festival Youth Committee

Song writing: Generating material for your next song11 – 1pm /// PoppintreeYoung Makers, an international exhibition of works by young contemporary artists will be touring Ireland from Feb to June 2012. The exhibition will feature artists from Canada, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and Slovenia. This morning we’ll be using images from this exhibition to get inspired and generate ideas for new songs, spoken word and rap

Drawing Workshop5 – 7pm /// BWRC /// (15+)The focus of the workshop is drawing –“blind drawing” and drawing quickly without getting hung-up on finishing a perfect picture. Aimed at 15-18 year olds and facilitated by the young and talented visual artist Chanelle Walshe

Eco-Fashion Screen printing2 – 4pm /// ReCoFacilitated by Global Action Plan (GAP), this workshop will give young people the chance to print the LiFT logo and other eco-designs onto cotton organic bags. on the day, bring along old plain t-shirts or other material to re-use and re-vamp

DEMO / Recording Workshop3 – 6pm /// axis /// 10 maxHere’s another chance to head into the studio and get your work recorded

Orchestra Showcase7.30pm – 9pm /// Trinity ComprehensiveFollowing on from the success of last year, we are pleased to announce an expanded orchestra programme for this year under the directorship of the irrepressible Ron Cooney. Young musicians from Ballymun will host musicians from Artane and Finglas in no less than four different ensembles. We welcome back our junior orchestra and new for 2012 is our senior concert orchestra for strings, wind, percussion and choir. The Ballymun Big Blues Band project and a guest appearance from the Ballymun Traditional Irish Music group will complete the night. This project is co-funded and managed by Dublin City Council. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Andrew Montague, will attend the concert.

Come hang out in axis’ Dance studio for

the day and try some new dance styles!!

Dance not your thing¿ then how about...

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Capoeira. the real deal!

What do you ThINK?exhibited: Trinity Comprehensive SchoolDeveloped and supported by youth groups throughout Ballymun, this workshop, photography exhibition and conversation series has been inspired by Aidan Kelly’s INK exhibition (Bealtaine Festival). What Do You ThINK? will also create an opportunity for young people to discuss and explore the historical, traditional and cultural background of tattoos

Banana Worldexhibited: Throughout BallymunGAP Youth Environmental Network have created an interactive environmental jigsaw puzzle made from reclaimed hoarding

Come Under Our Umbrellas exhibited: Ballymun Shopping CentreA Ballymun wide visual arts exhibition featuring the work of young people from Ballymun Women’s Resource Centre, Poppintree Youth Project and Ballymun Regional Youth Resource. ‘A sea of brollies, waves of art, created from young people’s hearts’ (Rosie, FYC)

City Printexhibited: axis CaféA video and print exhibition brought to you by CITY (BRYR Digital Media project)

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events for younger festival goers (10 – 12 yrs)Wednesday 28th March12.30pm /// virgin Mary BNSPercussion: Closedf Workshop facilitated by Shay Lally

Friday 30th March2.30 – 4.30pm /// ReCoA great selection of 45 minute tasters, pick 3 of your favourite ones to do today:Drama: Beginner acting, with fun games and improvisations, facilitated by members of Roundabout Youth TheatreFine art: Try your hand at printmaking using a printing press, calligraphy from the Book of Kells or create your own puppet for a short playDigital Media: Stop the motion! Make your own animated short and take it home on your phonevocal Training: Singing tips, improving your vocal ability, warming up your voice and tips to fix a sore throatBreak Dancing: Introduction to this popular style of street dance

3 – 5pm /// Poppintree youth ProjectCome and hang out in Poppintree for the afternoon and try out a selection of taster workshops. What’s on offer...?Drama: Fun, games and improvisation Singing: Sing along at the top of your voice to your favourite songsDancing: Try some different styles of dancearts & Crafts: Make something beautiful to take home

Saturday 31st March3 – 5pm /// BWRCvenetian Mask Making: At this workshop you’ll learn how to make these colourful carnival masks, ideal for masquerade balls and fancy dress parties

