Ben Wolfenden at Bettakultcha

Ben Wolfenden kicked off Bettakultcha VIII at the Corn Exchange with a thought-provoking, interactive and challenging 5 minutes. Quick tip before you watch it get a drinking straw and you'll be able to join in.


Ben Wolfenden from Dave Naylor on Vimeo.

Just how much fun can you have in five minutes?

Bettakultcha is a great event to share your passion about a subject you know really well. The format lends itself to that, 20 slides, 15 seconds each, making 5 minutes in total. It's a great way to get over a message.

Why not push the boundaries?
Having said that we're happy is people want to push the boundaries of the format. Here are few ideas for would be presenters.

• A play in 20 acts - each slide can be a different scene. It could be a monologue or an ensemble cast
• Interpretive dance! We've never said you have to talk!
• Five minutes of song? Equally we've never said you can't sing or rap over your slides
• Poetry?
• Using props? We had one guy use a blender?
• Audience participation?

The only rules Bettakultcha has are:

1. 20 slides
2. 15 seconds each slide
3. NO PITCHES

So lets see who can bend em!

If you'd like to present then email bettakultcha@gmail.com and tell us if you want to present in Leeds or Bradford.

Bettakultcha VIII presenters

Our thanks to these wonderful people for contributing to a fantastic night on April 12th at the Corn Exchange, Leeds.

Ben Wolfenden @benwolfenden
Jess Haigh @BookElfLeeds
Larner Caleb @LarnerC
Bob Clayden
Jane Rodgers @janeydodge
Maria Millionaire @martinloves
Anna Tatton @Tattontastic

Tom Morgan @morganesque
Gemma Teed @Gemma_T
Rich Daley @pedantic_git
Angela Whitlock @angewhitlock

Gerard Anthony @gerard_anthony
Edward Gillson @gilly_dc

Random slide challenge presenters

• Marianne Rizkallah @rubberplucky 
• Ben Needham @benneedham
  
• Jonathan David Hamilton Edmondson
• Sue

Bettakultcha VIII Menu

Anthony's Restaurant will be open downstairs at the Corn Exchange and has a full bar.

Esquire's coffee bar will be open next to the audience.

Primo's will be offering these items;

Classic BLT Bagel £3.50
Staten Island 3 Cheese Bagel £3.50

The Italian – Italian Fennel and Chilli Sausage with Mozzarella and Salsa £3.50
The Brazilian – All Beef Frankfurter with Potato Stix, Grated Carrot, Sweet Corn, Ketchup and Mayo £3.50

Both of the above hot dogs can be done with a Veggie Tofu Sausage.

They will also have some great ice creams available, plus lots of cold beers and soft drinks. If anybody would like something other than the special menu, they can do it.

It's going to be another great night!

Mike Wallis put you in his "Skinner Box"

Mike Wallis puts you in a Skinner Box and shows just why you are doing exactly what you're doing now. Yes because we trained you to. It's all quite scary once someone points it out isn't it?!


Mike Wallis from Dave Naylor on Vimeo.

Matt Edgar brings the Corn Exchange to life

Matt Edgar gave a great presentation which brings the history of the Corn Exchange to life. Very rarely do you get this level of insight into a place which is so much part of your daily life.


Matt Edgar from Dave Naylor on Vimeo.

Eleanor Snare shares her passion for fashion

Sorry for the pun. Eleanor tells us all why fashion is important, no really it is, no shit


Elenor Snare from Dave Naylor on Vimeo.