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This June all things weird and wonderful are set to come to York.

Popular local band Blackbeard’s Tea Party are set to become a national hit, with 10 major festival bookings already for this Summer.

So spring is here (well sort of) and the great British music festival season is just around the corner, so we’re going to take a look at some of the best festivals around so you’ll know your End of The Road from your Hop Farm.

Celebrations for York 800 have been boosted by the news that Aviva is to sponsor the upcoming York Science and Innovation Grand Tour 2012.

Shift Happens – the renowned conference for Arts, Learning and Technology sectors – has revealed the line-up its fourth such event this summer.

The first acts of this year’s Bingley Music Live festival have been revealed, with an old favourite set to return to Myrtle Park.

August bank holiday is already looking a corker courtesy of the Leeds and Reading festival lineup.

By the year 2020, Bradford aims to build on their granted title of City of Film, creating an environment synonymous with film production, history and opportunity.

During York Residents Festival residents will be able to gain free and discounted entry to a large number of the city’s world class attractions and exhibitions.

Saturday 28th January – Saturday 4th February is National Storytelling Week. Up and down the country, libraries and community centres will host up to 17,000 individuals as they engage in the celebration and creation of stories.

One&Other take a look at the Sundance Film festival to know what is in store for this years event.

A wonderful new video has been commissioned to mark the 8ooth anniversary of York becoming a self-governing city.

After the huge success of 2011′s ASFF, submissions to this years festival are now open.

During York Residents Festival residents will be able to gain free and discounted entry to a large number of the city’s world class attractions and exhibitions.

Ben Bentley went along to see the ice sculptures on Swinegate, Back Swinegate and Grape Lane with a camera in hand.

The Archive and Local History service has been awarded £38,400 funding boost to undertake a campaign to permanently commemorate York 800.