-
Kidz Field Line Up 2013
We are delighted to unveil our line-up for 2013
Welcome to the Kidz Field and it’s extraordinary world of wonder and magic. Around our field we have things to do and see, make or join in with, bounce on, jump off, climb up and fly in. We’ve got castles and aliens, bubbles and clowns, swingboats and roundabouts, explosions, magicians, stuntmen and technicolour nuns. Our select troupe of Imagineers and Playworkers weave wonder and make magic happen, there’s more to see and do than you could ever believe, so dive in and let’s blast off!
The Kidz Field represents the original ethos of Glastonbury. We keep the Utopian spirit alive and we believe in the magic of sharing and play.
The Kidz Field is a trip back to gentler times. Our cast and crew create a production filled with honest values and meaningful engagement. Kidz Field families come here to make things together and take in all the splendours and delights we have to offer. As our motto says “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood”.
We believe in quality entertainment for kidz, we don’t endorse products, sell tie-ins or put on empty shows with bright colours and no nutritional value. We don’t do flyers or adverts or stalls or “pester power”. We’re happy to be different. We celebrate difference and diversity and we wholeheartedly endorse the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is a right of the child to rest, leisure and play. To enjoy recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in Cultural life and the Arts. All activities, shows and workshops in our field are FREE!The Kidz Field is open from 12pm til 7pm on Thursday, and from 9am til 7pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Big Top
Our Friends from CBeeBies
Alex, Sid, Andy and Katy will be performing a new show devised especially for Kidzfield 2013! It will include songs, games, jokes, laughter and require that children MUST join in and have FUN!!!!Also joining in the fun with the Crew are The Star Kids.
“I love coming to the Kidz Field and performing in the big top. It is always so rewarding and so much fun. The Kidz Field audiences really are the best. Me, Sid, Andy and Katy cannot wait to get to Glastonbury and make people smile.” Alex Winters
The Golden Cowpat
Tucked In Theatre bring their latest hit show, straight from a lauded run at The Edinburgh Festival.
Hector’s farm is in a sorry state. Crops no longer grow, trees droop and grass is thin on the ground. All his animals have been sold, except his cows. One day Hector discovers a mysterious golden cowpat in their field. This sets him and the bearer of the priceless poos, Betty (the naughtiest cow of them all), on a quest to sell the pats and make their fortunes!
Tucked In have created an intimate piece of storytelling for children and adults that will express the importance of community and humanity. It is told through a thrilling concoction of eccentric, high-energy storytelling and lush, lilting folk music.
CBeeBIes Rhyming Rockets
Join Joe and Andy as they embark on an adventure of slapstick, silliness, song and…. silliness, as they endeavour to create rhyming magic for all ages.
Rhubarb Theatre Present Paper Wings
Torn from their homeland, Tatao and her mother have arrived in a strange new world. Confused, lost and homesick, they set about to start a new life.
Full of colour, music, creativity and imagination, Paper Wings will take the audience on a rollercoaster of emotions. So prepare for joy and sadness, laughter and tears, and surprises around every corner. Suitable for the whole family.Coreo Hazzard
Coreo is one of the great new circus talents of our generation. He is from three generations of clown, The Hazzards, and his grandfather, Michael Balfour, was one of the truly Great Britons. Michael ‘Ancient Hazzard’ Balfour was one of the founding inspirations of the Kidz Field and Coreo’s father Perry, ‘Alwayz Hazzard’, appeared with us for years and now Coreo has taken over the role as the Hazzard in the Kidz Field. His blend of clowning, magic, wonder and awe is enchanting and his show is a treat for all who are drawn in.
Seikou Susso
Each morning the field will open to the beautiful sounds of traditional West African Kora music. Coming from a long line of griots, oral historians who have kept and promoted the history of the Mandinka cultures of West Africa, Gambia-born Seikou Sussou is a master of the kora – the African harp. He uses his music to provide the perfect ambience of West Africa. His compositions are inspired by Mandinka culture, and his singing and playing style observes the delicacy and poise of the Gambian traditional repertoire.
