Saturday 10 July
Noon: The SwitchFresh from winning Lichfield Youth Consultative Group Battle of the Bands ‘The Switch’ kick off this great day of music . This young four piece band is Alex Turner on guitars, Anthony Ellis bass, stunning drummer Sam Turley and the fine vocals of Stuart Harris. They create a modern sound with influences from Funk and Hard Rock to Grunge. Catch them while you can before they hit the big time.
1.00pm The Dirty CheatsA six piece high energy indie band based in the Midlands. They are: Mikey Gormley (Vocals), Amy Collins (Keyboards & Vocals), Aidan Willis (Guitar), Jack Hamer (Guitar), Dean Phillips (Bass), Tom Bowers (Drums).
They play their own brand of high energy indie pop which never fails to leave the audience wanting more !!
www.myspace.com/thedirtycheatsband
2.00pm BlastBlast are currently Moscow's No1 English singing indie/r'n'b band described by the NME as the godfathers of Vladrock, the new indie movement currently sweeping Moscow. They were formed in Moscow by Georgian singer/songwriter Noshrevan "Nash" Tavkhelidze and Russian guitarist Alexandre "Khlap(Clap)" Artchevski with Bulgarian musicians Vlado and Valio on rhythm section.
The band embarked on their first UK album promo tour playing 18 gigs over 21 days including headlining at the University of Northampton, a slot at the "In the City" festival in Manchester and airplay on Radio 1 and XFM.
They have performed and supported many well known artists either in Moscow or in the UK. These include Badly Drawn Boy, Muse, Blur, Razorlight, Franz Ferdinand, The Strokes, Starsailor, Supergrass, Brett Anderson and Florence & The Machine.
"Notorious rockstars big on the Moscow music scene" The Guardian Guide
"Waiting to explode in the UK" Classic Rock Magazine
3.15pm Voice + ReasonA Lichfield duo made up of rapper MC Myke, seen at last year's Fuse, with guitarist, vocalist and producer Josh Lomas.
Having escaped the recording studio they are preparing to burst onto the festival scene with a high quality live show. Their unique sound crosses all known genres of music and styles.
Top DJ Ironik and MC Bashy described their song 'Time Flies' as "Deep... I love the bass and the vibes in this track".
With varied influences from Dizzee Rascal to The Strokes their new music is exciting and unique. A 'must see' for anyone who loves great music.
5.00pm RivenRiven are a rock/pop covers band from south London who have received nothing but praise since their conception, winning as they do over many of their contemporaries by constantly updating their repertoire and striving for excellence. Tight, polished and professional the band have decades of experience between them, keeping their performances dynamic, utilizing both male and female lead vocals to cover a variety of popular songs. Expect to hear contemporary and classic tunes, solid rock and slower anthems. Riven will hold the stage and fill the floor.
6.15pm Strictly Come Dad DancingThe Comic Relapse team have come up with their own inimitable contribution to 'Dance Your Socks Off!'.
The team are looking for help from men aged between about 18-180, especially those who enjoy embarrassing their family and friends, to take part in "Strictly Come Dad Dancing". Put your name down at the hub if you want to take part.
Comic Rehash will be performing their full show at the Lichfield Garrick on September 24 and 25. Every ticket sold makes a contribution to Comic Relief (registered charity 326568).
6.45 PBS6We always try and find a band for Fuse that will knock your socks off and PBS 6 will certainly do that. They are: Will Lang Guitar/Keys/Percussion/Vocals; Shona Kipling piano accordion; Katie Wighton vocals/spoken word; MC Crystalize rap vocals/spoken word; Jason Singh beatbox/tabla/programming and Tom Wright guitars/programming.
These young, brilliant performers from all corners of the world cement to produce a live show that transforms into a visual carnival of music and sound. A virtual soundscape.
They have been described as 'An explosive fusion of Folk and Urban' or 'A montage of 21st century Britain in all itâ€ââ€Ã…¾¢s diversity and colourfulness, the epitomy and essence of roots music, one of the most eclectic sounds I have ever heardâ€ââ€Ã…¾¢.
www.pbs6.com
8.15pm ChimanimaniWhat better way to end this exciting day than by 'Dancing Your Socks Off!' to this wonderful five-piece band from Harare. They embody everything you expect from a vibrant African band, up-beat infectious rhythms, guitar melodies, haunting vocals and funky riffs. They blend tradition with modern in music that makes your heart beat faster and gets your whole body moving. This is music that makes you happy. Don't forget those dancing shoes!
and outside...
