Entertainment Guide
Entertainment 2011
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THE REAL THING
Celebrating 36 years together the three original vocalists, Chris Amoo, Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith had three million selling hit singles in the 70's with "You To Me Are Everything", "Can't Get By Without You" and "Can You Feel The Force", plus other top ten successes, such as "You'll Never Know What You're Missing" and "Whenever You Want My Love". In 1986 "You To Me Are Everything", "Can't Get By Without You" and "Can You Feel The Force" were all remixed and became huge hits again. The boys are still very much in demand and in more recent times the Real Thing have had their version of "Eleanor Rigby" on the chart album "Liverpool The Number Ones" and also just released is their "The Singles Collection" a 35 track double album.
Their performance for Carnival 2011 includes all their top ten hits, plus a medley of classics from the seventies to get us strutting our disco stuff on the Rec! - Big hair, bright shirts & flairs are optional but a great party is guaranteed.
Anthony Edwards AS MICHAEL JACKSON
We carry the party into the night with Anthony Edwards as The Ultimate Tribute to Michael Jackson, a show that celebrates the career of the world's greatest entertainer. Anthony brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael and the Jackson 5. Boasting a career spanning over 20 years which sees him perform over 150 shows annually. It's a spectacular show of non stop hits that pays homage to the world-class spectacle of Jackson's legendary live performances. Expect your favourite Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented live performer. Including the hits: I Want You Back, ABC, Beat It, Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Black or White, Man in The Mirror plus many more!
THE DOWNSIDE
Following on from their storming slot at the Madness night in February at the Foakes Hall, this year local boys & Carnival house band "The Downside" will be performing on the main stage. We are delighted to welcome back Reece, Tom, Chas & Mark.
Contact: www.thedownside.net
HELENA ROMANES BAND "FOUND GUILTY" 
Local School HRS is proud to present their rock band "Found Guilty". Ollie, Eddie, Matt, George and lead vocalist Erica are ready to serve their sentence on the main stage in style. We extend our thanks again to Karen Brown, Head of Music (who always produces the best home-grown talent).
SCENE II THEATRE SCHOOL
Based at the Dunmow Arts Centre, Mikki & Jacky encourage children and young adults from 7 – 18 years who wish to make the performing arts a career and those who just want to have FUN!
This year, picking up on our theme of the FOUR SEASONS they will be performing for us "Oh What A Night" and showing their musical theatre talent with "Bugsy Malone". For more info on Scene II ring 01371 878020.
JONAS GRAILE
Local 5 Piece band JONAS GRAILE start the musical entertainment for us this year. Described as "a mess of heartache, skiffle, martial arts, escapology, blues 'n' soul, rock 'n' roll, rag 'n' bone". Jonas Graile is a fantastic bunch of incredibly talented musicians.
Take Dylan's poetic genius, Drake's sombre, hypnotic folk and the hardened road tales of Rory McLeod, and somewhere along the dusty tracks you'll meet Jonas Graile, a lone troubadour with a clutch of twisted skiffle/folk songs. Perfect for Kicking off the Carnival show 2011 in style.
ROCKY - CHILDRENS ENTERTAINER
The Carnival Events Committee are delighted to provide the 'Rec' with one of the best children's entertainers in Essex, the proprietor of the world famous ROCKY's FUN HOUSE in Brentwood. Rocky will be entertaining the younger children FREE from 2-4pm. Contact Rocky at www.rockysfunhouse.co.uk
DUNMOW KYOKUSHINKAI KARATE CLUB
The Dunmow Kyokushinkai Karate club was started in 1985 by Shihan Andrew Turner and some students from Bishops Stortford Kyokushinkai. The club now has a strong core of black belts instructors who, along with their pupils will be demonstrating their fighting skills and giving a breathtaking display breaking building blocks and similar items with their bare hands and feet.
Their stunning narrated karate display is a real Carnival favourite for all ages.
DUNMOW PRIMARY SCHOOL
One of two excellent primary schools within the town boundary. Dunmow Primary's Headteacher Sylvia Ruck tells us that we have a real treat in store for us this year.
RHYTHM AND BALLS CIRCUS SHOW
Do you want to learn to perform some circus skills of your own? Well now you can. Rhythm and Balls is the circus experience with a difference. As well as performing around our showground they will be offering circus skills tuition in the adjacent field.
The club has been in existence in some form or another since 1992. It consists of a mix of professional and, ex-professional performers and entertainers, semi-professional enthusiasts & hobbyists & kids who want to have fun learning, practising & teaching juggling & related circus skills.