Seiku’s Website
ZAZ The Clown
Zaz has been entertaining children and families since he was a kid! and takes great pride in his work. Over the years he has made a lasting impact on many children and adults from all walks of life. Matthew Indge aka Zaz grew up in the small seaside town of Bognor Regis and started Clowning at a young age when he joined in the yearly Bognor Clown Convention festival with many other local school children. In 1993 Zaz was awarded Clowns Internationals Young Clown of the year and Clown of the year in 2007
ZAZ The Clown’s Website
MUSIKADEMY
Re:Play Music
Play – Perform – Record
In the Kidz Field Muzikademy we’ve created a fantastic resource for keen young music students of all abilities. We’ve got audio and video recording, instrument lessons, group sessions and as much music and performance tuition as you could hope to have. We’re giving away ukeleles and other instruments and all the inspiration and encouragement in the world.
Re-Play Music is the biggest stringed instrument recycling project in the UK. Running for over 15 years and having taken 2 Music Industry Awards for Environmental Initiative and Sustainability (sponsored by NAMM, MIA and Classic FM). Our first Music workshop started at Glastonbury Kidz Field 10 years ago. Each instrument is Re-cycled and Re-paired, so it can Re-turn to kidz field where it gets Re-played by 100′s of kids each year!! We are dedicated to the idea that Music is made to share, just like the instruments you can try in the Re-play Music Tent, where it all began!!!
Re:Play Music
Access To Music
Since 1992 Access to Music has provided quality music training to thousands of musicians across the UK, while also equipping them with valuable employability and life skills. Access to Music is the UK’s leading popular music college offering learning and employability for all ages of UK and international students. Access to Music develops a student’s creativity, intellect and vocational ambition through broad, relevant engagement with music and music-related curriculum.
Access to Music has an expanding network of music centres and is looking to branch out through the British Isles and into Europe. It develops bespoke music curriculum with Rockschool, the UK’s only popular music awarding body, and with UK universities and conservatoires. It currently employs around 150 people.
Access to Music has a real presence in the music industry through Atom Live which provides Access to Music students with the opportunity to engage safely in industry practice.
Opportunities for kids to make music at this unique and popular special feature in the Glastonbury Festival Kidzfield.
‘Havago’ on acoustic and electric guitars, basses, violins, drumkit, keyboards and even ukuleles!
Get up and do a turn on the new Kidzfield Buskers’ Corner and then record your song in the Rockhopper mobile studio. We will make an album in 4-days!
We may find the stars of tomorrow for the Pyramid Stage here today at Musikademy!
Musikademy open Thursday 12-7pm, Friday to Sunday 10am-7pm.Havago! Acoustic and electric sessions run both together peppered with Buskers’ Corner slots and sessions.
Rockhopper Mobile Recording Studio
Rockhopper Studios Mobile recording Studio, a 26-foot-long, self-contained, professional-quality recording studio will be in the Kidz Field for all kidz to use for free. On the outside, it’s a fully restored 1963 Airstream – eye-catching, head-turning and very, very silver!On the inside it’s a state of the art recording studio.
Rodney Branigan’s Masterclass
Kidz Field are pleased to welcome Texan born Rodney Branigan to deliver his guitar masterclasses to students for free. Known for his distinctive musical style and his extraordinary ability to play two guitars or a piano and guitar at the same time, Rodney is not only a unique guitarist, but also a fantastic musician.
Area 43 Radio
Area 43 is a regional charity providing Information, Help and Support primarily to young people. We deliver professional, safe, non-discriminatory and non-judgemental services to all young people. We run an Internet based radio station in order to further spread the reach and effectiveness.We make programmes involving one to one interviews and panel discussions advising young people on specific areas affecting young people.
We focus on the real experiences of young people to bring relevant, significant support to aid them in making the right decisions under difficult circumstances. Through discussion and making radio programmes we work to develop confidence and improve communication skills.
Area 43 Radio
Strode College Video
Jamma De Samba
Professor Panic’s Puppet Theatre
Prof. Panic
Professor Panic is another of the great unsung heroes of the Kidzfield. He is peerless as a puppeteer and his experience, understanding and tolerance make him the perfect person to guide your children through workshops and puppet practice.
This perfect puppeteer hosts all day puppet lunacy, stories, workshops and much more! From morning til evening puppeteers from myriad cultures entertain and amaze.
http://www.paniccircus.co.uk/
Zu Aerial Dance
Zu Aerial Dance offer a range of aerial pieces catering for any event. Bespoke acts also available to suit a specific theme. They perform solos and duets and will also be running workshops.
