A world of flavours and sounds will be served up
Serving of OH LA LA Loaded Fries; playing to the crowds at Humber Street Sesh(Image: humberstreetsesh.co.uk/Hull City Council)
Organisers of Humber Street Sesh in Hull have lifted the lid on what food festivalgoers can expect from this summer’s event. As part of a pilot project, Hull City Council has also put together a special line-up of talented musicians, all invited from existing UNESCO Creative Cities, for a new Music Cities Stage.
A world of flavours and sounds will be served up in abundance as Sesh takes over the Hull Marina area, on Saturday, August 1, from noon to 11pm. More than 100 emerging music acts, street performers and community activities will pack the area.
The festival is promising one of the biggest and most diverse food line-ups yet, with some of the region’s favourite independent traders bringing flavours from around the globe to the heart of the city. Whether it is lunch between sets, a quick bite on the move or something sweet to round off the day, there will be something to suit every appetite.
Dave Courtney, festival food manager, said: “We’re incredibly proud to showcase some of the region’s outstanding independent food traders, whose creativity, quality and passion are a huge part of what makes the festival such a special experience.”
Greek Street Food
Returning with its unmistakable blue-and-white truck, Greek Street Food will be serving authentic gyros wraps, crispy halloumi, calamari and classic Mediterranean favourites.
Pavs Dhaba
A taste of Punjab, with vibrant curries, street snacks and an excellent range of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
All Fired Up Pizzeria
Handcrafted, stone-baked pizzas topped with homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella and a selection of classic and gourmet ingredients.
Love Hog Roast
Chef Julian Hackford returns with slow-roasted hog, pulled pork, steaks, chicken and his ever-popular homemade sausage rolls.
Shiok! Singapore Street Food
Fresh Singaporean street food packed with Southeast Asian flavour, alongside desserts, ice cream and refreshing drinks, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
OH LA LA Loaded Fries & Boujee Browns
Fresh from appearances at Download Festival and Silverstone, OH LA LA brings its famous loaded fries and crispy hash browns, stacked with indulgent toppings and vegan choices.
Mimi’s Horsebox
Speciality coffees, matcha, chai, bubble tea, smoothies, luxury milkshakes, toasties and sweet treats make this the perfect stop for a mid-festival pick-me-up.
Mister Hotdog
Gourmet hot dogs loaded with flavour and all the classic festival comfort food favourites.
Meanwhile, the city council is set to showcase the power of global musical collaboration at this year’s Humber Street Sesh with the launch of the Music Cities Stage, with support from Connexin Live. The initiative provides a platform for collaborative working and serves as a vital learning experience as Hull prepares its formal bid to join the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2027.
The Music Cities Stage will feature:
- Michael Aldag, The Kairos and Astles – Liverpool
- Kai Reesu, Conscious Pilot and Heavyskint – Glasgow
- Likor – Norrköping
- Lydia Prettyman – Manchester
- Bonneville and Flat Number Two – York
- Deus Ego – Nottingham
Councillor Jackie Dad, deputy leader and portfolio holder for culture, said: “Bringing these incredible artists from across the UNESCO network to the heart of Humber Street Sesh is a bold step in our ambition to become a UNESCO City of Music. This pilot project allows us to forge connections with international partners and demonstrate exactly why Hull deserves its place on the global stage.”
Kevin McManus, head of UNESCO City of Music Liverpool, said: “Liverpool is delighted to support Hull’s ambitions and to be part of this exciting new collaboration. The UNESCO Creative Cities Network is built on the principles of partnership, creativity and international exchange and initiatives such as the Music Cities Stage demonstrate how music can connect communities, create opportunities for artists and strengthen relationships between cities.”
Sandra Wall, UNESCO City of Music Norrköping, Sweden, said: “We are proud to see Norrköping represented on the Music Cities Stage and to work alongside Hull and our fellow UNESCO Creative Cities. International collaboration is at the heart of what we do and this project shows how cities can learn from one another while giving audiences the chance to discover new artists, new perspectives and new musical experiences.”
Mark Page, festival director said: “We’re delighted to host the Music Cities Stage at Humber Street Sesh with support from Hull City Council. Festivals have an important role to play in creating opportunities for artists, audiences and cultural exchange and this initiative enables us to strengthen relationships with UNESCO Creative Cities across Europe.
“It’s exciting to welcome artists to Hull and to showcase the city’s growing national and international music connections. We see this as the beginning of something that can develop over the coming years, helping Humber Street Sesh build lasting partnerships, support artist exchange and play an active role in Hull’s journey towards becoming a UNESCO City of Music.”
More information can be found at Humber Street Sesh.