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5 things to do in the North East this weekend
DURHAM BRASS FESTIVAL
When: Friday 5th July – Saturday 13th July
Where: Various locations across Durham – see website for details
Price: Free and ticketed events
Taking inspiration from the brass band heritage of Durham and celebrating brass music in all its forms, Durham Brass Festival brings together all musical genres into a nine-day festival taking place across County Durham. In recent years, the festival has included headline contemporary performances involving brass, across iconic locations, from UK and international artists including Richard Hawley, LYR and Fat Freddy’s Drop.
LONGBOW DEMONSTRATIONS
When: Saturday 6th July – Tuesday 9th July – various times
Where: Alnwick Castle
Price: Free with admission
Watch in awe as master archer Andy Rice demonstrates the skill and technique required to wield a medieval English longbow. In between firing arrows at a target, Andy will tell you all about the strength and technical skills that medieval archers would have needed. He’ll also share some gruesome tales from the battlefield…
DAFT PUNKZ – THE LIVE DAFT PUNK TRIBUTE
When: Saturday 6th July, 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Where: The Grove, Byker
Price: £19.00
Prepare to be transported to an alternate reality, where Daft Punk never broke up. Head down to The Grove this weekend to experience this legendary music performed live in unrivalled detail, and with ultimate flair and finesse against an immersive video backdrop. Daft Punkz will let you experience the music of Daft Punk in a way you never imagined possible. Feel the power and excitement of the best electronic music ever created, combined with the chest-thumping, visually spectacular experience of a club night. It’s Daft Punkz, and it’s Human After All.
PROMS IN THE PARK
When: Sunday 7th July, 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Where: South Park Bandstand, Darlington
Price: Free
Bring a picnic and settle down outside the bandstand for Darlington’s Proms in the Park. You’ll be treated to an afternoon of majestic music from bands across the North East, with tunes to suit all ages. Money raised from this lovely event will go towards The Army Benevolent Fund.
SANGHA WOMEN: EXPLORING SELF-IDENTITY THROUGH MENOPAUSE
When: Sunday 7th July, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Where: Jasmine Yoga, Tynemouth
Price: £18.00
This yoga and breathwork class is designed for women who are going through the perimenopause and menopause, whatever their experience might be. Teacher, Jo, will guide you through intuitive movements and breathwork to help stabilise your body. You’ll leave with the yoga tools you need to navigate this stage of life. Embrace this new transition and feel empowered in your own body.
Want more inspo for things to book? Head to our High Life North events calendar for all of the events you’ll want to know about.
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