Nicada Traditional Punch and Judy
Making puppets in different ways using a myriad of different materials and involving you all in an instant show, and remember, many of our artists and performers will be doing workshops around their specialist skills and art – so keep your eyes open.
No Strings Puppet Theatre
Alan Kirkpatrick’s No Strings Puppet Theatre has travelled the world with his intricately crafted and captivating tales. The ingenuity and dexterity of puppetry has established No Strings Puppet Theatre as one of the finest street artists that Britain has to offer.
Mainbrace Theatre
With such delights as Captain Kipper and The Moaner Lisa, Mainbrace are hearty funsters with a hold full of frolics. You won’t miss them, whether it’s on the field or in the tent, they catch you if you don’t catch them first!’
Over The Top Puppet Company present Willie The Wicked Wolf
Storytellers Marquee
John Row
Is the host of the Storytellers Marquee. He is world reknowned for his tall tales from around the globe. He travels the World telling stories and adds to his collection wherever he goes. John is one of the great unsung heroes of the Kidzfield and each year he amazes, amuses and astounds us all with his fantastic far-fetched fantasies.
Christine Willison and Mitzi
For over 20 years, Christine has entertained, intrigued and inspired people of all ages and abilities with her large repertoire of traditional and contemporary stories. Whether in schools, performance spaces, libraries or museums, in stately homes in Britain or at festivals worldwide, Christine shares her inexhaustible enthusiasm for the world of tales, legends, myths and riddles. Some of these come from her family’s roots in Ireland and Eastern Europe; some from Wales where she lives, and others she gathers on her world travels.
http://www.christinestories.co.uk/
Pag Naylor’s Instant Theatre
Every performance of Pag’s Instant Theatre is created and acted out by the audience itself, without props or scenery, using the English that the students already know and understand. No two shows are ever the same.
http://pagsinstanttheatre.com/
Clive ‘The Storyfella’ Pig
Clive Pig, the Storyfella, is a storyteller like no other. Using masks and music, puppetry and song, you’ll hear some familiar old chestnuts as well as some more unusual tales. His original and dynamic delivery of World Stories appeals to young and old, making him a popular performer at festivals, schools and art centres. Clive is a member of the Guild of Fabulists.
Donald ‘Story Don’ Nelson
"There is nothing children (and adults) like better than a good story. Storytelling can take their minds to places that no computer game, film or television programme ever could. "
Mary J Lockwood
"”Let me tell you, children, of the Fairytale Wars!” Top-secret, crime-busting, intergalactic superhero Mary J Lockwood also finds the time to tell stories."
WALKABOUTS
Sisters of Percy
Jamma De Samba
Stilt Affliction
Clown Pedro
A.P.E Project
Bubbles The Clown
Frantic Antics
Gorilla Hugs
Be More George
Andrea Walton
-
It’s Getting Busy Here
We can’t contain our excitement, we just had to tell someone. The phones are ringing off the hook, the toys are all being dusted off, the covers are coming off the Circus stuff and the Kidzfield crew are busy as bees. We’re talking special shows this summer. The Fairground Rides are assembling themselves and there are bouncy things bobbling about with excitement.
We’re delighted to have Tim & Light back with their Edinburgh hit ‘The Golden Cowpat’ and we’re completely ecstatic with the arrival of Rhubarb Theatre and their brilliant ‘Paper Wings’ Show. It’s going to be a brilliant year, just look for yourself….
-
Roll Up Roll Up, The Greatest Show on Earth is Coming…
Tickets go sale on sunday for Glastonbury 2013 —- 12′s AND UNDER STILL GET EUROPE’S LARGEST CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL FOR FREE!!!! Tony and the Kidzfield Crew are excitedly gathering the ingredients for the BEST KIDZFIELD EVER!!!
We will be welcoming old friends with open arms, bringing some exciting new treats for you all AND we have a number of FANTASTIC special guests to unveil over the next foe months.
Stay tuned to Kidzfield.com for news of our amazing line-up and more Kidzfield treats.
-
Days of fun and sunshine
The flags will always fly
While we’re not trudging around a damp pasture we can remember the smiles, the wonder, the awe.
The performers that come together to cast the magical spell that weaves itelf into the fabric of the field.
Who bring fantastic characters to life and tell the tallest of tales to tremulous tiny minds.
