WrdeUp Music Festival has announced that it has completed the sale of the event to Fandangos Productions Ltd.
Chris Laken, Director of WrdeUp Music Festival CIC, highlighted the increasing challenges faced by the volunteer committee in managing the rising costs of the festival. The decision to pass the baton to Fandangos Productions ensures the event’s continuity and potential growth as Highworth’s premier garden party.
Laken expressed confidence in the transition, stating, “The opportunity to work with Tom, a local Highworthian, and have his production company take the event on allows the festival to continue and grow as Highworth’s biggest garden party. As someone we have worked closely with over the past decade, this means the festival will be in good hands and with someone who understands the origins and ethos of the event.”
Tom Falding of Fandangos Productions shared his enthusiasm for taking over the festival, acknowledging the departing committee’s hard work in creating a fantastic family-friendly event. Falding pledged to bring fresh energy to the festival while maintaining its community, family-friendly, and musical spirit.
Falding extended an invitation, saying, “Anyone wanting to be involved with the event in any way should reach out to us at hello@wrdeup.co.uk.
“You can also stay updated by leaving your details at www.wrdeup.co.uk. Thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to delivering the key event for the Town.”
He also commended the outgoing committee, stating, “I’m sure you’ll all agree, a big hats-off once more to the committee who have put in 10 years of dedication to cement this brilliant event on the Highworth Calendar.”
