Derbyshire Makes festival returns for second year
Marlon BonillaA festival aimed at celebrating Derbyshire's "making heritage" is set to return to six town centres across the county.
Derbyshire County Council said its Derbyshire Makes festival will return for a second year to "celebrate making of all forms" from 11 April to 16 May.
The festival will travel to Cromford Mills, Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Heanor, Glossop and Bolsover with workshops, demonstrations, performances, parades and activities for all ages.
Funding for the free event has been provided by Arts Council England, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the county council.
The council said audiences can look forward to performances from Matt Pang, Autin Dance Theatre, John Whall and Maison Foo, with the following schedule:
- Cromford Mills – 11 April
- Chesterfield – 18 April
- Swadlincote – 25 April
- Heanor – 2 May
- Glossop – 9 May
- Bolsover – 16 May
Rob Reaney, deputy leader and cabinet member for economic development and regeneration, said: "Derbyshire has a rich heritage of making and Derbyshire Makes aims to shine a light on our creative and cultural industries and celebrate making in all its forms.
"This year the festival is back and it's going to be bigger and better than ever with loads of events and activities to try.
"As well as strengthening the local cultural economy and supporting the creative and heritage sector in our local communities, it is hoped that Derbyshire Makes will help to inspire the next generation of makers to ensure Derbyshire's creative past lives on in the future."
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