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ROTW News FeedThis is a list of our latest news items, check back regularly to get further updates...
Calling all eggheads - Rhythms Quiz Night 19th March
12th February 2010
Fancy testing your knowledge and helping raise funds for this year's
festival? If so, come along to our quiz night at Payne's Park Social
Club, Hitchin, on Friday March 19th. Entry costs £10 per person and
includes a fish & chip supper.
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More fabulous acts confirmed for the 2010 line-up
4th February 2010
We are proud to announce acts who will be performing on the main stage
at this year's festival. Palestinian singer, musician and broadcaster
Reem Kelani will be performing on Saturday 24th July; and
americana/skiffle foursome, the Dodge Brothers, will be taking to the
stage on Sunday 25th July (including a well-known face on the double
bass).
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Rhythms on the radio
26th January 2010
Listen
out for a piece on Rhythms of the World 2010 BBC Three Counties Radio on Saturday (January 30) at 8.20am. Communications
group head Leigh Williams will give the low-down on the
festival of world music, planned for Saturday July 24 and Sunday July 25
in the
grounds of the Hitchin Priory.
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Meet our Green Team volunteers
24th January 2010
Why do people give up their time to support Rhythms of the World? We asked regular Green team volunteers Christine Bunning and Paul Rose. Christine, a soprano, is also a popular performer at the festival.
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Want to help with Rhythms of the World 2010?
12th January 2010
Meet festival volunteers on January 30, in Hitchin Market Square and find out how you can help! Would you like to help look after the artists at Rhythms of the World this summer? Or get involved in community art projects?
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ROTW reaches the finals of Regional Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2009
2nd November 2009
We are proud to announce ROTW made it to the final three in the 'Best Tourism Event/Festival' category. The Enjoy England Awards for Excellence are recognised as the premier awards for the tourism industry. The regional awards highlight the quality of the tourism industry in the eastern region.
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Get Involved - Volunteer open evening Monday 16th November
2nd November 2009
We're now recruiting volunteers to help us stage the 2010 festival. Join us for an informal and informative Open Evening at Hitchin Football Club, Fishponds Road, at 8pm on Monday November 16 to find out more.
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ROTW Benefit Gig at Club 85 in June
27th May 2009
The next ROTW benefit gig will be on Friday, 12th June, at Club 85, Whinbush Road, Hitchin. Doors open at 7:30pm and the line-up features The Stu O'Connor Band, The October Game, The James Bay Trio and Muntjac.
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One of the best – and great value too
20th May 2009
Rhythms of the World is one of Britain’s best – and best value – festivals this summer according to both the Guardian and the Times Online.
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Volunteers event in Market Square, Hitchin, Sat. 9th May
5th May 2009
Come along to the ROTW Information Stall in the Market Square, Hitchin this Saturday to find our more about ROTW 2009, buy tickets for the festival and get involved in what must be one of the largest community led festivals in the country.
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ROTW selected for Waitrose charity scheme
1st May 2009
We are delighted to announce Rhythms of the World has been chosen as one of the charities to benefit from the Waitrose Community Matters programme throughout May.
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ROTW Benefit Gig at Club 85
5th April 2009
The next ROTW fundraising event of 2009 will be on Saturday, 12th April, at Club 85, Whinbush Road, Hitchin.
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Bob meets the Sheriff!
5th April 2009
Bob Mardon, as ROTW Performance Director and the main driving force behind Rhythms for the past eight years, and who stood down from the ROTW organizing committee at last years festival for a well earned rest and get his life back, has been rightly recognized by the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire for his huge efforts to ROTW and the community ideals it represents!
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