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Editor’s Note Well, summer has finally arrived! Where do the months go? I can’t believe we’re here already. I hope you’ve managed to immerse yourself in some of the superb local events we’ve had over the past few months. So there’s been some good news and bad news over the last few weeks. Which do you want reminding of first? Well, the bad news was that sadly this year’s Happygate community festival has been cancelled – an incredibly difficult decision by the organisers and a sad loss to Harrogate this summer. I hope we’ll see it back again soon. Staying positive though, it’s great to hear the news that Harrogate’s Pride In Diversity festival has secured funding for their 2018 event, coming up on 16th June. I know only too well how much time and energy these events need, and there’s no doubt at all that at the heart of all of them lies the most incredible passion and drive. The people behind the events and organisations are giving their absolute all to try and bring something special to the local community and to our town, and I urge all of you to get behind as many as you can this summer and beyond. This leads me nicely on to this issue, which we’ve jampacked with what’s on listings and inspiring editorial to help steer you towards some of the finest on offer in our region over the coming weeks. Now I’ve waffled too much, so I’ll say no more except – dive in to the pages that follow and enjoy. I hope to see you at an event or festival very soon. Rachel Auty
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Down at the Farm The Farm Bistro in Harrogate opened around two years ago. It’s hard to put an exact date on when one of your favourite places opens, one week it’s not there, then someone suggests it and suddenly you are in every week and before you know it they are considering taking out a restraining order. Inevitably the honeymoon doesn’t last forever, but that’s not to say I ever went off the place; simply new places pop up, habits change, then somehow I’ve not been for a couple of months; so when I found out the owners had changed, I thought I’d better get back there and see if it was still brilliant…. Like many I’m finding it harder to get into the town centre at the moment but believe strongly that if we enjoy having a high street, we really should put the effort in to make the trip. It’s ultimately its own reward; getting into town always picks up my mood. I stroll round and remember what a great place Harrogate is to live and more often than not remember something that I’ve been meaning to buy for ages. You know, stuff I CAN live without but would rather not… Fake Tan, Mustache Wax, Loo Roll. Clearly then, a change of ownership at one of my favourite venues was an excellent excuse to visit with Harrogate’s centre, and indeed I’ve managed to drag that same excuse out to five different occasions since the changeover. This is because, thankfully, The Farm Bistro is still as good as ever! The previous owners were really passionate about what they were doing, so I was concerned that it might feel like something is missing; however, what changes have been made are positive, but mainly it’s business as normal. Like when you meet an old friend and they have had a new haircut and but still laugh in the right places and give you Star Wars toys. The food is great, the staff remain friendly and of course the charm of the place is still a study in whimsy and familiarity! One of the bonuses with new ownership is they are trying different things, one of which is opening for Sunday lunch. I dabble with veganism (ok that’s not true, I’ve just cut down on meat and dairy) and this leads me to try weird new and exciting stuff, like when your partner says they’ve binge watched Game of Thrones and have had a bottle of wine. Consequently
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the Vegan Sunday lunch choice I had was a really pleasant change from the norm. It was a dish not dissimilar to lasagne, but packed full of a range of veg making it really hearty, filling and I wolfed it down. Plus of course it didn’t sit as heavily with me and afterwards I went and played an hour of football, rather than having a 4 hour “nap”. The lattes there have always been good and that tradition continues, and the group I was with had two of the three different roasts on offer that day and were very happy too, plenty of lovely fresh vegetables and meats cooked to perfection. If I had to offer one point of constructive criticism, whilst what is ON the menu is fantastic, the menus themselves are a bit boring. If you’ve never been, the bistro is really rustic - think: country farmhouse - whilst the actual menus are simply laminated white paper. There are really tactile ways to present menus these days, I hope that this will change to fit in with the feel of the place a bit more. This is of course hardly a deal breaker, what matters most is what’s on offer, and I’ve been – repeatedly – reassured that what The Farm Bistro offers is still superb, and a real gem in the town centre! Dj Trev is playing Monday 28th May at the Harrogate StrEat Food Festival, where you can hear him force his current favourite music upon unsuspecting diners, which currently involves Father John Misty’s “Mr. Tillman”, Palace Winter’s “Take Shelter”, Thick Syrup’s “Jennifer” and the entire back catalogue of 2 Unlimited.
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Food & Drink
Women On Tap Festival: Harrogate is the perfect host If you didn’t catch it, the second Women On Tap festival took place from 2nd to 6th May. Hosted by The Little Ale House, Harrogate, events also took place across Harrogate and Knaresborough at Major Tom’s Social, North Bar, Harrogate Brewing brewery and tap room, and Blind Jack’s Knaresborough. The festival included live music from five female musicians and local duo The Paper Waits; a Meet The Brewer event with Sophie de Ronde from Burnt Mill plus a tap takeover; a beer tasting and cheese pairing hosted evening by Lauren Soderberg in partnership with The Cheeseboard, Harrogate; guest brewers ‘live brewing’ with Anton at Harrogate Brewing plus a full tap room open day; a panel discussion on women and beer with an all-female panel from Newcastle, Manchester, and Leeds; an art exhibition by Hannah Lyons, who designed the much talked about festival branding for 2018; and a full five-keg-five-cask brewster tap takeover throughout the festival at the host venue. In addition, a special beer was brewed for the festival with female-owned Nomadic Brewery in Leeds. Named ‘Suffragist’, the salted caramel stout could be found on the bar across both towns – but it did sell out fast!
With visitors drawn to Harrogate from far and wide this year, every event went swimmingly and festival-goers had a blast. One said, “My friends and I had such a great day.. The atmosphere was so friendly.. Really pleased that WoT has been organised. I love celebrating women, and hope it continues in the same amazing way.” Since launching last year - and following a successful crowdfunding campaign back in March - Women On tap has exploded. There are now plans to do more for the local community to enjoy and to create year-round events across the North. Next year’s beer festival is already in discussion and there is talk of placing a major national women in beer event at the heart of our town as part of it. Watch this space. www.womenontap.co.uk
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Shows & Exhibitions
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race 9 June, Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is one of the most spectacular community events held in the UK. It was first staged in 1966 and has never been cancelled. 90 teams of six runners and a passenger take part in the glorious fancy dress pageant that comprises the first half of the event, before the race itself which is run as time trails with teams leaving at 10-second intervals. The 2.4 mile course takes them through parkland at Conyngham Hall, along Waterside and through the Nidd Gorge, before the steep climb to the Castle and Market Place. Teams then hurtle down High Street, Bond End and across High Bridge, before passing through the wooded McIntosh Park and the final 30-yard swim through the ever-icy waters of the River Nidd. It is an all-day event and is staged by the volunteer Knaresborough Lions organisation to raise funds for worthy causes. There are park and ride facilities and extra public transport services. It is tremendous fun and attracts thousands of spectators.
