Shifnal Festival
The Shifnal Festival is an annual Music, Arts and Culture Festival held in the market town of Shifnal (Shropshire).[1]
| Shifnal Festival | |
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| Dates |
Penultimate week of September or early October |
| Location(s) | Shifnal, Shropshire |
| Years active |
(1890s-1904/5), 2010-present |
| Website | |
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http://www.shifnalfestival.com | |
History
Little is known about the origins of the festival. A book published in 1904 by Harold Sadler suggests the festival was a local event held in the grounds of Aston Hall to the east of the town. Aston Hall was at the time owned by Colonel McClean. Sadler's book marks the festival as being The Hadley Orpheus Choir's first competitive success.[2]
Revival
Research carried out as part of the Shifnal Town Plan[3] in 2008 suggested residents of the town were interested in staging a festival of arts, culture and entertainment. A committee was formed of volunteers and a date was announced for the first modern Shifnal festival in September 2010. The committee secured funding from the town council and applied for a series of grants from a number of sources.[4]
The Shifnal Festival should not be confused with V Festival, a music festival at the nearby Weston Park (although the Weston Park address is classed as "Nr Shifnal").
Format
The festival aims itself at all age group and claims to provide something for everyone. Typically incorporated into the program are:
Live Music.
An art exhibition we features pieces my local artists. A theme is often given for the pieces to conform to.
A photographic exhibition, which is often themed and forms part of a competition.
A form of drama or performing arts show.
Dance workshops or classes.
Craft workshops and fairs.
A spirituality element such as choral singing or religion based art.
Spoken word and poetry events.
A Film event.
A family fun day.
Fringe events organised by local businesses an groups.
Awards
In 2010 the Festival was Commended by the Action for Market Town Awards. The award is displayed on the Festival's website[5]
Festivals
2010 Festival
17–26 September 2010.
Main article: Shifnal Festival 2010
2011 Festival
13–25 September 2011.[6]
Main article: Shifnal Festival 2011
2012 Festival
4–7 October 2012.[7]
References
- ↑ http://www.shifnalfestival.com/
- ↑ http://www.shifnalfestival.com/chairmans-forward/
- ↑ http://www.shifnaltownplan.org
- ↑ http://www.shifnalfestival.com/a-word-from-tony/
- ↑ http://www.shifnalfestival.com
- ↑ http://www.shifnalfestival.com/2011/02/dates-for-your-diary/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/#!/shifnal_fest/status/169817742248120320/photo/1