Media Centre

Welcome to the Swaledale Festival Media Page. Please find here copies of our press releases and photos of this year’s artists for use in the media. If you wish to speak with our marketing team, please contact the Festival office at: enquiries@swalefest.org or telephone 01748 880018.

Download images for press and publicity here 

Festival information

  • The Swaledale Festival has a history of over 40 years bringing music and other arts to Swaledale, Wensleydale and Arkengarthdale.
  • Approximately 50% of Festival audiences come to the area on holiday from all over the UK and other parts of the world, in many cases especially for the Festival.
  • The Swaledale Festival also has a highly regarded programme of education and community events. In 2014 it was awarded the Prime Minister’s ‘Big Society Award' for its work with local schools on a music and art project over the autumn/winter of 2013-14

2023 Festival launches with Talk of the Land art exhibition

  • 29 May 2023
2023 Festival launches with Talk of the Land art exhibition

Free art workshops culminate in Talk of the Land: Ancient Soundwaves - and a special guest!

Special offer to support young artists

  • 19 May 2023
Special offer to support young artists

Buy two tickets for a Young Artist Platform concert and get two tickets free for another concert in the YAP series.

Booking opens on 13 March

  • 6 March 2023
Booking opens on 13 March

Two weeks of world-class music and arts returns to the sublime northern Dales - snap up your tickets now!

Call-out for Board Members

  • 24 January 2023
Call-out for Board Members

We are seeking Board Members to join our friendly team, particularly in the areas of IT, fundraising, HR, youth projects and sustainability.

The Volunteer Experience - Q&A with Adam Nichols

  • 20 January 2023
The Volunteer Experience - Q&A with Adam Nichols

Find out what you could get out of volunteering in this interview with Swaledale Festival Volunteer, Adam Nichols.

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