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Vin’s career – in speech and song!

Internationally famous folk singer Vin Garbutt will be describing his career in speech and song in a free lecture at the University of º£½ÇÖ±²¥ on Wednesday 29 November. Entitled ‘37 years of successful anonymity’ the lecture will take place in Room HO.01, Centuria Building, Victoria Road, from 6.30pm - 8.00pm. It is free and open to the general public. Refreshments are available from 6.00pm.

Vin's lecture starts the University's Honorary and Professorial lecture series for 2006-2007. He was awarded an honorary Master of Arts by the University in November 2001. Vin Garbutt is a highly successful folk singer, who began his career in 1963 aged 15 in º£½ÇÖ±²¥ folk clubs. Vin has been º£½ÇÖ±²¥'s roving folk ambassador for over 30 years, performing worldwide from º£½ÇÖ±²¥ to Australia. His songs are largely inspired by the people and culture of º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and North Yorkshire.

Lucy Owens, the University's Acting Alumni Officer, said: "Vin will share his career story interspersed with song. He'll show how a performer can achieve the lion's share of work whilst receiving the mouse's share of the media. The lecture is a must for Vin's fans or any budding performers and there will be an opportunity to ask questions."

For more information or to reserve a place call Lucy on 01642 384255 or email alumni.office@tees.ac.uk.

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