Government funding for music in schools has been drastically reduced and the problem that causes is the deprivation of a seriously undervalued element of education. Our long-established festival can make a positive difference to that position

In the process of offering more all-family oriented activities in attractive, preferably informal and well-presented locations, the whole family will attend, participate in and be entertained by musicians who are determined to showcase their talents and encourage further participation. Many young but highly skilled musicians (conservatoire graduates) are very keen to do this to publicise their own work for future engagements for their own career success