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Friar Fest 2016 joined: Crowdfund Worcestershire 2 years ago
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The Old Cock Inn have funded a new festival for Droitwich in 2012, 2014 and 2015 which have been very successful. In 2016 we plan to create the best Friar Fest the towns community has seen.
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Friar Fest started as a landmark celebration to celebrate the 300 year anniversary of the Old Cock Inn public house back in 2012, the event saw at least 8 acts performing on a main stage in the street outside the pub (Friar Street) as well as acts performing inside. As well as this their was an outside bar and food stalls. In 2014 as a result of public demand the boys from the Old Cock Inn decided to host it again, seeing over 800 people attending, over 10 live music and dance acts, local musicians and some bigger names perform along with fusion food and bar. In 2015 it was repeated although the costs grew to beat the expectations of 2014, in 2015 the festival attracted over 1200 people, seeing over 80 performers throughout the day, local musicians and some bigger names as well as more fusion food and drink. The event has become a great crowd pleaser hosted, organised and paid for by the Old Cock Inn. 2016 will be the final time this festival takes place and we need some support.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
The community of Droitwich have embraced the festival as it brings the community together in a way that the pub has done over the past 5 years. The festival celebrates diversity, culture and music seeing a mix of Samba, Reggae, Indian, Ska, Folk, Rock, Pop, Jazz plus more. It brings the community together in a positive way and creates a significant event for the community and provides a tourist opportunity for the town.
Steps to get it done:
The festival has been carried out 3 times already so it is granted for 2016 however we are looking for support with the costs of organising and running the festival.
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Location Droitwich Spa
About the space
Friar Street outside the Old Cock Inn
Council
Wychavon County Council
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Enabling everyone to imagine, fund & launch local projects that bring Worcestershire to life.
How will the money be spent?Total £9,617
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Total £9,617
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VolunteerLandlords of the Old Cock Inn Droitwich Worcestershire Graham Leonard and Stuart Wilcox have created a community hub for Droitwich. The public house The Old Cock Inn has been brought back to life since 2011 by the boys and has since won awards including CAMRA Pub of the Season Spring 2015, Marstons Community Pub of the Year Award 2014 for the South region and numerous Tripadvisor awards.
The pub sees many groups from Droitwich and the surrounding area such as The Droitwich Lions, The Droitwich Community Choir, Bromsgrove & Redditch LGBT, Womens Institute, Norbury Theatre, University of the Third Age, History Society and Canal's Trust to name but a few using the pub as a meeting place on a regular basis. Also the pub has become a centre for fundraising, raising funds for charities such as RSPCA, St Richards Hospice, National Aids Awareness, Make a Wsh Foundation, Help for Heroes and Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue to name a few.
The pub offers the community of Droitwich a place to meet, socialise, be entertained and feel safe creating a an eclectic welcoming and fun atmosphere for the community of Droitwich, surrounding area and tourists.
Project Owner: Graham Leonard The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractor: The Best Inn Town LTD The team responsible for building or installing the project.
