This afternoon was Hull, Hope and Happiness. Jeremy Corbyn came to Hull and Rich, Dexter, Asa and I were amongst 3000 people who gathered in Queens Gardens to hear him speak and support him. It was awesome - inspirational sound talk, light at the end of the tunnel, and brilliant to see so many friends there. … Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn in Hull
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My Words Our Songs
My Words Our Songs is the first Hull Women's Music Network project - and it's brilliant. Led by Ysabelle Wombwell and Warren Records, it started with two creative writing workshops which Christina Lewis and I led together for a fabulous group of young women - who astounded us with their superb writing. Here are some of them … Continue reading My Words Our Songs
Celtarabia at Beulah
Oh my, Celtarabia at the Beulah Gathering at Lime Tree Farm - we had such a terrific time. After chilling by the stones for the afternoon we played an hour and a half set of full on high energy dance tunes and songs at the end of the evening. A glorious sunny weekend and cosmic theme brought good vibes in abundance. … Continue reading Celtarabia at Beulah
Gamelan Musical Journey
Last night was the first performance of an embryonic new Hull Gamelan group. We have been practising tunes - especially written by Alec Roth for the Gamelan - to be performed for Laurence Rugg's Musical Journey, part of this summer's Amy Johnson Festival. At the end of another glorious sunny day, Laurence took us on an … Continue reading Gamelan Musical Journey
Loudhailer Electric Company Festival Photographs
We love these fabulous photographs of Loudhailer Electric Company at Hull Folk Festival/Amy Johnson Festival this weekend. Big thanks to superb photographers Quentin Budworth and Jerome Whittingham for getting on stage with us and capturing the LECo vibe. We had loads of fun at Zebedee's Yard. Thanks to the lovely audience, it was a glorious feel-good afternoon. Loudhailer … Continue reading Loudhailer Electric Company Festival Photographs
Celtarabia at Hull Folk Festival 2016
Another storming Celtarabia gig - this time headlining Saturday night at the Hull Folk and Maritime Festival. Such a terrific end to a glorious day at Hull Marina with an awesome audience who danced the high energy dance all the way through the set, from the first turn of the Gurdy to the last kick of … Continue reading Celtarabia at Hull Folk Festival 2016