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Acclaimed pianist Amiri Harewood is bringing his music to a new audience! Inspired by how theatres have reworked Shakespeare’s plays to reflect the 21st century experience Amiri is keen to discover what the classical music equivalent could be 🎶 Discover Amiri's programme: https://bit.ly/Amiri25

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https://buff.ly/4gQHDbc Looking forward to talking about my book How to Leave a Group Chat @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social Berwins Salon North Event in April. Pick up your copy of How to Leave a Group Chat at or ahead of the festival from @waterstones.bsky.social.

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Such a great blog post from @heatherjfitt.bsky.social - we love our #TheakstonsCrime community 😍

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Introducing our staff pick for February Book of the Month - Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! Sarah J. Maas is the bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series and BookTok phenomenon! Find out more: https://bit.ly/Feb25BOTM

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Don't miss trailblazing talents Aaron Azunda Akugbo and Milo Harper this March 🎶 From jazz-inspired classics to elegant duets arranged especially for this collaboration —this is a Sunday morning not to be missed! Find out more: https://bit.ly/AaronMilo25 ✨

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This week on #HIFPlayer, bestselling author Dorothy Koomson chats with Magic FM's head book worm Natasha Knight 📚 Recorded live at the 2024 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, head to our HIF Player Homepage to listen 🎧 @dorothykoomson.bsky.social

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The Jane Gregory Bursaries are back for #TheakstonsCrime 2025! 📚 #Theakstonscrime co-founder & literary agent, Jane Gregory, created these bursaries to ensure career development opportunities are available to readers and writers of all backgrounds. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/JGBursary

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We are seeking to grow our committed Board of Trustees by recruiting enthusiastic individuals with knowledge and experience of the arts and creative sector. Find out more about our Festivals and the application process here: bit.ly/Trustees25

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The lineup for the next Berwins Salon North is jam-packed with top tips on digital detoxing, fighting the food crisis and cutting through the noise surrounding climate change. Do not miss out - find out more: bit.ly/BSNApr25 @berwins.bsky.social

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Who inspired our Sunday Series musicians? We asked Aaron, Amiri, Milo and the Fibonacci Quartet. The answers ranged from: o Louis Armstrong o Michael Jackson o Former music teachers o Musical parents o Early 20th century ensembles Can you match the answers to the artists?

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Join the HIF team this Summer!☀️ In Summer 2025 we are looking for Festival Assistants to join the team from Monday 16 June – Friday 25 July 2025. This is a paid role in line with the current National Living Wage. 📩For more information on how to apply, follow the link: https://bit.ly/TeamHIF

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1/2 It’s a lot worse than you think… but maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Perfection is a moving target - there will always be more to do, improve, or fix. But once you accept that, you can stop chasing the impossible and start prioritising what really matters.

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From protest anthems to party classics, music doesn’t just reflect history, it shapes it. But what do we listen to when it’s time to unwind? Join Toby Manning at #BerwinsSalonNorth, as he unpacks the politics of pop and the songs that define generations, inspired by his book Mixing Pop and Politics

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Dr Louise Mullany just said we spend 4 months of our lives talking about the weather. Why? To fill silence, dodge awkwardness, and it really makes the best icebreaker. We’re at #BerwinsSalonNorth, diving into how politeness shapes our daily lives. 🧐What’s your go-to small talk topic?

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Did you know… one of the musicians joining us at this year’s Sunday Series has appeared on-screen in Downton Abbey (2019) and The Little Mermaid (2023). Meet Milo Harper who will be playing alongside Aaron Azunda Akugbo this March 👇 🎫

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Acclaimed trumpet player Aaron Azunda Akugbo and renowned harpist Milo Harper are set to take the Harrogate stage next month with a repertoire brimming with unique arrangements of their favourite duets from Debussy to Villa-Lobos. Find out more 👇 https://bit.ly/Trumpetandharp

