The opening event took place on Centre Square, very near Middlesbrough Central Library. Despite cold and windy conditions, the event tent was nearly always full and the audience was treated to a fine selection of music, stories and poems.
Here's a few photos from a busy schedule. I didn't catch all of the names (I'm open to corrections...!)
Acoustic folk.
A selecltion of ballads.
John Chadwick
A rallying cry against spy cameras!
Simon Barrass covering Bob Dylan
Joan Clarke
Continuing the theme of Teesside pride.
A tale of old Osmotherley and Roseberry Topping.
I particularly enjoyed the 'facts about hippos'.
A poem about shopping - the new religion...!?
For further details, pop along to the official website:
http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/what-s-on/middlesbrough-literary-festival/
It's great for Middlesbrough to put on such an extended festival. Obviously, the more support it receives, the more chance there is of it running for many more years to come. So select some events and support them, dear readers!
For further details, pop along to the official website:
http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/what-s-on/middlesbrough-literary-festival/
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