Description

Muker Silver Band is based in the small village of Muker in Swaledale, and has been at the heart of the local community for well over 100 years...

While some members travel from Richmond and Wensleydale, there is still a strong sense of local identity and association with Muker village, and the band plays regularly in the village for community events. The band has a wide ranging membership, with players aged 15 to 79. Some players have been with the band for over 60 years, others have joined the banding world at a much later stage in their lives, learning to play after retirement.

With a busy annual schedule Muker Silver Band plays regularly in the Dales, Richmond and further afield. The band has undertaken a number of overseas tours in recent years and have played in Holland, Luxemburg, Germany (Aachen and the Rhineland) and Ireland.

Description

The Swaledale Festival is an annual 15 day festival of music, arts and walking in the Yorkshire Dales. Noted for its quality, friendliness and scenery.

Noted for the high quality of its programming, the Swaledale Festival attracts artists of international standing, but also runs a Young Artists Platform (YAP) providing opportunities outstanding players in the early stages of their careers. The Festival also features a number of local amateur ensembles.

It is both a registered charity (No, 1025480) and a limited company. As a charity, it relies upon sponsorship and donations as well as ticket income.

The Box Office is in Hudson House in Reeth but tickets are most easily available by booking online.

The festival is spread over several locations in or near Swaledale and Wenslydale.
See the notes on each acts entry for it's location.

Facilities also vary by location.

Various Locations,

York,

North Yorkshire,

England,

DL10 4QL.

01748 880018