CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENT
19th March 2020
It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Music on the Marr festival.
Like everyone we have been following the Coronavirus situation carefully. Having spent considerable time weighing up the available evidence and advice, we feel we have no option other than to call off this year’s 11th event which had been set for July 16-19.
The safety of our supporters, performers, contractors, suppliers, volunteers and all those associated with the festival is always a primary concern and so it is impossible to consider running the event with the current level of risk.
In addition, the finances of a festival such as this are always a tricky balancing act. With so much uncertainty around the spread of the disease, likely peaks, travel difficulties, advice against social gatherings and without insurance being available, the potential losses would be too great for Geltsdale Arts to bear.
Ironically, ticket sales are probably healthier than they have ever been at this stage in the run up. We are grateful for that support.
We will be making a full refund to all those who bought tickets for this year as it is impossible to have a clear picture of how things will look in 2021.
To the artists and performers who were lined up to grace Castle Carrock with their talent – we are truly sorry not to be going ahead. We know these times are just as uncertain for you and we wish everyone of you the best for the future.
There are a range of people we need to contact in light of this announcement, please bear with us as we make our way through this process.
Stay safe.
Richard, Tom and Dave
All queries: [email protected]
Music on the Marr - the book - in print and on sale now!
A Decade of Dancing
We’re delighted we now have for sale copies of our 10 year anniversary picture book, A Decade of Dancing.
Relive the bands, fun and atmosphere from the 2010 to 2019 festivals in a celebratory souvenir not to be missed by anyone who enjoys Marr festivities.
48-pages packed with pictures and reminiscences in a quality, matt-finish publication.
Music on the Marr July 16th - 19th 2020
We have music workshops, wandering magicians, circus acts, poetry, traditional dancing, willow weaving and a high-quality arts market. Homemade food can be found in the Magnificent Tea Emporium, and delicious coffees come courtesy of the Casbah Coffee Van. There’s also guided nature trails over the weekend into the beautiful Geltsdale countryside.
2020 will be the eleventh year of our not-for-profit festival. Every year we aim to improve on what’s gone before. We are very inclusive and like to encourage young people to enjoy live entertainment, therefore all accompanied children 16 years and under will have FREE access to the entire festival.
Come along and enjoy something you’ll remember for a very long time.
Music on the Marr 2019
We have music workshops, wandering magicians, circus acts, poetry, traditional dancing, yoga and a high-quality arts market. Homemade food can be found in the Magnificent Tea Emporium, and delicious coffees come courtesy of the Casbah Coffee Van. There’s also guided nature trails over the weekend into the beautiful Geltsdale countryside.
2019 will be the tenth year of our not-for-profit festival. Every year we aim to improve on what’s gone before. We are very inclusive and like to encourage young people to enjoy live entertainment, therefore all accompanied children 16 years and under will have FREE access to the entire festival.
Come along and enjoy something you’ll remember for a very long time.
A big thank you to our sponsors
We've had over 300 acts here
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Keith Donnelly
Labyrinth Circus
Lulu Guinness
Steve Ridley
Mark Richards