Howay The Lasses Sunderland

‘Howay The Lasses’ are a vibrant collaborative that celebrate the lives of notable women heroes of the North East of England through original songs and arrangements. The North East is rich with the discoveries, achievements and successes of women across all strands of life - from writers, poets and painters, to engineers, champions of industry and social reformers. Some of these stories both contemporary and historical are known to a degree - others not so well.

We cant wait to welcome Howay the Lasses to Seventeen Nineteen so we can learn about and celebrate amazing women from the North East. And in the theme of supporting and celebrating amazing women we will also have Singer/songwriter Ruby Kelly, she speaks tales of moving away from home at 18 and the struggles that come with it. Writing catchy storylines that are as refreshing as they are honest, the welsh solo artist speaks…