See Photos from past Blackheath Kite Festivals.
2008
13th & 14th June 2009 Blackheath International Kite Festival.
This years event was held on the 13th and 14th June. The event is
provisionally booked for the 12th & 13th June 2010
Highlights the kiting line up included:
Magnificent kite ballets of aerial displays set to music, from world famous kite
teams.
These teams include the father and son duo of Team Spectrum, Carl and Bryan.
They perform wonderful dual-line kite duets to music, one notable routine flown
with long rainbow tails in a beautiful and elegant display. Carl also flies as
“three kites, one man” in an amazing display of skill. He is one of only three
people in the United Kingdom to be able to do this
Another notable team attending are the husband and wife duo of Close Encounters.
They perform inspired duets together as well as performing tutorial sessions
within their routine, explaining the basics of dual line kite as well as some
useful hints and tricks to make dual-line flying easier.
Also included will be a unique six man stunt team – The Air Heads, performing
with expert air dynamic kites in an impressive display of precision ballet. They
also bring along their group of Chinese dragon kites, filling the air with
dragons as they fly the long, fragile kites en mass.
The ever entertaining four-line kite team - Flying Squad, will also be
displaying their routines at Blackheath. Flying revolution kites in synchronized
ballet, they embody another type of kite ballet, in contrast to the dual-line
ballets.
World renowned and intrepid kite commentator, Andy King who will provide useful
and insightful commentary on the spectacular displays and kites in his own
unique manner.
Jos and Kaatje Valcke from Belgium – known throughout the world for their
superbly details 3D inflatable kites including a Jester and Native American
Squaw.
The famous Decorators multi-line display team. Spectacular moves with four line
kites.
Members of the Wigsley Wings display team with their large inflatable kites
including their large Octopus.
The Beccles Bunch Hugh and Lyn Blowers – returning again this year and
specialising in inflatable and artistic kites.
From Holland we have Robert Valkenburg with his Wind Gallery - Aeolian Musical Instruments.
Evolver - Carl and James Robertshaw plus Chris Goff.
Jet Lewis with his Power Kite Ballet.
Members of the Brighton Kite Fliers with some of
their inflatable kites.