World music indoor festival Musicport 2015 is set to take place October 16t– 18 at Whitby Pavilion Complex in the seaside town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. The festival has announced its 2015 program that includes some of the leading international acts playing alongside some of the finest local and regional acts. It is an inclusive festival that has the feel of an outdoor summer festival but all indoors under one roof , including an indoor camping option to complete the festival experience.
The 2015 artists scheduled so far include: Fanfara Tirana meets Trans-Global Underground (Albania/UK), Dub Colossus (Ethiopia/UK), Soweto Gospel Choir (south Africa), Terry Hall (the Specials- Dj Set), Tromboronga salsa orchestra (Spain), Varldens Band (Sweden), Afrikan Boy (Nigeria/UK), Frigg (Finland), Demon Barbers Xl, Najma Ahktar (India/UK), Duke Special (N. Ireland), Kora Band (USA/UK), Hut People & Jess Morgan/ Ben Rogers (Canada), Keith James (songs of Nick Drake), O’hooley & Tidow, Maalstroom (Netherlands), Will McNicholl & Luke Selby, Richard De Soussa, The Cajun Roosters (EU), Blue Rose Code (Scotland), Naomi Bedford & Paul Simmonds/ Paul Armfield (Songwriter In Residence).
Musicport will also be hosting The Yorkshire Gig Guide Grassroots Awards on the Friday of the festival featuring several Yorkshire acts on the North Sea Stage. Workshops comedy and film programs are still to be confirmed.
Tickets for the full weekend are £99 (£95 concession) with under 18s half price and accompanied under 11s free.
Tel 01947 603475 www.musicportfestival.com
Indoor camping at Brunswick Centre is also available at £30 for three nights
Author: World Music Central News Room
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