We wanted to let everyone know that we have made the decision to have a fallow year and not run a Roots festival this year at the Wiltshire Music Centre
A number of reasons affected our decision, but mainly because we want to ensure that the January festival is still the right format to support the local music scene in Bradford on Avon and beyond.
When roots was conceived in 2013, it was one of the only local music festivals that happened in the town, and we have been very proud to both host and run it. In recent years, more free music festivals have appeared locally, and, with new leadership, we are supporting and creating more opportunities for local musicians across our programme and throughout the year – from support slots across the programme to our recent Car Park Fiesta.
Please be assured, this does not mean that Roots is over, but rather that we want to take the time to review it and ensure that it is serving the local community of musicians and music lovers we are here for in the best way possible.
Watch this space!