Blues

Paul Cowley, of Sutton Blues Collective. (pic: Sutton News)

Paul Cowley

Poetry

Julie Boden, poet in residence at Symphony Hall. (pic: Sutton News)

Julie Boden

Jazz

Rebecca Kelly, jazz violinist-vocalist. (pic: Sutton News)

Rebecca Kelly

Rock

Drummer Ian Palmer. (pic: Sutton News)

Ian Palmer

Fine Art

Pop Bang artwork, Ian Cook. (pic: Sutton News)

Pop Bang - Ian Cook

Musical Theatre

Stuart Jones (left) and cast of Shirt & Tie. (pic: Sutton News)

Musical Shirt &  Tie

Classical

Richard Mason, leader of the Emmanuel Choir (pic: Sutton News)

Richard Mason

About the Festival

The Sutton Coldfield Festival of Arts aims to showcase the work of local artists and to give everybody the opportunity to get involved with the arts in Sutton Coldfield.

2008 is our inaugural year - get involved and make it a success!

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Artist Profile: Gemma Shaw

Jun 16th, 2008 by Steve Bradley | 2

A Streetly singer who began performing live less than a year ago recently landed a series of Midlands tour dates with chart-topping Journey South.
Gemma Shaw, 20, who works in the pro shop at Aston Wood Golf Club, teed up shows at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, Lichfield Garrick and the Prince Of Wales Theatre in [...]

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Natalie Powers: Profile

Jun 12th, 2008 by Steve Bradley | 1

Natalie Powers barely hesitates in describing her Eurovision experience, performing to a TV audience of 200 million, as the highlight of her career.
But the accomplished vocalist, who has hardly been off stage since she was seven, is relishing the prospect of one of her most unusual engagements - singing some classic songs in an intimate [...]

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Festival Patron: Charlie Neil

Jun 6th, 2008 by Steve Bradley | 0

TV weathergirl Charlie Neil may not be able to guarantee sunshine for the inaugural Sutton Festival Of Arts - but she’s sure it will be a sparkling occasion.
Central News forecaster Charlie, who lives in the Mere Green area, has agreed to be the patron for this unique event, and will introduce a number of performances, [...]

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