Event Information

Festival day line-up (Victoria gardens, Waterfall gardens,Truro)

(All times are approximations, but we will endeavour to keep to our schedule)

This years event will be held on September 3rd 2011 11am – 9pm

at Victoria gardens and waterfall gardens, Truro.

Due to funding constraints, and our belief that our event should be free to the public. we will be unable to have the usuall line up of great artist. but fear not we will be having one very special guest performance from 7pm, live theartre performances, free food, workshops, stalls, facepainting, dance, beatbox, sounsystem, and more. . . . .

Out of the Ark Community sound-system 11am- 9pm

Workshops TBA

Also: Capoeira workshop  (times to be arranged)

Join us in saying no to racism, bigotry, and discrimination;

And yes to Love, understanding, and Acceptance

Respect Video

Thanks to Chris for this video. Here’s a little reminder to show just how special this years festival was! Thank you all so so much. One Love. X

Thank you!

Thank you all so much for making Saturday so successful! We’ll put a proper thank you soon, but for the moment here are some pictures for you to enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/markfalmouth/sets/72157624606392269/

Festival Line Up!

Festival day line-up (Victoria gardens, Truro)

(All times are approximations, but we will endeavour to keep to our schedule)

Out of the Ark reggae sound-system 10am- 5pm

Thai chi master class   10am

Junk band instrument making ALL DAY (be a part of the procession)

Costume making         10 – 2pm (be a part of the procession)

Mask making workshop   Mid-day

Zumba dance workshop   2.30pm

Samba band performance   4.15pm

Also: Capoeira workshop (Jinga Communities) and Drumming workshop (times to be arranged)

Procession from Victoria gardens to Lemon Quay   5pm Everyone Welcome!

Join us in saying no to racism, bigotry, and discrimination;

And yes to Love, understanding, and Acceptance.

 Festival evening line-up (Lemon Quay, Truro)

Welcome:  5.30

Master Drummers of Africa: 5.45

Branga Tanga:   6.30pm

Kissmet:          7.50pm

Zubop Gambia:   9.20pm

Nucleus Roots;    10.40pm

Food includes, Lebanese, Caribbean, Thai, and Nepalese (served all evening)

Live auction in aid of ShelterBox between bands

Bar opens 6pm-11.30   

Midnight Finish

Flash Mob Dance

For those of you interested in completing the first Cornwall Respect Flash Mob Dance please visit our facebook profile! There is now a video up showing you how to do the dance!

Master Drummers of Africa

Cornwall Respect Festival is delighted to announce that the Master Drummers of Africa will be performing at Lemon Quay.
 
Described as “one of the most thrilling and unforgettable spectacles in world music” the Drummers have kindly agreed to perform before their evening performance at the Hall For Cornwall.

 ”Deep, mysterious, spiritual, celebratory and utterly compelling, the world’s greatest drum orchestra features 10 drummers from 10 African nations, using over 100 ethnic drums and representing over 300 tribes of Africa.”

Tickets for the evening perfomance at Hall For Cornwall can be bought here.

Branga Tanga to play Cornwall Respect Festival

Cornish based musicians Branga Tanga have also been announced to play this years Respect Festival in Truro. The four piece play various world folk music as well as roots and tango and have recently played the 2010 Exeter Respect Festival. http://www.myspace.com/bragatanga