Whiddon Autumn Festival logo
Whiddon Autumn Festival logo
The Whiddon Autumn Festival (WAF) is a new arts festival set to take place every September across the picturesque Whiddon Parishes of North Dartmoor.
Some of the UK’s most talented young musicians will converge for six musical events spread over three days, curated by local-born artistic director Freddie Crowley. The musical offering will include chamber music, solo song, education workshops, community participation events, and choral performances by Ensemble-in-Residence the Corvus Consort.
Events will take place in Chagford, Gidleigh, Throwleigh and Drewsteignton churches.
The Festival has four core aims:
- to present world-class live music in a part of the country that so infrequently sees professional classical music performances.
- to provide a platform for young musicians in the early stages of their professional careers, particularly at this very difficult time for freelance artists.
- to deliver education workshops for local children, encouraging enjoyment & participation in music from an early age, and promoting values of teamwork and collectivity through group singing.
- to engage and involve the community by holding participatory events which offer local residents the opportunity to join with our professional artists in a collective performance.
Over the next few years, WAF will be expanded to include more events with a wider variety of musical genres and styles, and aims to become a cornerstone of Devon’s cultural calendar.
Tickets and full concert information is available via www.whiddonautumnfestival.co.uk
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