Exclusive interview with Camilla Dallerup

In the first of our exclusive interviews with this year’s Festival artists, Camilla Dallerup speaks to Festival reporter, Ann Chadwick about romance, Yorkshire vowels and Fred Astaire.
Why is Camilla leaving one the most loved BBC shows ever – a show that inspires palpitating passions – the ultimate dance competition that has provoked endless column inches [...]

Crime Writing Festival Tickets On Sale from Monday 11 May!

The wait is over..
If you have not already booked a Weekend Break Package for the full Festival experience (and if not, there’s still time to do so and make sure you don’t miss a single second of one The Guardian’s top cultural festivals), then you can still become a part of action by booking for [...]

Festival Invites Harrogate to Take the Plunge!

The Harrogate International Festival launched its 2009 programme in style at the Hotel du Vin on Tuesday 5th May.
Headlining the summer music festival is Britain’s favourite soprano Lesley Garrett for a rare appearance in Yorkshire. The weather may be unreliable, but the eclectic line up promises to turn up the heat for a sizzling summer. [...]