Together Festival Returns to Himley Hall and Park

Strategic Insights -

The annual Together Festival, organized by Love Black Country, a consortium of churches and church leaders from across the region, has concluded its third year at Himley Hall and Park. The event, which took place on Saturday, featured a wide array of activities, including street food vendors, outdoor adventure sessions, creative workshops, and live music performances. Despite initial ticket sales of 2,000, the event saw a significant number of walk-ins, with festival manager Phil Walker describing the turnout as "beyond our wildest expectations."

Key Takeaways:

  • The Together Festival, organized by Love Black Country, has been held annually at Himley Hall and Park since its inception, with the third edition taking place on Saturday.
  • The event featured over 20 attractions, including street food vendors, outdoor adventure sessions, creative workshops, prayer stations, and mission stands.
  • The festival saw a significant number of walk-ins, with festival manager Phil Walker estimating that the total attendance exceeded the initial ticket sales of 2,000.
  • The event received positive feedback from attendees, vendors, and organizers, with Phil Walker attributing the success to the collaborative effort of the churches and church leaders from across the region.
  • The festival featured live music performances from several local acts, including rapper Limoblaze, the Together Choir, the Together Band, and Room One Project from Walsall.
  • The event was organized with the help of Love Black Country, which has been working to promote community events and initiatives across the Black Country region.

Statistics:

  • 2,000 tickets were sold in advance for the event.
  • The festival featured over 20 attractions, including street food vendors, outdoor adventure sessions, creative workshops, and live music performances.
  • The event received positive feedback from attendees, vendors, and organizers.
  • The festival featured live music performances from 4 local acts.
  • The event benefited from the collaborative effort of the churches and church leaders from across the Black Country region.

Sources:

  • [Byline: ISABELLE PARKIN, A man on a mission to bring people together].