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The Boys Are Back In Town

MaSamba Samba School | Dublin

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This project was funded!

rewards for funding this project:

€5 +

Your name on our Thank You wall, a thank-you postcard, and free entry to our after show party (value €10)

€10 +

Your name on our Thank You wall,a thank-you postcard, and free entry to our after show party (value €10) AND a copy of the MaSamba Demo CD (value €10)

€25 +

Your name on our Thank You wall, a thank-you postcard, and free entry to our after show party (value €10) AND a copy of the MaSamba Demo CD (value €10) AND a limitied edition T-Shirt, designed by artist jim Fitzpatrick (value €20)

€50 +

Your name on our Thank You wall, a thank-you postcard, and free entry to our after show party (value €10) AND a copy of the MaSamba Demo CD (value €10) AND a limitied edition T-Shirt, inspired by artist jim Fitzpatrick (value €20) AND an invitation to the dress rehearsal for the show and reception afterwards (value €20)

€100 +

Your name on our Thank You wall, a thank-you postcard, and free entry to our after show party (value €10) AND a copy of the MaSamba Demo CD (value €10) AND a limitied edition T-Shirt, inspired by artist jim Fitzpatrick (value €20) AND an invitation to the dress rehearsal for the show and reception afterwards (value €20) AND free admission to 3 MaSamba drumming workshops (value €45)

€200 +

Your name on our Thank You wall, a thank-you postcard, and free entry to our after show party (value €10) AND a copy of the MaSamba Demo CD (value €10) AND a limitied edition T-Shirt, inspired by artist jim Fitzpatrick (value €20) AND an invitation to the dress rehearsal for the show and reception afterwards (value €20) AND free admission to 3 MaSamba drumming workshops (value €45) AND a limitied edition, signed print by artist Jim Fitzpatrick (value €175)

€500 +

Your name on our Thank You wall, a thank-you postcard, and free entry to our after show party (value €10) AND a copy of the MaSamba Demo CD (value €10) AND a limitied edition T-Shirt, inspired by artist jim Fitzpatrick (value €20) AND an invitation to the dress rehearsal for the show and reception afterwards (value €20) AND free admission to 3 MaSamba drumming workshops (value €45) AND a limitied edition, signed print by artist Jim Fitzpatrick (value €175) AND and invitation to be part of the pageant. MaSamba will supply you with a costume and a couple of dance lessons to learn a somple choreography, so that you can be part of the action on the big day (value €250)

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MaSamba Samba School

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MaSamba was set up in 1994, by people passionate about Brasilian culture. We have worked hard to become the best samba group in Ireland, and have received huge acclaim and support from audiences and musicians in Ireland, throughout Europe, and even in Brasil. We are based in the historic Liberties area of Dublin, and have a membership from throughout the city. We have members from several different nationalities and a variety of cultural and artistic backgrounds.

MaSamba was set up in 1994, by people passionate about Brasilian culture. We have worked hard to become the best samba group in Ireland, and have received huge acclaim from audiences in Ireland, throughout Europe, and even Brasil.

The Boys Are Back in Town is our new pageant, celebrating the life and work of Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy. 2011 is the 40th anniversary of the release of the first Thin Lizzy LP, and the 25th anniversary of Phil Lynott’s death. With a whole raft of Thin Lizzy related events, including a major exhibition of memorabilia, and a highly successful tour, there has never been a better time to produce this show!

We have assembled a great team of musicians, artists, designers and makers, and also have the support of Thin Lizzy stalwarts, such as Jim Fitzpatrick, and Smiley Bolger. Already, this pageant is shaping up to be a quality event.

We want this pageant to celebrate Thin Lizzy in a way, which both impresses long-standing fans, and introduces the work to a new audience. We also believe that this story is a great celebration of Dublin culture, and another positive story for the city in difficult times.

Our method has been to choose several iconic Thin Lizzy songs, which we will to bring to life using music, dance and costume. The main sections of the parade will be:

Phil Lynott section – of, course; Phil Lynott will be the master of ceremonies, and the centerpiece of the pageant. Phil’s character will be accompanied by his muse, and accompanied by drummers representing the vinyl albums and CDs of famous Thin Lizzy LPs.

Chinatown – Sultry dancers dressed in costumes inspired by the Jim Fitzpatrick cover for the ‘Chinatown’ album.
Emerald – Stylised Celtic Warriors – part Cuchulainn, part Braveheart, part Village People – All Warriors!
The Rocker – Performers dressed as Heavy Metal Fans – denim, studs, eh, sequins!
King’s Call – A section in honour of one of Phil Lynott’s heroes, Elvis Presley
Jailbreak - a group of flamboyant prisoners, just escaped from prison!

The pageant takes place on Saturday, August 20th (Phil Lynott’s birthday), in the South Prince’s St./Grafton St./Harry St. area – an area synonymous with Phil Lynott, and housing his memorial sculpture.

Dublin City Council have contributed €15,000 to the project, which signifies their confidence in the project. However, it represents 1/3 of the budget necessary to make this show truly unforgettable.

Fund:It contributors will help us make the amazing costumes for the pageant. These costumes are currently being produced for us in Sao Paulo Brasil, by a costume designer who is a legend in the Brazilian carnival scene.

Our awards range from a simple thank-you card through to being in the pageant yourself, so everyone who donates gets something of value, and giving us practical help to make our dreams a reality! We do really care about making this show the best it can be, and hope that you can help us do just that!