On the weekend of Friday 24th - Sunday 26th April, a dozen venues around Masham are alive with music of all sorts to listen to and play in. With further performances in the weeks surrounding this weekend, Masham is the place to be for a celebration of all types of music in all types of places!
The highlight, and the inspiration for the festival, is a concert at Masham Town Hall by Lindisfarne, a band on their 50th anniversary tour and with longstanding Masham connections from their earliest days. Other performances and activities at Masham pubs, hotels, churches and community venues are listed below.
Friday 24th April
Swinton Park: JEN STEVENS (vocals / keyboard) at 7.00pm
A jazz pianist singer / songwriter from the North East, Jen has been compared to Kate Bush, Tori Amos and Regina Spektor. Tuck into Northern European inspired dishes in the restaurant, brave the elements on the terrace, or opt for try a cocktail in the bar, while enjoying an evening of live music. Free entry. To book a table, please call 01765 680900.
Black Sheep Bistro: NORTHERN SOUL / MOTOWN EVENING
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Masham Town Hall: BANQUET and Music Evening in support of St Mary's Church, at 7.00pm
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King's Head Hotel: RORY HALL from 9.00pm
Rory returns to the King's Head, playing music from the '60s onwards
Saturday 25th April
Masham Market: BUSKERS throughout the day
Masham's historic charter market often
The Bruce Arms: VOCALIST / KARAOKE in the afternoon
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Masham Town Hall: LINDISFARNE: 50 Years and Counting at 7.30pm
We regret that this event is SOLD OUT
Sunday 26th April
Black Sheep Bistro: Acoustic OPEN MIC from noon onswards
Come and play some tunes in a relaxed atmosphere. Free entry
Swinton Bivouac: JONNY BOYLE (vocals / guitar) from 12 noon - 3pm
A Sunday afternoon session of live music. Enjoy a light bite, wholesome lunch or refreshing beverage whilst relaxing with Jonny Boyle, a guitarist and singer who has been making music for more than two decades, playing great versions of songs you forgot you loved! Free entry.
St Mary's Church: ORGAN RECITAL / RIPON CHORAL SOCIETY at 6.00pm
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Swinton Park: JEN STEVENS (vocals / keyboard) at 7.00pm
A jazz pianist singer / songwriter from the North East, Jen has been compared to Kate Bush, Tori Amos and Regina Spektor. Tuck into Northern European inspired dishes in the restaurant, brave the elements on the terrace, or opt for try a cocktail in the bar, while enjoying an evening of live music. Free entry. To book a table, please call 01765 680900.
Black Sheep Bistro: NORTHERN SOUL / MOTOWN EVENING
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Masham Town Hall: BANQUET and Music Evening in support of St Mary's Church, at 7.00pm
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King's Head Hotel: RORY HALL from 9.00pm
Rory returns to the King's Head, playing music from the '60s onwards
Saturday 25th April
Masham Market: BUSKERS throughout the day
Masham's historic charter market often
The Bruce Arms: VOCALIST / KARAOKE in the afternoon
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Masham Town Hall: LINDISFARNE: 50 Years and Counting at 7.30pm
We regret that this event is SOLD OUT
Sunday 26th April
Black Sheep Bistro: Acoustic OPEN MIC from noon onswards
Come and play some tunes in a relaxed atmosphere. Free entry
Swinton Bivouac: JONNY BOYLE (vocals / guitar) from 12 noon - 3pm
A Sunday afternoon session of live music. Enjoy a light bite, wholesome lunch or refreshing beverage whilst relaxing with Jonny Boyle, a guitarist and singer who has been making music for more than two decades, playing great versions of songs you forgot you loved! Free entry.
St Mary's Church: ORGAN RECITAL / RIPON CHORAL SOCIETY at 6.00pm
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