The event, which is set to take place over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May, is looking to welcome a variety of both solo and group artists.
Event planner Karen Solway, who is organising the festival, said: ‘So far, the results and encouragement have been amazing.’
Currently, there are 16 UK-based bands who have shown interest in participating in the festival, ranging from duos to larger groups, and local artists are also set to be involved. Ms Solway also said that there had been a lot of encouragement from French bands – groups that she would particularly like to see come to Guernsey, given the large numbers of French visitors that the island saw last year.
‘My design as an event planner is to bring people to the island,’ she said.
The festival, scheduled for 22-24 May is inspired by the annual Weston-super-Mare Sea Shanty Festival, and will include bands performing at various St Peter Port venues – all within walking distance of each other – on a rotational basis. The main concert venue is set to be on the Albert Pier, and will be free for all to attend.
As there will be no fees for the public to attend, Ms Solway expressed her hope that local sponsors would get involved, and has pledged all money raised after costs, to charity. She has also warned performers that there will be no fees paid, and performers from outside the island are being made aware that they would need to fund their own travel and accommodation.
‘We’re asking for the good will of the community to get the festival off the ground,’ Ms Solway said.
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