For those of you who are kicking yourselves to have missed last night’s fabulous concert in Holt, @thegesualdosix are also performing at @woltertonpark tomorrow (Sunday 17th). Don’t miss out twice!
Tonight we’re delighted to welcome @thegesualdosix to St Andrew’s Church, Holt. Tickets remain available online for the next couple of hours, and under-25s purchasing on the door will receive half-price entry!
This Friday, as part of our evening performance, we are thrilled to present the world premiere of ‘SummerSuite’ by Holt Festival founder, artistic director and alumni, Tony Britten. This magical work will form part of an evening of glorious music sung by award-winning, internationally acclaimed, and surely Britain’s finest group of consort singers, @thegesualdosix , directed by Owain Park.
As Tony wrote: “The joy of writing for six singers who are such consummate musicians is that in addition to the usual word painting that is the basis of any vocal composition, I was able to explore a whole range of vocal colours and layers that will add an extra dimension to the work.
‘SummerSuite’, a little over 20 minutes in length, comprises eight poems from the United Kingdom and the United States written between the early 16th and late 19th centuries and to quote Tony “it seems appropriate that the world premiere of my latest piece should be part of the exciting new initiative of Holt Art Projects.”
The remainder of Friday’s concert will be taken from ‘Wishing Tree’.
We still have some tickets left: follow link in bio 🎟️
Tickets are selling fast for our upcoming concert at St Andrew’s in Holt. This Friday at 7.30pm @thegesualdosix will perform the world premiere of ‘SummerSuite’ plus ‘Wishing Tree’. Purchase tickets for this not to be missed evening – our first as Holt Art Projects – via the link in our bio. Find more info on our new website at holtartprojects.com 🔗
We’re delighted to be hosting the shortlisted works for the inaugral Benjamin Hall Photography Award at Allen Hall Gallery as part of the Holt Art Projects awards programme.
This award celebrates photography as a way of seeing and engaging with the world and is inspired by the legacy of Benjamin’s parents, Rod & Jenny Hall. It’s open to all photographers and supports a wide range of photographic approaches, from documentary to fine art.
The shortlist will be selected by judges Benjamin Hall, Sheila Rock and Rick Findler. Applications are now open. See / for full details.
@benjaminhallfnc@sheila_rock_photographer@rick_findler@holtartprojects
The Holt Art Projects #ArtAwards programme is now live for entries – we are offering no less than seven awards this year. In addition to the internationally recognised Sir John Hurt Art Award, the Charlotte Fraser Ceramics & Glass Award, the Helen Herbert Portrait Award, the Sworders Emerging Artists Award and the Sworders Young Artist Award, we are adding the Mannington Nature Award and the Benjamin Hall Photography Award.
More info on each award coming soon.
The shortlist exhibition for all the prizes will be held in Holt, Norfolk from 20th July to 1st August.
We look forward to receiving your submissions: Follow the link in our bio, or visit holtartprojects.com.
Holt Art Projects is thrilled to launch its very first event with a performance by the internationally acclaimed @thegesualdosix , directed by Owain Park. The evening includes the world premiere of ‘SummerSuite’ by Holt Festival founder Tony Britten. Formed in 2014, the ensemble has performed at leading venues worldwide including Wigmore Hall, Miller Theatre, Sydney Opera House and the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
‘SummerSuite’, around 20 minutes in length, sets eight poems from the UK and US spanning the 16th to 19th centuries.
‘The Wishing Tree’, a collection of works ranging from madrigal and folk song to the contemporary, all celebrate the beauty of the summer months.
🗓️ Friday 15 May 2026, 7:30pm
🔗 For tickets & more: link in bio
📍 St Andrew’s, Holt
Our new website is live | Holt Art Projects marks the next chapter of Holt Festival, building on 15 years of bringing music, art and performance to North Norfolk. We now move to a year-round programme spanning music, theatre, visual art, comedy, dance and conversation, alongside an expanded visual art awards programme. Find out more online.
Our first event is on 15 May: a performance by @thegesualdosix , including the world premiere of ‘SummerSuite’ by Tony Britten.
Visual identity – inspired by Norfolk flint – by @studio_sutherland , website by @createcreate.co .
After much thought and many conversations, we’re delighted to share some exciting news. Holt Festival is now Holt Art Projects. Rather than a single week of festivities in July, we’ll now present a series of events throughout the year – spanning music, theatre, visual art, comedy, dance and conversation – all from our base in North Norfolk.
We’re already planning our opening event, a special concert just after Easter, with further details coming soon.
We’ll soon open a new website and the full programme for 2026, including the return of our hugely successful art awards.
Our new branding has been created by @studio_sutherland , with a logo inspired by Norfolk flint.
And that’s a wrap for Holt Festival 2024
Holt Festival came to a resounding end on Saturday evening with dancing and singalongs with the phenomenal @bootlegbeatlesofficial , taking us from Beatlemania to the Abbey Road album, with lots of stops along the way.
Thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy superb performances, visit our art exhibitions and see street entertainment around Holt.
See you in 2025!
So far this week we have been treated to an imaginative array of energising live music, conversation, poetry, and entertainment in the unparalleled location of the North Norfolk countryside.
Even though the festival ends tomorrow, we’re keen for you to eke out the last heady day of what has been, a nostalgia-heavy offering of artists to sate your festival fix. There are still a few tickets remaining for Maynard Flip Flap FREE family outdoor cabaret show, head to the link in bio to secure your tickets even though the event is free 💫
