Wednesday 30 May – Sunday 10 June 2012

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Breeze FestivalManagement TeamHello, we are the Breeze Festival Management Team and we’re a dedicated group of young people between the ages of 13–19 years. We have spent the last eight months being involved in choosing acts for the festival as well as arranging the festival itself. We have contributed to the design of the brochure and redesigning the artzone and at the same time working on our marketing and design skills.

But it’s not been all work and no play! We have also attended the AMP awards to select a band to play on Briggate and been to the Young People’s Film Festival.

Talk to us during the festival if you have questions or want to know how to be involved next year.

Festival information and ticketsFull details of all our festival events and workshops can be found at our websiteThis Brochure is available in large print and audio, Braille and a range of community languages by calling 0113 247 6419.All event details are correct at time of going to print. Access to venues will vary, please contact the venues direct for further information. 3

Welcome to the 2012Breeze International Youth Festival!Breeze International Youth Festival (BIYF) is a 12 day arts festival in Leeds, packed full of events for 13–19 year olds celebrating the creativity of young people across the city.

Activities take place across the city including an open air stage on Briggate, performance in Kirkstall Abbey, art in the White Rose Centre, comedy in the Town Hall and many activities in other venues. We are also pleased to announce a new photography project with young people from Louisville, USA (one of Leeds’ twinned cities).

The festival, with its many partners, is proud to commission and present new work by young people for young people.

Tell us what you think and what you would like to see more of next year. See our website for more information on the performances and activities at www.breezeleeds.org/biyf

BIYF is all about taking part so we look forward to enjoying the festival with you.

Morwenna, Festival Director biyf@leeds.gov.uk

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Friday 1 June Comedy Workshop Come along and try out your comedy skills with comedian Tony Vino. This workshop will give you the basics of stand-up comedy as well as tips on how to speak in front of an audience. Followed by a show. (Charge applies to show).The Crypt, Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3ADTime: 4.30pmTickets: Free. Booking required. Contact 0113 224 3801

Comedy in the Crypt Three top comedians performing cutting edge stand-up at Leeds Town Hall presented by Just Fair Laughs featuring Tony Vino, Andy Kind and Martin BigPig. Accompanying adults also welcome.The Crypt, Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3ADTime: 7pmTickets: £5. Booking required.Contact 0113 224 3801

First FloorExhibition from a drama and art project with a group of refugees about identity and Leeds. Exhibition is open until Friday 8 June.First Floor, 6 St Peter’s Building, St Peter’s Square, Leeds, LS9 8AHTime: By appointment contact, 0113 245 5252.Tickets: Free

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Festival events

Wednesday 30 May Young VisionariesLaunch of contemporary art exhibition and events by young people and for young people. For details of workshops and opening hours visit www.projectspaceleeds.org.uk/ youngvisionariesProject Space Leeds, Whitehall Waterfront, 2 Riverside Way, Leeds, LS1 4EHTime: 4pm–6pmTickets: Free

Thursday 31 May Young VisionariesContemporary art exhibition curated and created by young people working with professional mentors. Exhibition is open until Sunday 10 June.Project Space Leeds, Whitehall Waterfront, 2 Riverside Way, Leeds, LS1 4EHTime: 12pm–5pmTickets: Free

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PLUS drop in art activities – Make a graf"ti self portrait, an urban den or get creative with the Art Busker

Sunday 3 June Jubilee Celebrations Big Band Boogie Five local bands playing on Briggate along with street entertainment and a big picnic in Millennium Square. Bring your sandwiches and join in. All nationwide Jubilee celebrations will be televised on the Big Screen in Millennium Square.Briggate and Millennium Square, Leeds City CentreTime: 11am–4pmTickets: Free

Monday 4 June Pharaoh: King of Egypt Don’t miss an opportunity to see this major touring exhibition. Marvel at the tomb statue of Ramses I, see unique reliefs and "gurines and explore the life and death of the Pharaoh. Exhibition is open until Sunday 17 June.Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8BHTime: 11am–4pmTickets: Free

