Why have a festival?
Dundee's West End has some excellent resources, lively communities and much to offer both residents and visitors; a West End Festival would showcase these. The economic stimulus of a festival will be welcome to local businesses. Showcasing the area would not only bring in revenue it would stimulate new connections and therefore new initiatives. It would demonstrate Dundee's potential to host events by national bodies which don't yet perform here. But most importantly it would be fun, for residents, visitors and participants. Looking at successful local festivals in other cities Dundee's West End has all the right ingredients.
When? 20 - 27 June 2010
Timed to coincide with Dundee University's graduation when lots of visitors will be in the West End, and just before the schools finish for summer holidays.
Where?
At venues large and small, indoor and outdoor all over the West End.
Who can be involved?
The short answer is whoever wants to be involved - we have already had initial support from representatives of Dundee Rep, DCA and Dundee University. But a festival is also about community groups, local residents (from tots to great grannies and granddads) all getting involved and enjoying themselves.
What will be on?
What would you like to see? A parade? Street theatre? Indoor theatre? Street art? Indoor art? Exhibitions? Competitions? Music? Dance? Workshops? Sports? Gardens? Walks?
