The Great British R&B Festival 2024

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4:30pm – 5:30pm Dave Speight Playing and singing the blues for over 50 years, from clubs and bars to concerts and festivals… the chances are you have experienced everything that makes

Dave Speight so amazing. Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017 and declared a National Treasure in 2021 by Blues In Britain… we can’t wait for another memorable performance here in Colne.

6:00pm – 7:00pm Beth Makariou Beth Makariou is a 24 year old independent

singer-songwriter, based in both London and Leeds. Having recently graduated with a degree specialising in Popular Music Performance from Leeds Arts University, Beth has always played live and recorded within studio settings too, as a solo Jazz/Soul artist and within her Funk band ‘Still Royal’. She grew up listening to artists such as Carole King, Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell and Amy, singing daily for fun, as well as more formally, in a close harmony singing group from year 7 in school. The group gained lots of experience from performing at live events, through to auditions, TedX talks and even on BBC News in 2018.

Beth released her first full EP in March 2023, and has also released singles since, which has led to a range of performances at a number of venues across Leeds, London and Brighton.

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