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They think it’s all over… it is now!
L-R Laughter workshop and Cabaret San Frontieres © David Chedgy
A hidden garden © David Chedgy
The performers came, thousands turned out and Frome Festival celebrated ten glorious days in its 10th anniversary year.
Festival director Martin Dimery said:
“They made us laugh, they touched our hearts and we, the people of Frome and the many hundreds who visited the town, made them feel special. We had more events, more ticket sales, and more major acts than ever before. The festival has turned our limited public funding into a virtue, balancing the books by presenting popular shows alongside more challenging work. I owe a huge debt of thanks to my colleagues and the volunteers who helped bring this remarkable celebration together. In its first decade, the Frome Festival has established itself as the most diverse and successful community arts festival in England. I look forward to the future of the Frome Festival with great optimism.”
L-R Martin Dimery at Fashion Show © Patrick Emery. David Heath MP opens Green Fair © David Chedgy
Frome MP David Heath, who went to several shows, said the festival had become part of the “ethos and culture” of the town.
“From my experience,” he said ”visitors who know and love going to Bath are delighted when they discover Frome. The festival has become a successful part of the process of introducing the town to a wider audience. I suspect few other market towns this size in the UK could boast the calibre of acts that visit year on year. The festival brings real economic benefit to the town and I wish it every success in the future.”
A very big thank you as well to Frome Wessex Camera Club whose members covered many events in their own time. Their exhibition in the Westway precinct attracted more than 1,000 visitors over festival week.
Frome Tunnels walk © Patrick Emery
The festival invites anyone who wants it to last another ten years to sign up as a Friend of Frome Festival. It costs £15 a year. Contact the festival office on 01373 453889 for a form or go to our “Friends” page.
Full details of this year’s events can be found at our What’s On pages. For news on tickets and other curiosities follow the festival at twitter.com/Frome_Festival
