Programme..
2009 has been a tough year in programming the Carnival as there are a lot more groups and individuals wanting to participate. Unfortunately Carnival happens in a residential are which makes it difficult to expand it any more. We have managed to involve most of those wanting to take part. The exciting thing and reality about carnival is that despite all the obstacles it always end up happening.
Although we try not recreate St Pauls Carnival but build on what was already there, we still add a few new things e.g. this year running a warm up procession in town and also having a local person working alongside me so I can pass my skills and knowledge.
As usual the programmed events will do more of the talking so here are some of the 2009 activities and for the rest please check our brochure.
The Green Stage - Grosvenor Green
11am to 1am
| Through our partnership with Ujima Radio as St Pauls Carnival's Community Media Partner we are happy to have Ujima Djs hosting this stage. | |
| The Royal Family (TRF) | 12-12.40pm |
| A Fi Wi Sinting | 12.45-1.15pm |
| Tough Touch | 1.45- 2.15pm |
| Funkesteins | 2.30- 3.15pm |
| Eva Lazarus | 3.30pm-3.45pm |
| Norris B | 4.10-4.30pm |
| John Hatchinson | 4.45-5.05pm |
| Youth Action(Botswana) | 5.10-5.40pm |
| Planetman | 5.45- 6.15pm |
| Creative Soul Experience | 6.30-7.15pm |
| Vamos | 7.30-8.15 |
| Texxus | 8.30- 8.50 |
| Troy Ellis | 9-9.45 |
| Surprise Guest | 10-10.30 |
| Scrappy | 10.45-11.30 |
| Dj | 11.30-11.50 |
| Earl 16 and Soothsayers | 11.50-00.50 |
The Poetry Corner - St Pauls Park 2 to 6pm
This will be coordinated and hosted by Lawrence Hoo
The Poets
| Lawrence Hoo | Talking Tekla The Narrata |
| Poet Malusi | Agatha |
| Kev The Poet |
There will also be an open mike for anyone who wants to do a poem or two
Sound Systems - 11am - 2am (See map for locations)
| Invasion | Rathbone (Youh Sounds) |
| Ghetto Force | Daddy Crukus |
| Negus Melody | House and Garage Intl |
| Toyboy VIP | Ujima Sound System |
| Powa Jam | Unique Star |
| Excaliber | Earthquake - for carnival presentation sounds in Carnival Village (Portland Square) |
Carnival Village
Carnival processions 1 - 3.30pm Presentations 3.30- 5.30pm
The Carnival presentations will be hosted by Bristol's very own loved TV and Radio presenter Junior Saunders whom along with Pax Nindi will be announcing all the groups as they present their vibrant costumes to the judges. This year all presentations will be screened on two giant BBC screens as well as streamed live to the BBC site.
| Float 1 | Float 9 Big Band |
| Cabot Primary St Pauls Nursery School |
Rampage Carnival Club |
| Float 2 | Float 10 Samba |
| Fairfield School Lockleaze |
Afrikan Sambistas Flying Colours |
| Float 3 | Float 11 Visiting |
| Glenfrome Hannah More |
Nottingham Carnival Club |
| Float 4 | Float12 Samba |
| Cotham School Bristol Metropolitan College |
Bristol School of Samba |
| Float 5 | Float 13 Stilts |
| Rosemary Nursery Christchurch |
Mokostumbie Felix Road Adventure Playground Spoke n Chain Cap'n Bikebeard and The Sea of Love |
| Float 6 | Float 15 |
| St Barnabas Bees Carnival Club |
Sierra Leone Association |
| Float 7 | Float 16 Steel Pan |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Primary Ashley Down Juniors |
City Academy Steel Band |
| Float 8 | Float 17 Samba |
| Millpond City Circus - Circomedia |
Grupo Illu Axe |
| Support Float - Water/Collection | Float 18 Steelpan |
| Van for collection | SWICA |
| Float 19 Big Band | |
| Masquerade 2000 |
Mandela Hideaway - St Agnes Park 2 - 6pm
Programmed for children and young people featuring, games, dance, painting, bouncing castles and many more.
Everyone is encouraged to build a Leaders of Tomorrow installation using recycled material on a hill in the Park. By the end of the day there will be a finished leaders of Tomorrow statue or installation by visiting children, youth and adults
