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The
team behind The Harrogate Festival say they're proud to have brought
world class artists to the town and increased Harrogate's profile.
That
looked in doubt this year as the festival faced a financial crisis
when grant funding from the borough council was in doubt.
However
an agreement was reached and the festival programme is as full as
ever.
Musical
highlights include RnB star Amy Winehouse, Portuguese superstar
Mariza and Jazz from Wynton Marsalis who's playing his only UK date
outside London at the festival.
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As
well as the musical events there's also the Crime Writing Festival
which is a must see for any budding writers.
Minette
Walters is this year's guest of honour. She'll be interviewed by
Radio 4's Jenni Murray.
Kate
Burrough is part of the team working on the festival, she says the
Crime Writing Festival will be a great boost to any budding authors
or fans of crime fiction.
"As
well as opening the festival Minette will be there for the whole
festival, mingling with the other authors and enthusiasts.
"There
will also be industry seminars in how to get published, writing
for radio as well as chances to see these best selling authors in
discussion. Plus you can hang around and have a drink with them
at the bar."
Harrogate
International Festival
When: Thursday 22 July - Friday 06 August
Where: Various Harrogate venues
Box Office: 01423 537230
Web: www.harrogate-festival.org.uk
Harrogate
Crime Writing Festival
When: Thursday 22 July - Sunday 25 July
Where: The Majestic Hotel
Box Office: 01423 521264
Web: www.harrogate-festival.org.uk/crime
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The Harrogate Festival runs education programmes throughout
the year, often these take the form of workshops in schools.