Tuesday 5 June Best of British Exhibition Young artists from Leeds and the surrounding area take a closer look at British heritage. Exhibition is open until Friday 15 June.The Bowery, 54 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2ALTime: 8am–7pmTickets: Free

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Saturday 2 JuneBIYF! Live on Briggate Open air stage with the best in live music and dance featuring:

Cassidy School of Irish Dance The Gonzos Aftermath

(AMP Awards Winners) Apathetic Excuse Phoenix Dance Northern School of

Contemporary Dance New World Steel

OrchestraBriggate, Leeds City CentreTime: 11am–4pmTickets: Free

Performers are listed in no particular order. Check our website nearer the time for full set list.

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ELFM Breeze Special Try out your radio and broadcast skills with this workshop from ELFM. www.elfm.co.uk Electric Press, 14 Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3DWTime: 11am–3pmTickets: Free. Booking required.Contact info@elfm.co.uk

Wednesday 6 – Saturday 9 June Opinion by Robinson Stirling Express your opinion in creative ways and new media. Each session will explore different themes in a variety of ways; photography, blog, "lm, painting, poetry, banner, collage, noisemaking, clay, twitter, gardening, Facebook, text.Leeds Met University, Landscape Resource Centre, Beckett Park, Leeds, LS6 3QSTime: 10am–2pmTickets: Free. Booking required.Contact biyf@leeds.gov.uk

Thursday 7 June Include Arts Afternoon Creative, free, fun and inclusive afternoon aimed at young people with additional needs. Promoting inclusive arts projects in Leeds.Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3ADTime: 1pm–4pmTickets: Free

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Wednesday 6 June Lifeforce Stop frame animation "lm screening of work created by young people over a six week period on the theme of Heroes and Heroines. Venue is near the Co-op store next to the bus station.The Cannons, Cross York Street, Leeds, LS2 7EE Time: 3pmTickets: Free

City Varieties Tour Discover the secrets of England’s oldest music hall and hear a variety of stories from the good old days on an interactive tour led by students.City Varieties, Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LWTime: 1pm and 2.30pmTickets: Free. Booking required.Contact Grand Theatre Box of"ce0844 848 2700

Anime Extravaganza Leeds Young Film brings you some of the best Anime "lms from the other side of the world right to your doorstep. With competitions and much more – make sure you join us for an Anime Extravaganza not to be missed!Hyde Park Picture House, Brudenell Road, Leeds, LS6 1JDTime: From 1pmTickets: £3 or £2 with BreezeCard Contact 0113 275 2045.

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Friday 8 June See Leeds: Art in the Making Artists are taking over this week’s Friday Night Project and laying on some great art activities for you. They are sure to excite, inspire and be fun. Drop in, "nd out more, have a go. Enjoy.Pudsey Leisure Centre, Market Place, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 7BETime: 7.30pm–9pmTickets: Free

Theatre Workshop with the Wardrobe Ensemble From the creators of Riot come and learn about devising, choreography and music in theatre led by experienced actors and theatre professionals.Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3ADTime: 3pm–5pmTickets: Free. Booking required. Contact 0113 224 3801

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Thursday 7 June Seacroft Young Storytellers Superb stories, fantastic fables, terri"c tales and marvellous myths performed by the Seacroft Young Storytellers.Seacroft Library, Seacroft Crescent, Leeds LS14 6PATime: 2pm–3pmTickets: Free

See Leeds: Digital and Skate Art in the Park A chance to make your own short "lm, digital art work, graf"ti or skate art. Drop by to our Art and Media Van and get creative.Skate Park in Springhead Park, Park Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0ETTime: 6pm–8.30pmTickets: Free

ELFM Broadcast Come and listen to live music in Leeds City Centre from the ELFM caravan or tune in to listen at home. www.elfm.co.uk Briggate, Leeds City Centre, LS1 6LXTime: 11am–4pm Tickets: Free

