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
Category: Songs and Stories
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
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
Hull Folk at Zebedee’s Yard
Hull Folk Festival in partnership with the Amy Johnson Festival Zebedee's Yard Stage Rich and I had a brilliant two days hosting the Hull Folk Festival stage at Zebedee's Yard where the Amy Johnson Festival is taking place all summer, so it was a double fun festival. The vibe was amazing all weekend, and we so enjoyed … Continue reading Hull Folk at Zebedee’s Yard