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Great Yorkshire Show 10-12 July, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate The 160th Great Yorkshire Show will take place in Harrogate in 2018, celebrating the very best of farming, food and the countryside. Over 130,000 visitors and 8,500 animals flock to the Great Yorkshire Showground every year for the three day show, making it one of the biggest in the UK. Get ready to welcome equestrian dynamo Lorenzo back to the Main Ring with his daredevil bare-back display as one of the 2018 show highlights. Rosemary Shrager will whip up a storm in the cookery theatre and the President’s Lawn is set to showcase some very special additions for the first time ever. In the judging rings, thousands of animals will compete from cattle to sheep, pigs to pigeons and the show finishes with one of the most prestigious showjumping classes in the country, the Cock O’The North competition. From cutting edge farming equipment and machinery to displays from big name brands, this is the place where deals are done and the latest ranges are showcased. While the show has agriculture at its heart, there’s also entertainment, shopping, live music, cookery demos and a professional catwalk fashion show – including a one-off celebrity special.
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Knaresborough Civil War Day 8 July, Knaresborough Castle Knaresborough Castle will reverberate to the sound of a time when the country was torn apart by civil war on Sunday 8 July when a regiment of the reenactment society The Sealed Knot rolls into town. The Sir Thomas Glemham’s Regiment of Foote will be the main attraction at the Civil War Day, giving visitors an opportunity to find out what life was like in the 17th Century when England was torn apart by Civil War and Englishman fought against Englishman. Knaresborough Castle played an important role in the English Civil War, when Sir Henry Slingsby’s Royalist forces were besieged by the Parliamentary army. This significant part of the castle’s history will be brought to life in July when the Sealed Knot Society re-enactors present a spectacular experience, taking the castle back to a time when the sounds of cannon, musket and pike drills filled the Knaresborough air. Visitors will be able to drop in on a ‘living history’ encampment to see aspects of day to day life for both civilians and soldiers. They will also witness a small skirmish as the Royalist-held castle once again comes under fire from the forces of Parliament Visitors can also take advantage of reduced price tickets to look around the Courthouse Museum, to see a number of genuine artefacts from the days of the Civil War including the infamous shirt worn by the Royalist Sir Henry Slingsby on the day of his execution.
Valley Gardens 1940s Day 17 June, Valley Gardens, Harrogate The hugely popular annual 1940s day at the Valley Gardens celebrates its 8th year. This year the event formally becomes part of Harrogate International Festivals all year programme of festivals and events. The 1940s day is a free event perfect for those who love all things 1940s, it is a fabulous family day out with lots to see and do. It will feature stalls selling vintage clothes, hats and uniforms. As well as wartime military vehicles, there will be representatives from the Royal Air Force and the Army and vintage cars. The Harrogate Band and the Harrogate Harmony Barbershop Chorus are welcomed back to the bandstand alongside some old favourites, Maria Manchester and Echo 4 2, all introduced by Major Swing. There will be food trucks, tea, cake stall and tombola, a bar, Pimms tent or bring your own picnic, sit back and enjoy the entertainment.
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The Great Lego Brick Adventure 1 Aug - 2 September, Harrogate Convention Centre
There are two types of people in the world: those who love LEGO and those who have yet to realise they love LEGO. What began as a plastic brick produced by a Danish family-owned company in the 1950s has grown to dominate the toy industry and can be found strewn on bedroom floors and kitchen tables around the world. Its success is surely its versatility. With just four or five basic LEGO bricks you have the makings of a rudimentary aeroplane, dog, house or car, so imagine what you can do with millions of them. That’s what you’ll be able to find out at a new family show coming to Harrogate Convention Centre in the summer holidays. The Great Brick Adventure will feature the spectacular creations of Bright Bricks, a professional LEGO brick building company which specialises in life-size models of everything from knights-in-armour and dragons to tigers and kangaroos. Running from August 31st to September 2nd, The Great Brick Adventure will feature two themed exhibitions, Safari and Mythical Beasts, as well as interactive displays, brick pools, retailers, displays from local LEGO brick fans, and the Warriorbots Arena
where LEGO brick robots will fight it out to destruction. Bright Bricks managing director Duncan Titmarsh is the UK’s only LEGO Certified Professional (LCP), out of just 16 throughout the world. He said, “People love seeing these models. There are many hours of design, planning and building that go into them so it’s great to see the reaction they get from the public. “They’re really inspirational too. You can see children and adults immediately start building their own models in the huge pools of bricks we have at the shows.” Convention Centre head of sales and events, Brian Dobson said, “We’ve seen for ourselves the phenomenal popularity of LEGO bricks with both adults and children. “This is an exciting new event for Harrogate. Bright Bricks are professional designers and builders of huge LEGO brick models and will be displaying everything from life-size elephants and troops of meerkats to dragons and ogres.” Tickets on sale now. Details at www.harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk
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Brimham Rocks
Family
What’s on for families this June & July? by Sally Haslewood (Harrogate Mumbler)
We enjoyed a lovely start to spring during May and I can only hope that the good weather continues and turns into a fabulous early summer. Naturally, the one thing that we can rely on in Harrogate is inclement weather so I have included a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy here. 14
Brimham Rocks Adventure Farm Fiddlers Green, Brimham Rocks Road, HG3 3HB Family
If you haven’t been already, then I’d highly recommend a trip to the fantastic new Brimham Rocks Adventure Farm at Fiddlers Green. From 25th May they are open from Wednesday to Sunday (during term time) and then open 7 days a week during school holidays. At the moment they have a fantastic indoor play area, cafe and animal barn and it is hoped that the outdoor play area will be open soon.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Crag Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1QB. This is still a family favourite and they’ve got plenty going on. On 7 June and 5 July at 10.30am they host their monthly story time session, where you can hear nature themed stories and join in with nursery rhymes & songs. Sessions are free with normal admission. On 22-24 June they are holding their 3rd annual Flower Show. Every Sunday in July they are hosting live music in the gardens between 1 & 3pm (see their website for full details) and planning ahead to the summer holidays, from 21st July, their theme is Jurassic Discovery. Families can take a step back in time and unearth secrets from the land that time forgot!
