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CALL FOR ARTISTS, MAKERS & CREATIVES

Droitwich Spa Music & Arts Festival 2027

10-17 July 2027

The newly formed Droitwich.live! Music & Arts Festival is inviting expressions of interest from artists, makers, performers, schools, community groups and creative organisations who would like to take part in our inaugural festival taking place across Droitwich in July

2027.

We're creating a week-long celebration of creativity, culture and community, showcasing local talent alongside established artists in venues and public spaces across the town.

We are looking for:

Visual Arts - Painters, Illustrators, Sculptor, Photographers, Printmakers, Textile artists, Ceramic artists, Mixed media artists

Makers & Crafts - Woodworkers, Jewellery makers, Potters, Glass artists, Printmakers, Craftspeople, Artisan producers, Mixed media artists

Community Arts - Schools and colleges, Community groups, Creative clubs and societies, Youth organisations, Heritage groups

Performance & Creative Arts - Spoken word performers, Poetry groups, Storytellers, Theatre groups, Dance groups, Community performances

Festival Theme: Community

The 2027 festival will celebrate the strength, creativity and spirit of Droitwich, marking: 20 years since the community response to the 2007 floods, and celebrating how local people came together to support one another during a defining moment in the town's history.

Artists are encouraged to interpret this theme in their own unique way, though participation is not limited to theme-based work.

What we hope to create

The festival will take place across a variety of venues and outdoor locations throughout Droitwich.

We are keen to showcase both established and emerging creative talent and to provide opportunities for individuals and groups of all ages to participate.

Expression of Interest

At this stage we are gathering information and building our programme database.

Artistic, Group or organisation name

Phone Number

Email address

Artistic Discipline

Brief Biography or Description

Website/Social Media link

Link to images or work (where applicable)

Proposed exhibition, workshop or activity idea

Where are you based?

GDPR Data Protection & Privacy Notice

How we use your information: By submitting this form, you consent to Droitwich Live Music & Arts Festival collecting and storing your contact details and venue information. This data will be used solely for the administration, coordination, and promotion of the 2027 festival.

Data Sharing: We will not share your personal details with third parties without your explicit permission. Venue name, address, and event details may be published in official festival promotional materials (programmes, website, social media, and press releases) to market your hosted events.

Data Retention: Your information will be stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to organise the 2027 festival and communicate updates regarding future annual festival planning.

Your Rights: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request corrections, or withdraw your consent and ask for your details to be removed at any time by contacting us at droitwichlive@gmail.com