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The 2019 Festival

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The 2018 Festival

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The 2017 Festival

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The 2016 Festival

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The 2016 Festival – opening day social media selection

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The 2016 Festival Launch Event

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The 2015 Festival

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The 2015 Festival Launch Event

Photos: James Turner

The 2014 Festival

Photos: Andy Staples Photography

What people are saying

"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

Southwell Music Festival

2016-08-23T12:36:29+01:00

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/a-community-event-of-an-astoundingly-high-standard/

"The eyes of the musical world now need to be directed towards Southwell in August."

William Ruff

Nottingham Post

Southwell Music Festival

2016-08-23T12:37:18+01:00

William Ruff

Nottingham Post

"The eyes of the musical world now need to be directed towards Southwell in August."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/the-eyes-of-the-musical-world-now-need-to-be-directed-towards-southwell-in-august/

"...Southwell can already equal, even surpass, more established festivals."

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

Southwell Music Festival

2016-08-23T12:37:56+01:00

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

"...Southwell can already equal, even surpass, more established festivals."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/southwell-can-already-equal-even-surpass-more-established-festivals/

"The choir and orchestra were excellent. The soloists were inspirational and the interpretation of the music was masterful."

Southwell Music Festival

2016-08-23T12:49:49+01:00

"The choir and orchestra were excellent. The soloists were inspirational and the interpretation of the music was masterful."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1650/

I must congratulate you on a faultless programme of events and of apparently seamless planning.

Southwell Music Festival

2016-08-23T12:54:46+01:00

I must congratulate you on a faultless programme of events and of apparently seamless planning.

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1658/

Southwell Music Festival

Latest News

2020 Southwell Music Festival CancelledMarch 24, 2020 - 1:17 pm
Following the recent decision to cancel the launch of the 2020 Festival, the Board of the Southwell Music Festival has now decided to cancel this year’s Festival, scheduled to take place between Wednesday 26 and Monday 31 August, in the light of the evolving situation caused by the Covid-19 virus. Festival Chairman, Geoffrey Bond said: “This…
Festival Launch PostponedMarch 14, 2020 - 3:49 pm
Festival Launch Postponed In view of the current worldwide and national situation surrounding COVID-19, the Board of the Southwell Music Festival has decided to cancel the launch event for the 2020 Festival, originally scheduled to take place at Southwell Minster on Friday 17 April. The 2020 programme will instead be launched online at a date…
A Christmas Celebration 2019 – ReviewDecember 21, 2019 - 9:17 am
We’re pleased that the Nottingham Post’s Classical Music critic William Ruff was able to join us for last night’s Christmas Celebration concert in Southwell Minster. William clearly enjoyed himself too, describing the concert as the perfect antidote to the sensory overload which accompanies the festive season these days… a triumph of artistic finesse To read…
Looking for Christmas gift inspiration?December 7, 2019 - 10:29 am
Looking for Christmas gift inspiration? In case Christmas gift inspiration is in short supply we would like to propose membership of the 2020 Festival Friends, perfect for the music lover on your list. As a 2020 Festival Friend your gift recipient will enjoy: • Priority Booking for Festival concerts • Three informative newsletters with background…
A Christmas CelebrationNovember 27, 2019 - 1:57 pm
As preparations for Christmas inexorably gather pace I would like to remind you of the Festival’s own Christmas Celebration at Southwell Minster on Friday 20th December at 7.30pm. Our brilliant Festival Voices will once again be exploring magnificent music from mediaeval times to the present day and I’m very pleased that Clive Mantle, star of stage…

What people are saying

"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:36:29+01:00

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/a-community-event-of-an-astoundingly-high-standard/

"Excellent choice of programmes. It was very good to hear live performances from such talented young musicians. Particularly impressed by the way the Sung Eucharist was not so much a 'performance' as an integral part of the liturgy."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:11:27+01:00

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1673/

"The eyes of the musical world now need to be directed towards Southwell in August."

