We have a fabulous competition to win TWO ADULT WEEKEND PASSES, worth £135 each, for the very lovely Underneath the Stars festival which is taking place this year from 21-23 July. But before you enter we thought you might want to know a little more about this Yorkshire gem that’s been building its profile over the last four years. Read on for more info on how to enter too…
Underneath the Stars festival is a cheeky and charming Roots music & arts festival set in the Cannon Hall Farm estate, nestled in the picture-perfect Pennine foothills at Cawthorne, between Barnsley and Huddersfield.
Now in its fourth year, Underneath the Stars festival was created by the Rusby family – led by siblings Joe and Emma, and headlined each year by their folk singer-songwriter sister Kate, who has been described by The Guardian as “a superstar of the British acoustic scene”.
Joe Rusby is the festival’s Artistic Director. His vision was to create a festival experience where all genres of acoustic roots music can be featured together and be presented in a really great listening environment which veteran music fans as well as festival newcomers can enjoy.
“We’re very lucky to have Kate Rusby headlining every year at the festival, and always delighted to welcome her old and new fans each year… the Star Gazer clan! It’s definitely a fun job building a line-up to complement Kate’s music as well as hopefully finding some challenges to spring our growing audience.”
Whether you’re a dyed in the wool folk fan, up for a great family festival experience, fancying a relaxed weekend with friends or something in between then Underneath the Stars festival might just be worth a look this year, especially given the range of quality performers already announced. It promises to offer a wonderful melange of musical genres alongside some spectacular street theatre and dance performances…
And if you’re not the outdoors type don’t worry, at Underneath the Stars festival they make it easy. The campsite is a dream and the compact site layout means you’re never too far from the music, street theatre, family stories and workshop action or the solace of your tent… you can even park your car right by your pitch, genius!
An adult weekend ticket with camping for this year’s festival – 21-23 July 2017 – is £135 with concessions at £120, youth tickets at £40 and under 7s are free. These prices are only available until the end of March 2017 so buy now to get them at these great prices, before the next tier go on sale.
The latest names confirmed to appear at Underneath the Stars 2017 are: Edward II, a powerful English Roots band that uniquely blend the rhythms of the Caribbean with traditional songs from the British Isles – be ready for some upbeat, rock-steady rhythms and blazing horns! Inimitable Scots wordsmith and Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble; actor, songwriter, producer & theatre legend John Tams; following their acclaimed album release “Two Wolves” Marry Waterson and David A. Jaycock who will bring their distinct, dark and dreamlike portrayal of English folk song; the vibrant new Celtic whirlwind that is Ímar featuring 2017 BBC Radio 2 Best Musician nominee Mohsen Amini; Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra with their infectious toe-tappin’ mix of western swing, country blues, ragtime hokum and whatever else gets thrown in; one of Northern Ireland’s finest instrumentalists and interpreter of traditional song, Damien O’Kane; Sheelanagig, a quintet with well stocked armoury of stringed instruments and a bagful joint-jumping European folk tunes; blistering Country-Soul singer Yola Carter who was the recent recipient of UK Artist of the Year at the UK Americana Awards 2017; and something to really light the “fun fuse”, The Destroyers with their dazzling stage show which combines huge madcap energy and immense musical virtuosity.
More acts are due to be announced throughout the coming months together with details of street theatre, family activities and workshops. Details about Underneath the Stars Festival 2017 (21-23 July) and how to book can be found on the festival website underthestarsfest.co.uk.
We have a fabulous competition to win TWO ADULT WEEKEND PASSES, worth £135 each, to this year’s Underneath the Stars festival (21-23 July 2017).
To enter just tweet to both @culturevultures and @festunderstars with the answer to the following question:
Where is Underneath the Stars festival set?
This competition is open until midnight on Sunday 2nd April and the winner of both tickets – this is one prize of a pair of tickets – will be notified by 12pm on Wednesday 5th April.
Twitter – @festunderstars
Facebook – @UnderneathTheStarsFestival
21-23 July 2017