Durham Welcomes in Chinese New Year
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year, which will be welcomed in Durham with some rather colourful celebrations.
The Year of the...
An Interview with Dave Kelly of the Blues Band
On February 4th, the Gala Theatre will host the legendary group The Blues Band. Formed in 1979 as a band “just to play the...
Haggis, whisky, bagpipes – what’s Burns Night all about?
Burns Night, which is observed on the evening of January 25th, is a celebration of the life and work of the Scottish Romantic poet...
Composer Writes Music Based on Durham Castle Data
A young composer plans to give a concert in Durham Castle – playing music written using data from the ancient building. Jo Coupe analysed...
Durham Cathedral Makes Top Twenty of England’s Most Popular Attractions
Durham’s magnificent 900-year-old Cathedral seems to be getting the recognition it deserves. A survey of around 1,500 tourist sights, carried out last year by...
Durham Students to Perform at Edinburgh Fringe
A group of Durham University students are heading to Edinburgh’s famous Fringe Festival to perform a play. The Princes’ Quest, a musical written by...
Musical World Remembers Somme Composer
The world of music has been remembering a young English composer who died in the Battle of the Somme while in charge of north-east...
The Importance of Durham Cathedral
Not just a handsome landmark, the mother Church of the Durham Dioceses, dedicated to St Cuthbert, is immensely important in many ways. The Building...
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