Weymouth & Dorset Music Festival
It is with a heavy heart that the committee has decided to end the Weymouth & Dorset Music Festival (WDMF) after 36 years.
This decision has not been taken lightly and comes after a general consultation had been undertaken with schools, music groups and teachers.
It costs nearly £3,000 to run the WDMF each year and in the last 2 years it has run at a financial loss. Although there are still some funds in the account, the situation can not go on like this.
The committee decided that it would contact schools, music groups and teachers to see if they would be willing to support WDMF in the coming year. Letters were posted and emails were sent to 47 schools, 13 choir groups and 18 music teachers explaining what the WDMF was all about and asked for feedback.
We received 4 replies. One positive and three negative.
Consequently, the decision has had to be made to end the Festival after 36 wonderful years. Without the support of the schools, groups and teachers there is little point in continuing.
Weymouth & Dorset Music Festival ends in the knowledge that it has inspired many young and not so young musicians to go forward with their music over the last 36 years.
Weymouth & Dorset Music Festival Committee.
15th November 2024
The Weymouth and Dorset Music Festival’s organising committee are:
David Chitson
Dave Cave
Val Campbell
Penny Davies
Duncan Honeybourne – Artistic Advisor
Lesley Nolan Stone
Jeremy Wright