William Ruff

Nottingham Post

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:37:18+01:00

William Ruff

Nottingham Post

"The eyes of the musical world now need to be directed towards Southwell in August."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/the-eyes-of-the-musical-world-now-need-to-be-directed-towards-southwell-in-august/

"Excellent contributions from relatively young, energetic committed professionals. Good choice theme(s) - worked well. State Chamber has intimacy and impact."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:12:21+01:00

"Excellent contributions from relatively young, energetic committed professionals. Good choice theme(s) - worked well. State Chamber has intimacy and impact."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1674/

"...Southwell can already equal, even surpass, more established festivals."

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:37:56+01:00

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

"...Southwell can already equal, even surpass, more established festivals."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/southwell-can-already-equal-even-surpass-more-established-festivals/

"Exceptional! Many of the performances were beyond words. It was a privilege to be part of this inaugural festival. Well done to Marcus, the artistes and to the organising committee."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:12:47+01:00

"Exceptional! Many of the performances were beyond words. It was a privilege to be part of this inaugural festival. Well done to Marcus, the artistes and to the organising committee."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1675/

"The choir and orchestra were excellent. The soloists were inspirational and the interpretation of the music was masterful."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:49:49+01:00

"The choir and orchestra were excellent. The soloists were inspirational and the interpretation of the music was masterful."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1650/

"Energetic! Good choice of madrigals and music generally. Young performers who enjoyed it as much as the audiences"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:14:11+01:00

"Energetic! Good choice of madrigals and music generally. Young performers who enjoyed it as much as the audiences"

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1677/

"I must congratulate you on a faultless programme of events and of apparently seamless planning. I wish we'd been free to attend more events and will do so next year and all future years. Well done indeed!"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:54:46+01:00

I must congratulate you on a faultless programme of events and of apparently seamless planning.

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1658/

"A very special and memorable weekend"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:46:27+01:00

"A very special and memorable weekend"

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1683/

"Some of the best chamber performances I've ever heard - I speak as an experienced classical recording engineer. Wonderfully varied programmes, avoiding some of the 'usual suspects'."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:55:20+01:00

Some of the best chamber performances I've ever heard

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1659/

"The standard is extraordinarily high; the enthusiasm of the musicians completely infectious."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:50:49+01:00

"The standard is extraordinarily high; the enthusiasm of the musicians completely infectious."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1684/

"Very polished, well performed and most enjoyable."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:56:41+01:00

"Very polished, well performed and most enjoyable."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1660/

"Amazing, astounding, truly fabulous."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:51:16+01:00

"Amazing, astounding, truly fabulous."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1685/

"The professionalism, energy and delight in playing together in a very well thought out programme, was evident. As sponsors we regard it as worth every penny - we are still in Seventh Heaven!!"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:57:55+01:00

"The professionalism, energy and delight in playing together in a very well thought out programme, was evident. As sponsors we regard it as worth every penny - we are still in Seventh Heaven!!"

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/we-are-still-in-seventh-heaven/

"Best festival ever attended. Joyful atmosphere."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:51:51+01:00

"Best festival ever attended. Joyful atmosphere."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1686/

"The whole festival was simply outstanding and I enjoyed every minute of it! The programmes were so well thought out and the performers' enthusiasm and wonderful playing and singing were SUPERB."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:05:05+01:00

"The whole festival was simply outstanding and I enjoyed every minute of it! The programmes were so well thought out and the performers' enthusiasm and wonderful playing and singing were SUPERB."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1664/

"Imaginative, beautiful, creative and performed to utter perfection."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:52:56+01:00

"Imaginative, beautiful, creative and performed to utter perfection."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1687/

"Outstanding choice of music - a rich variety. The quality of the performances was amazing - what a treat for little Southwell!"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:05:35+01:00

"Outstanding choice of music - a rich variety. The quality of the performances was amazing - what a treat for little Southwell!"

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1665/

"So good to have different venues which all seemed so well kept and run."

southwell music festival

2016-08-24T08:26:24+01:00

"So good to have different venues which all seemed so well kept and run."

https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1690/

southwell music festival

Gallery

The 2019 Festival

The 2018 Festival

The 2017 Festival

The 2016 Festival

The 2016 Festival – opening day social media selection

The 2016 Festival Launch Event

The 2015 Festival

The 2015 Festival Launch Event

The 2014 Festival

What people are saying

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