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Holmfirth Arts Festival June to September 2024
FLOW
One of Yorkshire's best small festivals
Plans are underway for this year.
2024 will be the first year of a planned three year programme of activity around the theme of ‘Flow’ inspired by the importance of the River Holme which flows through the Pennines (the backbone of England) and plays a fundamental role in the area’s historical development, economic growth, and cultural identity.
’Flow’ will:
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Celebrate the valley’s passion and reputation for creativity, hospitality, environmental sustainability and its unique Pennine landscape (a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI)).
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Raise awareness of the climate emergency.
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Celebrate diversity and the generosity of many Holme Valley residents in providing homes for Ukrainian refugees. Be accessible and inclusive.
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Commission and present new work by local and national artists.
Amongst the activities currently being explored and planned are:
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Big Weekend: free family friendly Festival in the streets of Holmfirth Town centre, preceded by an extensive community engagement programme.
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Art in the Landscape: a hillside art trail.
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Valley Voices, profiling local talent in the park.
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Street Theatre Sunday, featuring newly commissioned work plus installations, parade and walkabouts.
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Steve Sykes Commission for visual art inspired by the landscape.
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Festival in Your Home – an outreach project to people with disabilities in residential care homes.
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Lantern Parade and trail
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Extensive community engagement programme running from March onwards.
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Plus a programme of ticketed rural concerts and guided walks within our landscape
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