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The month-long Festival seeks to engage, inspire and excite audiences in the UAE through free concerts, performances and workshops
(Abu Dhabi, UAE: 09 March, 2015): United under the Festival theme ‘Idea: The Seed of Invention', Abu Dhabi Festival 2015 invites the UAE to an extensive programme of free concerts, performances and workshops to enjoy with family and friends throughout the month of March.
From an afternoon of wacky science with the Ministry of Science Live! to the inspiring Young Musicians' Concert with Decoda, evenings of film with Cinema Emirati, to the return of last year's youth favourite, Capital Vibes II, there is something to inspire everyone during ADF15.
Events for Art Lovers
What: Cinema Emirati
A celebration of UAE independent filmmaking supported by Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation. The series of films features Q&As with directors Amal Al Agroobi, Saeed Salmeen, and Nujoom Al Ghanem. And look out for the Eco-Film screening of “Origins” presented in association with EWS-WWF.
When: 18 March at 5pm - Sundress by Saeed Salmeen
18 March at 7pm - Origins (EWS-WWF)
19 March at 5pm - Amal by Nujoom Al Ghanem
19 March at 7pm - The Brain that Sings by Amal Al Agroobi
Where: The Space, TwoFour54, Abu Dhabi
What: Word to the Rhythm
Get chapter and verse at this community celebration of the spoken word presented in Arabic and English for World Poetry Day. Join a host of poets including Salem Shukri Attas, Ahmed Al Amiri, Khaled Bin Smeda, Eman Al Hashimi, Patricia Smith and Kane Smego.
When: 21st March, 6:00 – 9:30
Where: Novo Cinema (Screen 4) at World Trade Centre, Abu Dhabi
What: The Christo & Jeanne-Claude Award 2015
Patron: H.H. Sheikha Shamsa Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan
Presented by New York University Abu Dhabi Institute, in partnership with ADMAF. Christo and Jeanne-Claude have been creating monumental works for over half a century. Established as a launch pad for young visual artists in the UAE, the 2015 award-winning piece is revealed before a nationwide tour.
When: 16th March – 2nd April
Where: NYUAD Campus, Saadiyat Island
What: View From Inside Contemporary Arab Photography, Video and Mixed Media Art
Emirati Insights
The Abu Dhabi Festival Commissions 2015
Accompanied by guided tours, talks, workshops and two limited edition publications.
The internationally acclaimed FotoFest leaves its U.S. home to come to the Middle East for the first time with a specially curated exhibition for the Abu Dhabi Festival based on the highly praised 2014 FotoFest Biennale. The exhibition showcases a diverse and stimulating selection of leading contemporary Arab artists. From photojournalistic images of important public events to poetic reflections on Arab culture, these artworks show the complexity and beauty of life in the Middle East and North Africa today. The inter-connections between tradition and change, both global and regional, are central to these works and the way these artists engage with the world around them. Accompanying this exhibition are works by 12 dynamic Emirati artists exploring cultural identity in ‘Emirati Insights' plus the Abu Dhabi Festival Commissions by Fatma Lootah, Noor Al Suwaidi and Sawsan Al Bahar
When: 21st March – 20th April
Where: Emirates Palace Gallery
Events for Families
What: Young Musicians' Concert with Decoda - an affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall
Grown and nurtured in the UAE, discover the next generation of musicians here! This evening concert presents a group of talented young musicians from Abu Dhabi performing an original composition created by the young musicians with Decoda, an affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall.
When: 14th March, 7:00
Where: Abu Dhabi Theatre, Breakwater
What: Ministry of Science Live! Pocket Sized Science
Ministry of Science Live! Pocket Sized Science is no ordinary science show. Looking at some of the different types of energy and some of the inventors and engineers who have shaped the modern world we live in, the team will take all those who attend on a journey of science, engineering and invention. Based on the UK touring production of Ministry of Science Live. In partnership with Art for All.
When & Where:
3pm & 5pm, 21 March, Al Ain Municipality Theatre
3.30pm & 5pm & 6.30pm, 22 March, The Club, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi
11am, 23 March, The Club, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi
What: Sydney Opera House Babies Proms: Meeting Mozart
A wonderful way to introduce children from 2-5 years to the joys of live performance and storytelling in an informal and interactive environment. Australian pianist Simon Tedeschi becomes the musical wunderkind Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and introduces children to the full range of his work; from variations on ‘Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star' to ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' as well as operatic arias. Featuring the Emirates Ensemble. In partnership with Art for All.
