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For Saturday things move up a gear at ArtsFest as over 40 venues present everything from short films and photography exhibitions, belly dancing and a bhangra dancing world record attempt, to choral music and rock bands. In the evening the stunning Classical Fantasia concert, which last year attracted over 15,000 people, will see Birmingham Royal Ballet, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham Opera Company share the stage, culminating in a choreographed fireworks display.
8.00AM
BHANGRA WORLD RECORD REGISTRATION
Centenary Square Dance Marquee
You must register between 08:00 and 13:00 to take part in the world record. Mini demonstrations and workshops will take place throughout the morning to prepare you for the world record attempt.
10.00AM
CBSO OPEN REHEARSAL
Centenary Square Stage
For tonight's Classical Fantasia Concert.
12.00PM
ART ON THE RAILINGS
Art on the Railings
Local artists selling affordable art as part of ArtsFest's outdoor Art Market on the railings around the square.
12.00PM
THE BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY
Birmingham REP - REP Door
George's Marvellous Medicine. Fabulous story by Roald Dahl.
12.55PM
BIG BRUM TIE COMPANY
Birmingham REP - REP Door
Edward Bond and The Need for Drama: An open rehearsal.
1.00PM
VOLUME!
The Yardbird
Sandwell Community Music Project. A modern take on Soul, Jazz, Motown and Funk.
1.30PM
THE WORLD'S BIGGEST BHANGRA GROUP
Centenary Square Stage
Bhangra Dancing World Record attempt.
2.00PM
CARVALHO & THE XTENDED FAMILY
The Yardbird
Phunk Music from the Root!
2.15PM
MDCC THEATRE COMPANY
Paradise Forum
The Hamlet Globetrotters. Comedy sketches based on Shakespeare.
2.20PM
THE PLAY HOUSE
The Birmingham REP - REP Door
Rainforest Symphony. Birmingham's dynamic participatory theatre company igniting children's imaginations.
