Rendezvous with MK Dons

The Stables are proud to be working with the MK Dons at Stadium MK to bring new musical experiences to Milton Keynes. In the lead up to the World Cup a series of world music artists have performed at Stadium MK to fans on match days, and there will be a world premiere of a new piece of music performed as part of   IF: Milton Keynes International Festival. Rendevous has been made possible with support from Arts Council England.

Special Preview Performance
FANfare for the DONS
A Massed Ensemble of Drummers, Brass & Woodwind Players and Terrace Singers perform a Specially Commissioned FANfare inspired by the sonic excitement of a football match and the rise of MKDons Football Club. Performed live in the round, inside the IF Festival's Big Top Tent and accompanied by a specially created film of classic MKDons footballing moments.
The music composed by Fraser Trainer captures the sounds, music and the visceral sonic excitement of a match-day football crowd and which celebrates the rise of the Milton Keynes Dons Football Club
 
SUNDAY 25th July 2010 – Performance 4.30pm
Campbell Park, Central Milton Keynes
As part of the World Picnic programme which runs from1pm til 6pm featuring theatre, cookery, dance and live music. So dig out the blanket and picnic basket, and enjoy a great day out!
 
TAKE PART!
We are looking for people to form the massed ensemble - you can take part whether you are musical or not, love football or not.
Get in touch with Mark on 07984 80201 or email mark@hooba.co.uk

1st May Brighton Game

The Rendezvous project was pleased to present an exciting climax to the Dons end of season home game in front of a bumper crowd.
 
Kinetika Bloco and dancers were joined by local Milton Keynes favourites Lobo Tron and Sleek Dance for the final game of the season at MKDons against Brighton on the 1st May. The massed ensemble performing before the game and at half time, wowing the crowds with their African and South American inspired tunes.
 
The Dancers were wearing the costumes created for the FIFA Club World Cup UAE Opening and Closing Ceremonies in Abu Dhabi 2009 and were allowed to perform on the centre circle of the pitch.

Kinetika Bloco draws its influences from Trinidad, the Caribbean, Brazil, Africa, India, New Orleans jazz, Funk and Hip Hop and in the last few years has represented London as part of the 'Beijing 2008' Olympic Cultural Festival, as well as performing at the London Jazz Festival, Thames Festival, The South Bank and at the Unveiling of the Nelson Mandela Statue at Parliament Square, Aug 2007. 
 
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said at the Unveiling of Nelson Mandela's statue: “You were amazing! Nelson Mandela wishes me to pass onto you that he thought you were enchanting!”

Saturday 3rd April
The match was boosted by a live performance from Koreans finest percussion ensemble Dulsori, plus a performance from a group of keen community drummers who had the chance to learn some of Dulsori's exciting drumming style.

 Dulsori amazed the crowds at half time with a stunning display of virtuoso timing and energy, as the sound from their huge drums reverberated around Stadium MK.  Dulsori (meaning wild beat') was formed in 1984 to preserve traditions and to promote the Korean traditional performing arts form in a contemporary context. This energetic and passionate troupe has staged hundreds of international performances and recentky toured Austrailia, Israel, Africa, Singaore and across Europe.

Before the match Dulsori had been working with young percussionists from Milton Keynes Music Service and members of Wolverton Based community Samba band Lobo Tren.  The community group made their debut pre-match as they paraded into pitch side at the Cowshed end and performed a traditional Korean drumming piece to entertain the crowds as they arrived.

Saturday 6th March with Bloco Flogo

Bloco Fogo, a 30 piece marching Samba Band performed around the pitch perimeter. Playing Brazilian, Cuban and African rhythms, their drummers, dancers and horn sections combined amazing energy and visual impact that got the home going for the critical match and a delightful a 1-0 win for the Dons ensued.

U'Zambezi Arts performed before and after the match in the Club Red Zone. This amazing group from Zimbabwe and South Africa performed African vocal and percussion music with some of the young fans joining in the zulu dancing after the match.

Please check the site for news on the Rendevouz July Finale Spectacular which will be presented at Stadium MK in the run up to the World Cup and as part of IF: Milton Keynes International Festival)

If you would like to get involved in the Rendevouz Project we would love to hear from you.

Email education@stables.org or call 01908 280 818