The new youth arts festival RawFfest GŵylGrai takes place in Newport from 18th to 21st August and promises the very best of theatre, music, art and film being created by young people today.
RawFfest is unique because it has been programmed by young people, for young people. A team of 14 – 25 year olds from all parts of Wales has created an exciting mix of performance, workshops and masterclasses.
Young people have been in the driving seat throughout, working on the programming, marketing and organising. RawFfest GŵylGrai is a totally inclusive festival with something for all 14 – 25 year olds. It will bring creative and energetic young people together over the weekend.
Weekend tickets cost £50 and day tickets £15 and are available from The Riverfront, Newport www.newportlive.co.uk/riverfront
The full programme with detailed information about shows, exhibitions and happenings, as well as dates and times is available at www.rawffest.wales
Thanks to funding from both Arts Council Wales and the Welsh Government, RawFfest GŵylGrai will become an annual festival with the 2017 festival already booked in to Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
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Issued 18 July 2016
For more information and photos
Ruth Garnault, Festival Director, 07967 093442 ruth@rawffest.wales
About RawFfest GŵylGrai:
• RawFfest will promote and support artswork from 500 young artists and performers aged 14-25 years.
• It will be anchored at the Riverfront and spilling into the town.
• RawFfest offer a programme over 4 days: Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st August 2016.
• RawFfest will give opportunities for skills exchange and social interaction. It will train young people in arts practice and
• In order to have an in-depth immersive experience, Campus Living Villages are sponsoring accommodation in Newport Student Village.
• all participants should be accommodated close-by.
• The festival will be bilingual and will include work by disabled young people.
RawFfest GŵylGrai Partner organisations:
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
RawFfest GŵylGrai sponsors
Cardiff School of Art and Design (Cardiff Met)
Campus Living Villages
Santander
University of South Wales
Western Power