THE STAGE is set for the Great North Folk Festival on the North York Moors over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

More than 30 acts will take part in over 100 performances in the surrounds of Joan Of Arc Hall, in Botton Village, two miles from Danby. The weekend concerts, club and instrumental sessions includes workshops for beginners and the more advanced.

Many local performers will once again take part including Rob Van Sante, Graham Brotton & Nicky Beckitt, Beth Burrows,The Hawsker Village Band, The Nukes and David Swann.

There will also be a chance to hear Sicilian Music Kings - Oi Dipnoi, Dave Burland & The Awkward Squad, Richard Grainger, Boxwood Chessmen, Dick Miles,the amazing guitarist Becky Langan, North eastern Singer Di Henderson and the Australian Song birds Sadie & Jay.

For more information go to www.richard-grainger.com