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Festival gives Barney's young people a chance to meet the greats
07/06/2010
Top soul, funk and jazz saxophonist Snake Davis is one of the headline acts taking part in the very first Barnard Castle Day as part of the world famous Swaledale Festival on Sunday 13th June.At 7:30pm, Snake and his band will give an exclusive concert at Teesdale School, together with musicians from five local schools who will also be taking part in workshops with the performer throughout the afternoon.
Earlier in the day, award-winning cellist Natalie Clein is performing at St Mary’s Church in Barnard Castle (5pm, Sunday 13th June). Winning the BBC Young Musician of the Year and a Classical Brit award propelled her to early fame, and this talent combined with her engaging personality guarantees an unforgettable hour of music.
Annalisa Ward from Barnard Castle Vision comments: “Barnard Castle’s new connection with the Swaledale Festival is already having a hugely beneficial effect in enabling us to draw in headline acts such as Snake Davis and Natalie Clein to the town. As well as putting Barnard Castle on the map, the Festival also provides us with a special occasion to recognise local talent such as the Barnard Castle Band, as well as celebrating our creative artists through events such as the current Northern Light exhibition at The Bowes Museum.
“Our participation in the Swaledale Festival will bring people to Barnard Castle from not only a neighbouring dale, but no doubt further afield too. Such an attraction raises the town’s profile, while retailers and businesses benefit with visitors spending time and money in the town.”
Snake Davis’ concert takes place at Teesdale School on Sunday 13th June at 7:30pm. Natalie Clein is appearing at St Mary’s School, Barnard Castle, on Sunday 13th June at 5:00pm. Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for concessions.
Northern Light is an exhibition by some of the finest contemporary artists in the Northern Dales, and by gifted local students they have mentored, all influenced by the extraordinary scenery which inspired Turner in the 1820s. The show features pictures from the Museum’s collection of regional landscapes, including work by Turner, and is available to view at The Bowes Museum daily from 9am to 4pm until Sunday 20th June.
