Public Service Broadcasting with Dave Simpson
For over 10 years, instrumental masterminds Public Service Broadcasting have been capturing pivotal moments in time and transforming them into audio-visual spectacles via the medium of modular synthesizers, flugelhorn and, of course, the all important vibraslap...
But it's a rare thing to actually hear from the band themselves. This will be PSB's third time at Deer Shed but their first in conversation with us. John from the band will be sitting down with the Guardian's Northern music writer Dave Simpson to talk all things PSB.
Dave Simpson
Dave Simpson writes on music, popular culture and regional issues for the Guardian, from a north of England base, and regularly appears on local and national radio programmes. He has previously written for the music press, having contributed to such titles as Melody Maker, Uncut and i_D.
He is the author of The Fallen: Life In and Outside of Britain’s Most Insane Group (Canongate), which was included in the best music book of the year round-ups and voted in the Top 10 best music books ever by Neon Filler website. His second book, The Last Champions: Leeds United and the Year Football Changed Forever was published by Bantam Press in 2012.
The Eggs Book Club
Books books books. Eggs and books what a great combo. The Lovely Eggs have so many strings to their bow it's hard to keep track. But after spotting a little back an forth on twitter between Holly Ross and James Smith AKA Yard Act talking about all things books,it peaked our interest. Fast forward to Deer Shed 13 and we wanted to invite the duo back not only to DJ our Sunday late night but to bring their Egg Book Club Live! to Deer Shed.
Holly will be interviewing a special guest to find out about their latest publication, but also delve into their library collection to find out what their reading now, and the books that have stayed with them and changed their life over the years. We can't wait!
Gordon Raphael
You're probably much more familiar with Gordon Raphael than you think...
The globetrotting underground production legend is responsible for the inimitable sound of The Strokes' debut album 'Is This It'; a record that changed many a life here at Deer Shed HQ.
Gordon joins The Guardian’s own Dave Simpson for a conversation covering everything from growing up in the Seattle music scene and making a name for himself as a rock n roll producer to how exactly Gordon ended up settling down just over the way in Hebden Bridge!
Joseph Coelho
It’s not every day that you get to meet the Waterstones Children’s Laureate now, is it? Well, you’re in luck!
Multi-award winning poet and literary laureate himself Joseph Coelho is paying us a visit to read some poems from family favourites like ‘Zombierella’, ‘The Hairdo That Got Away’ and his brand new book ‘Courage Out Loud.’
A collection of mantras and rhymes to inspire our young people be true to themselves or simply to make them burst out laughing, Joseph is coming to Topcliffe to teach the power of poetry, spark a love of verse and have a load of fun too!
Nymphs & Thugs Presents
Join leading spoken word record label Nymphs & Thugs for an electrifying poetry showcase! Since launching in 2016, their 'LIVEwire' events have gained a firm reputation for being one of the best on the UK's flourishing scene. From music venues and arts centres to festival tents and theatres, they're helping to establish spoken word poetry as a new form of mainstream entertainment.
This special Deer Shed line-up will present three of the best emerging and established Yorkshire-based poets to enthrall and inspire you. This is fully charged poetry for the people: the perfect way to kick-start your festival Saturday!
John Hegley
John Hegley might just be our favourite person, like ever. The poet, comedian, musician and songwriter has been talking, writing, singing and dancing about everything from dogs and glasses to poignant potatoes and his beloved Luton Town for as long as we can remember.
2021 saw John perform at his 31st Edinburgh Fringe Festival and you’ll no doubt be pleased to know he’s only getting funnier! Whether John has us singing along to songs about bungalows or drawing pictures of dogs or even writing a poem of our own, we can’t think of anyone better to join us at Deer Shed to show us his dromedary and crab drawings.
Bethan Woollvin
We bet there’s going to be a few Bethan Woollvin books packed safely alongside your best festival pyjamas this year; what better to round off an action-packed day in Baldersby Park than a brilliant bed time story?
Haven't read any yet? Don’t worry! The Times best-selling children’s author and illustrator is joining us for an extra special reading of her upcoming book ‘Luna and the Sky Dragon.’
Bethan will introduce us all to Luna, who loves the sky despite the fearsome Sky Dragon; and show us how to spot things like constellations, eclipses and comets for ourselves!
John Robertson
In a town surrounded by deadly mist, and filled with oddities, two young siblings become orphans. And that's the best thing that's happened to them all day.
Join comedian and author John Robertson curator of The Dark Room for a story themed session all about his latest book series. A book aimed at kids that captures youthful humour perfectly. By which we mean it's energetic, weird, and delightfully disgusting - 10/10' Starbust Magazine.
Matt Hoss's Music Pop Quiz
This is not a drill, This is a Music Quiz! Matt Hoss, the host of the hit live panel show podcast and budget pop master, will be doing a special Deer Shed appearance and will be hosting an epic music quiz.
There are prizes to be won, games to play and many laughs to be had. If you like the funny nature of the podcast and enjoy music trivia, come along and play with your team. Will your team be the one to rise to the top of the charts?
Jonnieonebiscuit Drag Dancing Story Time
Practically Deer Shed family now, Jonnie is joining us for another year but this time in addition to their show they will be bringing us heartfelt autobiographical stories and story time tales ready to get you in the mood for an action packed Saturday at Deer Shed.
We know you love a unicorn themed experience. Will you help the Drag Dancing Unicorn make their way to the end of the rainbow?
Story Time with Helen Kumar
Join writer and dancer Helen Kumar and share the joy of ‘July Days’. July days is part of the ‘Happy Days of Childhood Collection’ which is a charming and inspirational book series celebrating each month of the year, nature and the power of imagination. Through the eyes of children, we share the wonder and go on a magical journey through poetry and dance.
Join Helen later in the day for her second appearance with her Bedtime Boogie Story Time session.
Kids Know Best!
The brainchild of comics Jim John Harkness, The Lovely Boys and Freddie ‘Potatohead’ Hayes, Mules is all about enjoying the chaos of the collective creative process without necessarily knowing what it is you’re creating...
Family-friendly, interactive musical comedy that pairs improv punk-rock attitude with the colourful, golden age nostalgia of ‘90s telly; Mules are bringing their one-of-a-kind anarchic take on Agony Aunts to our Lit Tent this year, so have your tales of heartbreak and humiliation at the ready!
Story Yoga with Enchantica
Story Yoga is a well-being experience combining children’s theatre with yoga in a family show for all ages.
It is an opportunity for children and grown-ups to enjoy well-being practices by engaging in immersive adventures. Families connect via a shared experience, creating bonds, learning and growing together and supporting each other.
Our aim is to activate a passion for yoga and enable families to learn well-being practices, that will support their well-being at home.