Local students are being given a taste of working in a major city-festival, as Bath Spa University has been confirmed as Creative Partner to The Bath Festival for 2018.
Around 100 students and staff from Bath Spa will be participating in the Festival, both on stage and behind the scenes, helping with the production and administration of 18 events that are being run through the partnership between Bath Festivals and the University.
Students from a number of courses – including BA (Hons) Commercial Music, BA (Hons) Music, BA (Hons) Theatre and Digital Production, MA Arts Management, and BA (Hons) Business and Management (Festivals and Events) – will gain first-hand experience of the many different aspects of producing a wide variety of events.
These include shows from high-profile performers, groups and writers, such as punk cabaret-artist Amanda Palmer, pianist Stephen Hough, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, comedian and author Robert Webb and broadcaster and author Simon Mayo.
The University’s involvement will continue at the Festival Finale, with Bath Spa students undertaking key roles in the production when world-renowned artist such as Paloma Faith, Alison Moyet and Robert Plant take to the stage at the Recreation Ground on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May.
Andy Salmon, Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Bath Spa University, said: “The opportunity for our students to get hands-on experience in their chosen area of study offered by our partnership with The Bath Festival is incredibly important.
“Our students develop a wide range of skills studying with us, and being able to put these into practice in one of the country’s most prestigious Festivals is hugely beneficial for their chosen future careers, as well as providing inspiring practice-based opportunities for them.”
Ian Stockley, CEO of Bath Festivals added: “We are delighted that, once again, Bath Spa University has come on-board as Creative Partner for the Festival.
“This year is an important one for us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Bath Festivals and the creativity and energy that Bath Spa brings to the table is a real asset.
“We strive to work with children and young people to give them access to a variety of art forms, and create events and performances that can be included in our programme.
“Bath Spa University fit the bill perfectly and we’re excited to see what they have in-store for The Bath Festival.”
