A Crowdfunding campaign to support RawFfest launches today. RawFfest is unique because it is ‘created by young people, for young people'. This new youth arts festival, takes place at Venue Cymru and other locations in Llandudno from 17 to 20 August 2017 for 14 to 25 year-olds.
Ruth Garnault, Director RawFfest GwylGrai Youth Arts Festival, who has supported the team to put the Crowdfunding campaign together says:
"Why would you give your hard-earned cash to a bunch of young people so they can have a great time at a festival? We need help to make sure that price is not a barrier to young people from disadvantaged areas in Wales, to take part in the festival.
We also want to nurture the next generation of professional artists. Young artists will run many of the festival's inspirational workshops. This will give vital hands-on experience to help young people to get on the first step of the ladder to a career in the arts."
The RawFfest team are hoping to raise £5,000 during the month of May. The campaing includes rewards, for example a personalised postcard, goodie bag or the opportunity to support a young person to join the Creative Industries team.
Arron Nurden, RawFfest Planning Group and Filmaker said:
"As well as performing, filming, exhibiting and writing, we do all the planning, programming and managing. This means we are learning from each other, developing vital work skills, and making sure our voices are heard. If you want to support the next generation of artists, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, performers, poets and writers, please pledge now on our Crowdfunder page."
Arron has created a film which explains the festival and the campaign athttp://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/rawffest-gwylgrai. The money will be used to support reduced price and free tickets targeted at disadvantaged young people and to nurture the next generation of professional artists.
The festival has received financial support from Arts Council of Wales and the Welsh Government. A Festival Weekend Pass is available for £50 athttps://venuecymru.co.uk/whats-on/FULL-WEEKEND-PASS/80724/booktickets.html. Accommodation packages start from £15 for the lucky first few purchasers. Day tickets are £20 and £10. For additional information and view the core programme go online tohttp://www.rawffest.wales/.
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RawFfest Writing script - Emmy Williams and Ruth Garnault prepare the crowdfunding script
RawFfest Emmy crowdfunding - Emmy Williams presenting the crowdfunding film
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About RawFfest GŵylGrai:
Promotes and supports artswork from young artists and performers aged 14-25 years.
Is anchored at an arts venue with satellite locations in urban environments and reaches out to rural areas.
Increases participation in the arts for young people who are in the driving seat throughout. This includes representation on the steering group, curating the festival, working as apprentices, and being trained as volunteers.
Offers a programme over 4 days (Thursday to Sunday) in the middle of August.
Explores opportunities for skills exchange and social interaction. The festival is a vehicle to train young people in arts practice and in order to have an in-depth immersive experience, all participants should be accommodated close-by.
Is sustainable, accessible and affordable to young people in Wales. The festival is bilingual and we are committed to making this festival as inclusive as possible and actively seek diversity in all its aspects.
RawFfest GŵylGrai Partners:
Arts Development UK (the Lead Body)
Youth Arts Network Cymru
Newport Live
Venue Cymru
Wales Millennium Centre
RawFfest GŵylGrai funders:
Arts Council of Wales
Welsh Government Major Events
Foyle Foundation