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A winter celebration of music, poetry & the arts centred in the heart of beautiful Beverley, East Yorkshire. Next festival coming 8th-15th February 2026!
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If you're looking for last-minute Christmas gifts, we've got you covered! From an afternoon with the UK's Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, to bluegrass with the Charlotte Carrivick Band, or a dance with the New York Brass Band, there really is something for everyone.

Visit stage4beverley.com/line-up/
Simon Armitage sat down in front of a bookshelf filled with lots of colourful books. The Charlotte Carrivick Band stood outside in a woodland area with their instruments. Charlotte is holding an acoustic guitar, whilst behind her, her bandmates have a mandolin, double bass and fiddle. The New York Brass Band having a great time on stage.
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Tony Fletcher (author of cracking biographies of Keith Moon & The Smiths) rates Juan Martín's Stage 4 Beverley 2025 appearance @stage4beverley.bsky.social as number 3 in his top ten concerts of the year.

Tickets for the 2026 festival available www.stage4beverley.com
My Top 10 Concerts of 2025
And why I prefer live shows to recordings
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December 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Music writer Tony Fletcher recently published a list of his top 10 concerts of 2025. Amidst an incredible line-up of gigs in the UK and USA (including Morcheeba and The Who), our concert with Juan Martin comes in at #3 in the list!

Read all about it: tonyfletcher.substack.com/p/my-top-10-...
Photo of Juan Martín performing at Stage4Beverley in February 2025.
December 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Looking for a gift for the Bowie fan in your life? Well, look no further! A ticket for John Cambridge's show, "Bowie, Cambo & All the Hype", would make a perfect gift.

Coming to Parkway Cinema Beverley on 10th February - tickets on sale now: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/bow...
Photo of John Cambridge and David Bowie.
November 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
stage4beverley.bsky.social
If you're looking for last-minute Christmas gifts, we've got you covered! From an afternoon with the UK's Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, to bluegrass with the Charlotte Carrivick Band, or a dance with the New York Brass Band, there really is something for everyone.

Visit stage4beverley.com/line-up/
Simon Armitage sat down in front of a bookshelf filled with lots of colourful books. The Charlotte Carrivick Band stood outside in a woodland area with their instruments. Charlotte is holding an acoustic guitar, whilst behind her, her bandmates have a mandolin, double bass and fiddle. The New York Brass Band having a great time on stage.
December 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Tickets for Simon Armitage sold out in record time - but we're delighted to say that we've now added a second performance at Toll Gavel Church on 14th February at 2.30pm.

Book now before we sell out again - stage4beverley.com/whats-on/sim...
Graphic advertising Simon Armitage doing an additional performance on 14th February at 2.30pm at Toll Gavel Church in Beverley.
December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Festival tickets make great gifts, and here at Stage4Beverley, we've got something for everyone! Whether your loved one is into music, poetry, or just a great night out, Stage4Beverley tickets will give them something to look forward to in the New Year.

Find out more: stage4beverley.com/line-up/
Brian Bilston reading a book called "How to write a poem", with a slightly disgruntled looking cat beside him. Chris Sewart stood beside a bookcase full of old books. The Charlotte Carrivick Band, stood outside with their instruments, looking happy to be playing at Stage4Beverley! The New York Brass Band, looking full of energy as they perform on stage.
December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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It's only the first of December, but already our events are starting to sell out! Tickets for Simon Armitage are now all gone, but if poetry's your thing, why not come and see @brianbilston.bsky.social or @chriswriting.bsky.social instead?

Find out more: stage4beverley.com/line-up/
Graphic advertising our event with Simon Armitage, with the words "SOLD OUT" written over the top.
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Looking for a gift for the Bowie fan in your life? Well, look no further! A ticket for John Cambridge's show, "Bowie, Cambo & All the Hype", would make a perfect gift.

Coming to Parkway Cinema Beverley on 10th February - tickets on sale now: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/bow...
Photo of John Cambridge and David Bowie.
November 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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The @stage4beverley.bsky.social flyer continues its tour of Japan. Nestling in the beautiful autumn trees of Kyushu.
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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The Charlotte Carrivick Band brings together four of the most exciting bluegrass musicians in the UK today. Catch their virtuosic instrumentals and close harmony singing when they come to East Riding Theatre on 15th February.

TICKETS: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/the...
Photo of all the members of The Charlotte Carrivick Band, outside surrounded by trees, looking happy and relaxed.
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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We can't wait to welcome @maddiemorris.bsky.social back to Stage4Beverley, this time supporting the wonderful @samkellymusic.bsky.social Trio. Here's a taster of what to expect - join us at East Riding Theatre on 13th February!