Throughout the afternoon:
Calvos Dos
Beautiful and bizarre, awesome-looking characters in intricate white costume, their entire skulls a brilliant metallic silver. Standing on stilts and viewed high above their audience, Calvos are elegant creatures of a tranquil and mysterious world.
Throughout the afternoon:
Calvos Dos
Beautiful and bizarre, awesome-looking characters in intricate white costume, their entire skulls a brilliant metallic silver. Standing on stilts and viewed high above their audience, Calvos are elegant creatures of a tranquil and mysterious world.
International specialists in the art of 'contact juggling', Calvos manipulate crystal balls that glide, float, dance and levitate surreally around their hands, arms and bodies. Impossibly skilful, delightfully mesmeric and utterly astounding, this real-live magic must be seen to be believed.
Stunning, spine-tingling, elegant and serene.
9.45pm FlameOz Fire Show
Fuse is 10 years young this year so enjoy this stunning fire performance and at the end (at ten past ten on the 10th!!!) join in our unique celebration.
9.45pm FlameOz Fire ShowFuse is 10 years young this year so enjoy this stunning fire performance and at the end (at ten past ten on the 10th!!!) join in our unique celebration.
Established as one of the world's leading fire acts, the FlameOz Fire Show has been performed in over 28 countries across 5 continents.
A high impact blend of beauty, dance, and raw energy, FlameOz combine perfectly choreographed feats of skill and artistry with powerful and explosive fire dancing, all set to a funky, emotive and climactic soundtrack.
FlameOz take the audience on an unforgettable journey from a graceful and elegant opening, to a breath-taking and visually spectacular finale that will bring the audience to its feet.
A high impact blend of beauty, dance, and raw energy, FlameOz combine perfectly choreographed feats of skill and artistry with powerful and explosive fire dancing, all set to a funky, emotive and climactic soundtrack.
FlameOz take the audience on an unforgettable journey from a graceful and elegant opening, to a breath-taking and visually spectacular finale that will bring the audience to its feet.
Bar closes and all events end at 10.30pm.
Please leave the site with consideration for our neighbours.
Noon- 4.30pmNLI Environment Day at Fuse
Environment Day held by North Lichfield Initiative will focus on informing all members of the community on issues such as recycling, energy conservation, gardening, carbon footprints, wildlife, and play without batteries.
Come along and join in with the mini teepee making and the wild play area or learn new circus skills, you will also have the opportunity to make beautiful items from willow or bang a drum in the drumming workshop. LoCal, which stands for Low Carbon Lichfield, will be present on the day helping the community to save energy costs and lower carbon footprints, there will also be the chance to purchase items from the Knit and Natter stall, meet homeless hedgehogs or light up a light bulb by pedalling a bike.
Lots of fun and learning is to be had at this event with many stalls of interest to browse around so come along, be friendly and be green.
Noon - 2.00pm Judith Israel & her team
Our Art & Craft team have yet again come up with a brilliant idea that fits with our theme. Come along, have a go, find some new creative skills and make your own Sock Monkey or perhaps something else.
3.00pm - 5.00pm Judith Israel & her team
Our Art & Craft team have yet again come up with a brilliant idea that fits with our theme. Come along, have a go, find some new creative skills and make your own Sock Monkey or perhaps something else.
3.00pm - 5.00pm Judith Israel & her team
12.30pm Zumba sessionwith Rachael Edwards
Let's face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience - UNTIL NOW!
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class!
1.45pm Comedy: Comic Rehash - the funniest bits of five years of Comic Relapse
Each autumn for the last five years, audiences have enjoyed brilliant and new comedy sketches at the "Comic Relapse" sketch shows at the Lichfield Garrick, and in doing so raised funds for Comic Relief. This year, the writers are having a bit of a rest, so the audiences get to watch a selection of the brilliant sketches from past shows rather than being subjected to the new stuff.
1.45pm Comedy: Comic Rehash - the funniest bits of five years of Comic RelapseEach autumn for the last five years, audiences have enjoyed brilliant and new comedy sketches at the "Comic Relapse" sketch shows at the Lichfield Garrick, and in doing so raised funds for Comic Relief. This year, the writers are having a bit of a rest, so the audiences get to watch a selection of the brilliant sketches from past shows rather than being subjected to the new stuff.
