Filton Festival 2027

Filton Town Council's Vision: 'To celebrate, with all the communities of Filton, the heart and soul of the town in the unique setting of Elm Park in 2027 Festival Background: The town has held a Festival for 25 years (first held in 2001) which takes place during a Sunday in summer each year and which regularly attracts in excess of 2000 visitors and participants over 1 day (which we are looking to grow). 1. AIMS OF THE FILTON FESTIVAL I. To showcase Filton's talent and heritage. II. To be accessible to Filton's diverse communities. III. To boost image and promote Council services such as the Multi-Use Short Track, Football Pitch, Elm Park Leisure Centre and other facilities. IV. To run an exciting Sci-Fi themed festival that runs on the 50-year anniversary of the 1st Star Wars film with inspiration taken from this, other Sci-Fi films and the 1980's in general. V. To showcase Filton as an attractive place to live or visit. VI. To boost Filton's economy. VII. To be economically and environmentally sustainable. VIII. To broaden appeal, and raise awareness of the Aerospace Industry, armed forces, businesses and local projects. 2. CONTRACT OVERVIEW The Contractor will manage all aspects of production of Filton Festival in 2027 (following this in 2028 and 2029 also). Over the last few years, Filton Town Council has carried out pilot events and consultation looking at the role and opportunity that the festival provides for the town. Building on these findings, Filton Town Council wishes to appoint a contractor who can develop and grow the festival within its aims, and its changing relevance for the town. The council would welcome ideas on the development of the festival. This will involve managing the Filton Festival 2027 and for 2 successive years. Three key areas we are looking at as part of the on-going development of the festival are maintaining and improving accessibility at the festival, involving more residents, and opening more opportunities for local communities a