Rain or Shine, a great time is guaranteed at Southampton’s newest family arts festival!

SoCo Music Project is delighted to announce Umbrella Arts Festival 2017. An exciting new one day festival bringing a diverse mixture of music, art and spoken word to Southampton. With local musicians and performers taking to the stage, interactive workshops, story telling, talks, an arts market and live installations, Umbrella Arts Festival will transport you into a world where creativity reigns.

The event is supported by Big Lottery and SoCo, working with local partners including Artful Scribe, Dangerous Ideas and Solent Showcase Gallery with the aim of exploring how the arts can have a transformative effect on our health and wellbeing. Through a range of creative activities, we invite you to experience the best of Southampton’s creative offer and immerse yourself in a vibrant family event.

This free event will be packed full of entertainment. Explore the wellbeing area and take part in drawing, dance or poetry writing workshops; re-imagine Southampton through a series of live art installations; journey through our Arts Market to see bespoke creations from local designer-makers or simply relax and enjoy the sonic landscape of Southampton’s music scene.

Mark Scott, Projects Manager at SoCo Music Project, is excited to be bringing the festival to Southampton; “The event will showcase the incredible local talent in the city whilst providing a platform to celebrate those from all parts of the community. There will be lots of inspiring workshops and performances for people of all ages and backgrounds.”

Where: Palmerston Park, Southampton
When: 10th June 2017, 11am-5pm

Find out more: www.umbrellafest.wordpress.com