Seahouses Festival
The Seahouses Festival is an annual cultural event in Northumberland, UK.
Since it began in 1999, this free weekend event has evolved from a small Sea Shanty festival into one of the most significant cultural celebrations in Northumberland, attracting close to 10,000 people. Located around Seahouses' bustling harbour with the natural amphitheatre of Harbour Hill as the focal point, the entertainment features a wide variety of music, art, film and drama alongside activities for all ages.
Community groups, artists and historians work with the local people throughout the year on a variety of projects and events which culminate in the festival weekend.
The Seahouses Festival 2009 takes place on Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June and features an environmental Film Festival, showing: ‘In Fading Light’ (1989); ‘Building The Future: Energy’ (2007); ‘The Lorax’ (1972); ‘Cul de Sac’ (Polanski, 1966); ‘Age of Stupid’ (2009); ‘Seahouses: Natural Heritage’ (2009); Grace Darling (2009)
The outdoor and indoor music stages will host an eclectic mix of styles, from big band sounds, jazz, and folk, to rock, indie and classical. Performers are to be confirmed.
Two unique art projects are taking place – a Giant Seascape painting project on the Harbour wall. Also, an exhibition displaying work from twelve Northumbrian artists, depicting the landscape of the area. The paintings will hang in the Seahouses Main Street shop windows, turning the street into a public art gallery.
Other activities include a series of nature exploration events hosted by the AONB, a food festival, workshops, and a beach festival with fun and games for children.