Artsfest | Hatters Hostels UK

10.09.2011

11.09.2011

It’s that time of year again, Artsfest is back and bigger than ever.

For those who have been before we look forward to seeing you again, but for all you Artsfest virgins out there here is the low down.

_{Q:So what exactly is artsfest?

A:ArtsFest is one of the biggest, most popular urban festivals within the UK.}

_{Q:So what happens?}

_{A:ArtsFest showcases work across the}_{performing arts, visual arts and digital arts genres and the program is dedicated to a mix of established and up & coming acts. This means you can see work by companies such as Birmingham Royal Ballet and City of}_{Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, chart topping bands such as The Twang and Athlete, right across the spectrum to local community groups and choirs.}

_{Q:How much is this going to hurt my pocket?}

_{A:Have no fear your pockets are safe! Artsfest is the UK’s biggest FREE arts festival, which means}_{there are no extortionate ticket prices for any of the 600 events that make up the festival each year, because there are no ticket prices at all! This means that you can see ballet to Bhangra, dub poetry to indie rock, without having to spend any money or queue for hours for tickets!}

_{Q:Is this all new?}

_{A: ArtsFest was created in 1998 to ‘excite and intrigue audiences’ through examples of the sheer magnitude of what was on offer by local artists year round. Since its beginnings in 1998 ArtsFest has been truly unique within the UK. Over the years ArtsFest has grown in size and}_{reputation and is now firmly established in the City’s events calendar during the second weekend in September.}

_{Q:I love festivals , but i hate all the mud.}

_{A: No problem, remember it’s an urban festival – it comes without the mud!}

And this year ArtsFest will be returning bigger and better than ever before! The festival will once again present around 600 performing, visual and digital artists showcases.

The 2011 festival site incorporates the premier outdoor City Centre spaces of Centenary, Chamberlain and Victoria Square; City Centre Gardens, New Street and High Street, and indoor venues around these areas. The site will also incorporate other venues around the City including Midland Arts Centre (mac) at Cannon Hill Park.