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Steinway & Sons Pianos (click to link to site)
‘Among a number of thrilling changes being introduced, there is one very exciting event that has enhanced the Festival, and comes into affect this year. We have entered into a partnership with Steinway & sons pianos, who will be supplying the pianos to all venues for the duration of the Festival. All you musicians out there will know that Steinway & Sons have a reputation in pianos that is second to none – quality, style and status. We are extremely thankful to Steinway & Sons for this generous gesture, and we look forward to working with them for many years to come.’
The British and International Federation of Music Festivals (click to link to site)
The Alderley Edge Festival is affiliated to The British and International Federation of Festivals of which her Majesty The Queen is Patron.
- The Association offers support in the following areas:
- Answers queries from members and general public.
- Provides a Year Book with details of all 300+ member festivals including dates, classes and a local contact in each case
- Offers advice and help, recommended rates and terms for adjudicators
- Can supply blanket agreements on insurance, copyright, performing rights and public liability requirements
- Has links with courses via University of Leeds and Trinity/Guildhall, London
- Has a recruitment and Induction scheme for the accreditation of new adjudicators
- Gives local help for new festivals (through Federation Area Councils).
- Holds Regional meetings
- Holds an annual national conference
- Raises the profile of the Amateur Festival Movement locally and nationally
- Gives encouraging financial support for individual festivals and the movement at large.
- Promotes the amateur performing arts across the three disciplines of Music, Dance and Speech
Alderley Edge Festival gives its full support to the aims and aspirations of The British and International Federation of Festivals.