Heighington Music Festival
Heighington’s Summer music festival has always been a lovely event for the village, and following enthusiastic feedback the Heighington Event Committee set about planning its return. When a tight timeline made it impossible to apply for sufficient external funding and overcome some organisational challenges including insurance, the committee turned to the Parish Council for support. The PC have agreed to fund the majority of the money required to run the event, they voted to give £2000 towards the costs. The festival’s full budget is around £4000, and to bridge the gap the Event Committee is attempting to raise money from other sponsors.
The Parish Council and other sponsors’ generous support means that the event is free for everyone - families, friends and neighbours of the village - but they still need your support.
Why your support matters
A free festival means everyone can take part, whatever their circumstances. No ticket barriers, no exclusions.
Contributions cover the essentials such as stage and sound hire, performer fees, safety stewards, insurance, toilets and waste management, as well as unexpected extra costs: for example to increase in road closure’s management fees.
Small donations add up quickly. two, five or ten pounds from many households will keep the music playing and the community together.
How your gift will be used
Ensuring a safe event site
Paying fair fees to local artists and performers
Providing accessible facilities and family-friendly activities
Covering insurance and licences so the event is fully compliant
Ways to give
Whatever you can spare: every contribution, however small, helps. A few pounds from many people will achieve what one large donation cannot.
Cash or bank transfer details are available from the parish council and event organisers.
If you need help with how to donate, please contact the parish clerk or the admin@heighingtonconnect.com and we’ll assist.
Please use the donation form below if you are able to help.
Thank you Your generosity will protect our free, inclusive festival and keep our village spirit alive. Whether you can contribute financially, volunteer on the day, or simply spread the word — every bit helps. Let’s come together and make this year’s festival one to remember.
SATURDAY, 27 JUNE
- WEST GREEN -
1 - 9 PM
A FEW KEY DETAILS
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From 1PM - Martin Lowes DJ
1:30 - 2:30 - Matt Page
3:00 - 4:00 - The Busk Rats
4:30 - 5:30 - Dave Crabtree & Friends
6:00 - 7:00 - That 80’s Band
7:30 - 8:30 - Alex Fawcett Band
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The organisers kindly ask everybody to walk to the event if possible, or park away from the village centre.
There will be a road closure - please see the exact location of the map at the end of this post.
Needless to say that parking on any of the village greens is not permitted. Failing to comply will result cars being clamped.
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The First Aid station will be in a gazebo on the north-west corner of East Green. (By The Bay Horse).
The emergency exits are highlighted - please see the map below.
There will be security staff on site and the organisers will be wearing t-shirts labelled “Volunteers”
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You will be able to find the Lost Children Point at the First Aid tent by the Bay horse. Here parents and children can meet up if they become separated during the event.
The stewards will know where to bring lost children and an announcement with minimal information will be made to alert parents, while two DBS checked staff member will look after them.
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Please respect the Village - do not litter, clean up and use the waste bins provided specifically for the event. The festival is pet-friendly but please keep dogs on a leash at all times. The areas where tents and gazebos allowed will be marked on the site map.
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Ice cream van
Pancakes
Buffet by The Bay Horse Inn
The Spar shop will be open as normal. Due to the high traffic please make sure children under 14 are accompanied by an adult, thank you for your understanding.
