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Tees Valley ’ s famous names on what makes the region special
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Stars – world-renowned bands including the Killers , Take That and the Arctic Monkeys have performed to sell-out concerts at Middlesbrough FC ’ s Riverside Stadium .
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Where anything is possible
JEFF STELLING , Sky Sports presenter The people are what makes Teesside special . When I go back , I feel like I ’ ve never been away . The people are as loyal as they come , but welcome outsiders who
Dave Robson reviews the Tees Valley ’ s buzzing events scene
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ive unique boroughs . One remarkable region . This is Tees Valley . Where anything is possible .
Home to a landscape that ’ s breathtaking and dramatic , where the beauty of the countryside meets the serenity of the coast – and where our diverse town centres are alive with culture .
We ’ re a region that ’ s surprising , inventive and unstoppable all at once – and we ’ re shouting about it now more than ever .
To promote everything we have to offer , the area ’ s destination management organisation – the body that was formerly Enjoy Tees Valley – has become Visit Tees Valley . Led by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority , it is championing our area as an attractive destination for residents and visitors .
The website is a one-stop shop for everything visitor , events and attractions-related that ’ s happening across Darlington , Hartlepool , Middlesbrough , Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees .
Vibe – Stockton International Riverside Festival brings its famed brand of global music , dance , theatre and street performers to the centre of Stockton . showcasing the best our creatives have to offer .
The ever-popular Hartlepool Folk Festival will be returning to the town between October 6 and 8 , with big-name acts including Altan , Martin Simpson , John Kirkpatrick and John Hegley lined up
Make no mistake , tourism in Tees Valley in the North-East , will also be back with at the Historic Headland . There ’ s fun for is bouncing back following the Covid-19 food , drink , performances , music and more all too , with the Hartlepool Family Folk pandemic and is ready to emerge stronger in Albert Park on August 12 and 13
Festival running alongside the main event , than ever .
Taste of Africa is celebrating its 20th with marvellous music , circus entertainers , Our mixture of great events since the anniversary in 2023 , with the vibrant dancers and stories . start of 2022 – including a Riverside gig by showcase and celebration of African culture Even as the days get colder and the the Killers , securing the postponed Rugby continuing to bring communities together nights draw in , there ’ s plenty to do , with the League World Cup 2021 and our host of and build knowledge of history and heritage . spectacular and striking Nightfall light show fantastic regular festivals – has seen our Its Africa Caribbean parade and carnival extravaganza returning to the region for visitor numbers skyrocket compared to the will be hitting Middlesbrough on August 26 2023 . The dates are still to be confirmed , but year previously . ahead of the main event in Middlesbrough it ’ s definitely not one to miss . Overall visitor numbers are up 37.4 Town Hall on Saturday October 21 .
All of that and more is set to wow crowds per cent on 2021 , with overnight visitors The Festival of Thrift ’ s celebration of in the coming months , with plenty of regular jumping by 51.2 per cent and all giving Tees sustainable living will take place in the activities and events like Middlesbrough ’ s Valley a £ 1.07m economic boost – 41.5 per new location of Billingham this September . Orange Pip Market happening right across cent higher than the year before .
Ethical enterprises such as local makers , Tees Valley . This puts us in great shape to attract even food producers , artisans , upcyclers , fixers As we continue to drive up visitor more people to our region , get them heading and recyclers , craftspeople and artists will numbers , there ’ s plenty to come in 2024 . to our great attractions , spending in our be once again out in force for a weekend of More big-name acts are being lined high streets and helping grow our hospitality workshops and entertainment on September up now as we show how we ’ re punching sector .
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There ’ s plenty to be excited about and 2023 Getting to the art of the matter , glittering nights out , while communities has already seen the crowds drawn to the Middlesbrough Art Weekender has this across our towns , coast and country boast an likes of the Arctic Monkeys at the Riverside – year expanded to take up the whole week ! intimate , friendly feel . with some 32,000 people adding around £ 1m Middlesbrough Art Week will run from Whatever you want to do or see , you can to the area .
September 28 to October 7 , with exhibitions find it if you Visit Tees Valley .
Hartlepool ’ s Tall Ships Races , too – one of the UK ’ s biggest free events of the year – was expected to pack out the town and the wider region in summer 2023 as part of a huge ,
Are you a Tees Valley hospitality business looking to get the word out about what you packed programme taking place the length have to offer ? and breadth of Tees Valley .
Or maybe you run an attraction or head up a venue that runs regular events .
