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                        <p><strong>Join us for a very special night at the Custard Factory as we launch BDF2022 with an exciting &amp; unique new interactive exhibition!</strong></p>
<p>&#8216;GENESIS&#8217; is the brainchild of local artist and friend of BDF, <a href="https://imbuesource.com">Imbue</a>. During the evening attendees have the opportunity to be active participants in the work – with the creative freedom to make their own mark on a variety of otherwise mundane objects&#8230;</p>
<p>Sponsored by <a href="https://www.posca.com">Posca</a>, with a DJ set and drinks from Wine Freedom this is an evening not to be missed! Whatever your artistic ability, come and help us kickstart BDF in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.</p>
<p>The first 100 people to enter the space will receive a Mystery Bag created specially for GENESIS by Imbue!</p>
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