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Is politeness a forgotten art? Or the key to success? Are women really more polite than men? When is it OK to swear? Are you well versed in your P’s and Q’s? Professor Louise Mullaney explores all this politeness at the next Berwins Salon North 🌤 @berwins.bsky.social

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Who doesn't want to enhance their mood and be HAPPIER? Live music can trigger a release in endorphins which can greatly improve your mood 🎼 Attend a Sunday Series concert and boost your mood! More details here: https://bit.ly/WhatsOn2025🌤

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A heartwarming moment from today’s concert! This little fan made the journey from Manchester to meet Leia Zhu, and it was a dream come true. Music really does bring people together. 🎶💫 @leiazhu.bsky.social #LiveMusic

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Lovely way to spend a Sunday morning! Our second Harrogate International Sunday Series concert is under way with @leiazhu.bsky.social 🎻 and Jonathan Ware 🎹 accompanying at the piano. #Harrogate #MusicForTheSoul

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Turn your love of Festivals into hands-on experience! ☀️ In Summer 2025 we are looking for Festival Assistants to join the team from Monday 16 June – Friday 25 July 2025. 📩For more information on how to apply, follow the link: bit.ly/TeamHIF

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Congratulations @alexnorth.co.uk - amazing news! 🥳

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Give the gift of reading this Valentines Day 💝 Pick up a mystery book bundle from HIF Shop and treat the crime fiction lover in your life this February! Order yours here 👇 bit.ly/HIFShop23

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This week on #HIFPlayer, join etiquette expert, agony uncle and podcaster William Hanson as he helps us brush up on our manners🍽 Recorded live at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2024, Listen here: bit.ly/HIFplayerWH 🎧

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Looking for Date Night with a difference this Valentines? Come along to Berwins Salon North, relax with a G&T and discover something new together 💭✨ 🎟️ Book a series subscription and have date night sorted for the rest of the year - head here to find out more 👉 bit.ly/WhatsOn2025

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Author Dinner & Creative Thursday tickets are on sale! ✨ Kickstart your Festival with an unmissable day of workshops, panels & inspiration for aspiring crime writers. Or get your knives & forks ready to dig into one of our delicious murder mystery dinners. Secure your spot 👉 bit.ly/WhatsOn2025

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Not long now until Leia Zhu makes her Harrogate debut at the 2025 Series! 🎻 Leia will be performing Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Figaro from the Rossini Opera, 'The Barber of Seville'. The lyrical flourishes & playful rhythm in this piece are sure to start your Sunday right! 🎟https://bit.ly/LeiaZhu25

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Europe’s leading young string quartet closes the 2025 Sunday Series this April with a breathtaking performance of Haydn, Smetana and Beethoven. Join Luna, Elliot, Findlay and Kryštof for what promises to be a grand finale with the Fibonacci Quartet! 🎟️https://bit.ly/Fibonacci25

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The suspense is over, the Special Guests for the 2025 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival have been revealed and what a lineup it is! Bring on July - who’s counting down with us? harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/crime-writin... #TheakstonsCrime @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social

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#Theakstonscrime 2025 is shaping up to be another great year!🔪🩸 Join us in Harrogate this July for a weekend of crime fiction like no other! @katemossewriter.bsky.social @irvinewelsh.bsky.social @leechild58.bsky.social @atticalocke.bsky.social @valmcdermid.bsky.social @stephmcgovern.bsky.social

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Well I’ve been younger but probably never more peculiar…

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Europe’s leading young string quartet closes the 2025 Sunday Series this April with a breathtaking performance of Haydn, Smetana and Beethoven. Join Luna, Elliot, Findlay and Kryštof for what promises to be a grand finale with the Fibonacci Quartet! 🎟️https://bit.ly/Fibonacci25

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Very much looking forward to a trip to @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social #TheakstonsCrime in July! Who else is going?

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We're so excited that #GuideMeHome author @atticalocke.bsky.social is a special guest at this year's Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 🥳 We're counting down the days until July. @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social Get your tickets here: tinyurl.com/Harrogate2025Tickets

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