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Thursday

Creation Station Location: Foyer Led by: The Place Makers Time: 4.30pm - 6.30pm Category: Art

Individualise your free tote bag and festival programme by getting into the latest colouring craze. We're told this will "de-stress and focus the mind." Seriously?

Welcome to the world of RawFfest

Location: Basement Led by: Youth Arts Network Cymru Time: 5pm - 5.45pm

Capacity: 60 Partner: Youth Arts Network Cymru Category: Other

Head to the Basement for general daftness as we get to know each other. Expect games, challenges and mysteries.

PUSH Location: Gallery Time: 5pm to 10pm Led by: RawFfest visual art team Category: Art

Art is important within today's society as it challenges our beliefs and makes us question ourselves and the world around us. PUSH will exhibit the work of emerging artist

Criw Celf Creates Location: Balcony Gallery Time: 5pm - 10.30pm

Category: Art Partner: Criw Celf

Criw Celf is the Wales-wide programme for young people who show potential and have a particular passion for art. They have been mentored by professional artists. This exhibition gives a taste of the amazing work they have produced this year.

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Thursday (Continued)

Ffestival Fflashmob (rehearsal 1) Location: Basement Led by: Sarah Hudson Time: 5.45pm - 6.30pm Capacity: 30 Category: Dance

The dance flashmob will happen in a public location at 2pm on Saturday. There are 3 rehearsal sessions. The more rehearsals you join, the bigger your role, but even if you can only get to one rehearsal you can still join in!

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Location: Studio Time: 7.15pm Led by: Volcano Youth Company

Capacity: 120 Category: Drama Partner: Volcano Youth Company

Sport: We know it’s good for us. It brings us together, and teaches us teamwork. But what about those of us who aren’t any good or just don’t like it? Are we missing out? This fast-paced, funny, interactive show has just been performed at the National Festival of Youth Theatres in Scotland. Volcano Youth Company is building a community of daring young people who will become the next generation of performance innovators.

Twmpath Location: Studio Time: 8.30pm - 10pm Category: Dance

No one can go through life without experiencing at least one Twmpath! Try to keep up with a swirling mass of dancers and a live folk band. The Caller will try to bring some semblance of order.

Silent Disco Location: Basement Date: Thursday, 18 August 2016 Time: 8.30pm - 10pm Capacity: 60 Category: Dance

Your own headset and a choice of channels. So half the room could be dancing to pop and the other half to rap. The perfect way to chill (particularly if you've just had A level results)

Silent Twmpath Location: Basement Time: 10pm - 10.15pm Capacity: 60 Category: Dance

In what we're pretty sure is a world first, we're going to try setting up a Silent Twmpath. Will it end in chaos? Be there to find out.

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Friday

Opera. But not as you know it! Location: Raw Space Time: 11am – 12.30pm, 1 – 2.30pm, 3 – 4.30pm, 5 – 6.30pm Led by: Errollyn Wallen & Operasonic Capacity: 10 at each workshop Category: Music Partner: Operasonic

Begin the reinvention of opera by working with a composer and two young opera singers to explore writing for operatic voice. This workshop will focus on what you want to hear and how you want to make it. The amazing result will be performed on Friday evening.

You Talkin' to ME?

Location: Studio Time: 11am - 12.30pm Led by: RawFfest Film Council Capacity: 100 Category: Film

The first RawFfest Film Council presents short films by young people. Carefully selected films show new and emerging talent from Wales. Participants will reach out to new creatives both online and offline after watching their masterpieces! The films range through performance, documentary, fiction, experimental, art and animation. (This event is suitable for musicians, agencies and organisations that need film makers to help create new material.)

Road to Rio Location: Friars Walk Time: 11am to 3pm Led by: Road to Rio team Category: Other Partner: Newport Live Activities include archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, football, handball, hockey, golf, tennis, volleyball. There are two wheelchairs for people with any accessibility issues. Newport Live provides coaches so turn up and have a go.

How to write a hit song

Location: The Writer’s Den Time: 11am - 12.30pm Led by: Maddie Jones Capacity: 10 Category: Music, Literature & spoken word Partner: Maddie Jones

Ever wanted to learn how to write a hit song? Well, here's your chance. Maddie Jones (described by Amy Wadge as 'exceptionally talented') gives us a unique session on the art of song-writing, including sharing some neat tricks and lyric writing tools.

