Help us support three worthy charities: Parkinson's UK, Zone Club and the Wiltshire Music Centre Trust.
Our annual festival celebrates Bradford on Avon’s rich, grass roots cultural life, from music to spoken word, to craft to folk dancing and all of the contributors and our large team of volunteers give their time for free. Your ticket fee goes towards the cost of the festival and any additional income is shared equally between three charities: Parkison’s UK, Zone Club and The Wiltshire Music Centre Trust.
ZONE CLUB
Zone Club is our award-winning monthly music-making project, which supports the creativity of learning disabled young adults aged 16+. These are brilliant sessions, always on the first Saturday of the month, where young people can create their own music, lyrics, dance and films. They are expertly supported by our staff team of musicians, music therapists, actors, film-makers, movement specialists and theatre practitioners, with additional support from dedicated volunteers. Zone Clubbers are able to share a powerful creative voice – whether it’s rapping, singing, song-writing, music tech, conducting or drumming – our Zone Clubbers always lead the way!
PARKINSON’S UK
We are delighted to be the venue for the Bradford on Avon branch of Parkinson’s UK, which meets in our foyer bar on the second Thursday of every month. This gathering supports people living with Parkinson’s and their family and friends.
THE WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE TRUST
A registered charity, as an arts organisation we need to raise £350,000 annually to continue our work in bringing world class music to the area, supporting youth music education and providing a venue for community activities.