A glorious mix of community and high-profile artists is promised at Grassington Festival, which runs from June 13-28.
Among the musical line-up will be Boomtown Rats, Heather Small and ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman.
The festival kicks off on the Friday with a big opening night party with The Troggs and Funkin’ Massive Party Band.
The main festival marquee will showcase several big players this year. As well as Bill Wyman performing with The Rhythm Kings, comedian Omid Djalili will also take a headline spot. Also in the marquee will be Only Men Aloud with special guest Laura Wright and the Last Night Party with Heather Small, formerly of M People.
Grassington Town Hall will host a premiere of local film-maker Geoff Kerr’s film The Settlement, The Bad Shepherds featuring Adrian Edmondson, The School Of Night, Al Wood’s Great Little Big Band and Bugalu Foundation.
Speakers include Kate Adie and Sean Conway and classical musicians include Nicholas Daniel, the Carducci String Quartet, violin duo Retorica, Arioso: Naples to Vienna, and The Messiah with a newly formed community choir.
Visit grassington- festival.org.uk.
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