Converging Paths Converging Paths is a series of new performance pieces made by Slung Low based on the novel, The Ground Remembers by Matthew David Scott.
Craig Charles Dance the night away with Craig Charles and his funk/soul DJ set. Experience the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds.
Acoustic Lounge Acoustic Lounge is back! Expect lots of new artists from the local scene, and some old faces return to entertain you. 10 and a half hours of fantastic FREE live music.
Stacy Makishi The Making of Bull: The True Story is a fusion of physical theatre, music, film and text. There is also a workshop on Friday 10th February 2012.
CYC Workshops Rave banners, Salsa Dance and a Silent Disco.All workshops and events open to young people aged 12 - 19.
Roller coastival Join the Rollercoastival gang for a day of Fun and Frolics with a Fiesta Feel...and it’s all FREE! Drop in...Take a trip to Brazil making funky carnival headdresses and drumming to the Samba beat, then join the Carnival Parade!
Sea Swim Sea Swim is dedicated to exploring how swimming changes the way we feel ourselves to be in our bodies. Swimming in the sea liberates the imagination and transforms the body; Sea Swim makes it meaningful.
The Pimptones With a knack for funky grooves and beefy breaks, Nick Pride & The Pimptones bring the horns to the front and turn up the beats!

Media Releases

29-11-11
Rather Splendid line-up for one-day event - Summer sunshine spectacular for February!
Arts festival organisers Coastival today revealed the line-up for their big one-day event in February. A major theatre coup for Scarborough, nationally-acclaimed music and comedy and much more will form Coastival’s Rather Splendid Day Out on 11th February.
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12-05-11
Coastival doubles its attendance- Thousands more flock to second festival
More than twice the number of people flocked to this year's second Coastival arts event in Scarborough compared to the last one in 2009, new figures reveal.
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14-02-11
Levellers unveil exclusive for Coastival!- First performance of era defining album
Coastival-goers will see Levelling the Land Live 2011 at Coastival before they take it on tour in March.
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14-02-11
English traditions revived for Coastival - Sword and clog dancing hits Scarborough
Visitors to this weekend's Coastival event in Scarborough will see two quintessentially English traditions revived. Clog and sword dancing have been added to the Coastival line-up for the first time.
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10-02-11
Thought-provoking drama hits Coastival - Performance art at its best for festival
Two pieces of thought-provoking performance will provide something unique for visitors to Scarborough's Coastival arts festival.
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09-02-11
Spectacular projections on the seafront! - Lighthouse and Foreshore come alive for Coastival
Visitors will get a unique opportunity to see five specially-created films projected on to locations along the seafront. They will also be able to create their own projections using a giant kaleidoscope positioned on the lighthouse.
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07-02-11
A jazz day for everyone - Line-up appeals to all music lovers
Four fantastic award-winning acts, led by headliner Claire Martin, will ensure Coastival Saturday goes with a swing.
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01-02-11
Social media boosts Coastival - Websites help response to festival
Social media websites like twitter and Facebook are helping boost interest in Scarborough's major arts event Coastival.
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28-01-11
Sound of the Sands at Coastival 2011! - Bands meet big band for one off collaborative concert
University of York Jazz Orchestra, Scarborough- based rock band Everyone an Army and local musicians Dan Whinney and Ben Sullivan will team up for a unique one-off concert as part of Coastival 2011.
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24-01-11
Crossing the globe for Coastival - World music is a key part of festival
Musicians who rarely step out of their native Germany are preparing to head for Scarborough for next month's Coastival.
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11-01-11
Unique 'Sound Sculpture' takes shape! - First Coastival project gets under way
The sculpture is being created out of recycled objects and once complete it will be both a piece of art and a working musical instrument.
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20-12-10
"What a catch", says Captain Ants - Essential Coastival Guide launched
For the first time, today's Essential Guide gives the full details of all the acts, events and attractions that will feature. And it is on sale now for just £2 (£1 when bought with tickets online).
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17-12-10
WE NEED YOU!...join the Coastival volunteers
Coastival is looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to join the Festival team.
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16-12-10
Comedy takes centre stage at Coastival
Comedy will be a major attraction when the second Coastival event is staged early next year. Organisers of Coastival and The Other Side Comedy Club have secured a mix of established and rising stars from the world of comedy for February's festival.
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19-10-10
Artists urged to join Coastival Exhibition
Local artists are being given an exciting opportunity to join Scarborough's biggest new arts festival Coastival. The organisers of Coastival 2011 have unveiled plans for an art exhibition to be part of the event.
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28-09-10
"Bigger and better" Coastival 2011 launched
A "bigger and better" line-up of music, theatre, comedy, dance, arts and entertainment was unveiled at the launch of Coastival 2011 today.
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22-09-10
Levellers to headline at Coastival 2011!
Iconic rock band Levellers will be the headline act at the next Coastival arts event in Scarborough, it was announced today.
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17-08-10
New high-profile patrons support Coastival 2011
Two high-profile musicians have become new patrons for the popular Coastival arts event in Scarborough.
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05-08-10
Spreading the word about Coastival 2011
The organisers of next year's Coastival arts event in Scarborough are spreading the word about the three-day festival.
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18-06-10
Major funding boost for Coastival 2011
Exciting plans to hold the next major Coastival arts event in Scarborough have received a major boost.
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01-04-10
Top drummer joins judges' line-up for 'Battle'
The drummer with rock band Embrace has joined the judges' panel for the forthcoming Battle of the Sandcastles in Scarborough.
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01-03-10
New date for Battle of the Sandcastles!
A new date has been set for the Battle of the Sandcastles after the contest was put on ice last time!
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17-02-10
Stage set for Battle of the Sandcastles!
The stage is set for the first ever Battle of the Sandcastles in Scarborough! Young musicians aged 13 to 19 will do 'Battle' at Vivaz on Sunday (21st February) and organisers are looking for a good turnout to cheer them on.
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08-02-10
Photographer's unique countdown to Coastival
An award-winning Scarborough photographer is launching a unique pictorial countdown to the next Coastival event in the town.
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03-02-10
It's the Battle of the Sandcastles!
Young musicians in and around Scarborough are being invited to take up their instruments and join up for the Battle of the Sandcastles!
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11-11-09
Coastival provides major boost to Scarborough
The lure of the first-ever Coastival event drew thousands of extra visitors to Scarborough in February, figures have revealed.
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