News - Frome Festival

Festive Greetings 2022 #ArtsFestivals, @FromeCouncil, @FromeTimes, @FromeFM, @FromeChamber, @FromeNubNews, @VisitFrome, @Discover Frome, @VisitSomerset, @VisitBath

December 14, 2021
Dear Frome Festival Friends and Supporters, We're keeping our fingers crossed for a return to normality in 2022. Following the reduced programme in 2021, we are currently planning for a full programme for next year - including the return of... Read More

Frome Festival Director Announces Retirement After 2022 Festival #ArtsFestivals, @FromeTimes, @FromeFM, @FromeChamber, @FromeNubNews, @FromeTownTeam

November 9, 2021
Martin Dimery, who took over as Creative Director of the Frome Festival in 2007, has decided to retire from his post after the 2022 festival. He made the following statement: “Directing the Frome Festival has been immensely rewarding and I’ve... Read More

Frome Festival Short Story Competition 2021,@FromeTimes, @FromeFM, @FromeNubNews, @ShortStoryComps, @ShortStoryAward, @ShortStoryHQ,

August 17, 2021
Thankfully, short story writing was unaffected by lockdown and stories arrived as usual from all areas of the UK and from overseas. Although restrictions were still in force -- just -- for the competition prize-giving, we were able to take... Read More

It’s All Over For Another Year! @DiscoverFrome, @FromeFm, @SilkMillStudios, @Cheeseandgrain, @MarstonPark, @MerlinTheatre, #ArtsFestivals

July 27, 2021
We were proud to be one of few festivals able to continue despite COVID restrictions and delighted to report that the Festival was a huge success. While some events were not viable financially with reduced audiences, the vast majority went... Read More

Bringing Art out into the World Inch by IN:CH @frome.fm, @VisitFrome, @cheeseandgrain, @DiscoverFrome, @travelguardian, @VisitBath #ArtsFestivals

July 6, 2021
Inch by IN:CH exhibition changes as it travels around the South West encouraging interaction with passers-by during Frome Festival it will feature at Frome Museum, in areas of their building which are usually closed to the public, and independent shop... Read More

Festival opening weekend @frome.fm, @VisitFrome, @SilkMillStudios, @cheeseandgrain, @MerlinTheatre, @DiscoverFrome, @travelguardian, @VisitBath #ArtsFestivals

July 6, 2021
The Frome Festival opened on Friday 2nd July with a surge of sales at the box office for events that will continue until Sunday 11th. A steady stream of visitors attended the opening of the festival's 20th Anniversary exhibition at... Read More

Although some Festival Events have now sold out, there are still some tickets left! @frome.fm, @VisitFrome, @SilkMillStudios, @MerlinTheatre, @DiscoverFrome, @FabRedDiesel, @travelguardian, @robheronteapad, @VisitBath #ArtsFestivals

June 30, 2021
There are only a few days left to go until the Frome Festival is officially open. Some events have unfortunately had to be cancelled due to COVID regulations, and other events are now operating at half capacity, but there are... Read More

Get the latest news on the Festival on Frome.FM @Martin Dimery, @fromefm, @VisitFrome, @SilkMillStudios, @MerlinTheatre

June 26, 2021
If you would like to have a listen to one of the latest programmes showcasing some of the events of the 2021 Frome Festival, click here. Martin Dimery - Frome Festival Creative Director (Announcement) Belshazzar's Feast (Track) - on Tues... Read More

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