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Performers from our local region of Northumbria and more  

A number of artists from Northumberland, the North East and Scotland have been invited to take part in the 2011 Festival: a great line-up of regional talent! You can click on highlighted names to visit their own websites...

Simply Northumbrian - a local group offering a blend of Northumbrian and Borders traditional music.

The Bushbys - John and Caroline play traditional and new folk music from Northumberland, England, Australia and Scotland

Andrew Lobb - singer /song writer who draws inspiration from the l;and and folk of Northumberland.

Triad - from Coquet valley, Northumberland, an eclectic mix of Northern European and UK folk styles.

Pauline Vallance - Celtic influenced singer songwriter, flute and clarsach player from Scotland.

The Uketeers - a slightly eccentric group of Ukelele players from Hexham!

Derek Johnson & Family

Clocktower Cloggies

Rythm Styx - from The Pottergate Centre for people with learning and physical disabilities, this lively drumming group will enthuse you with their energy and dynamism.

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Simply Northumbrian

Northumbrian Evening

Thursday 4th August, in Alnwick Playhouse: A showcase of local traditions and talent presented by Alec Swailes. Featuring singer, songwriter and composer Johnny Handle, the Alnwick Pipers’ Society, The Coquet Singers, Melodeon and Mandolin players Peter Hollins and Tom Hanson, singer Mary Hollins, and local ‘moothie’ virtuoso Jimmy Little.

Tickets £10.00 for adults, £9.00 for concessions, available from the Playhouse (Tel. 01665 510785).