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We have dates for 2022!
2nd - 12th June Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates and keep checking back here Patron: Gyles Brandreth |
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We warmly welcome local Goring resident Ginny Avery to the GAP Festival team. Ginny, an actor, voice coach, drama teacher and examiner, is taking the role of Artistic Director for the 2022 Festival. Ginny recently talked to the Goring Gap News about her vision for the next Festival. Read it below.
You can also hear her share some early thoughts in a couple of short videos on Facebook here and here.
We also welcome Nick Morley as Festival Manager.
Ginny Avery, Artistic Director shares her vision for the next GAP Festival.
There have been many areas of our community impacted by the pandemic, not least the arts and entertainment sectors, which have particularly been missing the beaming spotlights, entranced audiences, and packed-out venues.
So it came with great excitement that last month we were able to share the news that the Goring and Streatley GAP Festival will be returning from the 2nd - 12th June 2022.
To celebrate its return, we met up with festival Artistic Director Ginny Avery and her gorgeous pooch Dixey, to find out more about what we can look forward to with the festival next year.
For all those new to the area, tell us what The GAP Festival is all about?
“The GAP Festival takes place in Goring and Streatley every other year. Set up as a legacy after the Queen's Jubilee celebrations in 2012, the first GAP Festival took place in 2014 as a unique cultural event celebrating the arts and entertainment. It’s all about bringing together a range of outstanding performers and artists together with events encompassing art, music, literature, comedy, theatre, and science."
What can we look forward to most about the Festival next year?
“The arts have an incredible way of bringing people together, which will be much needed after such a tough time with the pandemic. So the Festival will be a fantastic celebration of our amazing community and a chance for us to come together.
We are also bringing the marquee back, providing a central hub which will be buzzing with festival activities and events throughout the day and into the evenings, filled with both free and ticketed events, workshops, taster-sessions and much more!”
Tell us something people wouldn’t know about the Festival?
“Most people probably don’t know the GAP Festival is actually a charity. It was set up to promote and share the arts and culture within our community through the biennial festival. The whole festival is organised by a group of incredibly creative local volunteers who give their time to organise the varied programme of events and experiences for our community to enjoy.”
Can you give us any sneaky details of the programme?
“I don’t think I’m allowed to share anything just yet! But as a flavour we are looking at a variety of events including light opera, theatre, comedy, film, workshops and more! We want to make sure there is something for everyone and all ages too. As soon as we can announce the programme we will - but to make sure you are first to hear, sign up to the mailing list today.
Will there be anything different to previous GAP Festivals?
“Yes! I’m incredibly passionate about involving young people in the festival next year so the most exciting thing, which I am able to share with you, is that we will be hosting as part of the festival a Children’s Film Festival. With a variety of categories to enter, red-carpet style premiere screening and prizes to be won, this exciting new venture will be launching very soon, so keep your eyes peeled on our website for more details.”
How can our community get involved?
“We would love as many of you as possible to get involved. There will be lots of ways that you can do this, and if you are interested in joining our team of volunteers you can register your interest here. We also want to hear from any local societies, groups and local businesses too so please get in touch to find out more.
This is YOUR local festival, so let’s all come together to make the GAP Festival the community event not to be missed."
There have been many areas of our community impacted by the pandemic, not least the arts and entertainment sectors, which have particularly been missing the beaming spotlights, entranced audiences, and packed-out venues.
So it came with great excitement that last month we were able to share the news that the Goring and Streatley GAP Festival will be returning from the 2nd - 12th June 2022.
To celebrate its return, we met up with festival Artistic Director Ginny Avery and her gorgeous pooch Dixey, to find out more about what we can look forward to with the festival next year.
For all those new to the area, tell us what The GAP Festival is all about?
“The GAP Festival takes place in Goring and Streatley every other year. Set up as a legacy after the Queen's Jubilee celebrations in 2012, the first GAP Festival took place in 2014 as a unique cultural event celebrating the arts and entertainment. It’s all about bringing together a range of outstanding performers and artists together with events encompassing art, music, literature, comedy, theatre, and science."
What can we look forward to most about the Festival next year?
“The arts have an incredible way of bringing people together, which will be much needed after such a tough time with the pandemic. So the Festival will be a fantastic celebration of our amazing community and a chance for us to come together.
We are also bringing the marquee back, providing a central hub which will be buzzing with festival activities and events throughout the day and into the evenings, filled with both free and ticketed events, workshops, taster-sessions and much more!”
Tell us something people wouldn’t know about the Festival?
“Most people probably don’t know the GAP Festival is actually a charity. It was set up to promote and share the arts and culture within our community through the biennial festival. The whole festival is organised by a group of incredibly creative local volunteers who give their time to organise the varied programme of events and experiences for our community to enjoy.”
Can you give us any sneaky details of the programme?
“I don’t think I’m allowed to share anything just yet! But as a flavour we are looking at a variety of events including light opera, theatre, comedy, film, workshops and more! We want to make sure there is something for everyone and all ages too. As soon as we can announce the programme we will - but to make sure you are first to hear, sign up to the mailing list today.
Will there be anything different to previous GAP Festivals?
“Yes! I’m incredibly passionate about involving young people in the festival next year so the most exciting thing, which I am able to share with you, is that we will be hosting as part of the festival a Children’s Film Festival. With a variety of categories to enter, red-carpet style premiere screening and prizes to be won, this exciting new venture will be launching very soon, so keep your eyes peeled on our website for more details.”
How can our community get involved?
“We would love as many of you as possible to get involved. There will be lots of ways that you can do this, and if you are interested in joining our team of volunteers you can register your interest here. We also want to hear from any local societies, groups and local businesses too so please get in touch to find out more.
This is YOUR local festival, so let’s all come together to make the GAP Festival the community event not to be missed."
"Onward! The GAP will OPEN again - for sure"This is the message of encouragement sent to us by our patron Gyles Brandreth in 2020 when we had to cancel all our plans for a fabulous Festival that year.
He was right! We are bringing it back in 2022. |
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