Steve Heap, Director ofMrs Casey MusicFolkArts England

Towersey Village FestivalFolk in the Fall

“Festivals Fair”Friday 25 November 2005

Festival: A celebration, a gathering for common purpose. More than a party, more than a fete.

And why?To share an art form, a passion, a fundraiser, a bringing together of a community.

Was your festival a success?How do you

know?

Towersey Village Festival 1971

Towersey Village Festival 2005

It has grown organically,

and never lost sight of ‘Why?’

You should always know why and

for whom you are doing it.

Revisit your ‘Why, How

and Who For?’

That does not mean you are

amateurs.

Professionalism is a state of mind,

not a state of income.

Times have changed – and How!

Financial Controls, VAT, Corporation Tax, Charitable Status, Constitutions, Legislation . . .

LegislationLegislationLegislation

and then some.

Systems & Procedures,The Internet, Websites,CRB, Insurance, The “Claim” Society

and much more.

We run our festivals . .

BECAUSE?

We want to:•entertain people•celebrate an event•spread the word of our favourite art form

•share stories•meet our neighbours

•raise funds for . . .

•see hundreds and thousands of people enjoying life through the Arts add yours today . . .

We enjoy it

Festivals are Fantastic