-
It’s That Time of Year
It’s that time of year when we would be gathered together in a Somerset field to dream up and live the Kidzfield magic. As this year we are taking a break, we’d like to share some magic from our archive to remind us all of how amazing the Kidzfield can be.
-
Kidzfield 2012 Still Going Strong
There’s no Glastonbury Festival this year but the Kidzfield magic continues. We’re all out there gathering energy for 2013 and we’re going to present some gems from our archive over the summer to remind you of the magic we make. We always want to inspire, delight and nurture the seeds of inspiration in children of all ages! Over the summer we’ll replay some of our past magic and we send out love and peace to everyone that has helped to make the Kidzfield at Glastonbury such a special place.
-
SOS Children’s Villages – Kidz Field Donates
We are very happy to announce that, thanks to various people’s hard work making T-shirts, donations from the cafe and the generosity of Aggreko, we have been able to donate £700 to the charity SOS Children’s Villages.
Their vision is “a loving home for every child” and we think their approach is the best for children and child sponsors alike. They have provided a new family and home for more than 78,000 children in 518 unique Children’s Villages in 125 countries. Their supporters also help a million children and their families through our programmes in the surrounding communities.
SOS Children’s Villages use 100% of the money they receive helping children. When you make a donation to them you can ask for the money to be used in a particular way. We’ve asked for the money to be used to help orphans in Tibet.
Along with the beneficiaries of proceeds from Glastonbury Festival – Greenpeace, Water Aid & Oxfam & numerous other charities, the Kidz Field tries to hire and promote as many charities and NGO’s as possible, that work with children.
Once again, we’d like to thank everybody who made it the best Kidz Field ever.
-
Watch This Space
Well, the dust has settled and we’ve finally washed the Glastonbury mud off and we’re reviewing the mountain of photos and videos that we have of the 2011 Kidz Field. There are thousands of photos and hundreds of videos and it will take some time to sort through it all. We’ll keep adding stuff as we go along so please check in regularly.
To check our selection of videos by clicking the Kidz Field TV button above and for our large photo gallery click the Gallery button.
Also, if any of you have any pictures or videos you’d like to share then please get in touch.
-
Michael & Genevieve, Rastamouse and The Kidz Field
Every year we welcome new friends to the Kidz Field family and this year was no exception. Among the new faces in the field this year were two very special people and their fantastic creation. Michael Da Souza and Genevieve Webster are the creators of Rastamouse and they hosted story telling sessions with us each day this year.
On meeting and chatting with Michael and Genevieve it became clear that we had shared attitudes and ideals and that they understood completely what the Kidz Field is all about. Their stories celebrate diversity, embrace inclusivity and have humour, understanding and intelligence in them. The CBeeBies version of Rastamouse is a massive hit with kidz of all ages and it’s the warmth, inventiveness and great story telling that make it so popular.
It was such a pleasure to meet a couple who are so committed to good values and creative fun. Their contribution to the field was fantastic and their endorsement of and contribution to our Kidz Field magical experience was inspiring. In the current climate of austerity and suspicion in the wider world it’s so important that we feed our kidz a diet of tolerance, understanding and a love of the new, different and interesting. Enlightened kidz grow into informed and caring adults and, their energy and enthusiasm, will help us change the way we live and the way society works.
We do everything we can to encourage positive attitudes and to create experiences of wonder and awe in the kidz that come to the field. Michael and Genevieve saw this and ‘got it’, they dived in, joined in to the fullest and took pleasure and brought joy. This is the real spirit of the Kidz Field and we celebrate it’s power.Many people were happy to pose for photos, including Mr Glastonbury himself, Michael Eavis!Thank you Michael and Genevieve for your part in making Kidz Fiedl 2011 the best one ever!
After irie talks with Da Crew and President Wensley Dale too, Michael agrees, to supply the cheese, to get Rasta Mouse jammin’ for you. -
Noona’s Puppet Stew 2011
Here’s a lovely selection of photos from Noona’s Puppet Stew’s Workshops in the Make & Do Tent in 2011. She’s hosted the pics on her own site so please follow the link below to see this lovely set of pics.
http://www.puppet-stew.com/glasto11
Thanks Noona, for sharing these!
After irie talks with Da Crew and President Wensley Dale too, Michael agrees, to supply the cheese, to get Rasta Mouse jammin’ for you.Kidz Field
