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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Humber Street Sesh 2025 headliners revealed
The headline act for Hull's biggest music festival has been announced. The Howl & The Hum, from York, is to perform on 2 August at the Humber Street Sesh, which showcases grassroots and local musicians. Other artists to perform at the one-day event, in the Marina and Fruit Market area of the city, are Liverpool-based rockers Casino, Nottingham alternative country group Divorce and Hull's electro punk musician Jodie Langford. Mark Page, the festival's artistic director, said: "We're delighted to have The Howl & The Hum confirmed as this year's festival headliners." He said: "They're an act that grabs the soul of an audience with sublime vocals and arrangements, and one that will undoubtedly stun the crowds at this year's event. "Alongside our other headliners, we're hugely excited for our 13th edition of Humber Street Sesh." The festival was developed from a weekly live music night held at a pub in west Hull. Since the inaugural event in 2012, it is estimated more than 2,000 bands and artists have taken part, according to organisers. Humber Street Sesh is to run from 12:00 to 23:00 BST on 2 August and ticket details can be found on the festival website. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. City to submit Unesco City of Music bid City gears up for annual grassroots music bash Festival celebrates 10 years of grassroots music Humber Street Sesh BBC Music Introducing: York and Humbeside
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Westminster visit to highlight city's culture
Delegates from Hull are appearing at an event in the House of Commons later to highlight the city's culture. Civic leaders and artists will launch a new culture and heritage strategy, the city council said. About 40 people from organisations such as Arts Council England, Visit Britain and Sport England will attend the event. Council leader Mike Ross said it was a "fantastic opportunity for show what Hull has to offer the rest of the country and indeed the world". He added: "The city has already shown what Hull can do during our time as UK City of Culture 2017 and want to build on what was achieved during that time. "We want to work with national and international organisations and stakeholders to lever investment and partnerships. "We want to ensure the city fulfils its potential as a cultural driver for the communities of Hull, for the north and the nation." The council recently unveiled a five-year plan for boosting music in the city, including applying to become a Unesco Creative City of Music. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. City to submit Unesco City of Music bid Public urged to have a say on city's culture Did culture tag bring long legacy to 'cool Hull'? Hull City Council
