Literary Events Update

Written by Simon Golding Thursday, 04 March 2010

At this early stage, as we prepare for the forthcoming Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival (27th August – 5th September 2010), we have managed to secure two leading authors. The multi-award winning Roger Ellory http://rjellory.com/ and prolific biographical novelist Nigel Goodall http://www.nigelgoodall.co.uk/

Author book signings, workshops and related talks are planned throughout the festival.

Stop press: Shropshire author Kate Long http://www.katelong.co.uk/ has now been booked to appear at the Festival too.

Kate Long’s first novel 'The Bad Mother’s Handbook', which tells the story of a year in the life of one family, was made into a TV movie and broadcast on ITV in 2007. Kate Long also co-wrote the screenplay, with Kate O'Riordan.  The film starred Catherine Tate and the huge star Robert Pattinson (Harry Potter, Twilight, New Moon).

Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival 2010

Artists and organisers still needed for this years Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival

For 2010 we're diversifying and formally becoming a Music and Arts Festival.  Can anyone remember Gallery Bridgnorth?  The artists are still here but unfortunately we've lost the enthusiasm and energy of John Gorman who made Gallery Bridgnorth happen by contacting artists and signing up local businesses with space to spare to showcase art and artists from around the area.

Surely there must still be plenty of enthusiasm for the Arts in Bridgnorth?  The Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival runs from August 27th until September 5th this year.  We've already got literary, fine arts, photography and gaming events planned for 2010, on top of the diverse music events that we've been running since 2006.  Come along and meet the rest of the committee if you want to get involved and let's showcase some of the great work being produced in the area.  Our next meeting is on Thursday the 25th March from 8.00pm at The George, Hollybush Rd, Bridgnorth.  Everyone welcome.  Or if you can't make it to our meeting contact us here on the site.

Live Music AND ARTS Festival Shropshire, UK

We're looking ahead to the FIFTH Bridgnorth Music AND ARTS Festival for 2010 which will take place from Friday 27th August until Sunday 5th September.  This wouldn't have been possible without the hard work and support of many people so a huge thank you to all of you that have helped us to reach this milestone.  Organisers, performers, venues, supporters and audiences, it just keeps on getting better year on year.

If you have any ideas for events and can help in any way please contact us and get involved, the more the merrier.  Keep checking back here for the dates of meetings and events that we're running throughout the year.  We'd REALLY like to involve more people from the arts as a whole this year and not just music as we've now become an Arts Festival too.

We've already got some great new events planned including literary, fine arts, photography and gaming events.  But there's always room for more :-)

Next meeting is on Thursday March 25th at The George, Hollybush Rd, Bridgnorth from 8.00pm.  Hope to see some new faces, everyone welcome.

Festival meeting on Wednesday 27th January

Excellent festival meeting held at the Old Castle, Bridgnorth.  We had an update from new members of the festival committee about literary events planned as part of the 2010 festival.  Book signings, readings and maybe even a workshop.  Keep checking back and we'll keep you posted.  A first for us as the festival diversifies yet again.  Great to see some new faces too, thank you to everyone who came down.  If you have any ideas or want to help in anyway please contact us via the Contact Us link on the left, our Facebook page http://facebook.com/bridgnorthfestival or Twitter http://twitter.com/bnorthfestival

Winter Street Fayre 6th December, Bridgnorth

The Hen & Chickens, Central Courtyard, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DW

A seasonal street market and an afternoon of great music in the historic town of Bridgnorth. Acoustic and unplugged sets from Linda Tilly & Nick Greenwood, Juke Joint John, Psychedelic Flowbro & Doctor Funkenstein, Iain from Bears in Caves and more......
Great live music, mince pies, mulled wine and a seasonal street fayre.

'Bridgnorth Music Festival' lines up members and friends to entertain locals and visitors during the TCMP Bridgnorth Winter Street Fair on Sunday 6th December.  Entertainment will be located just off the high street, near the Town Hall in Central Courtyard with assistance of the 'Hen and Chickens' public house.  Music starts from 11am and continues throughout the afternoon, we have a variety of acts performing; local bands, blues and folk soloist, as well as traditional Christmas music.
Music festival spokesperson said "We look forward to welcoming everyone this Sunday; I hope to see many people supporting us in the Courtyard.  This is our first organised event since our very successful 10 day summer extravaganza.  We are looking forward to hosting more events although the year and have some awesome plans for the 2010 Festival; which should be confirmed in the New Year.  We are always looking for new members to join us; this is an exciting time as we are now planning not just for 2010 but also 2011 Festivals."

Bridgnorth Music Festival 2009

The 4th Bridgnorth Music Festival 2009, in aid of Save The Children and Cancer Research UK, was held around the Bridgnorth district from Thursday 27th August through to Saturday 5th September 2009 and has had something for fans of all types of live music.  From folk to rock and classical to electronica!

Better than ever this year!  Thank you to all of our supporters, everyone who came along to the events, the performers, venues and everyone involved for making this years festival such a success.  Keep checking back on the website as we update with photos, videos and music from this years event.

It's time to start thinking about the festival in 2010 now so make sure you get in touch if you'd like to be involved in any way.  We're particularly keen to hear from potential organisers and promoters!

We had over 60 events in 2009 checkout our reviews here!

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Quayside

Monday 31st August Quayside, Low Town

Superb afternoons entertainment down on the Quayside.  Live acoustic/unplugged with the stunning river severn as a back drop from 12 noon - 6pm.  All of the performers played a blinder and we had a great crowd  too.  Thank you to everyone who came down.

Quite over cast through out the day but luckily we didn't need the marquee, not a drop of rain.

Checkout our reviews page for more reviews from this years festival.  And if you have any reviews you'd like to send yourself please do we'd love to hear what you thought.

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