Keighley's annual festival will go ahead this year, despite concerns about funding due to council budget cuts.Organiser Malcolm Hanson told BCB News that they've secured a fantastic line up this year, despite their financial constraints.
He was particularly pleased to announce that the popular 'One Amazing Night' performance, usually held at Victoria Hall on opening night will go ahead.
The show, which features Keighley pupils performing for parents, was to be dropped this year because the festival could not afford to put it on.
The band plays on: One Amazing Night in Keighley
However Keighley schools have stepped into the breach and offered to organise it themselves because their students enjoy it so much. The festival will also feature the country's youngest DJ, Crazy Daisy,a school girl from Keighley, and a Keighley's Got Talent show.
The week long festival kicks off on July 8th. Some events require tickets, for more information contact Malcolm Hanson on 01756798730.
Malcolm told BCB that he was overwhelmed by people's commitment to the festival, and is surprised they have achieved so much on such a small budget. Keighley festival online clip by BCB News
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