For more than 30 years we have promoted arts and educational activities, integrating them into the community of Presteigne and the surrounding area of mid Wales and the borders.
Our exciting programme of events includes performances by well known musicians, inspiring talks, films, and workshops for children and adults. BECOME A FRIEND OF MID BORDER ARTS
Festival Springboard events happen all around town during the long weekend; these are the events that will take place in The Assembly Rooms
A relaxed, cabaret-style evening with special musical guests, a good dose of humour and an obscure musical quiz to keep you on your toes. While the content varies, The Velvet Violin delivers quality musicianship and a night to remember.
One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris is joined by double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt to present an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. Combining musical virtuosity with passion and flair, the trio features Remi on a variety of acoustic and electric guitars playing an eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements of his favourite tunes.
The Great Divinator: Touched by Spirits
Fake Moustache! Real Mindreading!
Expect impressive mind reading and outrageous audience participation in this unique evening of comedy Victorian seance and spooky paranormal happenings from multi award-winner and member of the Magic Circle Katie Tranter (The Magician's Table, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Doctor Who).
To mark the 70th birthday of Composer and pianist Adrian Williams and the 75th birthday of Mezzo Soprano Marion Rowlatt. The programme will include the world premiere of Williams’ Clarinet Sonata and works by Finzi, Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Betty Roe interspersed with readings from Adrian’s memoir. With Peter Cornish, clarinet, Leila Basletic, piano and Ruth Watson, oboe.
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie ‘Uplifting Reveries Of Love’ (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan ‘Startling odysseys’ (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK this spring/summer in celebration of their new music releases.
