Creative Arts Summer Festival 2024 - Student Art Showcase in Weston-super-Mare
19 June 2024 – 22 June 2024 12:00 – 22:00
Join us to celebrate the incredible creative minds of Weston College and University Centre Weston (UCW)!
This is a fantastic trip out for the family with live music, performances, artwork, locally sourced food, drink and more - all in celebration of the arts and young people in Weston-super-Mare. As well as enjoying the artwork and performances, you can also apply to join the College with our Careers Advice and Guidance Team sessions!
With the class of 2024 coming to an end, this festival style event will feature a grand display of artwork for all to see from our creative subject areas:
- Art and Design
- Game and Animation
- Graphic Design
- Film and Media
- Fashion
- Music
- Performing Arts (Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre)
- Photography
- Creative degree programmes (UCW)
TICKETS
Tickets are free of charge, but we still ask that you please register in advance.
The show will run over four days, 19th-22nd June. Click the links below to book your tickets for each day!
Wednesday 19th June: 8pm - 10pm - Opening Night
Thursday 20th June: 5pm - 10pm
Register for the LGBT+ Prom and Silent Disco here.
Saturday 22nd June: 2pm - 10pm - Creative Community Day
FOOD AND DRINK
Locally sourced food and drink will be available from the following food trucks and vendors:
- Fontmell BBQ Smokehouse
- Cheddar Ales
- Oak Oven Pizza
- Ezzy's Ices
- Foxtail Tea and Coffee
- and more...
PARKING
On-site parking is free however this is very limited. Please note, there is also very limited local residential parking so please travel responsibly and sustainably.
SCHEDULES BY DAY
Silent Disco
Live Music Performances
Food Vendors
Radio Masterclass, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Music Video Showcase, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Candar Radio Interview, 8:20pm
Silent Disco
Live Music Performances
Food Vendors
Media Documentary Showcase 1:00 - 3:00pm @ TV Studio
The Class of Frankenstein 4:30 - 5:00pm @ The Main Stage
Media Showcase 5:10 - 5:50pm @ The Main Stage
Radio Masterclass, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Media Short Film Showcase 7:00 - 9:00pm @ TV Studio
Community Class in Ceramics 2:00 - 3:15pm (Tickets are required)
Community Class in Ceramics 3:30 - 4:45pm (Tickets are required)
LGBQT+ Prom 6:00 - 8:30pm (Please enquire about tickets above)
Pride Silent Disco 8:30 - 10:30pm
Live Music Performances
Food Vendors
Media Audio Drama 3:00 - 4:00pm @ TV Studio
Media Level 2 Showcase 6:00 - 8:00pm @TV Studio
Community class in Ceramics 2:00 - 3:15pm (Tickets are required)
Community class in Print 2:00 - 3:30pm (Tickets are required)
Community class in Ceramics 3:30 - 4:45pm (Tickets are required)
Performing Arts Showcase "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" Highlights 5:00 - 5:45pm
Community class in Print 4:00 - 5:30pm (Tickets are required)
Silent Disco
Live Music
Food vendors
Professional Industry Talks: Faye Elvin (Bristol Old Vic) 3:00 - 3:30pm - Preparing for Drama School Auditions: Offering advice and tips on how to prepare for auditions at drama schools, including selecting audition pieces, practicing monologues, and showcasing individual strengths. This could also cover the importance of confidence, authenticity, and resilience during the audition process.
Professional Industry Talks: Faye Elvin (Bristol Old Vic) 3:45 - 4:15pm - Navigating the Industry as a New Graduate: Offering guidance on how to transition from education to a professional career in the creative arts. This could involve discussing strategies for networking, finding job opportunities, building a portfolio, and managing the challenges of starting out in a competitive industry.
The Future of Theatre and Performance: Considering the future direction of theatre and performance, including innovations in storytelling, changes in audience engagement, and the evolving role of technology. This could spark discussions about the intersection of traditional and contemporary forms of theatre, as well as the potential for new forms of expression and collaboration.
19 June 2024 – 22 June 2024
12:00 – 22:00
Loxton Campus
