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Beyond The Moor returns to celebrate the North East’s vibrant folk scene for a fourth consecutive year on Saturday 10th October
Beyond The Moor returns to Gosforth Civic Theatre on Saturday 10th October for a fourth outing, once again shining a spotlight on the breadth and quality of folk and roots music emerging from the North East and beyond. Spread across the venue’s theatre and studio spaces, the day-long festival offers an intimate setting for a carefully curated programme that bridges traditional sounds and contemporary approaches.
Leading the bill are celebrated Scottish outfit Breabach, whose inventive take on Highland and Island traditions has earned them an international reputation, while The Breath bring their blend of folk, Celtic storytelling and atmospheric songwriting to the stage. Elsewhere, audiences can catch performances from acclaimed duo Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth, Gambian kora master Jali Bakary Konteh, traditional music specialists Hearken Quartet and local indie-folk favourites Watersmeet.
Alongside the main programme, emerging performers from Newcastle University’s Folk Degree course will showcase the next generation of talent, highlighting the festival’s commitment to nurturing new voices alongside established names.
Kari Macleod and Bernard Wright, co-producers of Beyond the Moor, commented: “We were conscious that there’s a highly regarded folk and traditional music degree in Newcastle but there is currently no event of this kind happening in the city right now.
“We wanted to create an opportunity for people to see some of the best and most exciting artists, both regionally and nationally, under one roof as a celebration of all forms of traditional and roots music; with the hope to inspire the next generation of musicians and audiences.”
Scott Forbes, Marketing & Programming Manager for Gosforth Civic Theatre, added: “Being able to support music that is so beloved in the region for the fourth year running is a real honour, and we can’t wait to welcome our friends, neighbours and newcomers along for what promises to be a fantastic day.”
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