WHAT’S ON Fri
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30 Ayanna Witter-Johnson Guest Curator
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Gypsy Queens
They became known for their ultra- exclusive gigs at private parties, with the likes of Elton John and Rod Stewart in the audience. The A-list entertainers head to Harrogate with their trademark dynamic, energetic charm. Drawing from a repertoire of classic hits, and famed for their riotously entertaining performances, experience this truly irrepressible musical force in the electrifyingly intimate setting of the Spiegeltent. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £20.
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Binker & Moses
Raw and honest, the semi-free jazz duo as Moses says, are just ‘two guys from London: drums and sax, no frills, no messing about and no compromise.’ The pair have been accused of leading the charge of a jazz revolution and hailed as part of a new type of jazz in the UK. Not to be missed, this duo is Guest Curator Ayanna’s top pick as she loves their raw energy and spontaneity. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.
Wed
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Josh Schofield Group
A recent graduate from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Josh is an in-demand musician who can be found playing in various groups across the UK. A group of musicians who met during their studies in Birmingham re-join to form this Quartet, a band focusing on original compositions as well as slightly more standard repertoire. Time: 12.30pm. FREE EVENT.
Wed
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DJ Graeme Park
Join legendary Hacienda DJ Graeme Park for an exclusive Q&A followed by a House DJ set, making this the perfect night for music obsessives to rave their hearts out to. Time: 8pm. Tickets: £20.
Thu
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Têtes de Pois
Formed in 2016 at Leeds College of Music, this seven-piece instrumental band perform original music with jazz, hip-hop and afro-beat influences. Gigging around Leeds through the independent Leeds based music collective ‘Tight Lines’, Têtes de Pois soon started to attract attention and moved on to perform at Manchester Jazz Festival and Love Supreme. The band look forward to supporting international jazz saxophonist and rapper ‘Soweto Kinch” this July. Time: 12.30pm. FREE EVENT.
Thu
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House of Burlesque
The acclaimed and award-winning House of Burlesque return to Harrogate after two consecutive years of sell-out shows. The Queen of provocateurs, Miss Tempest Rose, promises to titillate and tantalize in a rip-roaring evening full of high-end glamour, joyful satire and creative cabaret. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £20 (includes entry to Silent Disco).
Thu
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Silent Disco
Grab a pair of headphones and dance the night away at our 3 channel Silent Disco with live DJs! Time: 10pm. Tickets: £10.
Fri
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Freya Roy
Described by Blues Matters Magazine as ‘a talented young performer making a lot of people sit up’, Roy combines jazzdriven, neo-soul and R&B with elements of old school hip-hop and electronic-pop. Joined frequently with guests on stage, Roy is a one-woman band live, utilizing loops, samples and FX, creating unforgettable elements of surprise and intimacy. Time: 12.30pm. FREE EVENT.
Fri
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Tristan
Prepare for some truly uplifting grooves from the Dutch fivepiece Tristan. Playing feel-good vintage Acid Jazz, they’re known for their tight, punchy arrangements, featuring funky rhythm guitars. Tristan’s music may sound like classic Acid Jazz acts such as Incognito and the Brand New Heavies – who all produce high energy grooves – what makes this group stand out is the high quality of the compositions and arrangements. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.
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Jimmy’s Night
Gone but not forgotten, Jimmy’s nightclub was Harrogate’s busiest club in the mid-1990s to late noughties, loved for its numerous dance floors, nooks and crannies. It was a venue that ushered a golden age of clubs that dared to be different. Jimmy’s was the go-to hang out. Maybe it was a bit cheesy. OK, so it was probably the worst and best nightclub ever. Now it’s time to relive the glory days with our tribute - Jimmy’s Night. Party like its 1999! Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.
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Misha Mullov-Abbado
Winner of the 2014 Kenny Wheeler jazz prize, this in-demand bass player, composer and band leader was a 2017 BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist. His impressive debut album, New Ansonia, was hailed for its luxurious ballads and punchy swing, and picked as one of the Telegraph’s Best Jazz Albums of 2015. He’s performed at Ronnie Scott’s and the 606 Club. Catch him in Harrogate as he closes our Spiegeltent Festival. Time: 3pm. Tickets: £10.
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Singer, songwriter, cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a rare exception to the rule that classical and alternative R&B music cannot successfully coexist. Since releasing her EPs Truthfully and Black Panther Ayanna has extensively toured the UK and Europe, whilst gaining a MOBO award nomination. Join us as Ayanna takes us on an extraordinarily versatile and intimate journey that chronicles her experience as a female artist in the 21st century. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £10.
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Step back through time to the infamous Parisian cafes and nightclubs of the 1930s and 40s. The charismatic Benoit Viellefon heads his unique ensemble, Hot Club, who celebrate the vintage romanticism of the French mixed up with the frenzy of American hot jazz, featuring artists like Louis Armstrong and Django Reinhardt. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £12.
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ALSO FROM HIF Laura Mvula
Friday 27 July | 7.30pm | Royal Hall | Harrogate A rare opportunity to see phenomenal soul singer and two-time Mercury Prize and Brit Award nominee, Laura Mvula. Her debut album, Sing to the Moon, was released in 2013 and garnered multiple award nominations and critical acclaim whilst her album The Dreaming Room features collaborations with legend, Nile Rodgers. “Beautiful in voice and soul, lift your eyes skyward and watch this girl soar.” – Clash Magazine Major Supporter
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