An invitation to walk to Boggle Hole and dance under the stars as part of the Dark Skies Festival.

Join electronic Dance Artists The Long Dead Stars for the Spotify launch of their debut Album Whitby Mudstone.

Whitby Mudstone is a site-specific electronic dance poetry album inspired by the geology of the North Yorkshire coast and the dark skies above.

The event will involve in a 0.25 mile walk from the car park on Bridge Holm Lane, down to the Boat Shed of the YHA for an indoor silent disco followed by and outdoor beach experience as we dance under dark skies.

The event will also include an artist’s talk before the return walk back up the steep hill to the car park.

Information about The Long Dead Stars: https://www.longdeadstars.com/ and https://www.clairehind.com/the-long-dead-stars

Dancing with The Long Dead Stars is Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

This event is suitable for ages 14 and above but those under the age of 18 must be acompanied by an adult.

Please note: The walk down the hill on the tarmac road down to Boggle Hole and back is very steep and only accessible on foot. Please look to the YHA Boggle Hole’s Access Statement

https://www.yha.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/document/yha-boggle-hole-access-statement-2024.pdf

Essential Kit List:

This will be an indoor event to dance, but also includes a walk and some time on the beach, therefore please be prepared with:

Good walking boots or shoes

Waterproof clothing

Head Torch (not mobile phone torch)

Warm layers, hat and gloves

Drinking Water

There will be an opportunity to visit the YHA bar during the event.

Directions: How to get here

Head to the Car Park at Bridge Holm Lane.

YO22 4UQ by car: From the A171, take the road signposted to Bogglehole. After 3.5 miles, the car park is on right. The road to the hostel is unsuitable for vehicles. Please park in car park at 6.45pm to be met by The Long Dead Stars. The event will begin at 7pm on the dot, and we can’t return for latecomers.

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Image: The Beach at Boggle Hole Under the Moonlight, by Michael Revill

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Please note: The walk down the hill on the tarmac road down to Boggle Hole and back is very steep and only accessible on foot. Please look to the YHA Boggle Hole’s Access Statement

https://www.yha.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/document/yha-boggle-hole-access-statement-2024.pdf

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