Well done to all of the performers who took part in the Festival this year! The Boyes Gala Concert will be at 6.30pm on Saturday 11th March at the Pavilion. Admission: Children free; Adults £6.
A message from Dave Bradley, Chairman:
There has been a lovely atmosphere at the Festival this year. Although it is a competition, there have been many examples of young people working as a team and several examples of schools helping other schools. Audiences have been very generous with their applause and all competitors have been supported and given positive advice from four very different but excellent professional adjudicators. Individuals and groups have achieved some very high standards in music ensembles,drama, verse speaking, choral speaking, solo instrumental pieces, duets and choirs. All ages have been included in the Festival from nursery to people of the third age!
This is my third year as Chairman and this has been my happiest and most rewarding year. One of the adjudicators described the Eskdale Festival of Arts as ‘the jewel in the crown’ of festivals.It has been fantastic to see so many participants leaving classes with big smiles on their faces and some of the performances have been stunning as well as mesmerising – fantastic.
I’m just pleased that the Festival can offer a platform for talent to be celebrated in our community.
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