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CONCERTS & EVENTS - WEEK 1
FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHTSaturday 7 June, 7.30pm, Holmfirth Parish Church
Come and take part in a fantastic evening to celebrate the opening of the very first Holmfirth Arts Festival, all to the sounds of New Orleans Wiggle and the Holmfirth High School Jazz Band. Invitations are limited but all you have to do is make contact and ask for one. See you there. This event is sponsored by Bargain Booze and Holmfirth Dental Surgery.
If you wish to attend the FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT, please telephone 01484 683476 or email openingnight@holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk
FESTIVAL CHURCH SERVICESunday 8 June 10am, Holmfirth Parish Church
New Orleans Wiggle are staying around to play for this special Festival church service, hosted by the Anglican churches of the Upper Holme Valley. With guest preacher: Reverend Henry Morgan. All welcome.
HOLME VALLEY BRASS BAND CONTESTSunday 8 June, 12 noon, Holmfirth Civic Hall
This will be the 82nd Holme Valley Brass Band Contest. It is run in three sections: championship; first and second section bands; and third and fourth section bands. We also hope to run a youth section.The presentation of awards by the Chair of Holme Valley Parish Council will take place at approximately 6.30pm. The adjudicator is David Hirst. For further details telephone 01484 604617
A WARM FIRE, A CUP OF TEA AND THE ANTIQUES ROADSHOWWednesday 11 June, 7.30pm, Holmfirth Parish Church
What is it that makes the Antiques Roadshow one of the most popular and long-lasting programmes on television? Is it a quiz show, a historical documentary or perhaps even a human drama? Former Executive Producer Christopher Lewis discusses the origins and subsequent history of this extraordinarily successful television programme, with video clips from the archives and many a backstage tale.
Tickets £7 (concessions £5) from Holmfirth Tourist Information (01484 222444)
PHILHARMONIC BRASS IN CONCERTFriday 13 June, 7.30pm, St David’s Church, Holmbridge
Philharmonic Brass consists of four trumpets, two French horns, three trombones, tuba, percussion and conductor who perform music ranging from mainstream classics, through big band, film scores to modern works. Between them they have played with many orchestras and groups including the Hallé, CBSO, BBC, and London Symphony, and have appeared on the BBC, Granada and Yorkshire television.
Tickets £5 (concessions £4) available from 01484 689184 or on the door.
LIVE IN HOLMFIRTH!Friday 13 – Sunday 15 June
This weekend sees a series of live music events showcasing the talent of the musicians and variety of music on offer in the Holme Valley. During the day the Old Bridge and the church courtyard will play host to local musicians, everything from classical to folk. The evenings will see live music events from a sixties shindig featuring Thee Cybermen to experimental pop from Napoleon IIIrd and Black Country & Western from Old Man Pie.
Friday 13th
8pm Shindig @ Y Bar - Alternative Sixties Night with live band Thee Cybermen
Saturday 14th
12noon - 4:30pm Laid Back and Live @ The Bridge - an eclectic mix of Holmfirth's finest solo and duo performers.
including:
Pete Jandrell & Dan Price - 60s
Jack Rutter - Acoustic Roots music
Rod Gooch - Acoustic Jazz/Folk
Harry Rowlands - Acoustic Blues/Folk
Owen Phillips - Blues/Folk
Stefan - Northern Beats
8pm Napoleon IIIrd @ Y Bar - An evening of experimental pop with live music from Napoleon IIIrd, Capitol K & Cats In Paris. DJ sets from Brainlove Records (London) and Akoustik Anarkhy (Manchester)
8pm Holmfirth Live @ Herveys - An acoustic mixed bag from Holmfirth Live's most prolific performers.
including:
Leo Brazil
Diamond Dac
Neil Diffley
9pm Blues Night @ The Sycamore - Allstar Blues Band
Sunday 15th
12noon - 3pm Live music outside the Old Bridge - another eclectic mix of the valley's finest solo and duo performers hosted by Roger Davies
including:
Roger Davies - The Voice of Calderdale (Acoustic Singer/Songwriter)
John Senior - Acoustic Comedy
Claire McGenity - Acoustic Folk/Soul
Thingamejig - Folk Trio
12noon - 5pm Busker’s Green Room Jam Session outside Carnies - All musicians welcome
3:30pm Band and BBQ @ The Nook - Final live music event of the weekend with Old Man Pie at The Nook