:Who we are

We are a not-for-profit community group

which brings together people with skills and interests to manage the event and many like-minded friends who are volunteering time to support make this happen.

  • Abi Fawcus created our website and graphics. She is a web designer and digital artist based in Woodbridge and can never say no to a festival! You can find out more at byabi.co.uk

  • Alona Ochert is a whirl of energy, a volunteer with the Sea Scouts and Suffolk’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, an environmentalist, and leads the development of the festival’s eco activities.

  • Andy Stone is a Woodbridge-based copywriter and creative director with a 20-year history of working across festival brands including Reading, Leeds and Latitude. Andy started his career in music as a drummer signed to Warner Music during the mid- 90s. adventuresincontent.co.uk

  • Archie Tollemache is Suffolk born and bred, owner of Kostomar Textiles, and keeps his eye on the festival’s finances. He’s a music lover and one of life’s optimists.

  • Becky Hamilton is a media composer and music production professional with a passion for live music. She has a mixed media history with a digital and social media focus (channel4.com, ministryofsound.com, bt.com) and a degree in Film Music & Soundtrack Production. Some project work can be found here . 

  • Ben Osborne, our programming director and initial festival founder, is a DJ, creative producer, musician and author. His career includes pioneering late night music events in galleries in London and immersive music and film events across the world. He DJs at and programmes for festivals, venues and galleries; including Glastonbury, Latitude, Chateau Perché, Tate, QEH, Village Underground, The Social, National Portrait Gallery. He’s writes for national press and has published two books.

  • H E Ross grew up in Haight Ashbury, sailed the Americas and is now based in Suffolk. He is an author, journalist, poet, maritime historian and sailor, who brings together local writers for the spoken and written word aspects of the festival.

  • Henry Creagh , a festival co-founder and our go to PR man, is a journalist, copywriter and PR specialist and helps us bring the festival’s ideas to life with a flair for sharply written clear communications. He is the support act for the wonderful Korean Kitchen, koreankitchen.co.uk

  • Kellie Dimmock is our contact with Suffolk Libraries and all round good egg - and owner of our favourite stone chewing, pinion riding Jack Russel, Fred.

  • Patti Mulcahy is our health and safety officer. As Mayor of the Town she was a strong supporter of cultural events and invited us to create the first festival. She now owns Lilac Thyme, a specialist flower shop. Find out more at lilacthyme.co.uk

  • Peter Bloor Lectures in creativity at UEA and is a writer and musician.

  • Phil Lee , one of our former chairs, works in communications by day. He is a passionate about music, the environment and Woodbridge, so getting involved in the festival was a no-brainer for him. He’s lived in Woodbridge since 2013.

  • Richard Litchfield, a festival co-founder and former chair, is a community organiser and charity fundraiser, part owner of Woodbridge Glamping, and has been blown away by the creativity and energy of the people he’s met living in Woodbridge.

  • Richard Winstanley is a 3D realisation wizard who works around the world, but resides in Woodbridge.

  • Shoel Stadlen is a leading arts communication specialist.

  • Thomas Latimer is a well-known local DJ and presenter on Ipswich Community Radio.