When & Where:
3.30pm & 5pm & 6.30pm, 24 March, The Club, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi
9am & 11am, 25 March, The Club, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi
11am & 4pm, 26 March, Al Ain Municipality Theatre
What: Earth Hour: Change Climate Change
For the fifth consecutive year, Abu Dhabi Festival celebrates Earth Hour for the UAE's eco-friendly residents. In partnership with the Emirates Wildlife Society-World Wide Fund for Nature, join ADF and enjoy a series of science related workshops with the Nutty Scientists to learn all about how the arts, science, and the environment work together.
When: 28th March, 4:00 – 9:00
Where: Hili Fun City, Al Ain
Entrance fee to Hili Fun City applies
Events for Youth
What: The 11th Emirates International Peace Music Festival
Join young musicians from different countries and see how the next generation is embracing the magic of music. The nationwide tour is presented by the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of the Premiere Music College of Prague, and The Orchestra of the Bielsko-Biala Music School.
When: 15 – 19 March
Where: Various venues including - Dubai, Knowledge Village Auditorium, Al Ain Municipality Theatre, and Abu Dhabi Theatre. Visit abudhabifestival.ae
What: Capital Vibes II
A laid-back afternon of cool tunes and great vibes showcasing young Emirati and international music talent. Starring Khalifa Nasser Al Budoor, Mohamed Al Awadi, Daisy Grim and a host of other bands and soloists. From hip hop to rock, Arabic to Indie, this is the definitive destination for the capital's music mavens.
When: 27 – 28 March, 5:00pm onwards
Where: Yas Marina
Events for Philosophers
What: The Cave
Explore the meaning of creativity and its various manifestations and consequences, and discuss the philosophical aspects of the visual arts and other forms of cultural expression through a fascinating series of public talks curated by UAE University's Philosophy Department in partnership with UAE University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The Body, The Brain, Symbolic Expression and its Experience: An Experimental Aesthetics Perspective
When: 11th March, 12:00 – 1:00
Where: United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Irony and Emotions in Fiction and Philosophy
When: 22nd March, 6:30 – 7:30
Where: The Space, TwoFour54, Abu Dhabi
The Wonder of Art
When: 25th March, 6:30 – 7:30
Where: The Space, TwoFour54, Abu Dhabi
What: Riwaq Al Fikr / The Festival Debates
The annual discussion series returns; offering insightful dialogue among thinkers, diplomats, cultural leaders and the general public.
Images available here
New Media, New Outlook
This session will shed light on the renewal of the media in the Arab world. It will showcase examples from the region which have captivated the awareness of Arab communities and made new stars in the Arab media spectrum.
Moderated by Sulaiman Al Hattlan, the panel includes Wael Attili (Karabeesh), filmmaker Haifa Al Mansour and the writer and presenter Hatoon Zuhair Kadi
When: 7th March, 6:30 – 8:0
Where: Emirates Palace, Room M001
Education for Innovation: the Role of the Arts in STEM Education
Creativity and innovation relate to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), with examples from space exploration, the automotive industry, and other industries. However, when people speak about creativity and innovation do they consider, let alone think about, the arts? How do we clarify and strengthen the connection between learning in the arts, creativity and innovation? Is there a connection between the creative processes in the arts and in science? Should STEAM (not STEM) power the next generation?
Moderated by John Dennehy (ADEC), the panel includes Janet Bellotto (Zayed University). Russell Granet (Lincoln Centre Education, USA) and Stephan Vincent-Lancrin (OECD)
When: 21st March, 6:30 – 8:00
Where: New York University Abu Dhabi
The Creative Economy
Upon the launch of the latest UNESCO Creative Economy Report in Arabic, the panel brings together Oussama Rifahi (Arab Fund for Arts & Culture), Anna Paoloini (UNSECO) , Sumayyah Al Suwaidi (creative entrepreneur) and the report's co-author Professor Yudhishthir Raj Isar. The creative economy is one of the most rapidly growing sectors of the world economy. This discussion explores the cultural and creative industries at the local level, how they are engines for economic and social development, and factors contributing to a successful creative economy.
When: 27th March, 6:30 – 8:00
Where: New York University Abu Dhabi
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