Description

Entertaining audiences since 1972 with their own special brand of music and humour.

Fourum are best known for their unique evocative songs, composed by group member Allen Miller, portraying the characters, history and legends of the North Yorkshire Dales, - but their repertoire also includes traditional Scottish, Irish and Tyneside music. Fourum have appeared on local and national radio and television, as well as in folk clubs, theatres, village halls and outdoor venues at home and abroad.

Now in their 47th year of singing together, the group is still going strong and their passion for making music and telling stories is undiminished, as is evidenced by the appreciative response of audiences wherever they play.

In 2013 they were also featured in the 3rd Series of ITV’s The Dales.

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