Worcester: Artists invited to join Speak Volumes festival
Speak Volumes Festival returns to Worcester from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31, with organisers promising their “biggest festival yet.”
The festival was started by Freddie Barker while she was a student at the University of Worcester and aims to support and showcase emerging artists aged 18 to 35.
Ms Barker, a university graduate and former Poet Laureate for Worcestershire, said: “Speak Volumes is all about making fun by using art that is bold, joyful and accessible.
“We want emerging artists to feel seen, supported and celebrated.
“You don’t need to be a professional or have expensive equipment to make something amazing, everyone can come along, get creative in a workshop and be a part of the festival.”
Events will take place at venues across the city, including Worcester’s Railway Arches and The Hive library.
The festival aims to be accessible to all, with either free entry or low-cost options.
Ms Barker said: “This year is our biggest festival yet.
“We’ve moved to a summer date so we can really showcase the diversity of creativity happening in Worcester.
“What began as a poetry night has grown into a full three-day multi-arts celebration, and it’s all fuelled by the passion of emerging artists and our community.”
She said there is still space for more artists to join the line-up.
Ms Barker said: “Whether you’ve got one painting, or a whole collection.
“Whether you’re a musician, a drag artist, a comedian, or a dancer; Speak Volumes is built to uplift creative people who often feel priced out or overlooked.”
This year’s programme will include a folklore-inspired parade through the city, co-produced by third-year University of Worcester drama student Michelle Turberfield.
Ms Turberfield said: “I’ve been working with Speak Volumes since my first year.
“This year I wanted to be more involved, and putting together a parade felt like a brilliant way to bring lots of people together and literally take art out onto the streets.”
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