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SUMMARY:Durham Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Durham Folk Festival!\nFirst\, a little introduction. If you weren’t aware of Durham Folk Festival till now\, that’s not surprising! Till very recently they were Hartlepool Folk Festival. \nFounded in 2015\, for ten years HFF was the home of magical happenings\, unforgettable experiences and the very finest in folk music. Unfortunately\, 2025 saw the closure of the Borough Hall\, their mainstage venue\, which put the future of the festival at risk. With real regret\, they concluded that the only way forward was to explore alternative locations. \nFestival Organiser Joanie Crump said\, “Sad as we are to leave Hartlepool\, we’re delighted to have found a new home – and what a home! From medieval architecture to cobblestone streets\, Durham transports you back in time. Whether it’s the Land of the Prince Bishops or the beating heart of the Durham coalfield\, there is so much to discover. Join us as we reveal all that this sublime location has to offer\, with its two UNESCO World Heritage Sites\, spectacular settings and boundless charm. And\, of course\, the first-class events\, fabulous music and warm welcome you came to expect at Hartlepool!” \nFor further information about Durham Folk Festival\, click here. \nFor Weekend Tickets\, click here.
URL:https://tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/durham-folk-festival/
LOCATION:Pitman’s Parliament\, Redhills Durham Miners Hall\, Durham\, DH1 4BE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Leveret; Belinda O'Hooley & Jackie Oates; the Tom McConville Band.
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nLeveret is a unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians. Fiddler Sam Sweeney was the 2015 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year\, and is known for his work in Bellowhead\, The Full English and his own Made In The Great War project. Melodeon genius Andy Cutting\, a three-time BBC Folk Awards Best Musician\, is a compelling solo performer and currently works with Blowzabella\, Topette\, June Tabor\, and Roger Daltry. Concertina wizard Rob Harbron is known for his work with The Full English (Best Group and Best Album BBC Folk Awards 2014)\, Fay Hield and Jon Boden. \n“Three of England’s finest traditional players weaving exquisite tapestries out of old and new tunes. Just sublime. I can’t recommend seeing them live enough.” – Verity Sharp\, BBC Radio 3 \n  \nBelinda O’Hooley & Jackie Oates\n Two of British folk’s most distinctive and highly-regarded artists join together in a brand-new\, inspired collaboration. \nJackie Oates is a respected and sought-after singer\, fiddle player\, song- writer and multi-instrumentalist\, widely known for her tender\, arresting interpretations of traditional folk songs. Belinda O’Hooley\, a renowned pianist\, singer and composer\, is best known as one half of O’Hooley & Tidow\, who rose to international prominence for writing and performing the theme to the hit TV series Gentleman Jack. Belinda is also known for accompanying folk luminaries including Rufus Wainwright and Nic Jones. \n  \nThe Tom McConville Band\n Fronted by the incendiary fiddle playing of BBC Radio 2 Musician of the Year Tom McConville\, whom Seth Lakeman regards as his biggest influence\, and whose exceptional voice is brought to the fore with big choruses and a great choice of songs and tunes. The band also features Shona Kipling\, one of the finest accordion players in the country. Add to that David Newey’s ‘incredible\, unique guitar playing’ (BBC Radio 6)\, and Phil Murray – the man Mike Harding called ‘the best acoustic bass player in Britain’\, and you have a musical force to be reckoned with. \n  \nClick Here for Tickets
URL:https://tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/leveret-belinda-ohooley-the-tom-mcconville-band/
LOCATION:Redhills Durham Miners Hall\, The Miners Hall\, Flass St\, Durham\, DH1 4BE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Lough: Lí Ban; Barry Kerr
DESCRIPTION:One concert\, 2 perspectives\, a singular heritage. Voices from the Lough is a celebration of Lough Neagh and the Bann in the ancient province of Ulster by the world-class musicians it has produced. \nFirst up is Barry Kerr\, a multi-instrumentalist and singer whose music expresses the very heart of Irish life. Originally from the southern shores of Lough Neagh\, his music is deeply rooted in place — shaped by the lough\, the communities that raised him\, and the stories he feels compelled to pass on. Barry holds the current title of Folk Album of the Year for Curlew’s Cry. \nNext up is Lí Ban. Winner of both RTE and BBC Radio’s Folk Singer of the Year title\, Ríoghnach Connolly collaborates here with family – aunts\, uncles and cousins – to interpret and share the traditions of Lough Neagh. The ties that bind tradition and people are writ large\, as this Armagh clan serve up a repertoire seldom heard outside its own locale. This extends to the instrumentation\, which includes the rare\, wire-strung Downhill Harp. \nThis is a chance to experience music steeped in regional heritage\, forged where generations fished the waters\, built boats and composed songs that were woven into a once-vibrant tradition. \nClick Here for Tickets
URL:https://tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/voices-from-the-lough-li-ban-barry-kerr/
LOCATION:Pitman’s Parliament\, Redhills Durham Miners Hall\, Durham\, DH1 4BE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Banter; Jez Lowe; Sam Carter sings Nic Jones
