A musical evening with Roy Bailey, in association with Halifax Friends of Palestine, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Nakba - the catastrophe - when almost a million Palestinians were driven from their land. This event will highlight the desperate situation in Gaza and the role of Medical Aid For Palestinians in helping those most in need." Roy began his singing career in a skiffle group in 1958. For 50 years he has sung in folk clubs, concerts and festivals the length and breadth of England, Scotland and Wales and from Sydney to Vancouver, from Cape Town to Stockholm. His career has been hailed as representing "the very soul of folk's working class ideals... a triumphal homage to the grass roots folk scene as a radical alternative to the mainstream music industry." (Colin Irwin, MOJO) He has been described in the GUARDIAN as being the possessor of one of the finest voices in the folk world and has a large, widespread and very loyal following worldwide.

'Niebla is the king of Latin guitar, a world-class virtuoso.' Time Out Hailed as one of the world's great guitarists, Eduardo Niebla takes to the stage with his internationally acclaimed trio to present a dazzling repertoire of 'stunning flamenco jazz' (The Sound) from his latest albums. Continually seeking out new musical terrain, Niebla has traversed the worlds of pop, jazz and world music, collaborating with such diverse partners as sitar maestro Nishat Khan, George Michael, Lol Coxhill and Craig David. A spellbinding evening of passion, verve and fleet fingered virtuosity from one of the most potent forces in flamenco jazz fusion.

Combining the warm, compelling vocals of Maria Walsh with the compositions and lyrics of pianist Carole Nelson, Zrazy have won the hearts of audiences worldwide. Their career spans two decades, 5 CDs, a host of national and international awards and has seen the duo expand into one of Ireland’s most acclaimed jazz ensembles. Performing their unique brand of jazz, bluesy soul and latin with material from their latest project The Silence of Clouds which marks a new direction in sound. It has spiritual integrity, is mature, lyrical, open, transcendent and draws on all facets of Carole and Maria's musical world: classical, traditional Irish and jazz improvisation.

Marcia and Damian Howard possess awesome and expressive vocal abilities and both have highly successful solo careers. They come together with one of Australia's most popular high-energy festival bands, the Ploughboys, most often described as an Australian-Celtic/ Folk-Rock mix of the Waterboys with a touch of the Pogues". Performing originally penned songs that reek of Ireland and the Australian landscape. . . ". This considerable talent becomes a powerful force in full flight, when their years of touring and recording, bring great songs, soaring vocals and excellent arrangements to an irresistible high, and it’s a performance that should be tasted, savoured and definitely not missed. A great night out, and the perfect band to bring the curtain down on this year’s festival!