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STARFISH TERM DATES

Starfish sessions start on
16th September to Thursday 23rd October.

Autumn Holiday
Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October
(no Starfish)

Starfish sessions restart
Tuesday 4th November to Thursday 18th December

RUNNING ORDER FOR 'STARFISH IN THE PARK' 2008

Starfish in the park running order
All times/performances are subject to change.
Please report to the sound desk 15 minutes before performance.
Performance times include setting up. Please tune before going on stage.
If you run over time your performance may be cut short.

Weather
We will have lots of places to sit under if it rains. I f the rain is constant we will put small P.A s in the marques and make one big jamming session! However - Severe weather (Thunder/lightning and torrential rain) and we would have to shorten the programme or even consider cancelling the event.

If in doubt phone Steve on 07876037542 or by emailing ‘contact’ on the website (starfishlewes.co.uk).

12.30 Ruby
12.45 The Sticks
1.00 Elliott & Max
1.10 Guy McQueen
1.30 The Flare
1.40 Black heart
1.50 Bright Red Roses
2.00 Dylan's Band
2.10 Surrogate plums
2.20 Christabel
2.30 Fat Marlow
2.40 Cue Class
2.50 The Fool
3.00 Chippy Mobbs
3.20 Ruby
3.30 Can Can
3.40 1000 shades of green
3.50 Ska band
4.00 Exit
4.10 A - line
4.20 Elsa Hewitt
4.30 Martin J
4.40 Ravine
4.50 Sweet addiction
5.00 Brooke & Ben
5.10 Nameless dreams
5.20 Guy Mcqueen
*all times subject to change.

TALK TAXIS COME TO LEWES - SEE THEM FOR FREE!

Love Music Hate Racism & Lewes Trades Council proudly presents
Tuesday 1st July,

Talk Taxis
Artcha + G- Range
Surrogate Plums
Exit
Harrey

The All Saints Centre,
Friars Walk, Lewes
Doors 7.30pm - 1st band 8.00pm.
Licensed bar, disabled access.
FREE ENTRY!

BAND INFORMATION - CHRISTMAS CONCERT .

Bands can arrive between 5.30- 6.45. Set times must be no longer than 10 minutes. There is no time to sound check all the bands – there might be time for a couple. Doors open at 7.00pm.

Band line-up - (The running order may change).

Soul Band
Red Skies
Nameless dreams
The Suits
Raw
Exit
Harry

Axiom
Ruby
The Shedz
No one and the no ones
Joe, Jack & Tom
Sweet Addiction
Cue Class

AUTUMN SESSIONS

Autumn Term sessions begin tuesday Sept 11.
Juniors 5-7, seniors 7-9.
We will be at Priory School, but in classrooms not the music block, which is being rebuilt, we hope to back there before Christmas - meanwhile....
There will be notices telling you where to go, or maybe tutors to show you...
After this week there will be timing changes, so that we can fit everyone in, as we will have less space while the music block is being rebuilt.
Tutors will explain at the first session.

PRESS RELEASE FOR 'STARFISH IN THE PARK'

Lee’s finger lickin’ good
Starfish in The Park.
Sat 21st July 2007 12.00 – 6.00pm

One of the bright young stars of acoustic guitar Lee Westwood will be amongst the 20 acts performing at the ‘Starfish in the Park’ acoustic festival at the Paddock Fields in Lewes. Lee’s album ‘To Sleep’ received rave reviews from magazines such as ‘Guitar and Bass’ and ‘Acoustic Guitar’ and a constant stream of gigs ensures that he is always busy. Despite his growing reputation the Brighton based guitarist still has his feet firmly on the ground. Asked why he was giving up his time to perform he simply replied "Starfish encourages young people to play music’.

Also making a special guest appearance will be soulful Lewes singer songwriter Dicken Marshal. With his first solo album ‘Island Time’ almost complete long-time Starfish supporter Dicken was more than happy to help out. ‘I think Starfish is an amazing project, I think it offers a really good experience for young people and I wish it was around when I was eleven’.

Co-ordinator Steve Franklin said ‘it’s fantastic that these guys are supporting the event. We already have some great young performers but Lee and Dicken are the icing on the cake’. He added ‘we want young people and their families to bring a picnic and be part of a great day out. There will some great music, youth information stalls and lots of activities including art and drum workshops, giant games and, of course, a bouncy castle’!

The idea for the acoustic concert came from the Chair of Starfish, Alison Harvey, who wanted to put on a free music event for young people in Lewes. Now in it’s third year it has attracted more than 50 young musicians from across Sussex including Lewes, Crowborough, Chailey, Ringmer, Peacehaven, Seaford, Kingston, Newhaven and Eastbourne. Any young person was able to apply for one of the 20 performance slots and they were all snapped up within a week.

Local shops and business helped fund the 6-hour event by sponsoring pages in a ‘Starfish in the park’ brochure distributed free across Lewes and the surrounding area. It includes an exclusive interview with Kooks guitarist and former Starfish member Hugh Harris.

