To round off this year's Micklegate Arts Trail for the York Festival of Ideas, we present an inspiring midsummer programme of original music, spoken word and comedy by some of our favourite new and established local performers. 12+ acts for 12! AdderstonePopular folk-rooted song & story duo Becca Drake Adventurous poetry of water and light Borgia Thrilling punk-jazz trio Cai Moriarty & Mason Chetnik Absorbing solo meditations from Cai, with Mason adding a jazzy edge Carrieanne Vivianette Leeds performance artist channelling creative female innovators Cast BBX Amazing young mind(& ear)-boggling beatboxer Cooper Robson Award-winning Geordie comedian and poet Jessica van Smith Social and political perspectives in passionate verse Lara McClure Celebrated storyteller extraordinaire Mike Amber A grittysolo set by Saliva Birds front man Soma CrewMagnificent drone-based rock from adventurous York 5-piece Will Martin Highly engaging singer-songwriter with great tunes and words to match ... and more!