Festival Favourites Bring A Touch Of Fun, Music And Glamour To Harrogate
This summer sees the welcome return of the ever-popular Gypsy Queens and the feather-ruffling House of Burlesque in what promises to be an unmissable Harrogate International Festivals season.
French pop band The Gypsy Queens, dubbed “the most famous band you have never heard of” by their Italian singer Didier Casnati, have gone from humble beginnings as buskers to A-list entertainers favoured by the likes of Elton John and Rod Stewart and earning over 100 million views on YouTube.
Their extensive repertoire of multilingual covers, with a vocal style likened to The Beach Boys and the Beatles, has made them firm Festival favourites in Harrogate over the years.
They are joined in the Spiegeltent this summer by House of Burlesque, the UK's top satirical showgirls and fellow Festival regulars.
Led by the internationally renowned Tempest Rose, the stars of House of Burlesque return to Harrogate for a glamorous and uplifting burlesque cabaret, followed by the legendary Silent Disco afterparty.
The talented British jazz singer Jo Harrop, who has worked with the likes of Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart and Gloria Gaynor, also makes a welcome return. So, too, does Jimmy’s Night – a tribute to Harrogate’s legendary nightclub filled with cheesy tunes and delectable dancing.
The lavishly decorated Spiegeltent provides a sensational setting for this dazzling programme of music, cabaret, burlesque, jazz and funk.
Sharon Canavar, Chief Executive of Harrogate International Festivals, said: “We’re delighted to welcome so many audience favourites back to Harrogate, from the infectious charm of The Gypsy Queens and the uplifting glamour of House of Burlesque to the brilliance of Jo Harrop and the one and only Jimmy’s Night.
“They light up the Festival and help create the magic of the Spiegeltent. It’s a totally unique venue and with such a diverse array of talented musicians and performers there really is something for everyone.”
To book tickets, visit the Harrogate International Festivals website at Home - Harrogate International Festivals or call the Box Office on 01423 562 303.
About Harrogate International Festivals
Harrogate International Festivals is a charitable organisation with a mission to present a diverse year-long programme of live events that bring immersive and moving cultural experiences to as many people as possible. Delivering artistic work of national importance, the Festival curates and produces over 300 unique and surprising performances each year, celebrating world-renowned artists and championing new and up-coming talent across music, literature, science, philosophy and psychology. The HIF+ ongoing education outreach programme engages schools, young people and the local community with workshops, talks, projects and inspiring activities, ensuring everyone can experience the Festival’s world class programme and the transformative power of the arts. Established in 1966, Harrogate International Festivals is an artistic force to be reckoned with and a key cultural provider for the North of England.