DESCRIPTION:Banter are four fine musicians rooted firmly in traditional English music\, but who enjoy testing the limits: Simon Care on melodeon & concertina\, Nina Zella on keyboards & vocals\, Tim Walker on drums\, percussion\, brass\, guitar\, bass & vocals and Mark Jolley on bass\, fiddle\, guitar & vocals. \nAlthough just four people\, they create a huge sound and have been described as ‘the world’s smallest big band’. \nWe couldn’t possibly have our first festival in our new home without County Durham’s most beloved folk singer. Over the past four decades\, Jez Lowe has been one of the UK’s best –-and busiest – singer-songwriters. His songs often contain powerful social commentary\, wrapped up in lyrical brilliance and with more than a smattering of North East humour. Those who have recorded Jez’s songs include Fairport Convention\, The Dubliners\, The Unthanks\, The Young Uns\, Bob Fox\, Liam Clancy\, The Black Family and many more. \nSam Carter creates a loving tribute to one of the genre’s most influential artists. Nic Jones’ innovative\, groundbreaking guitar style and profoundly emotive singing have inspired generations of folk musicians\, and his seminal album\, Penguin Eggs\, remains a treasured masterpiece over four decades later. \nHailed by fellow folk artist Jon Boden as “the finest English-style fingerpicking guitarist of his generation\,” Sam is uniquely positioned to interpret this revered repertoire. This performance presents a rare opportunity to experience Nic Jones’ timeless songs\, brought to life on stage by a master of the folk tradition. \nClick Here for Tickets
URL:https://tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/banter-jez-lowe-sam-carter-sings-nic-jones/
LOCATION:Redhills Durham Miners Hall\, The Miners Hall\, Flass St\, Durham\, DH1 4BE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Defiant: County Durham\, The Miners’ Strike and its Legacy (Screening). Introduced by Heather Wood.
DESCRIPTION:A new film written\, directed and produced by County Durham-based Lonely Tower Film & Media – an independent production company led by Marie Gardiner and Mark Thorburn. It tells of resilience\, community and political struggle\, charting the profound impact of pit closures and the enduring strength of mining communities. Defiant captures the experiences of those who endured one of the most significant industrial disputes in modern British history\, and explores not only the devastating social and economic consequences of the strike\, but also the solidarity networks and collective spirit it generated. \n  \nFeaturing music performances captured at Hartlepool Folk Festival 2024’s Bold Miners: Spirit of 84 concert.
URL:https://tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/defiant-county-durham-the-miners-strike-and-its-legacy-screening-introduced-by-heather-wood/
LOCATION:Redhills Durham Miners Hall\, The Miners Hall\, Flass St\, Durham\, DH1 4BE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Windborne; Angeline Morrison
DESCRIPTION:Joining us from New England in the USA\, Windborne’s music has deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony. Lauren Breunig\, Jeremy Carter-Gordon\, Lynn Rowan\, and Will Rowan share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that can only come from decades of vocal collaboration. But there’s another\, crucial dimension to Windborne that roots their artistry. They are advocates of folk music’s long alliance with social activism\, Labour and civil rights. Their latest project\, Of Hard Times & Harmony\, explores themes of social consciousness\, as well as delivering moments of true hilarity and wit. \n  \nBBC Radio Scotland’s Travelling Folk describes Windborne as “subverting expectations and redefining the genre… absolutely phenomenal!” \n  \nRecently hailed as one of MOJO’s ‘voices taking folk into the future’\, Angeline Morrison is a singer\, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose work combines a deep love of traditional song\, a deep respect for the hidden ancestral voices of Old Albion\, and explorations of diaspora\, nation and history. Angeline has played the acoustic stage at Glastonbury and appeared on BBC2’s Later With Jools Holland. In May 2022\, her album The Brown Girl and Other Folk Songs was voted The Guardian’s Folk Album of the Month. The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience traces the historic Black presence in Britain which dates back to at least Roman times\, yet is often hidden\, forgotten or unacknowledged. In December 2022 The Sorrow Songs was voted No 1 Folk album of the year in The Guardian. \nClick Here for Tickets
URL:https://tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/windborne-angeline-morrison/
LOCATION:Redhills Durham Miners Hall\, The Miners Hall\, Flass St\, Durham\, DH1 4BE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Closing Concert: The Wilson Family; The Welfare Collective; Benny Graham
DESCRIPTION:The Wilsons are the Patrons of Durham Folk Festival. The foremost proponents in the country of traditional harmony singing\, The Wilsons’ repertoire is rich with songs from Teeside and the North East. They famously joined Sting in New York for his production The Last Ship\, have performed at the BBC Proms\, and are holders of the prestigious EFDSS Gold Badge Award. \nThe Welfare Collective is a North East England-based nine-piece band celebrating working-class heritage and community spirit. They blend a folk-infused sound with the classic brass of the Durham coalfield. Featuring members from Hetton-le-Hole\, the group includes Dan Gibson (vocals)\, Drew Michael (drums\, Sam Fender)\, David Smith (guitar)\, Jez Dickey (bass/vocals)\, and a brass section including Craig Hissett\, Philippa Smith\, James Wright\, and Jo Wright. \nBenny Graham is one of the North East’s most renowned and authentic voices. He delivers songs with clarity and style\, power and emotion. Though he’s been on the folk scene since the 60s\, he is well known these days as a member of The Pitmen Poets. \nClick Here of Tickets
URL:https://tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/closing-concert-the-wilson-family-the-welfare-collective-benny-graham/
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