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Wednesday 28th Little LiFT: Percussion Workshop 12.30pm Virgin Mary BNS 10 – 12 yrsExhibition Launch: What do you ThINK? 12.30pm Trinity ComprehensiveSofas on the Plaza 4pm Ballymun Plazaofficial Festival Launch 5 – 6.30pm axis

thursday 29thSchools @ LiFT 10.30am axis Unplugged @ The Ballymun Market 12.30 – 1.30pm Ballymun Shopping CentreWrite Away 2.50pm Trinity ComprehensiveConversation Circle 6.30 – 7.45pm axisVIP Festival Crew Dinner 8pm axis

Friday 30thSchools @ LiFT 10.30am axis Little LiFT: Tasters 2.30 – 4.30pm RECo 10 – 12 yrsLittle LiFT: Tasters 3 – 5pm Poppintree Youth Project 10 – 12 yrsDEMo/RECoRDING workshop 1 6 – 9pm axis

Saturday 31stFestival Prop Building 11.30 – 2.30pm Poppintree Youth ProjectGreen Graffiti 12 – 4pm RECoAfrican Drumming / Special Needs 3 – 5pm RECoLittle LiFT: Mask Making 3 – 5pm BWRC 10 – 12 yrs

Monday 2ndMasterclass Dance Day 12 – 5pm axis Rap/Music (GIRLS oNLY) 12 – 2pm BWRCSilent Movie Making 3 – 6pm Poppintree Youth ProjectStaging A Musical 2 – 6pm axisLiFT Festival orchestra St Josephs Music RoomScript Writing 2.30–5pm RECoDance Showcase 8pm axis

tuesday 3rdBallroom Dancing 11 – 1pm axis Krumping 1 – 2pm axisHip Hop & Popping 2.30 – 3.30pm axisCapoeira 4 – 5pm axis LiFT Festival orchestra St Josephs Music RoomMusic Making Session 2 – 6pm axisBRYR Music Club: Junior Performance 5 – 6pm RECoPlatform Performance 8pm axis

Wednesday 4thSong Writing 11 – 1pm Poppintree Youth ProjectEco-Fashion Screen Printing 2 – 4pm RECoDEMo/RECoRDING workshop 2 3 – 6pm axisDrawing 5 – 7pm BWRCBig Blues Band Trinity Comprehensiveorchestra Showcase 7.30pm Trinity Comprehensive

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WFestival Line Up

axisMain StreetT: (01) 883 2100

Poppintree Youth ProjectBalbutcher Lane NorthT: (01) 862 4580

The RECOBallymun Regional Youth ResourceSillogue RoadT: (01) 866 7600

Ballymun Women’s Resource Centre10 Silloge RoadT: (01) 8421731

Trinity ComprehensiveMain StreetT: (01)8428356

St Joseph’s Senior SchoolBalbutcher Lane NorthT: (01) 8161142

Ballymun Shopping CentreMain StreetT: (01) 842 0407

LiFT 2012 has been programmed and developed with our committed and talented Festival Youth Committee.

Lee Miley

Greg Mc Donagh

Leah Greene

Megan Gannon

Dylan Walsh

Dylan Byrne

Keith Mc Mahon

Ryan Lincoln

Rowan Ni Bhraoin

Aaron Fallon

Gary Allen

Aisling Noonan

Rosie Murphy

Sarah Pigott

Emma Connors

Niamh Fitzpatrick

Marlijn Gelsing

Fran McVeigh

Brian Mongey

Niamh Reilly

Deirdre Walsh

Paula Mooney

Michelle Gifford

Stewart Dowie

LiFT is core funded by The Arts Council and Dublin City Council Arts Office. Ballymun Festival Steering Committee is a multi agency organisation made up of representation from Dublin City Council, axis, Poppintree Youth Project, Ballymun Regional Youth Resource, Ballymun Women’s Resource Centre, Global Action Plan and the wider Ballymun community. www.facebook.com/liftyouthartsfestival /// liftyouthartsfestival@gmail.comDesign by form.ie

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The festival would not be possible without the huge support in-kind from all the organisations involved.Special thanks to all the fantastic and creative artists and facilitators who have been part of LiFT 2012.