Crazy Tykes Soft Play Area Unit 650, Thorp Arch Trading Estate, Wetherby, LS23 7BJ. It’s an exciting time for Crazy Tykes as they just opened their brand new outdoor play area this May. Crazy Tykes is a really fantastic soft play area and is well worth the 20 or so minute drive from Harrogate. For really little ones there is the dedicated babies & toddlers area which is right in the middle and is easily visible from the seating area and cafe. For older kids there is plenty to do. There is a ball court that is netted off from the rest plus loads of slides, climbing areas, ball cannons, spinners and so on. Add in the brand new outdoor area and you’ve got all bases covered.
Mother Shipton’s Cave Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge Knaresborough North Yorkshire HG5 8DD Mother Shipton’s is now open daily, including the huge playground and is a great family day out. Over the May half term they are theming events around Hansel and Gretel but into the summer holidays they are coming over all outlaw-ish and the activities will centre around Robin Hood! Mumbler visited recently and we were really impressed. There’s plenty of places to picnic within the site. Next to the river, overlooking the viaduct is picture perfect. The adventure playground is brilliant – and huge! So much to do for all ages – zip wire for the older ones, and a cute little pirate ship activity den, complete with sandpit. The Park opens 10am to 4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm).
Goose at Hornbeam Park Hornbeam Park, Harrogate HG2 8RE I’m not quite sure how I’d describe Goose to someone who hasn’t been before; it’s kind of like a soft play area as it has large scale indoor equipment and aerial nets however it is so much more. There is a gorgeous café in the middle where parents can sit. The food (and cakes!) are heavenly. There are reading pods, crafting areas, the blue room (full of blocks and large building equipment) and all sorts of other areas. Everything is designed to help kids get creative, move and explore. It’s a cool place and my own kids (9 & 6 year old girls) really love it there.
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Solo: A Star Wars Story
Theatre & Performance Film
Film Review with Henry Thompson With Cannes complete, the movie industry juggernaut changes gear as the summer season brings the prospect of big box office returns. One of the first big releases this summer is Solo: A Star Wars Story, a further side-story in the larger Star Wars franchise. The prospect and recreation of space flight continues to grip our collective imagination, with the visuals here once again compensating for the fairly predictable, plot-driven, story-telling. Of more interest perhaps is the return of another seemingly ubiquitous franchise. When Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park first hit UK screens back in July of 1993, the proposition that anyone could extract dinosaur DNA from an insect preserved in a piece of amber was decidedly in the realms of science fiction. However, while warp drives remain a thing of the imagination, the territory occupied by Earthbased science-fiction is being steadily eroded. The Max Planck Institute in Leipzig has recently announced that it plans to grow small pieces of human brain using recovered Neanderthal DNA. What could possibly go wrong?! Well we will have to wait and see (-that film franchise was conceived here!). However anyone going along to see the new outing of the dinosaurs in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, due for release in June, might reasonably wonder when, rather than if, Jurassic World’s brand of fiction will become fact and monetised to its logical extent. When it happens, it will make the earnings from the films look like small change.
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Those seeking relief from this corporate dystopia might look for inspiration in Debra Granik’s Leave No Trace. Granik first came to the attention of film audiences with her taut thriller Winter’s Bone (2010) - the film that really brought Jennifer Lawrence to prominence. Granik’s new film which she co-wrote with Anne Rosellini, offers a thoughtful and atmospheric immersion into the world of those who turn their backs on consumer society, seeking to place less demands on the environment around them. The story about a father and daughter who seek to live ‘off the grid’ both salutes their efforts and raises important questions about individual rights and what if any boundaries there are when parents impose radical life choices upon their children. Elsewhere, anyone interested in popular culture will find much to absorb in Kevin Macdonald’s new documentary Whitney which charts the troubled career of the award-winning US-born singer Whitney Houston. The film offers an extensive if saddening insight into the singer’s achievements and untimely death. And finally, the Flash Film season continues at the North Bar, Harrogate with screenings of Mildred Pierce (10 June) and Savages (22 July). Henry Thompson is Research Fellow in film at the University of Manchester. His acclaimed book on American film director Oliver Stone (co-authored with Ian Scott) was released in 2016.
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Katie Greenhalf Katie Greenhalf is a Harrogate-based film maker and owner and director of her own company, This Film. By Rachel Auty Tell us about This Film and how it all began. I’ve been making films for more than 20 years, first with global brands in London and then the last nine years in Harrogate. Being from the North I knew Harrogate but quickly fell in love with it’s entrepreneurial spirit and indie business scene. By chance I met a talented local videographer, Gary Lawson and we set about making films for local businesses of all shapes and sizes. We caught the eye of Bettys & Taylors, who we’ve worked for ever since, and it snowballed
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from there. Since then it’s grown and grown - we’ve now filmed across Europe, worked with clients from around the world, won a Government Communications Award for our work with the police and have FTSE100 clients in London and Leeds and the NHS as regular clients. Our heart remains in Harrogate. We take great pride in working with local clients such as Harrogate Conference Centre, Harrogate Borough Council, Harrogate Theatre, Rudding Park, and are really proud of our partnership with Harrogate International Festivals.
What’s your favourite and least favourite bits of the film industry today?
Back in London I worked with British Airways and was lucky enough to make films with Concorde and the 2003 World Cup winning England rugby team. Being flown in to interview Jonny Wilkinson after that kick…that was exciting!
I can only speak of my corner of the industry. In the past corporate film was sniffed at by ‘proper’ film makers. I have lived and breathed the corporate world for well over 20 years and I know there is creativity and freedom to be found there. Now more than 80% of businesses have branded video on their front pages. These are exciting times for corporate film makers!
