ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT
Nucleus ArtsFests 2016
I NSPIRE
SH OW C A SE
Nucleus ArtsFest was designed as a celebration of the arts and creativity
in Chatham. ArtsFests can take many forms, and have done over the years.
They are often free one-day festivals, but they also form an umbrella for
many other events such as workshops, the Medway Fun Palace, Open
Studios and more. This follows on from the success of the last four year’s
celebrations. The festivals include live music, theatre, dance, contemporary
street theatre, poetry, film and the visual arts, showcasing professional and
amateur artists with particular focus on artists who are connected with the
Medway Towns. There have been artisan markets, workshops and open
studios to keep everyone busy while they are here.
Events will be held in Chatham on Saturday the 7th May, 4th June, 9th
July, 6th August and 1st October 2016. The activities will mostly be held
at the main Chatham Centre at 272 High Street, with some acts roaming
through the town centre. The July ArtsFest will be held at the new Riverside
One venue where all the music for the River Festival will be provided.
Headline acts already confirmed include Jamie Johnson (Kylie Minogue's
finalist from The Voice on BBC1).
SU P P OR T
Nucleus Arts is an award-winning flagship charitable arts organisation which
over the past 14 years has been a huge part of Chatham’s and the Medway
Towns’ growing profile as an exciting growth area for the arts. They have
worked tirelessly to promote affordability, accessibility and approachability
alongside excellence in the arts for artists and the wider community while
also improving the local community spirit.
C REATE
The Nucleus ArtsFest highlights the work Nucleus Arts has done to promote
the arts in the area, and the work it has carried out to enhance the local
community and promote regeneration of the town centre. Nucleus Arts is
full of inventive, progressive ideas, and insists on collaboration, making it
the inspirational cultural and creative heart of Kent and Medway. This year’s
festival will continue to strengthen these themes, and will be working
alongside FUSE, River Festival, Mid Kent College, and University of Kent
amongst many others.
www.nucleusarts.co.uk
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