Launch Text To SpeechSaturday 24th May, Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt, 1-3pm An exciting showcase of young performers, dancers, artists and musicians from diverse backgrounds from across the Tees Valley is taking place on Saturday 24th May at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt from 1–3 pm. Performers taking part include:- Grandma’s House – local indie favourites Drums

Launch Text To SpeechThe first of the WorldFest festivities, celebrating local diversity with an added global dimension, will welcome two headline acts at the Arc, Stockton on Thursday 22nd May at 7.30 pm. Kanda Bongo Man and his legendary soukous band (one of John Peel’s all time favourites). This is a chance to catch Kanda