HARK! feat. Roxanne de Bastion
Doors 7.30pm, 28 November 2025
Darlington Library, Crown Street
FREE TO ATTEND - tickets must be booked
HARK! The Sound of Stories is back for the last time in 2025.
Presenting music inspired by poetry and stories, HARK! introduces artists with readings from the words behind the pieces.
and this time we focus on family histories- every family has its stories to tell, and we bring you two songwriters exploring the raw emotion, love, joy and grief, of discovering and recording their family stories and poems as musical memoir.
Held in the beautiful surrounds of Darlington Library, Hark! is a special night that always captivates audiences - and thanks to our funders, this show is free to attend! Book your seat, BYOB, and settle in for an amazing evening.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
ROXANNE DE BASTION
Creative tour-de-force and trailblazing independent musician and author Roxanne de Bastion will perform music from her album The Piano Player of Budapest, which accompanies the book by the same title. The Piano Player of Budapest is the story of Roxanne's grandfather, a renowned Hungarian musician who survived the holocaust. The album Stephen de Bastion's music back to life, beautifully re-imagined and curated by Roxanne, and was launched at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The book was published by Little Brown, to glowing reviews in the national press. We are very excited to have Roxanne bringing her talent to Darlington.
This set will be introduced by a reading from The Piano Player of Budapest by Roxanne de Bastion.
FRAZER LAMBERT
De Bastion is support by alt-folk soul artist Frazer Lambert. Frazer, from Stockton-on-Tees, crafted his songwriting skills over many years in the cafes of Amsterdam, before taking his music around the world and back home again. There’s always a story to be told. The latest chapter in Frazer’s music navigates grief, loss and the paths they cross. Called the ‘most calming’ vocalist in North-East England, Frazer’s songs are emotional and thought-provoking reflections on his own life experiences. Expect beautifully written original songs sung with love, passion and honesty.
This set will be introduced by a reading of 'Little Robin' by John F Connor.
Doors at 7.30pm, show begins 8pm.
FREE TO ATTEND - but seating is limited, so please book a ticket to assure your place!
With thanks to Darlington Libraries, Bishop Line Community Fund and Cross Country Rail for their support.