D FACTOR WINNER AMBER EWING
Amber beat all the contestants at the "D factor", Dunmow's talent show last year with her absolutely superb rendition of Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love For You" - Her prize? to sing at the Great Dunmow Carnival of course (which makes all of us winners). We are certain Amber will be hitting the charts very soon. This is your chance to see her first, for free!
STEPSUKAZ
Stepsukaz are a street dance crew based in Essex. They are managed and choreographed by local girl Laura Cadwallader. For Carnival they will be basing their performance around our Carnival theme "The Four Seasons"
STEPSUKAZ aim to make street dance accessible to all ages, and abilities proving that everyone can have the "swagga".
STEPSUKAZ class details are at www.freestyle-fusion.com
LAVENHAM FALCONRY'S BIRDS OF PREY
As well as a short display in the main arena you will be able to meet and greet these magnificent birds in the adjacent field. Lavenham Falconry is based in Lavenham, Suffolk and is a family run business. Lavenham's Falconry offers Birds of Prey Experiences and School Displays. They also offer guests at the Falconry the opportunity to fly a number of different birds of prey from hawks, owls, falcons and eagles.
CHOI KWANG DO DISPLAY
CHOI KWANG DO is much more than just learning self-defence. Classes combine personal protection with a fun fitness workout and exercises that help build self-confidence. Learn to look after yourself in a real life self-defence situation, getting fit whilst having fun & making friends. Classes are based in Great Dunmow and Flitch Green, see www.essexckd.co.uk for details and why not take advantage of our 2 free lessons. Telephone Jim on 07432 118511
ZUMBA DISPLAY
It's a Latin inspired, popular dance-based workout and it offers a chance to feel good about yourself and have a good old boogie with friends to music like Salsa, Cha-cha, Mambo & Rumba. Zumba is not about getting the steps right – it's about moving constantly and letting go. It's exercise in disguise, it's fun and it's Latin! Anyone can do it. Contact PETRA on 07884 336614, email : bonich.p@tiscali.co.uk or visit www.zumbapetra.webs.com
RUMBLEBEES CHEERLEADING SQUAD
The Rumblebees Cheerleading Squad is a Competition Allstars team. Their senior and youth squads have won at numerous large national and international competitions. Head coaches, Phoebe Hammond & Beverley Gilmour have opened an Allstars Gym in Takeley where along with their competition squads, "cheer for fun" and "tumble track" classes are available.
THE GREEN HACKLE PIPE BAND
Leading the parade is the immensely popular Green Hackle Pipe Band. The band was formed in 2004 adopting the name Green Hackle in 2006, taking the name from the plumes worn by the band. The band has previously performed for the Lord Mayor of London, in Belgium, Kazakhstan, Turkey, France, Italy and Ireland and performed all over the UK, notably of course for us here in Great Dunmow!
KIMBERLEY LYNNE
Local singing star Kimberly is performing twice for us - once in her own right and once presenting her singing school INNER VOICE based in Great Dunmow.
Kimberley graduated from the prestigious Vocal Tech in London. In December 2007 and was named Best Performer of the Year. Whilst at Vocal Tech she recorded her first demo album "First Hello" which she wrote and composed herself. She has recently completed her new, self written album "Awakening".
Kimberly can be contacted on 07535807162 or email kimberleylynne_music@yahoo.co.uk
GRAND FIREWORK DISPLAY
The firework display, like the rest of the show is free. However to keep it that way we will be rattling buckets to help fund it. Please dig deep and spare what you can. Your generous donation will be helping us to put on one of the largest free shows in Essex. None of the organisers get paid - we put this on because we love where we live, I'm sure you do too and want to help us to make it bigger and better every year.
SOUND ONE EVENTS
We are proud to be associated with the Great Dunmow Carnival again this year.
Sound One provide all the sound and lighting equipment for the parade route and the Recreation ground.
If you have a function and need entertainment, book the best!
We specialise in mobile discos and can also supply bands and singers for:
· Private functions (birthdays, weddings etc.)
· Entertainment venues (pubs, clubs and bars)
· Corporate events (product launches etc.)
· Outdoor events (carnivals, firework displays etc.)
· Theme nights (60's, 70's, 80's, charity fundraisers etc.)
· Under 16's disco's (schools, prom nights, kids parties.)
Check out the shows we have coming up & the celebrities at our recent gigs at:
www.sound-one.co.uk
or speak to Pete personally on Carnival Day – he'll be the one on the sound desk!
For a quotation please call Pete on 07971 152710 or e-mail pete_sparks@btinternet.com