“When your audience is open-hearted and ready to go along for the ride with you, that’s when you can make magic together.” We’re delighted that local singer-songwriter Shannon Linton has organized a concert guaranteed to enchant audiences at NFOTA this year. Over the past few months, Shannon has brought together emerging and established singer-songwriters for…
Author: Ruth Walker
Discovering the Artistic Pulse of Northumberland: A Conversation with Shane Joseph, Blue Denim Press
(Watch the full interview by clicking here) Join us for an engaging conversation with Shane Joseph, the dynamic publisher behind Blue Denim Press and a proud sponsor of the Northumberland Festival of the Arts 2024. In this insightful interview with Reva Nelson, Shane delves into the vibrant art scene of Northumberland County, exploring its influence…
Shannon Linton Showcases Emerging Musicians for NFOTA
“The arts community here is as vibrant and talented as anywhere in the world.” Shannon Linton is no stranger to music lovers in Northumberland County. The talented singer-songwriter co-founded Songs of the Next Generation (SONG) in 2013, and now over 100 kids in the county receive free music training. A classically trained singer, Shannon could…
Dave Carley Brings a Buffet of Plays to NFOTA
by Ruth Walker “The meaning of art to me… it’s akin to breathing.” Dave Carley was a theatre guy long before he knew it. As a once-weekly columnist for a Peterborough newspaper, Dave would head to the pub and watch people reading his column. He was looking for the “audience reaction” on all those faces….