Starfish in The Park
Sat 21st July 2007
Paddock Field - Lewes
Starfish in the Park
Youth music festival
12.00am – 6.00pm
The Paddock,
Paddock Road
Lewes

Live music
Dance displays
Samba workshop
Refreshments
Giant Chess
Bouncy Castle
Art workshop
Free Entry! Donations welcome
Alcohol free event
www.starfishlewes.co.uk

LATEST ON STARFISH SUMMER CLOSURE

The demolition of the music block has been put back and we are awaiting further news.

Starfish is still open for acoustic sessions on Tues, Weds and Thurs 7.00 – 9.00pm. Juniors and seniors are welcome – the sessions are free.

We still are hoping to restart proper sessions in September. Keep checking the website for further news.

STARFISH BANDS PLAY AT PELLS POOL

Starfish bands play at Pells Pool
On Saturday 30th June Sweet Addiction and the Surrogate plums will be performing at Pells Poll, Lewes. They will be playing between 7.30 – 8.15 followed by party animals ‘Tongue & Groove’. The event is a fundraiser for Southover BC- brings a towel!
For more info go to www.tongueandgrooverock.co.uk

SHOWCASE TIME!

STARFISH SHOWCASE 2007

All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes.

Saturday 5th May

Doors 7.30pm

Tickets £6.00/ £4.00 on the door

*Advance tickets £5.00/£3.00

Advance tickets Lewes Travel, Station Rd, Lewes. 01273 472466

Seating, Bar, Disabled access

All proceeds to Starfish Youth Music.

Starfishlewes.co.uk





The Starfish Showcase is one of the high points of the Starfish calendar. The concert features bands that have completed the Starfish youth music programme. The 40-week course gives young bands the opportunity to compose, rehearse and perform contemporary music. Starfish is proud to present six fantastic bands in a concert that will excite any lover of live music. Here’s the low-down on this years showcase bands



Ebony

Take a groove – mix in equal measures of funk and rock ….Tasty!

Sam Compton - Rhythm guitar & vocals. Joe Turner - Bass. Wesley Rawson - Lead Guitar.
Mike Yard - Drums.



Sweet Addiction

Indie/punky/pop …..with attitude.

Olivia Bohac – Guitar, Drums & Vocals. Steffan Flowers – Bass. Jesse Walton - Guitar & Vocals. Andreas Long - Guitar, Drums & Vocals.



Red Skies

Dark metal forged by the god Odin

Tom Holmes (Guitar) Tom Sutton (Bass) and Toby Carter (Drums). James Lazenby (Guitar ).



The Honeycuts

Tom Waits meets the Artic Monkeys. 'The Honeycuts; better than a slap in the face with a wet starfish.'- Viva Lewes

George McVicar - Guitar, Vocals. Oscar Mawby – Bass. Joe Davies –Drums.





Ten Head Chain

Progressive metal, odd timings, fantastic musicianship – a must see band.

Tom Young – Bass. Jake Martin – Drums. Joe Gosney – Drums. Ali Johnson - Guitar & Vocals.





Surrogate Plums

Hand clapping, foot-stomping party-time from the Doctors of funk and jazz.

Sam Myles - Sax, keyboard. Barnaby Garcia - Guitar & Vocals. Ian Angel – Bass & Vocals. Jupyra kempadoo – Drums.

STARFISH SHOWCASE 2007

SIX bands celebrate their starfish years.

STARFISH SHOWCASE 2007
All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes.
Saturday 5th May
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets £6.00/ £4.00 on the door
*Advance tickets £5.00/£3.00
Advance tickets Lewes Travel, Station Rd, Lewes. 01273 472466
Seating, Bar, Disabled access
All proceeds to Starfish Youth Music.
Starfishlewes.co.uk


The Starfish Showcase is one of the high points of the Starfish calendar. The concert features bands that have completed the Starfish youth music programme. The 40-week course gives young bands the opportunity to compose, rehearse and perform contemporary music. Starfish is proud to present six fantastic bands in a concert that will excite any lover of live music. Here’s the low-down on this years showcase bands

Ebony
Take a groove – mix in equal measures of funk and rock … mmmmm!
Sam Compton - Rhythm guitar & vocals. Joe Turner - Bass. Wesley Rawson - Lead Guitar.
Mike Yard: Drums.


Red Skies
Dark metal forged by the god Odin
Tom Holmes (Guitar) Tom Sutton (Bass) and Toby Carter (Drums). James Lazenby (Guitar ).

The Honeycuts
Tom Waits meets the Artic Monkeys. 'The Honeycuts; better than a slap in the face with a wet starfish.'- Viva Lewes
George McVicar - Guitar, Vocals. Oscar Mawby – Bass. Joe Davies –Drums.


Ten Head Chain
Progressive rock, odd timings, fantastic musicianship – a must see band.
Tom Young – Bass. Jake Martin – Drums. Joe Gosney – Drums. Ali Johnson - Guitar & Vocals.

Sweet Addiction
Indie/punky/pop …..with attitude.
Olivia Bohac – Guitar, Drums & Vocals. Steffan Flowers – Bass. Jesse Walton - Guitar & Vocals. Andreas Long - Guitar, Drums & Vocals.

Surrogate Plums
Hand clapping, foot-stomping party-time from the Doctors of funk and jazz.
Sam Myles - Sax, keyboard. Barnaby Garcia - Guitar & Vocals. Ian Angel – Bass & Vocals. Jay Kempadoo– Drums.