Whitby, North Yorkshire,England – Trans-Global Underground, Ensemble Kaboul, Martin Simpson & 40 other acts will be performing at Musicport, October 24th-26th, 2003. The festival is held annually in Whitby (North Yorkshire, England).
Musicport is a celebration of music and dance from different cultures around the globe. Now in it's 4th year it is becoming a major international showcase for the top acts in the field of World Music & dance as well as proving a wonderfully magical & enjoyable event for all the family. Set against the backdrop of Whitby the festival pays homage to the town's seafaring connections with the wider world.
The Festival mainly happens in one venue – Whitby Pavilion Complex-with a capacity of 1000 in the main hall 500 in the theatre and 300 in the exhibition hall. Catering is provided both in the Pavilion café and by ethnic food vans just outside the main entrance.
The concerts take place Friday 24th – Sunday 26th October. The festival starts at 6.30pm on Friday and goes on until early hours Sat am. It starts again around 10.30am Saturday finishing 2am Sunday morning. Starts again 11am Sunday morning and finally finishes 11pm Sunday. The organizers try not to overlap acts on the two main stages so people don't have to miss anything on these stages. There will be an added extra this year as the clocks go back on the Sunday morning .
Trans-Global Underground as headline act for this year's festival.
Kékélé (Congo), Congolese veteran rumba band often described as Buena Vista Social Club of Africa.
The Bisserov Sisters(Bulgaria), celebrating 25 years of thrilling audiences world wide.
Ali Slimani Band (Algeria), Wonderful Rai band fronted by ex Invaders of The Heart lead singer.
Go.Lem System (Argentina/Spain) Manu Chao's sometimes backing band on exclusive trip from Barcelona to UK for Musicport.
The Dhol Foundation with Johnny Kalsi (Punjab/UK),Afro Celt System drummer & fantastic band who were sensational at Musicport 2001.
Mighty Zulu Nation (South Africa) , Dance and song from great South African troupe.
Shiva Nova (India/UK), jazz meets classical meets ambient.
Charanga Del Norte (Cuba/UK) wonderful salsa band and Musicport veterans.
Lion Train (Jamaica/UK), music in the spirit of Bob Marley and great live show.
Julie Murphy Dylan Fowler & Danny Thompson (Wales),One of the finest singers in UK joined by great guitarist & legendary double bass player.
Talisman (Russia), First UK appearance for incredible gypsy trio.
Modeste Hugues (Madagascar) highly rated singer songwriter.
Davide Sanna (Sardinia). "The Mediterranean Bob Dylan".
Eduardo Niebla (Spain) stunning flamenco guitarist.
Tuup the world renowned storyteller will perform the official opening.
stalls on issues of global interest.
to all events within the festival.
holiday playschemes in the Whitby area .