How to be a record producer Location: Recording studio Time: 11am - 12.30pm Led by: Jamie Winchester Capacity: 10 Category: Music The secrets of the recording studio: hands-on session on making the most of your time with an engineer. Led by Jamie Winchester, hugely experienced engineer, producer and DJ, who has toured the world with his music.

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Friday (continued)

Criw Celf Creates Location: Balcony Gallery Time: 11am - 10.30pm Category: Art Partner: Criw Celf

Criw Celf is the Wales-wide programme for young people who show potential and have a particular passion for art. They have been mentored by professional artists. This exhibition gives a taste of the amazing work they have produced this year.

"Speak softly, but carry a big can of paint" * Location: Riverfront entrance Time: 11am-12.30pm, 1-2.30pm, 3-4.30pm, 5-6.30pm Led by: Spike Capacity: 10 per session Category: Art Partner:FatCap

This hands-on masterclass, led by professional graffiti artist FatCap, will let you loose with a spray can (under appropriate supervision, of course). Learn top tips and techniques. *Banksy

Q&A with Phil George, Chair

Arts Council of Wales(ACW) Location: Dance Studio Time: 11.30am - 12 noon Capacity: 30 Category: Literature & spoken word

Phil George became the new Chair of ACW in March. He has a wealth of experience of the arts & creative industries including Head of Arts, Music and Features at BBC Wales, Creative Director of an award winning television production company, and Founding Chair of National Theatre Wales. Find out his thoughts on the future of the arts in Wales and young peoples' role in that future.

Gig in the Garden Location: Outside Riverfront Café Time: 12 noon to 6pm Capacity: 40 Category: Music

Chill out on a blanket surrounded by flowers, listening to live music by talented young singers and songwriters. The rolling programme to be announced during the festival!

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Friday (Continued)

PUSH Location: Gallery Time: 5pm to 10pm Led by: RawFfest visual art team Category: Art

Art is important within today's society as it challenges our beliefs and makes us question ourselves and the world around us. PUSH will exhibit the work of emerging artist.

Spoiler Alert! How to write short stories with a twist! Location: Writer’s Den Time: 1pm - 2.30pm Led by: Dan Anthony Capacity: 12 per workshop Category: Literature & spoken word Partner: Funded by Literature Wales as part of the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations

Roald Dahl was a master of the ‘twist in the tale’ – that unexpected ending which makes a story so memorable. To celebrate Roald Dahl’s centenary, come along to this writing workshop and learn how to give your short stories a real kick. Suitable for 14 – 18 years.

Doctor Who Game Maker Workshop Location: The Digital Den Time: 1pm - 2.30pm Led by: Matt Rogers Capacity: 20 Category: Media Partner: BBC Wales

An introduction to game making from Matt Rogers, producer of BBC Wales' award-winning Doctor Who Game Maker. As well as finding out about game production and working in the media industry, by the end of this workshop you'll have made your own Doctor Who game and shared it with gamers around the world. Matt is a producer in the Doctor Who digital team, and produces content for the website, social media, games and other digital media. This is a rare opportunity to learn from a specialist. No previous experience necessary.

The art of music vlogging, blogging & presenting Location: Dance studio Time: 1pm - 2.30pm Led by: Louise Schofield Capacity: 20 Category: Music Partner: Unique Lullaby

Louise Schofield is a young presenter, vlogger, blogger and devoted music-lover. She has single-handedly created a successful music blog, Unique Lullaby, where she reviews, interviews and reports on the latest and freshest new music. In this masterclass you will learn all about how to blob, vlog and present music on radio.

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FRIDAY (Cont’d)

Book a free recording session Location: Recording Studio Time: 1-2.30pm, 3-4.30pm, 5-6.30pm Led by: Jamie Winchester Category: Music

As part of your festival ticket, we have three sessions in the studio with renowned producer Jamie Winchester up for grabs! At the end of your hour and a half you will have a basic demo tape to take away. To book this amazing opportunity, first buy your festival ticket and then email naz@rawffest.wales Available on a first come, first served

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Spoiler Alert! Scratch Performance Location: Basement Time: 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm Led by: Tin Shed Theatre Company Capacity: 15 per performance Category: Drama Partner: Literature Wales

Taking its inspiration from Roald Dahl's 1954 short story "The Way Up To Heaven," young people have created a 'scratch' performance especially for the festival. You will descend in the lift to the dark world of Mr & Mrs Foster. Dahl was a genius at the "twist in the tale" and this story is one of his best examples.

