The event was launched by St Mary’s Parish Church, in February, for musicians and groups of all ages and abilities.
The festival kicks off with a Big Sing, when children from Green Lane, Cotherstone, St Mary's RC, Staindrop and Ingleton schools will come together for a rehearsal before then taking to the stage for 40 minutes.
The show takes place at St Mary’s Parish Church on Friday, June 9, with doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
The festival Saturday features a packed programme of events, which kick off at The Witham with Big Play, an instrumental workshop hosted by youth group Cream Tees and St Mary’s Community Music group.
Anyone is welcome to turn up with an instrument – all ages and abilities are welcome. The workshop takes place between 9.45am and 11.30am.
Events then move to the Parish Hall, in Newgate, where singer-songwriter Andy Yeadon will host a song composition workshop for 11 to 18-year-olds.
It is open to vocalists, guitarists, drummers, keyboard players and lead instruments.
Music composed during the workshop between 1pm and 5pm will be performed at the later celebration concert.
Meanwhile, a musical tea party for residents of local care homes, their friends and families, lunch group members and any others who wish to come along, will take place in St Mary’s Parish Church between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
The celebration concert will also take place in the parish church at 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). It will feature Barnard Castle Brass Band, community choir No Added Sugar, Cream Tees and other performers.
Annette Butters, one of the festival organisers, said: “The event has grown out of the church’s mission to engage with the community in a way which is fun, meaningful; and all inclusive.
“The festival is free to watch of participate in and there is something for everyone.
“It celebrates the value of making music and the value of music in our communities.”
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