BIRMINGHAM EXTRAVAGANZA
ST GEORGE'S DAY CELEBRATIONS
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St George’s Day this year is on Thursday 23rd April, and Birmingham is proud to be honouring England's patron saint with free entertainment and festivities on the following Saturday.
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St George’s Day Celebrations
Date: Saturday 25 April
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Chamberlain & Victoria Squares, and Upper New Street
Cost: FREE
Full details are below.
St George’s Day Concert
Date: Saturday 25 April
Time: 6-9pm
Venue: Symphony Hall
Cost: Tickets £8 (Grand Tier £6)
Box Office: 0121 780 3333
For more details go to www.bhamstgeorge.myby.co.uk |
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| Phil Upton and Joanne Malin from BBC WM |
Celebrate England’s Patron Saint!
Come and enjoy some patriotic fun at these free celebrations in Birmingham city centre. Victoria Square will have a stage with live music from The Fab Beatles, Kerfuffle and many more, as well as a fun dragon slide and dragon-making workshops for children.
The stage entertainment will be compered by BBC WM presenters Joanne Malin and Phil Upton, and you can also hop on board the BBC Bus to find out everything you ever wanted to know about the BBC.
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| Chaz Singh and family with St George |
Knights and nosh
Chamberlain Square will see a variety of entertainment, including sword-fighting demonstrations from the Knights of Middle England and their horses, as well as traditional folk and Morris dancing.
Traditional English nosh will be on the menu, with a whole pig roast as well as ales and ciders from local breweries. Also, New Street will see an English Craft and Farmers Market offer tasty treats and traditional souvenirs to take away. |
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Programme
The full programme is shown in the table below, but may be subject to change on the day. For more information call 0121 303 3008.
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Victoria Square Stage (Free)
Compered by BBC WM presenters Phil Upton and Joanne Malin
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11:00am
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City of Birmingham Brass Band
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12 noon
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BBC WM Comperes
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12:15pm
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Deluka
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1:00pm
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BBC WM Comperes
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1:30pm
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Central England Ensemble
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2:15pm
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BBC WM Comperes
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2:30pm
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The Fab Beatles
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3:30pm
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BBC WM Comperes
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4pm
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Kerfuffle
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5:00pm
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Close
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Chamberlain Square (Free)
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11:00am
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Jockey Men's Morris Club
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11:20am
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The Knights of Middle England
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11:40am
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Glorishears of Brummagem
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12 noon
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Medieval Jester
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12:20pm
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Earlsdon Morris Men
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12:35pm
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Fiddlesticks
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12:55pm
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The Knights of Middlen England
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1:15pm
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The Knights of Middle England
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1:35pm
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Glorishears of Brummagem
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1:55pm
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Medieval Jester
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2:25pm
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Earlsdon Morris Men
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2:40pm
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Fiddlesticks
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3:00pm
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The Knights of Middle England
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3:20pm
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Earlsdon Morris Men
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3:40pm
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Glorishears of Brummagem
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4:00pm
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Jockey Men's Morris Club
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4:20pm
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Medieval Jester
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4:40pm
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Fiddlesticks
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5:00pm
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Close
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Symphony Hall (£)
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6-9pm
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Celebrating England Concert, full details at www.bhamstgeorge.myby.co.uk
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| Organisation and Support
The St George's Day celebrations are organised by Birmingham City Council in partnership with Birmingham St George's Day Association (BSGDA), and supported by BBC WM
The concert at Symphony Hall is organised by the BSGDA.
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Short URL for this page: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/st-george
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