http://www.festivalsnorthyorkshire.org.uk/news.aspxThe latest news from F&E.(c) 2008, F&E. All rights reserved.5The rain may be showing no signs of stopping, but this year’s Harrogate International Festival will be sure to add plenty of sunshine to your Summer! Taking place throughout the month of July, the Festival is bigger and better than ever this year, offering a fantastically diverse programme of world class events in the fields of music, theatre, film, science and literature. Delve into the life of Charles Dickens as we celebrate his 200th birthday with Claire Tomalin, or discover sensational cellist Pavel Gomziakov in his UK debut. Be transported to the bright lights of Broadway with charismatic conductor John Wilson as he returns to Harrogate with his John Wilson Orchestra and a glittering programme, and prepare to dance like you've never danced before with award-winning 11-piece folk collective, Bellowhead. The programme is packed with our signature blend of world class international artists including Clare Teal, Curtis Stigers, Black Dyke Band, Ex Cathedra and Melvyn Tan. Don't miss our Raworths Literature and Lecture Series, featuring some of the most talented authors and playwrights at work today, including appearances from Claire Tomalin, Sue Townsend, Victoria Hislop, Michael Frayn and Jon McGregor, among many other names. We're proud to announce that the spectacular Spiegeltent returns this year for a two-week residency on Crescent Gardens, providing a magical stage for a dazzling array of headline acts, as well as a fun-filled Children’s Festival programme featuring fabulous children’s authors, music workshops and hands-on science experiments. Come rain or come shine, there's something for everybody this year! Tickets are on sale now with more events added daily. To browse events and book online, visit: www.harrogateinternationalfestivals.com Box Office: 01423 502 116http://www.festivalsnorthyorkshire.org.uk/News.aspx?item=88615/05/2012 00:00:00BBC Performing Arts Fund to launch new schemes in May & August Launching in May, the Community Music scheme will support grassroots music groups from across the UK. Grants awarded will allow groups to carry out training, attract new audiences, encourage new members and raise their profile in their community. Groups can apply for up to £5,000 for a distinct development project. Furthermore, grants of up to £10,000 will be awarded to groups wishing to commission new music. The Music Fellowships scheme will open for applications in August and is designed to support individuals through the early stages of their music careers; helping to establish themselves in the industry through bespoke placements within existing music organisations. Grants of £10,000 will be awarded to music companies, organisations, venues and agencies in order to host a BBC Performing Arts Fund Music fellow. http://www.festivalsnorthyorkshire.org.uk/News.aspx?item=88308/05/2012 00:00:00The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced the launch of a new £1 million small grants programme for people to get involved in their heritage. Called ‘All Our Stories’, the programme will provide grants of £3,000 to £10,000 to support charities, community groups and heritage organisations running local history projects. The closing date for applications is the 31 July 2012. http://www.festivalsnorthyorkshire.org.uk/News.aspx?item=88408/05/2012 00:00:00Bay Media are helping to promote local events in York by offering a high impact lamppost banner service across the city. Providing an affordable and effective form of advertising for events of all sizes, Bay Media offer a complete banner service: - Artwork design, - High quality, double sided print, - Installation Price per banner: 2 weeks - £130* 4 weeks - £250* 6 weeks - £375* *Price excludes VAT and is based on a minimum of 10 banners For more information contact: Chris Zair 020 8343 2525 079 0670 7775 chris.zair@baymedia.co.ukhttp://www.festivalsnorthyorkshire.org.uk/News.aspx?item=88508/05/2012 00:00:00Digital communication skills for the arts, culture and heritage sectors May 1 – 3, National Centre for Early Music – York Facilitated by Dr. Abhay Adhikari. Produced by Ben Pugh. Presented in association with NCEM . “Once you scratch the surface you discover so much about the Internet but also yourself. It has clarified my goals and given me new ideas…” About the workshops: Social media can make a significant contribution to the sustainable operation of your organisation. You can maintain a competitive advantage by developing an audience online. You can also create collaborative relationships and work towards a common vision by sharing resources. http://www.festivalsnorthyorkshire.org.uk/News.aspx?item=88230/04/2012 00:00:00The arts and creative industries shape our lives in everything from the clothes we wear to the objects that decorate our homes, from the design of the streets we walk down to the TV programmes we watch. The sector is a highly varied one, including the arts, design, advertising, video games, film and publishing. Yet the industries all have certain things in common – they earn their profits from the creative skills of their workforce and the generation of intellectual property. This report demonstrates that York and North Yorkshire’s arts and creative industries sector represents an important and expanding part of the private-sector economy. To view the full report in your browser, click the link below. http://www.festivalsnorthyorkshire.org.uk/News.aspx?item=88019/03/2012 00:00:00CELEBRATE have put together six FREE tools to help move your ‘voluntary arts’ group forward. Each session is designed to give you the right tools to tackle a real live issue. Pick and chose which tools you need. Each session will be run by an experienced practitioner. You will also be supported throughout the session by the by the CELEBRATE team. The six workshops are: How was it for you?- Evaluation – why bother? Saturday 10th March 10.30 am – 1.30 – Thirsk Thursday 24th May 6.00 – 9.00 pm – Pickering Fit for purpose – A Governance Health Check Thursday 29th March 6.00 – 9.00 pm– Sherburn in Elmet Saturday 19th May 10.30 am – 1.30- Skipton Making the most of your members - Arts & volunteering toolkit Saturday 31st March 10.30 am – 1.30– Helmsley Wednesday 9th May 6.00 – 9.00 pm– Leyburn Marketing for FREE Thursday 19th April 6.00 – 9.00pm – Filey Saturday 28th April 10.30 am – 1.30– Richmond Reaching your audience- Family & Community Focused Toolkit Wednesday 25th April 6.00 – 9.00 pm April – Stokesley Saturday 26th May 10.30 am – 1.30 – Ripon Fundraising Planner Tool Saturday 21st April 10.30 am – 1.30 – York Thursday 10th May 6.00 – 9.00 pm- Whitby To find out more and book your free place visit the CELEBRATE website under What's On. http://www.festivalsnorthyorkshire.org.uk/News.aspx?item=83823/02/2012 00:00:00