In Summer 2024, nearly 300 students took part in The Four Seasons Learning and Participation Project, inspired by Vivaldi’s Masterpiece with which Rachel Podger opened the Festival’s Cathedral Programme. Multi
“Having local children perform with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band was a delight. The children sat next to us, when not playing, and they glowed with joy throughout” Children from Willows
A group of primary schoolchildren from Lichfield will take to the stage this weekend with one of the most famous brass bands in the world. The youngsters, who’d never picked
This radio programme features Wise Women, ahead of their appearance at Lichfield Festival A cappella Green Room intro at 18’40” in Main interview & studio performance: Part 1 at 1
In this article Julian Lloyd Webber talks about Malcolm Arnold’s Fantasy for Cello, which Arnold composed specially for him in 1986. Jiaxin Lloyd Webber played alongside Bach Cello Suites in
Her absence has certainly not diminished her beautiful voice. But the delightful soul that is celebrated folk singer Kate Rusby has added another string to her bow since her last
The Lichfield Festival never fails to offer a spectacular orchestral concert in its programme, and the 41st edition of this important event was no exception. Thanks to EXPRESS AND STAR
Lichfield Dances was the flagship of our Learning and Participation activity for 2022 and developed the idea that everyone should be able to experience and be inspired by free to
Trench Brothers was a heritage, puppetry and music project for primary school children, which explores the histories of ethnic minority soldiers who fought for the UK in the First World
Supported by the Ashley Family Trust, the Festival worked with isolated elderly groups, in particular those suffering with dementia and mental health problems, helping them to share memories of their
The Festival celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the moon landings with a space-themed parade, which navigated the streets of Lichfield and exhibited a wide array of stunning, giant puppet structures
As a major part of our focus on arts, climate change and the environment, our 2018 Aspire! centrepiece was a production of Benjamin Britten’s children’s opera, telling the story of
