Beverley Folk Festival not only hosts a wealth of talent over its festival weekend in June, but it presents some of the finest artists around in its concerts throughout the year.Radio 2 Award Winners Perform For Pre-Festival Event > Read the full post on: HU17.net
Traditional costumes, 40 world-class performers and 1,000 litres of vodka – it could only be the Russian Cossacks dancing. Experience entertainment like you have never before as the Russian State Dance Ensemble of Astrakhan brings the Russian Cossacks performance to The Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe on Sunday 17th March 2013. With original choreographies, this company of artists from the ballet, orchestral and choir genres have previously performed in Russia, Greece, Germany and other countries. Amande Concerts is pleased to bring the Russian State Dance Ensemble of Astrakhan to the UK for the very first time. The Cossacks fiery dances and songs are as true and honest as the souls of their country folk, exuding yearning, bravery, hope, love and passion. Prepare yourself for a journey through Russian Folklore with dance and music to transport you the fields of Russia. Once Russian State Dance Ensemble of Astrakhan established, they were very quick to build their repertoire of Russian and Cossack folk songs. The troupe has now grown to 70 incredible artists – dynamic dancers, soulful singers and mesmerising musicians. 300 costumes have been crafted especially for the performance. Particular attention has been paid to the detail of ‘the Cossacks’ wonderfully traditional and…
2013 looks set to be a scorcher – not just in terms of the weather but for those attending Beverley’s folk festival as it re-locates to the local racecourse for its 30th Anniversary.Music Festival’s 30th Anniversary Hits All The Right Notes > Rea...
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars Go yearly for the charity concerts and a must for any new visitors to the area..Breathtaking a must see...Coat required as like all these places it's a bit chilly..
Sixties music will take on a new meaning as Hull Philharmonic Orchestra strikes up its 2012-13 season on a celebratory note. The popular programme of British, French and German music at Hull City Hall on November 24 will be an anniversary of players. Renowned piano soloist Martin Roscoe, who has played all over the world, and Hull Philharmonic musical director Andrew Penny head the list in a concert that marks their 60th birthdays. Ian Denley (flute), James Gillespie (cello) and Michael Witty (violin and deputy leader) join them in reaching the same landmark. The concert also begins the 50th anniversary season for oboe player Diana Keech and the 40th for orchestra leader and violinist Pat Mitchell. Mr Penny, now in his 31st season in the orchestra’s 131st year, congratulated his colleagues from Hull and the East Riding on their loyalty. “We have a strong core of experienced musicians who have stayed together and helped us to maintain high standards,” he said. “We have a healthy number of young musicians too. It is a great environment for them to come into and, hopefully, become the long-serving members of the future.” Mr Roscoe’s association with the orchestra goes back three decades to…
TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars Our favourite Chinese for dining in and take-away. We regularly have a meal here after concerts at the Minster and frequently order take-aways when minor celebrations are occurring. duck with pancakes...
For 29 years, the Beverley Folk Festival has helped to put Beverley on the music map. With past acts ranging from Paul Carrack and Billy Bragg, to Steeleye Span and Joe Brown, the ever-popular event has become a hit with both local residents and festiv...
The Kaiser Chiefs have announced they are to play at The Spa Bridlington on Saturday, 16 February 2013. The five piece indie rock band from Leeds re-established themselves as one of the UK’s most popular groups after performing at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The group’s debut album, ‘Employment’, was released in 2005 and enjoyed international success with over three million copies sold and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. Kaiser Chiefs’ second album, ‘Yours Truly, Angry Mob’ yielded ‘Ruby’, a number one single in the UK. They released their third album, ‘Off with Their Heads’, in 2008 and after a three-year break released ‘The Future Is Medieval’ in June 2011. Earlier this year during an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, David spoke to band member Nick Hodgson about buying the Kaiser Chiefs’ drum set and after a brief discussion between the pair an undisclosed price was agreed. Andrew Aldis, general manager of The Spa Bridlington, said: “This is the third major act we have announced in a week, to perform at The Spa Bridlington, and follows the announcements we have made about Lenny Henry and Jack White. It is a testimony to…
