Review: Comedy Extravaganza in 2011
Written by Simon Golding Sunday, 22 January 2012
The Comedy Extravaganza evening at the Castle Hall on Saturday September 27th was a tremendous success at our 2011 Festival. The six stand-ups, who had never performed stand-up before the festival comedy workshops began in April, were magnificent. Also on the bill were two seasoned circuit comedians, who had both given talks during the workshops at The Shakespeare public house. The cherry on top of a very big cake was the compére Andy Robinson, fresh from touring with Jo Brand, who steered the show from start to finish. 
The 300 members of the audience erupted with both laughter and applause as each stand-up when through their act.
The whole journey for the six newcomers to stand-up comedy, who have had several offers to launch comedy clubs throughout the county, has been captured in a documentary by Plan B Media Productions. The DVD, which is called Standing Up, will be in the shops some time this year.
The festival also raised much needed funds for this year’s chosen charities; The Prostrate Cancer Charity and the Dry Bar, in Bridgnorth – a non-alcoholic bar for teenagers. The main sponsor for the evening was K Bassam Jewellers.
Keep an eye on the website this sell out event is definitely making a come back at our 2012 Festival!
Review: Middleman supported by Illicit Disco @ The New Inn 2011
Written by Kev Adams Tuesday, 17 January 2012
We were chuffed to bits to have Leeds finest Middleman agree to perform during our 2011 Festival. The night kicked off with great support from popular local band Illicit Disco who'd really impressed earlier in the week at the Quayside on bank holiday Monday. It's not often you'll see a pub full to bursting like this for a gig in Bridgnorth (we couldn't get everybody inside!), but they played a blinder and seemed completely unphased by the size of the audience
Headliners Middleman took to the stage and launched straight into one of the most energetic sets I can remember in a long time. They completely blew the roof off, this band have been working hard gigging together for a few years now and does it ever show, with an intensity that never lets up and every band member displaying a musicianship that's rare to find too. Two out of four band members come from Bridgnorth but they're based in Leeds these days and it was their very first hometown gig. Very impressed at the level of local support too, we need to see more of both of these bands. Can't wait for the next time!
Festival meeting on Monday 16th January at The George
Written by Kev Adams Thursday, 05 January 2012
We're back to it for 2012, our first meeting of the year is from 8:00pm on Monday, January the 16th @ The George, Hollybush Rd, Bridgnorth. We still need more volunteers & everyone is welcome as always. However you'd like to take part, performing, help organise an event, fund raise, suggest ideas for our 2012 festival or marshall on the day, we have plenty of opportunities to get involved!
Keep checking back and we'll keep you posted. Feel free to contact us via the Contact Us link, our Facebook page http://facebook.com/bridgnorthmusicandartsfestival, Twitter http://twitter.com/bnorthfestival or by phone 07401 348797
Turn Back The Clock - new event for 2012
Written by Kev Adams Tuesday, 06 December 2011
We're really pleased to announce that Nigel Lowe has got on board with the Festival for 2012 and he'd like to run a new event called "Turn Back The Clock". In Nigel's own words it'll be "specifically aimed at an older generation, a show of songs and memories from back in the day. Imagine the Castle grounds full of deckchairs with tea and cakes on offer (and a few hip flasks too I imagine) and some good ole time songs not heard for years. And maybe a few reminisinces about how Bridgnorth was back in the day too."
We're hoping to run the event on August Bank Holiday Monday and will be back with an update as soon as we know more.
Nigel with Musical Youth - Head line act on the High Street Stage 2011
(photo from Nigel Lowe)
Best Festival Ever in 2011
Written by Kev Adams Monday, 05 September 2011
We had an amazing time at this years Festival and once again we've grown bigger and hopefully better than previous years. Including some great new events to the Festival such as the Comedy night at The Castle Hall, the ForwardFor Animation Festival, plus plenty of other great arts events, music events and workshops.
Thank you to everyone who got involved performing at or running this years events, all of our sponsors, venues and an especially big thank you to everyone who came along and supported us throughout the 10 days.
We had a brilliant time working alongside the Food Fair and Children's Festival this year too, on Sunday August 28th, the day of our High Street main event.
Please check back often and we'll post reviews, photos, videos and anything else that we can get our hands on. And please send us feedback to let us know what you'd like to see in 2012.
Better still keep an eye on the website, Twitter http://twitter.com/bnorthfestival, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bridgnorthmusicandartsfestival and the local press and come down to one of our meetings to get involved. We're a small community driven group of volunteers and totally open to new input and ideas.
Gallery Bridgnorth 2011
Written by Vicki Norman Friday, 08 July 2011
Now in its second year the re-established Gallery Bridgnorth project is set to be bigger than ever with over 30 artists exhibiting this year!
As a collaborative scheme between local artists and independent businesses in the town centre, the project sees artworks displayed in shop windows all around Bridgnorth.
An Arts Trail Map and puzzle have been produced as part of the Festival programme this year: gather a clue from each participating arts venue to complete a puzzle on your way around - great for families and 'grown-ups' too! The project aims to provide a platform for local artists to show their work in a less formal environment than a typical gallery setting. We hope to bring our wealth of local talent to the attention of people who may not usually have the opportunity to enjoy art.
We are also delighted to announce that Lewis' Brasserie on High Street have kindly offered to host our group exhibition this year. They will display one piece of work from each participating artist for the duration of the festival from August 27th to September 4th. This will offer a great opportunity to see the wide range of work and diverse styles in one venue - an impressive collection we're sure you'll agree!
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