Worldfest 08 - 22nd - 24th May 2008
Posted on Wednesday, 7 May 2008 at 12:47 by Jo HarkerCategory: Festivals, North East, Region |
WorldFest 08 is set to be a celebration of the wider world brought to the Tees Valley for our local enjoyment – celebrating our diversity with an added global dimension. Worldfest will consist of a number of events, some youth or community based, some with headline acts, all brought to you by Tees Valley Arts in partnership with African Arts Association and Middlesbrough Council.
Rowena Sommerville, Director of Programmes at Tees Valley Arts said “we are delighted that the festival partners are once again bringing a stunning line up to the Tees Valley – including a reggae legend – and offering a range of events that are something new, exciting and enjoyable for everyone.
The may is definitely out - cast off that clout and get your dancing shoes on!
Thursday 22nd May, Arc Stockton, 7.30 – 11pm
Nuit d’Afrique –
• Kanda Bongo Man and his legendary soukous band (one of John Peel’s all time favourites)
• Kasai Masai – the sound of the African village with an urban twist
Throw off your vest and dance the night away!
Saturday May 24th, Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt, 1- 3pm
WorldFest Youth Event –
A showcase of young performers, dancers, artists and musicians from diverse backgrounds from across the Tees Valley
Celebrate with us!
Saturday May 24th, Middlesbrough Town Hall, 7.30 – 11pm
Reggae-tastic Gala Night
• Gregory Isaacs and Live Wyya
The Cool Ruler of ‘Night Nurse’ fame – a living legend!
• Beta Simon – star of West African reggae
Be there and be amazed!
+ Late night extra – boogie to Beta Simon and his band in the Town Hall Crypt, 11.30pm – 12.30am
Middlesbrough Music Live, Sunday June 1st
Enjoy the WorldFest stage with locally-based diverse musicians, as part of Middlesbrough’s biggest non-stop great live music event
All programme and ticketing details will be on www.worldfest.co.uk
Thanks also to Arts Council England North East; Creative Partnerships Tees Valley; Paul Hamlyn Foundation; Dickinson Dees LLB; Proportion Marketing; Arc Stockton; Unison; Thistle Hotel Middlesbrough; Kebabish Restaurant; Signs Express; Psyche; Middlesbrough Music Live
For more information please contact;
Rowena Sommerville
Director of Programmes, Tees Valley Arts, Melrose House, Melrose Street, Middlesbrough TS1 2HZ
email 01642 264668
