Sunday 3 May: BAM Holiday Sunday

Sunday 3 May 2026, 11.30am – 4pm

Location: Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet, Boothen Road, ST4 4AH.

Thank you to everyone who turned up to celebrate spring and create a new folk event for the Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet.

You really got stuck in, photos to prove it…by Nat Willatt. Thanks for coming!

People having a lovely time morris dancing, maypole dancing, making head-dresses, working with clay or deadhedging.

What you missed:

Schedule:

11:30am – 4pm: Gates open for workshops with Anthony Hammond (arty dead-hedge), Holly Johnson and Fran Buxton (costume), Olivia Azzopardi (clay), and Chloe Rickett (bamboo). Alongside food from Neena’s Kitchen and drinks available to buy.

11:45am – 12:15pm: Street Dance the Maypole! with Folk Dance Remixed.

12:30pm – 1pm: Domesday Morris.

1:15pm – 1:45pm: Street Dance the Maypole! with Folk Dance Remixed.

2pm – 2:30pm: Domesday Morris.

2:30pm – 3pm: Street Dance the Maypole! with Folk Dance Remixed.

3:15pm – 3:45pm: Street Dance the Maypole! with Folk Dance Remixed.

All details subject to change, and to be communicated on the day.

More about the people and performers you’ll meet on the day:

About Domesday Morris:

A group of people with hats, ribboned costumes, brown trousers and black shoes are in two lines opposite hitting sticks in a choreographed fashion in a courtyard with a bottle-kiln in the background to show Domesday Morris in action

We are a border Morris side based in the ancient village of Penkhull, North Staffordshire, a large settlement recorded in the Domesday Book. We are a mixed side with membership including performers who are children still in school, right through to those a little longer in the tooth. Our dances are mainly adapted from traditional material with some self-penned. Domesday are noted for their high energy dancing and excellent music.

About Folk Dance Remixed:

A groundbreaking company creating unique fusions between Folk and Hip Hop styles with live
music. Led by Artistic Directors Kerry Fletcher and Natasha Khamjani, the company rediscover
old traditions through contemporary forms.

Image of Street Dance the Maypole at the Olympic Park, courtesy of Folk Dance Remixed.

DJ Street Dance the Maypole!
A chance for all ages to get their hands on the maypole and dance together with a funky street dance routine mixed with folkie maypole moves, such as the Chrysanthemum Wrap and The Ripple. Suitable for 8yrs and up, if
younger they must be accompanied by an adult…all to a live DJ playing great dance music with remixed twists!

Anthony Hammond:

Is a woodsmith, crafty tinker & general arty bod. Specialist in carving, chainsaw carving, greenwood construction, willow sculpture & hedgelaying.

Help Anthony and Brilliant complete this new dead-hedge for the site.

Holly Johnson & Eve Travis – The Block NUL

Performance artist Eve Travis and hat maker Holly Johnson are making May Day costume pieces inspired by folklore, dance and celebration, using repurposed and upcycled materials in line with a sustainable ethos and their love of local treasure trove Scrap Shack. The costumes will be available on the day to wear at the event, and you will have the opportunity to join Holly and guest textile artist Fran Buxton whilst there to make your own headpiece from fabric, wire, and simple sewing methods. This free workshop will be suitable for all ages – no experience necessary!