ArtsFest Approaches…
August 13, 2009
With ArtsFest only one month away excitement throughout the City is building!
3000 artists…
600 events…
50 venues…
1 GREAT Weekend 11th – 13th September 09
& did we mention it’s all FREE!
Full programme listings will be available towards the end of this month. Keep checking back here, and visit our website www.artfest.org.uk The printed programme will be available two weeks prior to the festival, with the online programme containing further artist and event details being available towards the end of this month.
*Weekend Highlights Released so far Include:
Friday Night Launch
Friday 11th September, 5-11pm
-Various venues
A fantastic, eclectic launch to the weekend including Smooth Sounds on Centenary Square Stage, the BBC Big Band in the Town Hall, and a whole mix of jazz, indie, soul, blues and world music. Plus another late night opening at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, with performances, exhibitions and candlelit dinners in the Museum Restaurant.
Classical Fantasia
Saturday 12th September, 8-10pm
The Stage @ Centenary Square
Birmingham’s Internationally renowned companies Birmingham Royal Ballet, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra & Birmingham Opera Company give stunning performances, all rounded off with a spectacular fireworks display.
KerrangFest
Sunday 13th September, 12-10:30pm
The Stage @ Centenary Square
Headlined by Athlete & Reverend and The Makers, some of the region’s best unsigned bands will take to the stage, including The Arcadian Kicks, Templeton Pek and the Mexicolas.
…further highlight to follow!!!
Best Wishes,
The ArtsFest Team
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