54321 Filmmaking Location: Art Room Time: 3pm - 4.30pm Led by: Hywel Roberts Capacity: 15 Category: Film Partner: Into Film

For ages 14 - 16 years. The chance to create your own film under guidance - from the paper to the premier! Develop tips and tricks in filmmaking and learn about different career opportunities in the industry.

How to put on your own music event! Location: Dance studio Time: 3pm - 4.30pm Led by: Young Promoters Network Capacity: 20 Category: Music Partner: Young Promoters Network

An open discussion of the processes, pitfalls and positive impact of putting on your own music event. Learn all about brainstorming, skill-sharing and planning from key members of the Young Promoters Network.

Five Frame Frenzy

Location: Digital Den Time: 3pm - 4.30pm Led by: Fez Miah & RawFfest Film Council Capacity: 15 Category: Film, Media

For ages 17+ years. The chance to create your own online film with guidance from film makers - from the paper to the publishing. Mobile phones have been used for films by Burberry, Rolls Royce and Adidas. In this workshop you can unlock the power of what is already in your pocket! Develop tips and tricks in mobile filmmaking and learn about different career opportunities in the film industry.

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FRIDAY (Continued)

The Dark Side of Tredegar House

Location: Studio Time: 5pm Led by: Clare E Potter & Phil Jones Capacity: 100 Category: Literature & spoken word Partner: Literature Wales

Tredegar House on the edge of Newport has never been an ordinary household - dark arts, riotous parties, war heroism, crocodiles and crucifixes. Performance poet Clare Potter will be resident at Tredegar House during the summer, working with local young writers. This special live performance event will give us a peak at all they have unearthed.

Green Screen

Location: Foyer Time: 5pm - 6pm Led by: Tara Williams & RawFfest Film Council Capacity: Open access Category: Film

Have a blast with our green screen, play with chroma keying and see how it works with special effects. Is it a man? Is it a bird? No, it's a green screen!

Ffestival Fflashmob (Rehearsal 2)

Location: Basement Time: 6 - 6.30pm Led by: Sarah Hudson Category: Dance

The dance flashmob will happen in a public location at 2pm on Saturday. There are 3 rehearsal sessions. The more rehearsals you join, the bigger your role, but even if you can only get to one rehearsal you can still join in!

The Bargoed Miracle Location: Studio Time: 7pm Led by: Caerphilly Youth Drama Capacity: 100 Category: Drama Partner: Caerphilly Arts Development & Literature Wales

The Bargoed Miracle is a stunning new graphic novel created by young people in the Caerphilly area. Caerphilly Youth Drama will bring it to life in a special event for RawFfest, using drama and film.

Shuffle Live Location: Main Theatre Time: 8pm - 10pm Capacity: 400 Category: Music

You know how when you hit 'shuffle' on your iPod you're not sure what you'll get? This is like that - but live. Rap, followed by blues, followed by rock, followed by... you get the picture. Line up to be announced in July.

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Saturday

Get up and dance Location: Dance Studio Time: 11am-12.30pm a&nd 1-2.30pm Led by: National Dance Company Wales dancers Capacity: 20 Category: Dance Partner: National Dance Company Wales

An introduction to dance and movement from NDC Wales; developing and inspiring creativity, sharing ideas and the opportunity to find out more about dance and the life of a dancer. Suitable for any age from 14 – 25. No previous experience necessary.

Screen printing Masterclass Location: Raw Space Time: 11am - 12.30pm 1 - 2.30pm 3pm - 4.30pm, 5pm - 6.30pm Led by: Adam Musitano Capacity: 8 Category: Art

Learn about screen printing and create your own design, print it on a T shirt and fabric. We provide the T shirt! Adam is a colour theorist and practising screen printer.

Fab Lab Location: Art Room Time: 11am-12.30pm, 1pm-2.30pm, 3pm-4.30pm, 5pm-6.30pm Capacity: 10 Category: Art Partner: Cardiff School of Art and Design

The Cardiff School of Art & Design Fab Lab (Fabrication Laboratory) is the place where people can 'make almost anything.' We are excited that they are bringing some key pieces of kit for us to play with and learn about cutting edge design.

