Help take the family programme of activities at Vintage by the Sea festival to the next level. We are fundraising to sustain and increase the amount of free workshops, street theatre & music we offer.
We are passionate about ensuring that Vintage by the Sea Festival can continue to succeed in Morecambe. 2023 was our 10th anniversary and was by far the best festival to date. Now we need to work hard to ensure the festival can continue to thrive in Morecambe. We are a small team based in Morecambe who programme the festival with family activities, street theatre, free children's workshops, music and performance. Since the pandemic the costs of delivering the festival have significantly increased: generators, infrastructure, materials, stewards, marquees all cost so much more than they did when we started 10 years ago. Vintage by the Sea is a not-for-profit festival. It is delivered collectively by several partners including, Deco Publique, HemingwayDesign, Lancaster City Council and Morecambe BID. Through this partnership we deliver an incredible family programme and this is your chance to help back the festival so that it continues to be a success for the whole of Morecambe.
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Why it's a great idea:
When Vintage by the Sea happens in Morecambe there are many benefits to the town and also its visitors: - The festival brings communities together creating a joyous weekend for people to spend with family and friends. - Many visitors come as full families with multiple generations of people sharing memories and making new ones. - The festival helps local restaurants, cafes and bars thrive with many recording bumper sales which help them survive the quieter winter in the town. - The festival brings visitors to Morecambe, many who come back at other times of the year and spend money in our town. - Our data shows that Vintage by the Sea brings people to stay in the town all weekend so hotels are full which supports our local economy. - Vintage by the Sea is now a nationally recognised event in the summer calendar, helping to put Morecambe firmly on the map. - The team of producers at Vintage by the Sea works with young people in the local area to teach them about creative careers.
Steps to get it done:
In 2023 we celebrated our 10th Anniversary and in early 2024 we were awarded Marketing Lancashire's Large Event of the Year at their Annual Tourism Awards. We are so proud of this accolade and the recognition of the hard work which goes into delivering our amazing programme. We know we can't sit back and have to work hard to deliver the best festival for everyone to experience and enjoy. This includes ensuring we fundraise to bring the most exciting and engaging programme of activities for our participants and audiences. We are passionate believers that access to high-quality creative opportunities should be free for all to enjoy.
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How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £24,987
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Target (inc. fees) £24,987
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VolunteerMorecambe BID are leading this campaign with as a partner in Vintage by the Sea Festival. Morecambe BID is a community interest company founded to support business improvement in our district. We are partnering with Deco Publique, HemingwayDesign and Lancaster City Council to support the return of Vintage by the Sea to Morecambe.
We know the multiple benefits Vintage by the Sea Festival brings to Morecambe, its communities, its businesses, and its visitors alike.
Morecambe BID, Lancaster City Council, Morecambe Town Council and Arts Council England are regular financial supporters of Vintage by the Sea along with sponsors The Midland Hotel and Taylors Funfairs.
For this festival to continue to thrive we need your help. By supporting our campaign we have the opportunity to receive additional funds from Lancashire County Council towards the festival programme and making the 2024 festival better than ever before.
If we reach our fundraising target Lancashire County Council will matchfund your donations once we reach 50% of our fundraising target!
If you've been to Vintage by the Sea once, twice, or every year making a small donation towards this festival will mean it can continue to belong to our Morecambe community.
Project Owner: Morecambe BID CIC The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
