Saturday in the Market Place 1.30 pm - 7 pm.

Check the information boards near the welcome point in the market place for exact performance times over the weekend. 

 

Performers will include: 
 

Grey Catz -

     Playing a mixture of self penned and covers on guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica.

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Back In The Day -

Popular local band comprising of front man Seymour Reed and fantastic lead guitarist Michael Peel, accompanied by Ziggy Marks (guitar) and Janet Peel (vocals). Always a complete entertainment.

 

Luna Nigra -

Tribal style belly dancing led by Barbara Pentecost. A fusion of Egyptian, flamenco and folk dance with focus on the hips.

Belford audiences always love this colourful group & you'll get a chance to join in.

 

Jake Hansen --

One of our own Belford musicians, giving his own solid rock / bluesy renditions of songs.

Or has he puts it 'Bang average campfire covers'

 

​Goulbourn & Hicks -

Fingerstyle virtuoso Steve Hicks and singer songwriter Lynn Goulbourne share a love of folk, jazz, roots and accoustic genres  

Performing in all corners of Europe and the USA, they produce ​mesmeric arrangements of contempory 

and self-penned songs and music.

 

Big Sky: Andy Craig and Phil Wightman.

Accomplished solo performers and not to be missed acoustic duo.

 

Maddie Laverick -

Talented singer/songwriter from Wooler, with her own powerful vocal style.

 

Big Sky - 

Andy Craig and Phil Wightman.

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THE GRAND FINALE SATURDAY 6PM - KEVI Steel Band 

KEVI Steel Band has performed far and wide in venues across Northumberland, the North East of England including Hall 1 Glashouse international and in Europe, with tours to Assisi 2014, Salzburg 2016 and Barcelona 2018.

Established as a School Steel Band and led by the fantastic Jenny Gilberg, KEVI Steel has grown considerably

and runs several classes a week including a community band.

Contact www,kevisteelband.co.uk

 

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Sunday in the Market Place 12.30 pm - 5 pm.

 

QSAX -

A group of saxophonists who enjoy playing music together for fun.

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Shauna -

A very talented female vocalist from Belford. Singing some familiar hits, she really is a joy to listen to. 

 

Hillbilly Line Dancers -

Our local group of all ages led by Ben Robson.

Have a go at trying some of the steps.

 

Nick Allmark -

Nick's songs tell stories, often about the characters, history and folklore of his native Shropshire, or songs about travels in Scotland and North America. Contemporary acoustic music rooted in the folk tradition. His live shows feature his trademark driving guitar style with opportunity to join in with choruses.

 

​Tide Song -

An acoustic trio of Phil, Cally and Mike, blending laid-back folk with heart felt covers

 

and everything from rock classics to traditional tunes.

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Out Of The Blue - (Ros and Wal)

 

 Local duo, singing an eclectic mix of songs, with subtle harmonies and Wal's fantastic harmonica playing.

 

 

Rag Bag Border Morris -

The most northerly side in England, They perform in traditional tattered coats with decorated hats and bells.

Based in Horncliffe near Berwick upon Tweed, new musicians and dancers are always welcome.

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The Busking Menu

over the weekend...

Additional performers not yet mentioned:

 

Janet Yuen -

Gorgeous vocals to her ukulele accompaniment.

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Liam Haddock -

Gentle favourites with Irish overtones.

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Maddie Laverick -

Talented singer/songwriter from Wooler, with her own powerful vocal style.

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Seymour & Ziggy -

Half of Back in the Day, playing acoustic songs around the venues.

 

Jigsaw Jane - 

Husband and wife duo compromising Lynn on vocals and Bill on electro-acoustic guitar and backing vocals, playing stripped down covers from thoughtful ballads to sing-a-long songs.

Graham Ambrose - ​​

Singer/songwriter based in Horncliffe, playing a mix of self penned and unusual covers, inspired by things very 'Earthy' 

Sea Hinnies -

Laurie and Jo live by the sea and love singing and playing together, choosing songs that suit their voices and harmonies, from Elvis to The Cure, and always looking for new songs to make their own.

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​Andy Craig -

One half of Big Sky. Talented guitarist and poetic songwriter.

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Some of our fabulous performers this year...

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