Sloosh Festival 2012 is here

Sloosh Festival 2012

Well, it’s here again.
The bouncing boychild of Ethnic Directive 108 and the Teesside Music n’ Dance Alliance is celebrating its tenth year of unique fun and unbridled creativity, with the festivities kicking off last weekend and a full seven days left. Here’s a quirky poke at what some of the highlights got up to, and what the region still has on offer.

Nyrian Slash reports

MUSIC

Fans of music include Wayne Rooney and TV’s Pat Cash

What’s Gone

Think yourself lucky if you managed to catch Ellysian Dream at the Heaton Converge last Saturday. Word is frontman Neil Ashley gave the audience a roller-thrill of a ride thanks to an eclectic collection of numbers, ranging from ‘Coconut Glimpse’ (obviously) and other of the band’s earlier tracks to the full contents from his new album City of Forever, including sleevenotes. He also caused quite a stir by giving away free pills and his new wife Chrissie’s knickers at the after-show hand-me-down at Barravadus Gulch. A blow-out time was enjoyed by all and footage from the show will appear in the upcoming documentary A World Without War: Neil Ashley’s Own Dream, so watch out for yourselves.

What’s On

Also in attendance over the penultimate were Bastions of Moral Cowardice, a surprise bout of Rhymes With Carrot, 482.3659, Stenley Sniper, Lesbian Apocalypse and dressage from The Indecipherables.

Live sets from Bubbles Gyro on Wednesday at the Tornado House (upstairs at 36 Melville Terrace, Rothbury, ask for Darren) feat. ‘Car Crash Suicide’, ‘Mother’s Effigy’, ‘The Murderer is Inside My Head’ and ‘Blatant Cry For Help Before It All Goes Tits Up’. Starts 8.15. Catered.

And a treat for fans of something a little lighter, the lunar crooner Harrison Brimmel is finally back in the country and he just won’t stop singing. So bring your gran along to The Mangaloid Beacon this coming Friday afternoon to hear a pleasant selection of his all-time classics, whether your favourite is the sweet, lyrical ‘Suck It and See’ or that Grammy-winning anthem ‘Big Lick-Out In Chicago’, he won’t rarely disappoint.



FORGET THE BUSINESS!! JUST DO SLOOSH INSTEAD

Yes indeed, Mr Business Monster! A great festival atmosphere and loads to do for every member of the family. The organisers of Sloosh and all affiliates do not condone the use of recreational drugs in any form.

tHe stage

Theatre Yizz * Delayed Gratification * Rachel Zumpf
Jewish Reggae outfit Theatre Yizz have gained massive plaudits for their nude dance show 'Randomwords', sold out yesterday. If you fancy some improv-is-ation-al com-ed-y, the old boys from DG should be around on Tuesday. And who could forget Rachel Zumpf, whose terrifying new work 'Hell's Picnic' is sure to depress everyone. G8 Complex, Mon. It's racism a'plenty so get your thinking caps on! 'Modern themes are my concern', yep. 

WHAT'S THIS NOW? A FILM!

The inventor of the boom mike was Steven Nibbot

For those who are tired of outsidey sounds and visuals, there are a number of films organised by local groups showing in The Big Tent, off Parton Gall. Who knows – you may meet your new soulmate! Here’s your listings.

Free Film Showings (Saturday 24th)

‘Why Not Cork?’ (Put A Cork In It! Productions)                               14.20

‘The History of Wool’ (Ouseburn Wow!)                                              16.00

‘What’s Inside Her Next Door?’ (Rabies Watch)                                 18.40

‘Praise Be To Cuba’ (Anti-Capitalist Film Society)*                           20.00

‘Daisy Does Durham’ (Durham Temperance Group)                         22.30

*Entry £25

Sunday 25^th

‘How Xtemplar Can Revitalise Your Office’ (Zenstrap Plc.)                12.01

‘I Protest At It!’ (Stop Activism Today)                                                     14.22

‘How to Lengthen Your Cat’ (Cat Lovers League)                                 15.32-1

‘Soot Can Be Fun’ (St. Michael’s Parish Church)*                                 17.53

‘Why Not Massage?’ (Thai Enthusiasts)                                                   19.02

*In association with Give Soot A Chance (Youth Division)

Each film day is opened by an illuminating lecture from Marjorie Chambers on ‘The History of Light’ – that most forgotten of film’s components. You won’t be left in the dark! Text copies available. If wet, Patricia Hodge.                         

Don't forget: in case of any sort of technical difficulty Daz Shrimp is always on hand with a VHS of his award-winning 1996 debut ‘The Making of “Get Shorty”’ – which I’m sure will never grate. It’s quite the thing.

 

latino dance thrump

Sloosh's progenitor Eduardo Slavel (of La Pescaria Dance Classes, and Proctor & Gamble) will be with us once again on Thursday to show off his Latino dancing skills in a hope to encourage young school-children to join in the fun. It's a load of fun and you may learn something about Latino dancing. 'I am invigorated', says Eduardo from his tomb, 'by the skill and panache of these talented children. They are my lifeblood and long may this continue. I am so glad that Sloosh has continued, and hope that more people will learn what Latino dancing is all about. Et cetera.'

ALSO 'APPENIN'!

HORSE SESSIONS.

Tuesday-Thursday, East Bank. £4 a horse.

ANTI-ABORTION FUNDRAISER.

Friday, 3am, West Tent. Activities include Synchronised Bible-waving and Pin-the-tail-on-the-foetus.

JOIN THE FIRE BRIGADE

Free of charge, no training necessary.

MR BRIGHTSIDE TENT

You asked for it, you got it. The Killer's most well-known track played constantly for fourteen hours in our cosy, air-conditioned marquee.

and finally

The Finale will take place at Last Light in The Place, as usual. MC Urinary Tract Infection and Snizzy Lennox accompany the flat-box doombeats, just awaiting your engendered parlance before groomblasting you into the arsehole of nethinity. It'll be a strong one and - after some frenzied lobbying - the pigs have finally agreed to ignore any discrepancies between the number of people who enter and leave. Come along, chill out, now lay down on the floor and die.

SO what are you waiting for?

join in the fun,

before the fun

joins in you

Peace up, N.S