TICKETS:
stage4beverley.com/whats-on/sam...
November 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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What's this nestling amongst the brochures at Tokyo Tourist Information Centre? @stage4beverley.bsky.social has gone international! Better get those tickets booked at www.stage4beverley.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Here's a great opportunity for a young writer: East Riding Young Poet Laureate (age 18 -25).
Closing date 21st November.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Our Festival Poet, Chris Sewart, is writing 3 new poems in the run-up to the festival, with thanks to support from the Philip Larkin Society.

Chris recently appeared on the Society's podcast, so listen here to find out more: youtu.be/R39qRhBPe24?...

@chriswriting.bsky.social @plsoc.bsky.social
Chris Sewart, a man wearing glasses and a "Larkin 100" t-shirt, holding his arms crossed over his chest. He is stood in front of a bookcase crammed full of old books.
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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A fantastic evening, thanks to all that came along and 'participated' in The Wombles poem! Tickets for the February Festival are at www.stage4beverley.com @stage4beverley.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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A great evening at the Stage 4 Beverley taster event at East Riding Theatre featuring singer-songwriter Danny Bradley and poet Chris Sewart. We are delighted to be supporting Chris as Festival Poet at this fantastic festival in February 2026
November 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Looking forward to tonight's 'Sold Out' show at East Riding Theatre. My set might just include a Larkin poem @plsoc.bsky.social and lots of new music themed poems and an updated 'Stage 4 Beverley Blues' @stage4beverley.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Our Appetiser event at East Riding Theatre is coming up on Saturday, and we’ve only got a handful of tickets left! With music from Danny Bradley and poetry from @chriswriting.bsky.social, it’s sure to be a night to remember.

Book your tickets here:
stage4beverley.com/whats-on/sta...
Photos of Danny Bradley (a man wearing glasses and a checked shirt, holding a guitar) and Chris Sewart (a man wearing glasses and a t-shirt, stood in front of a tree). There is text which says 'Stage4Beverley Appetiser, Danny Bradley (featuring) Chris Sewart, East Riding Theatre Cafe Bar, Saturday 8th November 7.30pm'
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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At our next festival, we've got not one but TWO singing workshops lined up for you! Whether you fancy learning some harmonies with Beverley Community Choir, or giving some shanties a go with Saltburn Smugglers, we'd love to hear you raising your voices.

Find out more: stage4beverley.com/line-up/
Photo of Beverley Community Choir singing together.
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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The Sam Kelly Trio went down a storm last time they joined us, and we're delighted to be welcoming them back in 2026! Don't miss their soaring songs and stunning instrumentals when they come to East Riding Theatre on 13th February, with support from Maddie Morris.

stage4beverley.com/whats-on/sam...
Photo of the Sam Kelly Trio stood outside on a path, with grassy banks and hedges on either side. They are holding their instruments (cello, guitar and banjo).
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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The PLS are big fans of Brian Bilston, who told us he was very influenced by Philip Larkin's poetry.
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We're delighted to announce that @brianbilston.bsky.social is coming to Beverley! Join us at East Riding Theatre on Valentine's Day for a hint of romance (with a difference!) as Brian explores the world through poetry, in a style that's all his own.

Tickets: stage4beverley.com/whats-on/bri...
Brian Bilston sat at a wooden table, with a cat sat right in front of him on the table. He is holding a book called "How to write a poem" which he's holding in front of his face so we can't see what he looks like.
October 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Great to be a guest on the Tiny In All That Air podcast @plsoc.bsky.social Talking all things Larkin, writing workshops, and the music and spoken word performances at the Stage 4 Beverley Festival in February @stage4beverley.bsky.social

Tickets at: stage4beverley.com
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Tiny In All That Air
Books Podcast · Every two months · This is the podcast for anyone who is interested in Philip Larkin. We will bring you new insights into Larkin's life and writing by talking to people with fascinatin...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Our dance events have been hugely popular in recent years, and we're delighted that the New York Brass Band will be getting us back on the dancefloor at our next festival!

Join us at Beverley Memorial Hall on 14th February for a special Valentine's Day dance.

stage4beverley.com/whats-on/dan...
Photo of the New York Brass Band playing on stage.
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Bowie fans, this is not to be missed! Join John Cambridge on 10th February for an evening of stories about the man himself, plus much more. This is sure to be a fascinating evening!

TICKETS:
stage4beverley.com/whats-on/bow...
Photo of John Cambridge and David Bowie.
October 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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We're delighted to hear that Danny Bradley has won the Grand Prize in the Folk category at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Don't miss this incredibly talented musician when he comes to East Riding Theatre Cafe Bar on 8th November!

Book tickets here:
stage4beverley.com/whats-on/sta...
Photo of Chris Sewart sat on a wooden floor playing an acoustic guitar. There is a raised bed full of lush green plants in the background behind him.
October 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM