Circus Envy
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Circus Envy reach Iceland – Tónaflóð | Rjóminn
Circus Envy have reached Iceland. Again, we have no idea what it says, but despite nearly spoiling our Oxford Folk Festival appearance with their volcanic eruption we don’t hold a grudge. Circus Envy – A New Dawn Áferðarfallegt alt.folk frá Hull (ekki heyrir maður nú í mörgum sveitum þaðan). Meðfylgjandi er titillagið af nýjustu EP … Continue reading
BBC – Benjamin Till’s A Symphony for Yorkshire
**Update: The Symphony is now available on DVD – details here** You can now watch the full 15 minute BBC Symphony for Yorkshire film on YouTube. Circus Envy played in the third movement, which starts at 7mins 28 but we recommend watching the full film first, as it is a fantastic piece of work by … Continue reading
BBC Symphony for Yorkshire – Premiere
Four-fifths of Circus Envy (Mick is away in Florida) attended the premiere of the BBC Symphony for Yorkshire last night at the Light Cinema in Leeds. The team have been working very hard on the project for several months and we were excited to see the completed film in all its glory. We were … Continue reading
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Filming for the BBC Symphony for Yorkshire
We were up early – very early – this morning for a video shoot at Spurn Head. Benjamin Till and the BBC are filming the musicians in the Symphony For Yorkshire (due on the BBC on 1st August). The finished video will feature all 200 artists involved but a lot of material needs to be … Continue reading
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Beverley Festival report
We have just returned from the Beverley Folk Festival after playing a set in the acoustic tent. The tent was packed, as the rumour seemed to have got out that we would be playing with some very special guests. We were joined for our last song by Hannah James and Sam Sweeney, who also played … Continue reading
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Recording a Symphony for the BBC
Yesterday was Circus Envy’s slot for the recording of our parts for the BBC’s forthcoming Symphony for Yorkshire. Intended to commemorate Yorkshire day on August 1st, the Symphony consists of four three minute movements with associated videos and will be debuted on BBC Look North and the Yorkshire regional radio stations. We were due in … Continue reading
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Stories Behind the Songs: #1 Three Score and Ten
This is the first in a very occasional series detailing the stories behind Circus Envy’s songs. Three Score and Ten by Circus Envy First up, Three Score and Ten, a traditional song from the area the band is based – East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. The area has a strong fishing heritage, particularly in the … Continue reading
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Circus Envy on Benjamin Till’s blog
Benjamin Till, composer of the BBC’s Symphony for Yorkshire has mentioned Circus Envy in his blog. The band are playing with some of the finest musicians in Yorkshire on this project to celebrate Yorkshire Day on August 1st. More news will follow soon. Speaking of musicians; I was thrilled earlier on, to be able to … Continue reading
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Circus Envy make the front page!
If you live in Hull or East Yorkshire you might have recognised this face on the front of today’s paper. The article is about a series of live music events taking place on Hull’s Quayside (by the Princes Quay Shopping Centre) every Wednesday evening from 4pm. First up tonight is the fantastic Jess Bannister, and … Continue reading
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