Day

Overnight

Activities

Day 1
Good
Friday

Harrogate
Arrival

• Arrive in the cultural spa town of Harrogate and travel to your accommodation
• Group Leaders are welcomed to Harrogate by The Mayor at a Civic Reception

Day 2

Harrogate
Festival

• Meet all other festival participants as you take part in a massed festival photograph
• Take part in an outdoor performance in Harrogate Town Centre
• Rehearse for and perform on stage at The Royal Hall in The HIYF Grand Opening Concert

Day 3
Easter
Sunday

Harrogate
Festival

• Perform at an Easter service in a local Harrogate Church and take part in an afternoon performance at Newby Hall
• Jazz and swing bands take part in a Jazz performance and master class
• Get to know your fellow participants and local performers at a Disco

Day 4
Easter
Monday

York
Sightseeing and community performance

• Visit the historic cathedral city of York and enjoy some free time to explore the city’s Roman Walls
• Travel back to Harrogate and rehearse for an evening community performance with another participating group at a local Church

Day 5

Harrogate
Festival

• Enjoy an outdoor performance surrounded by the stunning ruins of Fountains Abbey
• Travel to Ripon to rehearse for evening performances
• Take part in a festival highlight – Massed orchestra and choir performances at Ripon Cathedral

Day 6

Harrogate
Festival

• Join other participating bands in rehearsal for an evening performance
• Perform at local outdoor venues in Harrogate
• Take part in the Finale Concert at The Royal Hall featuring international and massed band performances

Day 7

Harrogate
Departure

• Say goodbye to your new friends in Harrogate and depart for home or continue on the rest of your programme