Chris Wood is an English singer/songwriter and composer who plays fiddle, viola and
guitar. Chris makes a welcome return to the NAC after his highly successful gigs in
2018 and 2013. Chris will be playing at the NAC and opening the season on Saturday
24 th Septemeber at 8pm.
The Pitmen Poets will be stopping by the centre after deciding to embark on the
final, never to be repeated, one and only last farewell tour. Ex-Lindisfarne singer and
songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman, renowned singer and instrumentalist
Bob Fox, leading exponent of Tyneside song Benny Graham, and Award winning
Durham songwriter Jez Lowe individually and collectively celebrating the triumphs,
tragedy, and humor of the North East’s coal mining heritage, in an evening of great
music. They retrun to the stage at Newhampton Arts Centre on 15 th October.
Nick Hart will be performing on 19 th November and is an award-winning singer and
multi-instrumentalist, whose work with English folk song is rapidly gaining him a
reputation as one of the most acclaimed performers of his generation.
Six times BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominee and ‘Singer of the Year’ 2017 Jim Causley
will be presenting a very special concert on Saturday 17 th December. Jim will be
presenting ‘A Causley Christmas’ celebrating the Christmas season as he entertains
with lesser known West Country carols, medieval and secular carols from around the
British Isles, as well a dollop of festive fun with songs of over-indulgence and even a
spot of panto too! Guaranteed to get audiences in the festive spirit!
NAC are delighted to welcome back a live folk music season for autumn and all
tickets can be purchased at www.newhamptonarts.co.uk or by phoning the box
office on 01902 572090