And, as they have done for the past couple of years, the writers and performers of Comic Relapse are again bringing a taster of the show to whet a few appetites for the show in September. But this year, on Saturday afternoon, as an extra treat, the Comic Relapse team are looking for help from men aged between about 18 - 180, especially those who enjoy embarrassing their family and friends, to take part in "Strictly Come Dad Dancing", on the main stage at 6.15pm, their inimitable contribution to "Dance your socks off".
Comic Rehash will be performing their full show at the Lichfield Garrick on September 24 and 25. Every ticket sold makes a contribution to Comic Relief (registered charity 326568).
2.00pm Puppet Show: CRIK the CROCpresented by IDOLRICH (Theatre Rotto Productions)
IDOLRICH (Theatre Rotto Productions) is an award winning international touring puppetry and animated theatre company.
CRIK the CROC is derived from a West African story and is suitable for children 4 and upwards and their families. Meet some sprightly characters - Peregrine the Pepper, Polly the Pumpkin and Miss Mint - who jumps from the shelves of Mother Dorothea's kitchen on a quest to save Eustace and Marianne from the jaws of exceedingly greedy new neighbour Crik the Croc and his assistant - the long sighted Binocular Bird !
CRIK the CROC is performed with unique puppets and live music. This lively, entertaining and visual show has an underlying green message: how are we going to share out resources while keeping our earth in balance?
3.00pm Comedy: Comic Rehash (See 1.45pm)
3.15pm Morris dance workshop with Lichfield Morris MenWatch a demonstration and then learn the dance in easy stages through to a full performance.
No limits on age or gender for the participants.
4.00pm Comedy: Comic Rehash (See 1.45pm)
4.15pm Puppet Show: CRIK the CROC presented by IDOLRICH (Theatre Rotto Productions)
See details at 2.00pm
5.00pm World Fusion Belly Dance workshop with Pedralta Belly DanceIt's belly dance but not as you know it!
Pedralta Dance Company specialise in improvised World Fusion belly dance. Not the sequins and seduction kind, but strong, earthy and proud, borrowing heavily from Flamenco and North African styles, with plenty of attitude. For a real taste of the dessert, join Pedralta dancers to learn the secrets of the shimmy, hip bump and flutter, to a backdrop of Middle Eastern grooves.
Run by Donna Gardner this workshop is suitable for all the family and all levels of fitness. No need to show your tummy. Wear something loose and comfortable with soft-soled shoes or bare feet.
www.pedralta.com
6.00pm Salsa dance workshop with SalsaSpeopleYou can have fun, meet new friends, get fit and learn to Salsa with UK National Award winning teachers Kate and Andy Judge from
8.00pm Silent DiscoSsshhhh... Disco in progress.
Following the Dance Your Socks Off! theme, Fuse is putting on it's very first Silent Disco.
This is a unique experience and one that you won't forget in a hurry. All you do is don some headphones, pick from 1 of 3 s and dance your socks off! And if dancing's not your thing you can just watch as a room full of people dance around with headphones on - you're guaranteed a laugh or two!
DJs include:
DJ Shadow S!de: Offering up a collection of classic rock tunes especially for all you rockers.
DJ Shadow S!de: Offering up a collection of classic rock tunes especially for all you rockers.
DJ Pez: Playing the best funk and soul tunes the world has to offer.
DJ Tom: Mixing up everything and anything - expect the unexpected.
All events end and bar closes at 10.30pm. Please leave the site with consideration for our neighbours.
4.00 - 10.30pmFuse acoustic is all about local musicians having a chance to show what they can do. The tent buzzes with excitement and the raw talent on display is awesome. Come along and enjoy the entertainment on offer or if you've got a special talent why not get in touch by either emailing: info@fuse-acoustic.co.uk or by calling Lichfield Arts on 01543 262223.
Please visit www.fuse-acoustic.co.uk for full details.
All events end and bar closes at 10.30pm. Please leave the site with consideration for our neighbours.
"Art in the Tent"
Organised in partnership with Lichfield District Council.
Organised in partnership with Lichfield District Council.
An exhibition of original visual art by independent local artists. Come along and view the creative talent we have in the district. Some of the work will be for sale so you have the chance to support a local artist and to own an original piece of work.
If you are interested in exhibiting please contact Lichfield Arts on 01543 262223
Fuse is organised and run by Lichfield Arts