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Town Carnival in St Peter Port Guernsey

Dancing at the Town Carnival
Photo Courtesy of www.guernseyimages.com

La Faete dla Musique a la ville 21st to 28th JULY 2012

Last years week long event was organised in its entirety by the Executive Officer with assistance from Andrew Pouteaux. It commenced on the 23rd July with an 11am parade throughout the Town following which there was entertainment at the various performance areas in St Peter Port.This event ran until the 30th July and was funded by sponsorship and donations from Town Businesses, the public, The Arts Commision and sponsors whom wish to remain anonymous. 

The entertainment was provided by both Local and UK artists and appealed to all ages with Singers, various musicians, Punch and Judy and Clowns. The event has a budget of £38,000 which was raised by the Town Centre Partnership though sponsorship of acts and donations. The performers  entertained the crowds at the following venues:
 
Market Square
Commercial Arcade (outside Dix Neuf)
High Street  (outside Creasey's)
Boots 
Moore's Hotel (both in the Pollet and in the Hideaway)
Church Square
Next in the Pollet 
The Picquet House
The Old Government House Hotel (in 2012) 

There are also strolling musicians

The programme leaflet was available at the Visitor Centre and numerous Town shops or from the performers at any of the venues.

In 2012 we have been fortunate to obtain sponsorship 

Classycool string quartet       sponsored by The Red Carnation group
Sonny and Rainbow                 sponsored by the Guernsey Baby Sitting Group
Imaginjack-classical singers sponsored by De Putron Fund Management 
Fidgety Feet                              sponsored by Jones Watts Limited
Punch and Judy                         sponsored by Creaseys Limited
Streetjazz                                  sponsored by the Boathouse
Tropikal Visions and Stanley's Dixieland Band from the Czech republic are booked but are available for sponsorship
This year we have also been fortunate to obtain sponsorship for the Performers travel from Condor Limited as well as support from the Arts Commission as part of a three year commitment from them.Any potential sponsors of Entertainers should contact the Executive Officer . 

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