The regular schedule of fantastic festivals
If you ’ re one of the reasons someone should come and Visit Tees Valley , tell us – taking place this – and every – year includes and the public – about it . the renowned Stockton International
At VisitTeesValley . com , which has replaced EnjoyTeesValley . com as the region ’ s Riverside Festival , taking place August 3-6 . tourist destination website , you can advertise your business or attraction absolutely It will be bringing its famed brand of global free . music , dance , theatre and street performers
And if you live outside of the Tees Valley , the website ’ s your one-stop shop to find to the centre of Stockton to keep people out where to eat , drink and stay while you take in one of our fab festivals or events . entertained .
Sign up , submit your business or simply browse for what ’ s on by checking out Middlesbrough Mela , one of the biggest VisitTeesValley . com and most spectacular multicultural festivals
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Popular – hundreds of people attend the regular Orange Pip Markets in Middlesbrough .
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Sport – the Tees Valley secured a fixture for the postponed Rugby League World Cup 2021 , held in 2022 .
From comedy to music , acting to art , sport to TV , have the same values as them . I live a long way away , but while my body is near my work , my heart is on Teesside .
14 a whole host of famous names were born , raised or have chosen to live in the Tees region .
And these celebs have one thing in common – their passion for all things Teesside .
SARA DAVIES MBE , business mogul and Dragons ’ Den star I would never consider leaving Teesside . This is my home and I could not be more proud to be from this region . The majority of my staff are based here and creating jobs for people in the region is something I ’ m so proud of .
John Walker .
STEPH McGOVERN , TV presenter I ’ m always banging on about Middlesbrough and wanting to celebrate everything I ’ ve learned there . Teesside made me who I am . I ’ ve learned resilience . I ’ ve taken the knock-backs as well as the good stuff , but the warmth is there as well . Totally proud of being from there , definitely .
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BOB MORTIMER , comedian and TV personality I have so many fond memories of the place , especially the people with their distinctive , dry sense of humour . It was only a 10- to 15-minute bike ride to the beautiful countryside of the Cleveland Hills , Roseberry Topping and Great Ayton . It ’ s an often overlooked part of the countryside but it ’ s gorgeous . I feel lucky to have grown up there .
Is your business a standard-bearer for our region ? If so , make sure to book your space in our annual publication , This Is Tees Valley 2024-25 , as we once again bang the drum for the Tees region so the rest of the UK knows what we stand for .
In partnership with Tees Valley Combined Authority , This Is Tees Valley is a national publication produced by the team behind Tees Business .
Targeted and distributed to the rest of the UK , This Is Tees Valley is a high-quality annual publication celebrating all that ’ s outstanding about our wonderful region .
With so many exciting projects happening around the Tees region , from the inward investment from around the globe on Teesworks to government departments relocating to the area , the 2024-25 edition of This Is Tees Valley promises to be the most positive and impactful yet .
Tees Business director Dave Allan said : “ Our region has so much to offer as a place to live , work and invest – so it ’ s in all our interests to get the word out across the wider North-East and UK about the huge positives we have here .
CHRIS KAMARA MBE , TV and radio presenter I ’ m proud to have been brought up in Middlesbrough and I never get tired of going back . Middlesbrough has always been moving onwards and upwards . Every time I go back there ’ s more improvements and advancements . We have some wonderful countryside within the town and outskirts and some wonderful buildings . It ’ s beautiful .
“ This Is Tees Valley is an important tool in helping us bang the drum for our region in a way that makes the rest of the country sit up and take notice .
“ That ’ s why this publication has always been supported by local authorities , leading education organisations and a Who ’ s Who of the region ’ s businesses .”
Packed with positive features on what makes our region a brilliant place to live , work and invest , alongside features highlighting some of the area ’ s key businesses , 10,000 copies of This Is Tees Valley 2024-25 will be circulated to the UK ’ s most influential businesses and business leaders , investors , politicians , business influencers and decision-makers .
It will also be circulated at national exhibitions and conferences .
Above all , it ’ s the perfect opportunity for the region ’ s leading organisations to put themselves at the heart of a campaign designed to market the Tees Valley as the go-to place for investment , business and skills .
Get involved and help us shout loud to the rest of the UK about the Tees Valley region !
Bookings are now being taken for space in the 2024-25 issue of This Is Tees Valley , due to be circulated from July this year .
The booking deadline is 5pm on Friday June 21 . To enquire , call the sales team on 01642 450255 or email info @ teesbusiness . co . uk .
Download the This Is Tees Valley media pack from the Tees Business website – under the MAGAZINES tab .
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3,000 copies will be mailed directly to property investors , investment fund managers , politicians and influencers across the UK .
3,000 copies will be circulated across the North-East region .
1,000 will go to local businesses for their business travel , marketing and events .
1,000 copies will be collected by passengers coming in and out of Teesside International Airport .
1,000 copies will be circulated to the Tees Valley Combined Authority ’ s national database .
1,000 copies will go to national events and conferences .
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