Saturday 9 June BIYF Live! at the Carriageworks An evening of dance and music by some of the most talented young performers in Leeds featuring:

Tamara Sharp 2 Directions Rodillian School Yorkshire Dance See Leeds and Opinion Ascendance Rep EXP Dance DAZL

Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3ADTime: 7.30pmTickets: £3 (£2 with Breezecard) Booking required. Contact Box Office on 0113 2243801

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Friday 8 June RIOT An epic tale of violence, greed and cheap sofas. Riot is a true story set in a lamp-lit #at-pack universe bursting with violence, chaos and more characters than you can throw a meatball at. Performed by the Wardrobe Ensemble.Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3ADTime: 7.30pmTickets: £5. Contact Box Of"ce on 0113 224 3801

Phoenix Dance Performance Phoenix Dance Theatre’s experienced practitioners will be working with young people from Archway and the Cooperative Academy to create a performance piece.Phoenix Dance, St Cecilia St, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PATime: 4pmTickets: Free. Booking required.Contact 0113 236 8130

Friday 8 June – Saturday 9 June Melbourne Street Youth ProgrammeA lively mix of urban music, street art, arts and craft workshops.Melbourne Street, Leeds, LS2 7PSTime: 10am–4pmTickets: Free. Booking required. Contact 0113 218 1920

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Saturday 9 June Ascendance Rep Young people have been working with Ascendance Rep to develop a dance piece which will be performed at various locations in the city including the Carriageworks. Details to be announced on www.breezeleeds.org/biyfVarious, Leeds city centre.Time: DaytimeTickets: Free

Opera North Exciting performance by a group of young people aged 13–19 with learning disabilities, which is the culmination of a six session project led by artists from Opera North. Following the performance, there will be a taster song writing workshop open to all, but primarily aimed at young people (13+) with learning disabilities and their parents/carers.Howard Assembly Room, Entrance via Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NUTime: 2.15pmTickets: Free. Booking required. Contact jo.bedford@operanorth.co.uk/0113 399 3202

See Leeds: Be Part of the Art Drop by and create! Join in with exciting and fun arts activities. White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road, Leeds, LS11 8LUTime: 11am–4pmTickets: Free

Opinion by Robinson Stirling The "nal session held in The Crypt at Leeds Town Hall will focus on curating and facilitating a public exhibition.The Crypt, Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3ADTime: 2pm–4pmTickets: Free

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 June Exposure Leeds Workshop Photography workshop with creative hints, tips and training for young people to photograph their own communities in print and share these across the Atlantic with our twinned city of Louisville, USA. Saturday: Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3ADSunday: Royal Armouries, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LTTime: 11am–2pmTickets: Free. Booking required.Contact Box Of"ce on 0113 2243801

Sunday 10 June When Worlds Collide Take 20 young people from across Leeds, the most complete medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain; and one team of professional artists. Give them one week. Performance of a theatre project performed in and around the Kirkstall Abbey ruins.Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EHTime: 3pmTickets: Free

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Photography and blogging projectsAs well as all the workshops and activities taking place there are two further projects taking place behind the scenes of the festival.

Tim Curtis will be working with budding photographers and giving them the skills to attend events to "lm and photograph them in a documentation project. The photographs will be displayed in Leeds Town Hall in a public exhibition during July.

Leeds2Success will be reviewing the festival with a group of young people from Morley who will be attending events and blogging about them. Keep an eye on our website for the blogs www.breezeleeds.org/biyf

Free summer fun for under 19s.Just remember to bring your Breezecard.

Breeze on Tour 12–5pm25 & 26 July Temple Newsam 1 & 2 August Roundhay Park

8 & 9 August Armley Park15 & 16 August John Charles

Centre for Sport22 & 23 August Kirkstall Abbey

Enjoy music and dance performances, sport, film, art and many more activities.

All persons entering Breeze events consent to photography and "lming arranged by Leeds City Council. This may be used on Breeze and Council promotional activities, such as websites, Facebook, print and the BBC Big Screen.16

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