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Words: Marie Richardson

I’m Marie, a gig lover and joint organiser for weekend festival Allcalmy, which takes place at Sentry Circle in Northallerton from Friday 25th-Sunday 27th June.

We wanted artists to appeal to all ages and tastes, and we’re keen to showcase potential big stars of the future in a small and intimate family friendly micro fest. Each of the acts are unique and we feel truly blessed that they have all agreed to play. The line-up includes Twist Helix, Moodbay, Ceiling Demons, The Space Agency, Sapien Trace, Analogue Blood, Michael CG, Abel Raise The Cain and many more. In addition, there’s yoga, cooking demos, fun disco, fancy dress, fire pits and dance tents, with loads more to be announced. After an awful year of sadness it will be nice to smile again and listen to live music in great company! Tickets cost £35 for the full weekend including camping (day tickets from £10), best purchased via PayPal: cosmicmaz@yahoo.com or call 07591 539459

Here are a few of the songs that inspire me and co-organiser and gig buddy Clive, plus a few favourites from the festival! www.instagram.com/mazzledazzle666

DAVID BOWIE - REBEL REBEL

Bowie reminds me always of Clive!

THE LEVELLERS - MAID OF THE RIVER

The Levellers are my favourite band of all time and I never tire of seeing them live, so I love all of their stuff. I chose this as it is a beautiful song, it brings tears to my eyes and brought me out of epression at a very low time in my life.

RUNRIG - THE MIGHTY ATLANTIC

This song makes your hairs stand on end when it comes to the instrumental part; what a powerful song! The Last Dance in Stirling was their last ever gig and I was proud to be there.

FREE - WISHING WELL

Anything that Paul Rodgers sings is magic, and this reminds me of my childhood dancing with my sister.

EDWIN STARR - 25 MILES

I absolutely love dancing to this, it really lifts me up and reminds me of the fab nights I’ve had at local club night Get Hip, It’s a quality boogie tune and it rocks the dance floor!

AMY MACDONALD - TROUBLED SOUL

Such a stunning song, she is one of my favourite artists. I’ve seen her twice live and she is beyond gifted. This song makes me think of my granddaughter Arya, as it was the first song we both danced to together.

MOODBAY - MY THING

We love this tune and were lucky enough to be asked to appear in the video which was great fun! We can’t wait to see them play Allcalmy as their new album is stunning, a must for anyone who loves the likes of Lana del Rey or the Eurythmics.

TWIST HELIX - AMSTERDAM

A beautiful album and a lovely track, Twist Helix have got a fab future ahead and live they are electric!

CILLA BLACK - MY WORLD

Cilla was the first gig I ever went to aged nine, and I cried all the way through this song because she moved me so much.

THE WHO - BEHIND BLUE EYES

I have to say they are one of the best bands in the world, true legends!