Project: Youth Engagement Project, Anonymous Festival
Grant: £1,500
Area of benefit: Dorchester
This one day community festival showcased young musicians.
The event was held in Borough Gardens in Dorchester which has multiple level access points and a path running around it making it very wheelchair accessible and easy for people with mobility issues to navigate. A wide range of activities were accessible to all and also provided a chill out area in case anyone found the main part of the festival a little overwhelming.
13 youth acts performed on the day which comprised 28 performers in total.
3800 people attended and participated, 350 of these were visitors to the Festival.
Quotes:
“What a fantastic day. A great day for adults and children with so much to do and all free which is amazing.”
“Had a brilliant time! Such a lovely surprise that the kids’ activities were free of charge. Great music! Lovely to see the up-and-coming musicians – good luck to them all! We saw them here first.“
“As all outsiders on holiday, we stumbled across this superb event! This should be boasted about. Why leave your town on a bank holiday Monday when all this is on offer. Other councils should copy.”
“Brilliant family day. Love the talented musicians. 2nd year we have come to this festival.”
“Superb atmosphere and great selection of activities for everyone all ages. Great.”
“Loved brining young family. Thank you very much for a great afternoon. Loved Isiah – try him for next year.”
“ Lovely to have a free event and to showcase young local talent.”
“Enjoyed the music – fantastic to see a number of young people with great talent. Please do it again!”