Julie Edwards & Kevin Dearden Quintet
(with Edward Barnwell,piano;Richard Hammond,bass;Hugh Lawrence, drums)

Described by Jazz UK as ‘Fast becoming one of the top attractions on the
jazz club circuit’. Their first album together, ‘Eden’ is now followed by
the new album, ‘Connections’ - both available from julesedwardsmail@tiscali.co.uk.
An unmissable gig!

Date:Sunday 3rd July 2005 Time:8.00pm
Venue:Hilton Hotel,Garforth Cost:FREE

“Good singer,isn’t she?”
Michael Parkinson, Sunday Supplement, BBC Radio 2

Breeze International Youth Festival

As part of the Breeze International Youth Festival,Garforth Jazz Rock Band will be performing at Leeds Town Hall.This showcase evening will bring together students from Leeds and around the world in a celebratory event of music and dance.

Date:Monday 4th July 2005 Time:7.30pm
Venue:Leeds Town Hall Cost:FREE.Limited tickets will be available from
Monday 20th June.Please call the Breeze International Youth Festival on
0113 2243523 for more details.

Siyaya

Traditional and contemporary African music and dance from Zimbabwe,“Siyaya willed a casual mid-afternoon WOMAD audience into whooping ovations through sheer musicality and energy ” The Guardian

Date:Sat 9th July 2005 Time:5.45pm
Venue:Main Stage,Garforth Community College
Cost:FREE

Siyaya will be performing with the following Primary Schools: St Benedicts, Ninelands, Strawberry Fields,Swillington and Kippax Greenfield.

Bassa Bassa

Leeds big band Bassa Bassa,described as “merchants of musical mayhem” ,
have appeared at Glastonbury and WOMAD, and featured in many festivals
throughout the UK and Europe. Strong jazz foundations blend with blasts
of ska, latin, African and funk - always with a colourful and energetic stage
presence of musicians who are obviously enjoying themselves.

Date:Sat 9th July 2005 Time:From 6.00pm onwards
Venue: Main Stage, Garforth Community College Cost: FREE

Street Festival,
featuring The Peace Artistes

Stunning streetband from West Yorkshire;percussion, saxes and brass – rocking with rhythm,,pulsating with passion – popular, vital and energetic performers with a bizarre sense of dress style.

Date:Sat 9th July 2005 Time:1.00pm – 4.30pm
Venue:Main Street,Garforth Cost:FREE

SLP College presents – ‘Strictly Musical ’

Come and see the stars of the future performing show-stopping songs and dances from your favourite musicals. Lavishly costumed, choreographed by a team of London professionals, and performed with polish and pizzazz by our very own ‘Fame ’ school students, this show is not to be missed if you love musicals.

Date: Monday 4th July 2005 Time:6pm
Venue: Garforth Community College Cost: FREE.Tickets available
from SLP College, Chapel Lane, Garforth Neighbourhood Elders Team
Office, Main Street, Garforth. Numbers limited so book now.

‘Scab ’ – debut performance

This much anticipated production,by award winning writer Susie Spencer, takes us on a journey through the devastating events of the 1980 ’s miners strike, graphically depicting its impact on a close knit community. The play focuses on two brothers,Eddie and Dave, and portrays a no-holds-barred account of a critical episode in recent British history. Please note: the performance includes the use of strong language.

Date:Friday 8th July 2005 Time:7.30pm
Venue:Garforth Community College Cost: FREE

Dance Choreographic Platform

Featuring the Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Date: Tuesday 5th July 2005 Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Garforth Community College
Admission: £3.00, £2.00 concessions

Contact 0113 385 0654 for more details