Let it bring hope . . special fundraiser for young gazan storytellers
Join Storyteller David Heathfield and Musician Min Smart for Tremendous Traditional Tales as told by young Gazans. This special event takes place at the festival on Monday 4 August 2025, at 8.30 – 9.30pm, at the Old Dissenting Meeting House. Entry by donation on the door – all funds will go to family fundraisers for […]
Q & A with Jackie Oates
This week we caught up with the wonderful Jackie Oates to explore her fascinating new show she’s bringing to Sidmouth this summer… This year at Sidmouth, you’ll be playing a special evening concert at Manor Pavilion with John Spiers and Mike Cosgrave called The Lace Makers – The Lost Art Of Telling, what can people expect from your […]
Q & A with The Demon Barbers
This week we caught up the brilliant Damien Barber from The Demon Barbers for a quick chat… You’re celebrating 25 years of The Demon Barbers this year. Congratulations! Going back to the start, how did the band initially come together? What were your aspirations for the group at the beginning? When I started The Demon […]
special offer at mountain warehouse
The fabulous people at Mountain Warehouse have offered a 20% discount on products! The code is valid until 2nd August. Please scan the barcode on the poster to browse the store or visit the Mountain Warehouse website. You’ll need to enter a discount code (instructions below). The code is CC2025133. The code will be valid until […]
Q & A with Festival Volunteer – July 2025
This week we talk to one of the festival volunteers about their role during the week and what they get out of it. We’re hugely grateful to all the volunteers that make the festival possible. 500 volunteers keep the festival going, and we’re always looking for new faces! Tell us a bit about yourself – […]
new accessibility line open
The festival has launched a brand new Accessibility Line which is now open. Simply call 07982 362522. This line is available during the festival for those with accessibility questions and also monitored regularly outside of the festival dates; please leave a message and you will be contacted. Also a reminder that if you have any […]