Having said that, my first paid filming project for my own company was a moment I’ll always remember - it felt like the start of something very exciting. Also being the only film company allowed to film J K Rowling when she visited Harrogate a few years ago was flipping exciting too. What’s the best part of your job? This is said a lot, but no two days are the same. We get to go backstage and behind the scenes and see the heart of so many different industries. We are essentially storytellers, that means we have to learn and listen and watch and it is genuinely endlessly fascinating. We really enjoy getting to know our customers, their products and messages. It’s the most essential and enjoyable part of our work; only then can we make an authentic film. Have you ever been star struck by anyone you’ve met through your work? Always! But a couple of random ones spring to mind. At the start of my career I was art department runner on a Hanif Kureshi film with the late and fabulous Om Puri. He made me a cup of tea during a really tiring overnight shoot, that was very special! Also I was also once a stunt driver for Christopher Biggins! Who would you most love to work with? Taika Waititi right now for sure. I’ve soaked up everything he’s done - such warmth and humour. I’d love to watch Tim Burton at work too, I’ve grown up in his world. And for something completely different I would utterly love to have worked on some huge musical epic like Hello Dolly with Barbra Streisand. What a legend!
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What’s the most exciting project you’ve worked on?
What does the future of film look like? I could go on forever, the seismic shift of the past 10 years will certainly continue. Linear storytelling will shift to become fully immersive, maybe you’ll be in the film, in their world, next to the characters…? For film makers, the world is our oyster. Extraordinary visual effects will continue to filter down to our laptops. Maybe the big studios will disappear because more and more amateur film makers are creating video content. With over 100 million hours of video watched on Facebook everyday, lines are blurring, it’s mind boggling! What are your passions outside of your work? Obviously my family and friends. My husband, 2 kids and dog keep me on my toes. I’m a very enthusiastic interior designer. I’m also a keen reader. I usually have 3 books on the go, one audiobook (for decorating), one iBook (for sleepless nights) and always a proper book because they just feel good. Oh, also, yoga and beer - generally in that order. What’s your future vision for This Film? We’ve moved into a fabulous space in the centre of town and that’s enabling us to expand our business and our client base. We’d like to collaborate even more with local businesses and help build a network of creative minds in our fabulous town. We have documentaries in the pipeline and some really exciting new partnerships with local and national brands to be excited about. For more information visit www.thisfilm.co.uk
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Sunday 22 July, 7.30pm
Relive the sights and sounds of cannons and muskets in the living history village, created by re-enactors from the Sir Thomas Glemham’s Regiment of the Sealed Knot Society.
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company in the beautiful surroundings of Knaresborough Castle for a stunning new tale of romance and suspense starring none other than the world’s greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes.
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Harrogate International Festivals Presents the 2018 Summer Season See the world through new eyes this summer with our month-long Festival bursting with colour, laughter, soul and song. Harrogateinternationalfestivals.com Box Office: 01423 562 303
Spiegeltent
Spiegel-WHAT? For one long week the legendary Spiegeltent will land on Crescent Gardens, bursting with hot jazz, club nights, and ooh-la-la burlesque! Guest curator, singer-songwriter Ayanna WitterJohnson, has programmed an eclectic line-up. Star acts include the MOBO winning free-jazz drum-and-sax duo, Binker & Moses, influenced by grime, hip-hop and electronic music, The Gypsy Queens, the A-list band the stars trust to get the party going, and the sultry Benoit Viellefon and His Hot Club, the finest musicians on the London jazz scene. There’s an exclusive House DJ set from Graeme Park of Hacienda fame, and the House of Burlesque return in a rip-roaring evening of high-end glamour; boogie the night away postshow in a Silent Disco. Dutch five-piece Tristan is best described as feel-good vintage Acid Jazz. Also look out for Misha Mullov-Abbado, a young double bassist player and BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist. If that isn’t enough, you’ll find Young Musicians performing a series of FREE lunchtime concerts. Spiegeltent: Friday 29 June to Sunday 8 July: Book online now at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or call the Box Office: 01423 562 303.
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Tent-Tastic Fun for Kids Sword fighting is one in-demand skill! Add fairy tales and explosions (health and safety approved) and it can only be the ultimate Children’s Festival! Ignite small minds with big ideas under the magical Spiegeltent on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July. Built of wood and mirrors, and detailed in velvet, children will step into a magical world. History, Science and Art come alive. Join storytelling sessions and authors, Hilary Robinson, Kate Wiseman, Alan Windram and That Poetry Bloke, Craig Bradley. Professor Boffin hosts an interactive Fun Science Show with a few fireballs, whooshes and smoke. Music comes from The Junk Orchestra, and more! Go online to see the full programme and age-range; tickets just £5: harrogateinternationalfestivals.com The Spiegeltent returns this year with support from Grants for the Arts and Arts Council funding. Book online now at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or call the Box Office: 01423 562 303.
Architects of Air Walk on Air in a World of Wonder A GIANT art installation will transform The Stray as The Illuminarium from Architects of Air promises to blow your senses, in a good way! The best way to describe this walk-in art installation inspired by Gothic cathedrals and Islamic architecture, is to hear the thoughts of the thousands who flocked to it from the Guggenheim in Spain to the Sydney Opera House in Australia… “It was like rolling through bubblegum fields of joy.” “It was so soothing and beautiful. It was as if time stood still.” “The calming effect of the structure was unlike anything I have experienced.” “Thank you for making my fantasy land into reality.” Who’s in?! The inflatable walk-in sculpture is half the size of a football pitch. It offers a dazzling maze of winding paths and soaring domes in an inspiring monument to the beauty of light and colour, designed to awaken a sense of wonder. The Luminarium, created and designed by Alan Parkinson, will be on the Stray on Thursday 12, Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July. Book online now at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or call the Box Office: 01423 562 303. Architects of Air Architects is supported through funding from HBC and Arts Council Grants for the Arts. Tickets: Adults £5, Children 3-18: £4, Children 2 and under: FREE.
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Soul-Soaring –L aura Mvul a “Beautiful in voice and soul, lift your eyes skyward and watch this girl soar.” - Clash Magazine Two time Mercury Prize nominee and MOBO winner, Laura Mvula, tops the 2018 Harrogate Music Festival line-up. The soul singer was endorsed by music legend Prince after wowing critics with her debut album, Sing to the Moon in 2013. One of Britain’s most distinctive musical talents, Laura collaborated with the legendary Nile Rodgers, combining his upbeat sound with her thrilling harmonies for her album The Dreaming Room. She’s netted two MOBO Awards, and got nominated for two further BRIT Awards. One of the most distinctive musical talents, the classically trained one-woman symphony fuses orchestral soul with poetic lyricism in her songs. Tagged ‘the new Adele’, Mvula's music is far stranger, rich and complex. “Sing To The Moon showed influences from Björk, gospel, The Beach Boys and Broadway to The Carpenters and Gershwin.” – The Telegraph Friday 27 July | Royal Hall | 7.30pm. Tickets: From £24 Book online now at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or call the Box Office: 01423 562 303.
