Anglo-Swedish band We Ghosts treated Beverley music fans to a glimpse of the future of accoustic folk and blues at Bar Fusion on Saturday night. The three-piece band are already a huge hit in Sweden, home of vocalist Jen Woodall, and it’s hard to see how they can’t emulate that success in this country where they already have a loyal and growing following. In classical folk tradition, We Ghosts are…
Arrangements are being finalised for the official launch of the Beverley Town Trail (Beverley Medieval Guilds & Crafts Town Trail) on Sunday 11th July 2010. The day will include performances from local schools, mystery plays, street performers, music and dancing. The day will start at 11am in Wednesday Market with the school performances and music, followed by the official launch speeches at 12:30pm. Mystery Plays, staged by a variety of…
Video and pictures from the Beverley Minster which held an evening ‘café’ with live music provide by local pianist Alan Wong. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=699] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Tell me about this band’s first show? The first gig we performed as the current line-up was Beverley Minster Youth Cafe. It was by far the most complicated set-up we’d done, but it was also the most enjoyable. We had a huge amount of stage space so we could be as energetic as cable length permitted, and we got a very appreciative response, and an encore! This gig was also…
Cottingham Springboard Festival is a 3 day long live music event. This year it took place on the 27th to the 30th of May. It is spread out across six venues; The King Billy, The Hallgate Tavern, The Blue Bell, The duke of Cumberland (Eskimosoup stage upstairs and the Off The Road stage downstairs), Cross Keys and The railway Hotel. All weekend Cottingham was homed to a friendly atmosphere and…
Tickets for Beverley Festival’s headline act The Proclaimers, on Sunday 20th June, are now sold out. Festival organiser Chris Wade said; “We are delighted by the take up of tickets for this concert. It is the first time we have sold out so far in advance of the festival.” “It is a pity that so many people will be disappointed at not being able to purchase tickets, but with a…
The Friends of the East Riding Youth Orchestras (FERYO) held their annual Jazz and Quiz fund-raising night on 2nd May, this time at Cottingham Civic Hall. The change of venue meant that more people could be accommodated this year, and it also attracted a number of new faces. It was a magnificent event and a good time was had by all. The East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra now has some…
Hannah Thoresby and the ‘Team Beverley’ who plan on walking 100KM, held a night of food, drink and music raising money for Oxfam. Anyone wishing to sponsor Team Beverley should visit here or call Hannah on 01482 222230. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=669] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
After winning a grant from the Youth Opportunities Fund, we were excited to welcome trombonist Mark Bassey to play with us and lead a workshop in Cottingham on Sunday 2nd May. The afternoon session took the form of a workshop focusing on jazz playing, and in particular, improvisation, which many of the players dread! But from the start it was obvious that the session would help players of all abilities…
A group of Beverley fundraisers are giving their sponsors great value for money at a specially-themed evening at the Cornerhouse tomorrow (Thursday) night. Hannah Thoresby and her ‘Team Beverley’ – Helen Bissett, Geoff Bissett and Laura Foley, and Hannah herself – are raising money for Oxfam by taking part in the daunting ‘100-mile-in-26-hours’ Trailtrekker Challenge next month. But instead of just asking people for sponsorship, the team have laid on…
Beverley’s music lovers are in for a unique treat when one of the country’s most innovative opera groups makes its first visit to the town. North Star Opera will perform highlights from the famous opera Carmen and well-known music Les Miserables at Toll Gavel Methodist Church on Sunday 13 June from 2pm. The group was formed more than 10 years ago by artistic director Michael Boe and boasts a number…
Tickets for the Beverley Festival’s headline act The Proclaimers, on Sunday 20th June, are now almost sold out and festival organisers urge those interested in purchasing tickets to contact the festival office as soon as possible or go online to the festival website for further details. Tickets for their other headline events are also available, including Scottish singer Eddi Reader, with support Henry Priestman (Friday 18th), The Demon Barber Roadshow…
Music fans rocked the Sun Inn when Beverley band Reloaded made their latest appearance in the town. The ever-popular local rock band always draw the crowds, and this was no exception as fans of all ages danced the night away and enjoyed their take on a host of rock classics. Reloaded are regulars at the Sun Inn, which hosts live music and attracts a mixed and lively crowd every Saturday…
Don’t miss your chance to see the latest production by Beverley Musical Theatre at Hull New Theatre. The local group are performing Hello Dolly – a production full of superb songs and funny moments – in Hull’s premiere venue for four more days, finishing on Saturday, 15 May. Shows start at 7.30pm, with a matinee at 2pm on Saturday, followed by the evening performance at 7pm. Tickets cost £16, £14…
Once again, this year’s Beverley Festival hosts an Americana mini-festival as a part of its weekend of entertainment. As always, the artists it brings to the event perform an eclectic range of styles, and this year the Americana artists appearing will be presenting music and song from Bluegrass to Country; Old Time to Contemporary classics, as well as story-telling and workshops. Artists booked include Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus…
A new drama and musical theatre festival is to be staged this summer targeting performers up to the age of 18 across East Yorkshire, and entries from the Beverley area are being sought. Stage 2010 will be held at Hull’s Freedom Centre from Thursday 8-Saturday 10 July and the organisers have lined up a range of open classes where young people aged seven to 18 can enter, compete and showcase…
The annual Beverley 10k road race takes place on Sunday 9 May. Motorists are advised to avoid the area around the Beverley Leisure Centre and Minster immediately before the start of the race. The race starts at 11.15 in Eastgate, next to Beverley Minster, and runners then head down Lord Roberts Road and Lairgate before passing through the Bar and snaking across the Westwood on Newbald Road to Walkington. Runners…
Members of the East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra are looking forward to a Masterclass from top Trombone player Mark Bassey. The band, which is made up from talented youngsters from secondary schools across the East Riding, were successful in their application for a grant and are putting the money to good use. Band member Harriet Tinker explained: “About a year ago, four of our members put in a bid for…