Tees Life Tees Life Issue 9 | Page 13

EVENT LISTINGS Tees Life rounds up a number of events that are happening around the region. James are among the big names performing at Hardwick Live. Eco-warriors - The Festival of Thrift returns to Teesside. HARDWICK LIVE FESTIVAL Who needs Glastonbury when we’ve got Hardwick Live? The annual extravaganza roars onto this summer’s festival circuit with yet another powerhouse line-up. Prepare for two days of top drawer fun and frolics with headline acts from across the musical spectrum. From Manic Street Preachers to James, and The Zutons to Lisa Stansfield and Ziggy Marley, Hardwick Live 2019 has got all tastes and genres covered. There’s a deep supporting cast including Charlatans lead singer Tim Burgess, and two days of dancefloor-rocking DJs in The Courtyard such as Jeremy Healy and Brandon Block. When: Saturday & Sunday, August 17 & 18 Where: Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield Price: From £19.80 including booking fee for a weekend child ticket (3-11) Book: Online at hardwicklive.ticketline.co.uk SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL OF THRIFT The award-winning National Festival of Thrift - the go-to event for anyone passionate about good living in sustainable ways - is back for 2019. Billed as “a joyful weekend packed with sustainable arts, crafts, music, fashion, food, entertainment, shopping, demos, workshops and upcycling inspiration”, the hugely popular festival offers a weekend of free eco-friendly fun in the wonderful woodland surroundings of Kirkleatham. When: Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15, 10am-5pm Where: Kirkleatham, Redcar Price: Free entry, £5 parking per car Book: Not needed October OCTOBER TEESSIDE PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL BALL Last year’s 570 record attendance saw dozens of generous local businesses and people help the region’s biggest annual charity dinner raise a record-breaking £78,000 for some of Teesside’s most disadvantaged families. Teesside Philanthropic Foundation’s Charity Ball features a dinner, live band, dancing, auction and raffle. Dubbed Teesside’s social event of the year, much more importantly, the Ball raises life-changing amounts of money – every penny of which stays right here on Teesside. When: Friday October 11, 6pm Where: Grand Marquee, Wynyard Hall Price: £99 per ticket or £990 per table Book: via teessidecharity.org.uk or email [email protected] Charity champions - Teesside Philanthropic Foundation's Annual Ball takes place in October. Send us your event details to: [email protected] tees-life.co.uk 13