Northern Aldborough Festival is set to begin on June 21 offering audiences the live musical performances they have been missing during the pandemic. Festival director, Robert Ogden, looks ahead to the event.
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Festival director welcomes sold-out shows as Northern Aldborough returns
Northern Aldborough Festival is returning this month and festival director, Rob Ogden, said he is excited to offer audiences live performances once more. Stellar acts in the classical genre such as Lesley Garrett and The Haffner Ensemble will perform in Aldborough...
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