North Tyneside festival aims to bring people together
Live music, arts and crafts, outdoor games and food are on offer as the The North Tyneside Together festival returns later this month.
The event takes place on Saturday June 27 in Northumberland Square – from 11am to 4pm - and will also feature a wide range of community and voluntary organisations offering information, advice and support for people of all backgrounds.
Visitors can also learn more about different cultures, meet local emergency services – including police, ambulance and fire crews – and take part in activities for all ages.
The day will also include creative workshops and activities in and around the square, providing plenty of opportunities for families to get involved and try something new.
People are being encouraged to bring along a picnic and make the most of the summer atmosphere.
Organised by North Tyneside Council and the North Tyneside Ethnic Diversity Community Taskforce, the event aims to showcase a diverse entertainment line-up - with the majority of performers from the local area, including talented young musicians from North Tyneside Music Hub.
The programme includes Steelband and African drumming and dance, brass groups and performances by local choirs and musicians, as well as a welcome from Elected Mayor, Karen Clark.
This event coincides with the council's bid for North Shields to become a Town of Culture - a national competition which will see the winner awarded £3m to deliver a year-long programme of events celebrating its heritage and identity.
North Tyneside Together plays an important role in highlighting the town’s growing reputation for arts, music and culture.
North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor, Karen Clark, said: “North Tyneside Together is a special celebration of our community, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talent and spirit that makes North Tyneside such a unique and welcoming place to live and visit.”
North Tyneside Together festival programme is:
*11am – Dylan Pederson.
*11.25am – Welcome from the Mayor.
*11.30am – Heaton Voices.
*12 noon – North Tyneside Music Steel Band.
*1pm – Sambanistas.
*1.45pm – North Tyneside Music Brass Group.
*2.15pm – Sam Idus.
*2.45pm – African Drumming and Dance.
*3:30pm – West Moor Choir.
The event will also feature children’s games, arts and crafts, community and support organisations and food vendors all day.