Dine Under the Stars There’s dining out experiences, and then there’s Harrogate International Festival’s Long Table! There’s always room for one more on The Long Table! Grab your friends, or make new ones, and join the culinary event of the summer, with cocktails, canapes, a three course meal, and a sprinkle of charm. Indulge in Yorkshire’s bountiful produce from one of its most acclaimed chefs, Stephanie Moon. Good food, fine company, and the sumptuous surrounds of Valley Gardens, all under a starry night canopy. Tickets are limited, so book your seat, or treat your loved ones, to dine like never before, surrounded by the Victorian beauty of the Valley Gardens colonnade. Tickets: £70 Book online now at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or call the Box Office: 01423 562 303.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Eugene Onegin
22 July, Knaresborough Castle
Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose return to Harrogate Theatre on Tuesday 17th July with their new English version of Tchaikovsky’s sweeping Eugene Onegin.
Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins. Sherlock Holmes comes face to face with his greatest fear at the hands of his mortal enemy in this stunning new tale of romance and suspense. Join Chapterhouse theatre company in what promises to be one of the must-see productions of the summer, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, in some of the most beautiful country house gardens throughout the UK and Ireland. www.harrogate.gov.uk/museums
17 July, Harrogate Theatre
With a narrative that is both romantic and thought-provoking, the central character is the fiercely intelligent but naïve Tatyana, whose entanglement with Onegin results in a wiser, sadder but ultimately self-reliant heroine. This new chamber version will transpose the story of Tatyana’s sexual awakening to the early 1960s, a world on the cusp of the women’s liberation movement when new thinking fought against the old ways. Infatuation and self-restraint do battle in a well-tailored world of sleek suits and full skirts, with seasonal allusions to the snowswept Russian landscape of the original. This is a coming-of-age story, a requiem for lost innocence and triumphant celebration of hard-won independence - told through some of the most glorious vocal music ever written. www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
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Listings HMS Pinafore
2 June, 2.45pm & 7.45pm Harrogate Library
21 June, St Andrews Church, Aldborough
A performance where you get the chance to experience what it feels like to be part of a community facing a life changing decision. Set in a fictional town you become a local resident and work together to save your town.
Aldborough Festival favourites, Charles Court Opera, ‘the masters of G&S in small places’, bring their new production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore, which tells the story of unrequited love between the daughter of the ship’s captain, Josephine, and a sailor from the lower ranks, Ralph Rackstraw.
The Billy Fury Story 7 June, 7.30pm Royal Hall His own all original Fury’s Tornados are re-united with Billy once more, with the aid of fabulous new screen footage, during this electric & emotional show.
The Croydon Avengers 15 – 16 June, 7pm Studio Theatre A freak accident gives three teenage refugees, powers beyond their wildest dreams.
Dinosaur World Live 17 June, 11am & 2pm Harrogate Theatre Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive new show for all the family.
Some Mothers Do ‘Ave’ Em 19-23 June, 7.30pm (2.30pm Sat matinee) Harrogate Theatre Everyone’s favourite 1970s classic TV comedy, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is back with Joe Pasquale starring as the loveable accident-prone Frank Spencer.
100 Ways to Tie a Shoelace 21-23 June, 7.45pm Studio Theatre Sometimes she imagines herself in army films, sometimes in musicals, and sometimes she imagines being knocked off a gondola by a very large wave; this isn’t how she thought procedural and semantic recall recovery would be.
Harrogate Operatic Players Present..Top Hat the Musical 26 - 30 June Royal Hall, Harrogate Top Hat is a glittering and feelgood romantic musical comedy that celebrates 1930s song, style and romance. It tells the story of Broadway star Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society girl ‘Dale Tremont’.
Bing! Live 30 June , 1pm & 4pm 1 July, 10am & 1pm Harrogate Theatre Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they find out how to tell stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs. Flop and Amma are there to help, but in this magical world of make-believe things don’t always go according to plan.
The Simon and Garfunkel Story 4 July, 7.30pm Harrogate Theatre Direct from it’s success at London’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!
Harrogate International Festivals: Oddsocks The Tempest
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The Town Meeting
10-11 July, 7.30pm RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate Shakespeare meets Sci-fi! Don’t forget to pack your picnic, blankets and wellies! It promises to be an out of this world experience, with thespian frolics in a galaxy far, far away. Only Oddsocks can turn the Bard into a Rocket Man and Space Oddity. Take one small step for man, one giant leap for Shakespeare with the theatrical Space Cowboys.
Barry Steele and Friends 14 July, 7.30pm Harrogate Theatre The one and only Barry Steele takes on the role in The Roy Orbison Story. He comes with great credentials and a genuine admiration for the Big O. Now he is set to put the rock back into ‘Roy Orbison’ as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend in The Roy Orbison Story.
Eugene Onegin 17 July, 7.30pm Harrogate Theatre Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose return to Harrogate Theatre with their new English version of Tchaikovsky’s sweeping Eugene Onegin.
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Niddfest: Talk By Fiona Mozley, Author of Elmet 18 June, 7pm, Fishpond Wood, opposite Bewerley Chapel, Pateley Bridge
Comedy & Literature
It sounds like a story straight from a Hollywood movie – a part-time bookseller catapulted from anonymity to literary stardom. Fiona Mozley secretly wrote her forceful first novel, Elmet, on her phone while commuting. She became the second youngest author to be shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize, cementing the York author’s position as the buzziest novelist of 2017.
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Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 19-22 July, The Old Crown Hotel Lee Child, author of the global bestselling Jack Reacher series, will head up an American invasion at the 16th Theakston Old Perculier Crime Writing Festival. The Festival opens with a day-long writing workshop, Creative Thursday, followed by the crime writing equivalent of The Oscars, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award.
21 June, 7.30pm, The Crown Hotel Why were we the only bipedal ape that survived? Mark Maslin, Professor of Paleoclimatology is at Berwins Salon North to tell the greatest story ever told – the story of us. harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
Northern Aldborough Festival: Dr Lucy Worsley 23 June, 7.30pm, St Andrew’s Church, Aldborough
Dr Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, is a hugely popular writer, broadcaster and speaker, passionate about making history engaging to the widest possible audience. Her new biography of Jane Austen takes a new look at Austen’s life from the perspective of her bi-centenary.
