The organisers of Keynsham Music Festival are warning its future is at risk and have launched a campaign to raise £10,000 to stage next year’s event.
Big Mambo performed on Sunday evening at this year’s festival | Photo © John Aldridge
The festival, which is held every summer, is one of the largest community events celebrating music and the arts in the country.
The appeal on the Crowdfunder platform says: “We need urgent help to make sure our festival is able to take place again next year and continues to do great work for the whole community.
“For more than two decades, the Keynsham Music Festival has been at the heart of our town – run by volunteers, it’s a celebration of music, art, creativity, and community that brings thousands together every summer.
“From family picnics in the park to headline performances, it’s an event that belongs to all of us.
“But right now our festival is at risk. Rising costs and reduced funding mean we urgently need your help to make sure it survives. Without the support of our community, the festival will not take place next year.”
The organisers continue: “Putting on a safe, professional festival costs money – from staging and sound to security, medical and insurance.
“We rely on grants and sponsorship, but these alone no longer cover the rising costs. To keep the festival alive, we now need to raise £10,000.”
They say every donation will help keep the festival entry as donation only; provide music, dance and art to suit all tastes and ages, as well as fund youth workshops and performances and special projects for disadvantaged young people, and support local community groups and charities, local musicians and artists.
It will also facilitate special events for those in the community who can’t attend the festival itself.
To donate, visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-save-keynsham-music-festival.
More than £1,900 has already been pledged.