Criw Celf Creates Location: Balcony Gallery Time: 11am - 10.30pm Category: Art Partner: Criw Celf

Criw Celf is the Wales-wide programme for young people who show potential and have a particular passion for art. They have been mentored by professional artists. This exhibition gives a taste of the amazing work they have produced this year

Dream on Roadshow Location: Studio Time: 11.30am - 12.30pm Led by: Mess Up The Mess Capacity: 50 Category: Drama Partner: Big Lottery & BBC Children in Need

Do you want to change the world? Come to our interactive performance and find out how young people from across South Wales have made a difference to their community through the arts. And discover how you can do the same.

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Saturday (Continued)

1 Ft squared Location: Basement Time: 12-4pm @ 10 min. intervals Led by: Ucan Production with Yello Brick Capacity: 10 min sessions for 3 people Category: Drama, Art Partner: Ucan Create funded by ACW

Discover the secrets hiding behind locked doors. Chose a number between 1 to 6, take the key and unlock a door to enter a secret audio and visual world. Each unique experience will take 10 minutes.

Trapped Within Location: Secret location in Newport centre Time: 12 noon to 5pm Led by: Mess Up The Mess with Forsythia Youth Project Category: Drama Partner: The Big Lottery

#ChallengeTheTroll Imagine you're locked in a bedroom, you only have an hour to solve a mystery and escape. The only way to leave is by finding clues and solving problems. Trapped Within' is an immersive, narrative driven experience exploring how young people use Social Media. In an age where bullying has changed and it's easy to hide behind a keyboard, can YOU beat the trolls at their own game?

PUSH Location: Gallery Time: 11am to 10pm Led by: RawFfest visual art team Category: Art

Art is important within today's society as it challenges our beliefs and makes us question ourselves and the world around us. PUSH will exhibit the work of emerging artists in Wales who are pushing the boundaries and expressing how powerful art can be.

Ffestival fflashmob (Rehearsal 3) Location: Main theatre Capacity: 30 Category: Dance Time: 12noon - 12.30pm Led by: Sarah Hudson

The Dance Flashmob will happen in a public location at 2pm on Saturday. There are 3 rehearsal sessions. The more rehearsals you join, the bigger your role, but even if you can only get to one rehearsal you can still join in.

Spoiler Alert! How to write short stories with a twist Location: Workshop 3 Time: 1-2.30pm Led by: Dan Anthony Capacity: 12 @ each workshop Category: Literature & spoken word Partner: Funded by Literature Wales as part of the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations

Roald Dahl was a master of the ‘twist in the tale’ – that unexpected ending which makes a story so memorable. To celebrate Roald Dahl’s centenary, come along to this writing workshop and learn how to give your short stories a real kick. Suitable for 14 – 18 years.

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Saturday (Continued)

Ffestival fflashmob (Real Deal!) Location: Studio Time: 1-2.30pm Led by: Sarah Hudson Capacity: 30 Category: Dance

THIS IS IT!! THE final Festival Fflashmob rehearsal before then we launch into out flashmob in a very public location (@ 2pm!)

Ballet with attitude Location: Dance studio Time: 3-4.30pm & 5-6.30pm Led by: Krystal Lowe Capacity: 20 Category: Dance Partner: Ballet Cymru

Ballet is not all about tutus and pointe shoes. It's about emotion, expression and empowerment. Give it a go for 90 minutes. Life will never be the same again.

MC Workshop Location: Recording studio Time: 3-4.30pm Led by: Dregz Capacity: 10 Category: Music

Never tried MCing? This is YOUR moment. Dregz, from award-winning Hip-Hop collective Higher Learning, will introduce you to the elements and teach you techniques to write your own rhymes.

Animation - the art of movement Location: Digital Den Time: 3-4.30pm Led by: Mia Rogers Capacity: 15 Category: Film

Animation. Bringing images to life. Whether you are using a pencil or a computer, it's the imagination that counts. This hands-on animation is run by Mia Rogers, an experienced animator.

Build a Fashion Business in 90 minutes Location: The Digital Den Time: 5-6.30pm Led by: Amy Smith Capacity: 20 Category: Fashion Partner: Amy Laura Smith Clothing

Each small team will be challenged to set up their own business, against the clock. You will design items, photograph them, decide a brand name, set up social media platforms, build a Big Cartel website, and launch. Led by Amy Smith, owner of Amy Laura Smith Clothing, fashion designer and business entrepreneur.