Festival goers will join the world’s most celebrated crime authors in conversation, in action and in the bar, including panel events with esteemed guests from the crime writing genre. Famed for its no barriers approach, fans, fledgling writers and established superstar authors mingle in the hotel bar. It is one of the most important events in the crime publishing calendar. Agents, publishers, publicists, readers and authors attend from all over Europe and the world.
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16–17 JUNE 2018
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Dr Helen Scales
6-17 June, Pateley Bridge The festival that brings people who love books closer to nature and people who love nature closer to books, has announced its 2018 line-up featuring some of the UK’s best nature writers. Authors include the York author and part-time bookseller, Fiona Mozley, whose Booker Prize novel Elmet cemented her position as the buzziest debut novelist of 2017. Elmet is a contemporary rural noir steeped in the literature and legend of the Yorkshire landscape and its medieval history. When she’s not on or under the waves, Dr Helen Scales - a marine biologist, writer, broadcaster, surfer and diver - writes and talks about the connections between people, science and the living world. Her latest book, Eye of the Shoal, is a guide to life, the ocean and everything. Writer and prize-winning poet, Miriam Darlington, is author of one 2018’s biggestnature books: Owl Sense. A book that cleaves myth from reality and brings the strangeness and magnificence of owls to life, exploring the wild in nature and in the unpredictable course of our human lives. Harrogate author Rob Cowen shot to literary fame with his book Common Ground, an exploration of the common ground we share with the natural world, the past and each other. It was voted in the top three of the UK’s favourite nature books in a 2018 poll.
For young readers, Piers Torday writes the adventures of a boy called Kester who can’t talk to people but can talk to animals. His first book, The Last Wild was nominated for the Carnegie Award. His latest The Lost Magician, is published in August 2018. Sam Enthoven, the author of fantastical action thrillers is ‘certifiably’ committed to books that make kids want to read. His books Crawler and Tim Defender of the Earth feature vomiting bats to giant monsters. Sam will deliver a story-telling session, Nidderdale Shivers.
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Talks also include the Yorkshire Vet, Julian Norton of Channel 5 fame, and TV presenter Lindsey Chapman, Patron of The Wild Watch at Nidderdale AONB, who will give audiences a glimpse behind the scenes presenting BBC’s Springwatch Unsprung. Outdoor workshops and family events are hosted in Fishpond Wood and around Pateley Bridge, including a foraging walk and talk and workshops in landscape photography, garden design, and a children’s woodland workshop with Twigs N Stix Forest School. NiddFest’s Artistic Director, author and garden designer Kit Peel, established NiddFest in 2014. He said, “The experience of the natural world is enriched through literature, it adds layers of connectivity. Nidderdale is beautiful so authors want to come, and audiences appreciate seeing nature in so many different ways. We have such a fun, outdoor programme this year, we beat a quiet drum for the natural world.” www.niddfest.com
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You Just Can’t Escape The Blues by Rufus Beckett
The live music scene in Harrogate seems to be going from strength to strength in 2018. Montey’s has put on some big bank holiday shows, The Women on Tap festival featured a range of live music and Bilton Working Men’s club has hosted touring acts such as Sertraline and Beth McCarthy. Regency Live has also successfully launched and has hit the ground running with a professional set up and well attended gigs. For frequency of high energy live music The Blues Bar still towers head and shoulders above anywhere else in town. If you are looking for quality live music you can find it every single night of the week at ‘The Blues’. The names that adorn the windows; Paul Middleton and Jed Thomas still fill the bar with their residencies on Wednesday and Saturday respectively. Thursday and Friday nights see touring bands visit the bar, as well as popular long running local acts such
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as Scapegoat Kelly. Meanwhile Sundays have become a bumper to bumper day of live music with three different bands playing starting from 3pm. The great thing about the Blues Bar is that it supports a culture of grass roots music. On any given night a number of the audience will be local musicians who play regularly themselves. Those who aren’t are likely to be passionate supporters of the local scene. Martin Rose is a virtuoso fingerstyle acoustic
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guitarist. He runs the Jam night on a Monday and The Acoustic Sessions on a Tuesday at The Blues Bar. A veteran of the local music scene himself (he was a regular performer at Jam night before taking over the reins), he understands the importance of supporting live music. The Jam Night has been popular for a long time and Martin has kept this going. The standard of musicianship is always high and there is usually a good mix of crowd pleasing songs as well as improvisation. There are also opportunities for younger artists to get up and try new material. Tuesdays are a slightly different story. Until a couple of years ago they were often the quietest night of the week. When Martin took over he quickly changed the fortunes of the night by using social media to promote the event. The time he has spent busking and gigging around Yorkshire and beyond means he has built up a vast array of contacts with musicians.
The acoustic sessions quickly went from being once a month to once a week due to the waiting list of quality acts he built up. There is a fantastic range of artists; from younger more raw artists to more seasoned professionals. Some acts are locally based while others travel from further afield. One of the highlights of this year have been Swamp Candy who travelled from the U.S. The ambience of the Blues Bar lends itself very well to acoustic gigs with cafe tables and candle lights just as it lends itself to people dancing on chairs and tables when The MG Band are playing, or to crowd surfing when The Nirvana Band (Harrogate’s Nirvana tribute) have a gig. All in all then the Blues Bar is full of life one way or another every night of the week. Harrogate should be proud that such a creative hub continues to go from strength to strength.
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9 June, The Blues Bar
4 July, 7.30pm
Nobody knows what their name means, but what is clear is that LaVendore Rogue is one of the most exciting, original and significant bands to emerge from the UK Roots scene for many years.
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Winners of the 2017 UK Blues Challenge at the Cavern Club, Liverpool, which resulted in competing in the 2018 International Blues Challenge (Memphis) and European Blues Challenge (Hell, Norway). Treating every show as if it’s their last, The Rogues have been making a name for themselves since 2013. In that time, audiences have come to love (or hate) their raucous blend of Blues inspired Rock & Roll. Consisting of JoJo Burgess on vocals, Joel Fisk on guitar and backing vocals, and Stephen Cutmore on drums, this core nucleus has played together for over 10 years, and is complemented by Warren Lynn on Hammond Organ and James Payze on bass and backing vocals. Whilst fame and fortune is a dream for the young and naïve, one thing is for certain; LaVendore Rogue will continue to bring attitude, swagger and downright depravity wherever they go! www.bluesbar.co.uk
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Graeme Park was one of the DJs responsible for the legendary Hacienda in Manchester, at the heart of the cultural boom of Cool Britannia in the late 80s and early 90s, headed by bands like Happy Mondays and Stone Roses. Join Graeme Park for an exclusive Q&A followed by a House DJ set, making this the perfect night for music obsessives to rave their hearts out to.
