Festival brings top Comedy acts to the Racecourse in June – along with leading music stars!

This year’s Beverley Festival has not only secured top names from the world of music, but it has now confirmed some leading comedy acts for its weekend programme in June. 

John Shuttleworth will be making his first visit to the festival and according to John – he is really looking forward to visiting the town and taking a jog around its racecourse – not that he bets of course!  He will be appearing in his own concert on the Saturday night (22nd June) of the festival.  With his quiet manner, slightly nerdish tendencies and his musical talents usually expressed through his Yamaha PSS portable keyboard, and including "Pigeons in Flight" – a song which he attempted to have selected for the Eurovision Song Contest, he is guaranteed to be a perfect act for the festival. 

Friday night (21st ) starts off the festival comedy with Patrick Monahan , and Irish- Iranian stand-up comedian from Teesside –“ a one man ethnic melting pot, a star in the making”  Daily Telegraph, with a warm, friendly , lively story telling style.   He is a comedy festival regular and has performed all around the UK and across the globe, as well as being in great demand for TV shows.  He engages his audience with charming banter about local affairs and universal issues, as well as combining animated story telling style that draws on his own experiences. 

With a top line –up of music including a first rate programme of Americana music with leading country music star Gretchen Peters (USA) and singer songwriter Steve Forbert (USA); plus Grammy nominees Eric Brace and Peter Cooper (USA) and Will Kaufman (USA) with his one man shows about Woody Guthrie .  Finally the festival favourites, The Whiskey Dogs with their special brand of Old-time music will be back leading some Americana music sessions and lots more. 

All this plus a full programme of music including headliners the legendary Scottish duo The Proclaimers (Friday 21st), Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes (Saturday 22nd) and Oysterband (Sunday 23rd) who last appeared at the festival’s 21st anniversary. 

A full programme of music for the younger audiences will be presented by the festival’s own Area2 Youth Programme – organised, run by and performed by young artists and volunteers.  For children and families, an extended programme of activities will be on offer this year with the bonus of having extra space and facilities available at the new site - The Beverley Racecourse. 

The full programme of music and film, comedy and literature events looks set to be a major hit with all age groups and interests. 

Single Event, Day and Full Weekend tickets can be obtained on-line from the festival’s websiteor by calling the office on 01377 217569.Weekend Deals are also available for: Families, 12 – 17yrs olds, 65+ and Students                                                                                                                      

 Artists already confirmed for 2013

The Proclaimers • Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes • Oysterband •

Gretchen Peters (USA) • Lau  • Steve Forbert (USA) • Eduardo Niebla • Sam Carter • Henry Priestman •

Curtis Eller (USA) • Megson •  John Shuttleworth • Patrick Monahan • Lucy Ward • Allan Yn Y Fan • Blackbeard’s Tea Party • The Young ‘uns • The Whiskey Dogs •  Folkestra •

Eric Brace & Peter Cooper (USA) • Coco and the Butterfields • Will Kaufman  • Edwina Hayes • Farino • Circus Envy •  Chris Cole • The Duncan McFarlane Band • ….. plus many more still to be announced

Beverley Folk Festival - 21st June to 23rd June 2013 – Super Spring Saver Full Weekend offer.

Entry to all events inc headliners.  £93 Adults; £80.00 Concessions: 65+, 12 – 17 and Students: £266 Family Weekend Deal - Camping £20 per person for 3 nights – Fri, Sat, Sun

Single Event, Day and Full Weekend tickets.

COMPETITION 

New Year, new chance to win a VIP experience!

Beverley Folk Festival is very pleased to offer one lucky ticket holder and their guest, the chance to meet this year’s Saturday headliners, Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes.

You’ll go on a tour of Beverley Folk Festival site with Director Jim Pybus who is a font of knowledge about the festival and a witty raconteur. You’ll also walk away with a signed photograph/poster, a CD and a pair of tickets to another Show of Hands concert.

To be in with the chance of winning this unforgettable experience – simply go online and purchase either a Single Event ‘Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes’ Ticket, a Saturday Day Ticket or a Super Spring Saver Weekend Ticket HERE or call 01377 217569. You will automatically be entered into the competition upon purchase. 

More details and T&C’s on the festival website www.beverleyfestival.com  and facebook pages www.facebook.com/BeverleyFolkFestival  Those who have already purchased tickets will also be included in the prize draw. Closing date for the competition is 11.59pm on 31st March 2013