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Saturday (Continued)

Gobblefunking* around with words Location: Recording Studio and then live performances in the Garden Party Time: 5-6.30pm Led by: Dregz Category: Literature & spoken word

Hoodies. Yobs. Feral. Young people get given labels all the time. Words are powerful - in this workshop Dregz turns them on their head. Learn to use them to express what YOU feel - both the spoken and the written word. (*Gobblefunk - Roald Dahl, The BFG).

Tales From A Small Town Location: Main Theatre Time: 6pm Capacity: 400 Category: Drama Partner: Torch Youth Theatre

"Time passes. Listen. Time passes.” Torch Youth Theatre bring their original piece of theatre inspired by Dylan Thomas' 'Under Milk Wood.' Set in Pembrokeshire, they have discovered the characters, places and stories behind the people.

Changed Location: Main Theatre Time: 7.30pm Capacity: 400 Category: Drama Partner: Penygraig Youth Theatre, ArtWorks, Valleys Kids

Devised and performed by Penygraig Youth Theatre, "Changed" is their unique take on Kafka's original story 'Metamorphosis." What does it mean to be truly human? Do we need to change in order to be accepted, or must the world change to accept us?

Hummadruz

Location: Main Theatre Time: 9pm Capacity: 400 Category: Drama Partner: Hummadruz, the Black Light Theatre of Wales

Unique in Wales, Hummadruz the Black Light Theatre of Wales use circus, illusion, dance, and puppets to illustrate classical, pop, rock and techno music. They perform abstract psychedelic routines and comic visual feasts.

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Sunday

Build a Fashion Business in 90 minutes Location: The Digital Den Time: 11am-12.30pm Led by: Amy Smith Capacity: 20 Category: Fashion Partner:Amy Laura Smith Clothing

Each small team will be challenged to set up their own business, against the clock. You will design items, photograph them, decide a brand name, set up social media platforms, build a Big Cartel website, and launch. Led by Amy Smith, owner of Amy Laura Smith Clothing, fashion designer and business entrepreneur.

Screen printing - The Basics Location: Art Room Time: 11am-12.30pm, 1pm-2pm Led by: Adam Musitano Capacity: 8 Category: Art

In this session you will take the first steps to putting your own brand and style on clothing and fabric. Led by Adam Musitano, a practising screen printer. We'll provide the fabric.

Frantic Ignition Location: Dance Studio Time: 11am - 1pm Capacity: 10 Category: Dance Partner: Frantic Assembly

No fear. No holding back. Frantic Assembly is an internationally renowned theatre company creating award-winning work. This workshop is a physical challenge for males aged 16 to 20 who are risk-taking and energetic. Have you got what it takes?

Build a radio playlist Location: Recording studio Time: 11am /11.30am /12 noon Led by: Ian Lamsdale / Dale Phelps Capacity: 3 slots, 15 people per slot Category: Music, Media Partner: Newport City Radio

Ever thought what goes into a radio show? There are lots of ingredients but music is the main one. Come and build an hour-long play list - with jingles and everything - with Newport City Radio.

Criw Celf Creates Location: Balcony Gallery Time: 11am - 10.30pm Category: Art Partner: Criw Celf

Criw Celf is the Wales-wide programme for young people who show potential and have a particular passion for art. They have been mentored by professional artists. This exhibition gives a taste of the amazing work they have produced this year.

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Ranter's Corner Location: Foyer Time: 12 noon - 2pm Category: Literature & spoken word

Is there something you are passionate about and want to get off your chest? For 5 minutes the microphone is yours. Only limits: our vision is for an inclusive festival. We’ll pull the plug on anything that denigrates others (e.g. is racist or sexist) or uses offensive language. We kick off with "Young, transgender and Welsh."

PUSH Location: Gallery Time: 11am to 10pm Led by: RawFfest visual art team Category: Art

Art is important within today's society as it challenges our beliefs and makes us question ourselves and the world around us. PUSH will exhibit the work of emerging artists in Wales who are pushing the boundaries and expressing how powerful art can be.

I Design Dreams Location: Main Theatre Time: 2pm Capacity: 400

Category: Fashion

"I don't design clothes. I design dreams," said Ralph Lauren. This fashion show demonstrates what young people are dreaming about now. It will include garments made during the festival.