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Harrogate Music Festival Throughout June & July, various venues , Harrogate
Two time Mercury Prize nominee and MOBO winner, Laura Mvula, tops a stellar line-up for the 2018 Harrogate Music Festival. The soul singer was endorsed by music legend Prince after wowing critics with her debut album, Sing to the Moon in 2013. One of Britain’s most distinctive musical talents, Laura collaborated with the legendary Nile Rodgers, combining his upbeat sound with her thrilling harmonies for her album The Dreaming Room. Drawing on the theme, Innovation, Harrogate International Festivals promises audiences will see through fresh eyes this summer. The Festival will open, and close, with two hugely acclaimed orchestras. The John Wilson Orchestra will breathe new life into Hollywood’s Golden Age with a special Festival launch concert on June 17. Featuring some of the best wind and brass players on the planet, their Hollywood-themed performances attract millions to tune in to the Proms. A northern powerhouse, the Hallé Orchestra will deliver the Festival finale with its musical director,
the renowned Sir Mark Elder CBE. Celebrating the 125th anniversary of Tchaikovsky it promises an unforgettable experience. As part of the global celebrations of the centennial of Leonard Bernstein, Britain’s favourite clarinettist, Emma Johnson, will perform his classics including music from West Side Story. Johnson, an alumni of Harrogate International Festivals’ Young Musician series, went on to become one of the UK’s biggest selling classical artists, selling over half a million albums worldwide. Harrogate International Festivals has showcased Young Musicians for over half a century. Louisa Staples was shortlisted for the world renowned Menuhin Competition at aged 15. Be inspired by this rising star as the international strings prodigy performs Prokofiev, Debussy and Ravel. Tickets for the highlight events on sale Thursday 22nd March. Box Office: 01423 562 303 harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
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Northern Aldbrough Festival 21 - 30 June, Boroughbridge
This year the Northern Aldborough Festival, located on the fringe of Boroughbridge, will celebrate its 25th anniversary. This intimate, rural festival hosts many internationally renowned artists as they gather in the small Roman village for ten days of musical concerts, plays and talks that take place predominantly in the village church. With a programme packed with variety, the festival, which starts on Thursday 21 June, plays host to a range of classical, jazz and piano concerts, as well as talks from well-known TV personalities. This year, Lucy Worsley, the undisputed queen of TV history, will add some literary flavour by bringing her favourite author, Jane Austin, back to life in her humorous talk while the opening night production, this year Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore, is expected to be a sell-out event with its extended interval allowing for a relaxed picnic supper. What was once an initiative to raise funds amongst villagers to restore the church organ now sees the village church transformed annually as it is converted into a makeshift concert hall. Robert Ogden, festival director, who has been involved with the festival for nine years, believes that the festival owes its success to the calibre of musicians that visit each year, saying: “We have a very committed following and in large part this is because we have a fairly unique offering. I mean, how often would you see a global opera
star or a famous concert pianist in a remote village church? The beauty of the festival is that it is brings music out into the rural world, making it more accessible.” For the 25 anniversary the festival has plenty of special events lined up, including a celebratory cricket match between Northern Aldborough XI and cast members of Emmerdale, which will be held at the Harrogate County Cricket ground on Sunday 24 June. Free to enter with a cash bar offering light refreshments, families are welcome to come and watch the teams battle against each other. The Shed, a new venue in the grounds of Aldborough Manor, will also be a new addition to the Festival, allowing concert goers to extend their evening in a relaxed environment with a variety of live music and jam sessions, a drink and light refreshments should they want it. Other festival highlights include a rare appearance from the Cellos of the Hallé Orchestra, the Royal Northern Sinfonia with two outstanding Yorkshire-based soloists, in soprano Bibi Heal and violinist William Dutton, and former Leeds International Piano Competition prizewinner Kathryn Stott. For more information or to book tickets visit www.aldboroughfestival.co.uk
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Music Listings Snakewater at The Blues Bar
Black Dyke Band in Concert
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
1 June, 9pm The Blues Bar
9 June, 7.30pm Ripon Cathedral
22 June, 7.45pm Royal Hall
Snakewater play the kind of rock ‘n roll blues that British bands used to excel at: hard, driving, raw and from the heart. Echoes of the 60’s giants reverberate, with the added emotive tones of more modern bluesmen - the energy and vitality of youth rekindling the fires of British blues.
The world renowned Black Dyke Band return for another fantastic concert in the nave of Ripon Cathedral.
A Tribute to Stevie Wonder.
Hell Fire Jack / Perfectparachutepicture / Lobo / Misery Bids 2 June, 7.30pm The Regency, Harrogate A fantastic night of live music headline by local rockers Hell Fire Jack.
Sunday Acoustic Sessions with Josh Ozturk
15 June, 7.30pm The Blues Bar Liverpool’s hottest electric Blues outfit, The Head Hunters Blues Band will be shuffling down to Blues Bar, Harrogate to lay down nothin’ but classic bone shakin’ blues from the likes of Elmore James, B.B. King, Sonny Boy Williamson, Lightnin Hopkins, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters.
Northern Soul & Motown All Nighter
3 June, 9pm Montey’s Rock Cafe
16 June, 10pm-6am Royal Hall, Harrogate
After his excellent debut gig Josh is back again with original material and covers from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Ben Howard, The Kooks and many more!
The Royal Hall’s sprung dance floor is one of the finest in the country, and the décor and surroundings are second to none. The music is the best of Northern and Motown. All vinyl.
Robert Vincent, James House & Special Guest Dave Hanson
John Wilson Orchestra
8 June,7.30pm Warehouse Recording.Co Back by popular demand, the AMAUK award winner Robert Vincent is joined by multi hit American singer songwriter James House for an unforgettable night of live music not to be missed. Now added to the show is special guest Dave Hanson.
