Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival
Inscribed: – The Kevin John Pearce Cup Juvenile
Kevin’s Father presented this award and named it after his son, a member of Marina Sydenham Juvenile C.C.
Awarded For: – Procession – Juvenile Feature Mounted – Bridgwater entries only.
There was an amendment in 2000 that entrants in this class must obtain 4th position or above to be awarded this cup.
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is delighted to announce that a major local employer has once again stepped in as the main event sponsor for this year’s parade. The decision by Hinkley Point C power plant developer, together with one of their main on-site contractors, MEH Alliance, will ensure everyone can
Front-of-curtain acts confirmed for Carnival Concerts The 12 front-of-curtain acts for the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival autumn concerts at the Town Hall have been confirmed. Among some returning acts, several new faces will be making their debuts. The line-up was announced after an evening of auditions in front of a 40-strong panel
CARNIVAL AWARDED ARTS GRANT Arts Council England has, once again, recognised the valuable role which Bridgwater Carnival performs in the local community by awarding a grant of £18,291 towards some of the organisation’s upcoming activities. Carnival’s main focus in 2025 will be on engaging with young people from the surrounding area and
PRS for Music licences the use of copyright music across the UK, giving businesses and organisations the legal permission they need to play the music they want.
These licences ensure that music publishers, songwriters and composers are fairly rewarded with royalties so they can keep making music – and mean that we’re able to support music at events like this.
For more information about PRS for Music or music licensing, visit www.prsformusic.com or call 0800 068 4828
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