A vibrant event celebrating the diversity of North Tyneside is set to return on Bank Holiday Monday (August 29), with planning well underway.
North Tyneside Together is a free family event featuring live music and entertainment, as well as face-painting, sports coaching, circus skills training and small fairground ride for children to enjoy.
A range of organisations will take part and it provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to learn about each other’s cultures and traditions.
The event takes place from 10am-4pm in and around the soon-to-be revitalised Northumberland Square, North Shields.
It is organised by the council’s Ethnic Diversity Community Task Force, whose members work together to tackle racism and celebrate equality and diversity throughout North Tyneside.
North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn CBE, who chairs the Task Force said: “Hundreds of people came along to enjoy the music, food, and fairground attractions in 2021, and we are hoping to repeat that success on the August Bank Holiday.
“Once again, we are inviting residents to come along, meet new people, and help us celebrate the culture and creativity that makes our borough such a special place to live.
“This will be the first event to take place in and around the revitalised Northumberland Square, so the location will be extra special. I hope everyone has a fantastic time.”
Festival programme
10am Introduction by the High Sheriff of North Tyneside
10.05am Welcome by the Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn CBE
10.20am Olamide “John” Akinropo Former Young Mayor
10.30am Ukranian Singer Yustyna Orshak
11.00am True Colours Theatre Company
12.15am Sanila Iftikhar: a multi-talented singer-songwriter and percussionist.
1.15pm Voices of Virtue: one of the North East's leading gospel choirs.
2.15pm The Belta Reivers: a Geordie folk trio bringing the best of old local songs and folk music from around the world.
3.15pm African drumming and dancing