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The Head Hunters Blues Band
17 June, Royal Hall, Harrogate Lights, camera, action! It can only be the John Wilson Orchestra. Prepare for an explosion of glamour, as the hills come alive in technicolour brilliance. Famed for their breathtaking verve, with some of the best wind and brass players on the planet, it’s no wonder the orchestra’s celebrated Hollywood-themed concerts at the Proms are broadcast to millions.
The Robert J Hunter at Warehouse Recording Co. 29 June, 8pm Warehouse Recording Co. The Robert J Hunter Band make their Warehouse debut at this stunning venue in Harrogate. Armed with their own brew of original dirty blues they take to the stage alongside The Wynntown Marshals.
Benoit Viellefon & His Hot Club 29 June, 7.30pm Harrogate International Festivals, 32 Cheltenham Parade Monsieur Viellefon escorts you on a velvet evening of swing and jazz. Step back through time to the infamous Parisian cafes and nightclubs of the 1930s and 40s. An evening of sultry sounds, Hollywood elegance and a little ooh la la!
Red Delta Live at the Blues Bar 29 June, 9.30pm The Blues Bar An evening of live blues music with Red Delta.
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Gypsy Queens 1 July, 7.30pm Harrogate International Festivals, 32 Cheltenham Parade The A-list entertainers head to Harrogate with their trademark dynamic, energetic charm. Drawing from a repertoire of classic hits, and famed for their riotously entertaining performances, experience this truly irrepressible musical force in the electrifyingly intimate setting of the Spiegeltent
Binker & Moses 2 July, 7.30pm Harrogate International Festivals, 32 Cheltenham Parade Drum-and-sax duo Binker Golding and Moses Boyd received Best Jazz Act at the MOBO Awards for their 2015 LP Dem Ones. The pair have been accused of leading the charge of a jazz revolution – hailed as part of a new type of jazz in the UK – creating sounds that work on dance floors and festivals as well as jazz clubs.
Tristan 6 July, 7.30pm Harrogate International Festivals, 32 Cheltenham Parade Prepare for some truly uplifting grooves from the Dutch five-piece Tristan. Playing feel-good vintage Acid Jazz, they’re known for their tight, punchy arrangements, featuring funky rhythm guitars. All this underpins singer Evelyn Kallansee’s stunningly beautiful vocals.
Live rock triple-header with DAMP (Harrogate), Skull (Leeds) and The Spangles (The Moon).
Misha Mullov-Abbado 8 July, 3pm Harrogate International Festivals, 32 Cheltenham Parade Winner of the 2014 Kenny Wheeler jazz prize,this in-demand bass player, composer and bandleader was a 2017 BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist. His impressive debut album, New Ansonia, was hailed for its luxurious ballads and punchy swing, and picked as one of the Telegraph’s Best Jazz Albums of 2015. Catch him in Harrogate!
Scott Wainwright @ The Blues Bar 10 July, 7pm The Blues Bar An evening of acoustic music with Scott Wainwright.
Louisa Staples with Boris Kusnezow 13 July, 11am Harrogate International Festivals, 32 Cheltenham Parade Awarded a place at The Yehudi Menuhin School when she was just eight, she became a 2016 BBC Young Musician finalist whilst still at school. A rare opportunity to catch this rising star.
Ripley Live 14 July, 7.30pm Ripley Town Hall Sarah Collins and Keep The Faith return for the third time to the venue where the band played their launch gig in May 2016.
21 July, 12-11pm The Stray, Harrogate Harrogate - Fake Festivals are back on the Stray for 2018. This year the line-up is doubling to six pro-level Fake Bands! A totally unmissable local event!
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7 July, 7.30pm The Regency Pub
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A Night at the Musicals Pub Quiz 22 July, 8pm 10 Devonshire Place The return of the Night at the Musicals pub quiz, last year’s was a splendid affair, with gentlemen donning top hats & tails, so Will Lynch returns on the keyboard to play some of the finest tunes from The stage and screen, whilst Andrew Lloyd- Trevor will be posing the questions and leading the sing alongs...Entry is free, whilst our Pub Quiz IS every Sunday this one is only once a year and is a masterpiece of staging, production, and men who should wear masks.
Laura Mvula 27 July, 7.30pm Harrogate International Festivals, 32 Cheltenham Parade She’s the soul singer and twotime Mercury Prize and Brit Award nominee, with a public endorsement from Prince. Her album The Dreaming Room features collaborations with legend, Nile Rodgers.
Festival Finale: Halle Orchestra with Sir Mark Elder 29 July, 7.30pm Harrogate International Festivals, 32 Cheltenham Parade British conductor Sir Mark Elder, Musical Director of Manchester’s world-famous Halle Orchestra, marks the 125th anniversary of Tchaikovsky’s death.
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The Mercedes-Benz C 220 AMG Line available from £399 Per Month*. After £1,399 Initial Rental for 48 Months on Personal Contract Hire.
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Make no mistake, the athletic exterior means business as underneath all this eyecatching metal, it’s brimming with innovative technology and a highly comprehensive range of equipment, meaning the new C-Class is not only incredibly CO2 efficient, but more dynamic and vigorous than ever.
The Mercedes-Benz E 220 d AMG Line Auto available from £479 Per Month*. After £479 Initial Rental for 48 Months on Personal Contract Hire.
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Mercedes-Benz has designed the E-Class range with the express purpose of making life easier for its drivers. Each model features the unmistakable level of production expected from MercedesBenz, as well as a raft of safety systems and multimedia suites to make every journey safe, comfortable, and entertaining.
Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the Mercedes-Benz range: urban 16.2(17.4)-72.4(3.9), extra urban 23.9(11.8)-88.3(3.2), combined 20.5(13.8)-134.5(2.1). CO2 emissions 322-48 g/km. Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors *Finance based on a Mercedes-Benz Personal Contract Hire agreement. All rentals include VAT at 20%. Guarantees may be required. Vehicle condition, excess mileage and other charges may be payable. 10,000 miles per annum. Rental includes Road Fund Licence for the duration of the contract. No ownership option. Credit provided subject to status by Mercedes-Benz Finance, MK15 8BA. Orders/ credit approvals on A 180 Sport Edition, C 220 AMG Line and E 220 d AMG Line Auto models only between 1 April and 30 June 2018, registered by 30 September 2018. Subject to availability, offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Over 18s only. Some combinations of features/ options may not be available.
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