Harrogate International Festivals: Raworths is new Salon North sponsor
Harrogate International Festivals has announced that law firm Raworths is the new title sponsors of its Salon North series, which returns this spring.
At each salon, the speakers explore some of the biggest ideas in the arts, science and psychology, interspersed with intervals allowing audience members time for a chat with friends over a drink from the bar.
Previous subjects tackled by experts on the Salon North stage include how to spot the psychopath in your life, the art of Mongolian throat singing, and a simulated postmortem. Past guests include former Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger; classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes; zoologist and science writer Matthew Cobb; the world’s first forensic jeweller Marie Maclennan; and comedian and podcaster Robin Ince. A spokesman said Raworths’ support allows the Salon North series to enter a new chapter with a fresh season of ideas and speakers, starting in May at The Crown Hotel.
Simon Morris, managing partner at Raworths, said: “The Salon North series has a loyal following and become a popular fixture in Harrogate’s cultural calendar.”