Hi,

Please see below a press release regarding the appointment of a new Creative Director for the 10^th annual Fal River Festival. Taking place on and around the Fal River over ten days from the 22^nd May, the Festival has become a major event, attracting national and international visitors to the shores of this iconic Cornish river.

The programme covers music, theatre, film, outdoor activities and food events.

Medium resolution image supplied is of new Creative Director Anna Druce, along with Tim Light, Director of Fal River Cornwall. Other images and further information is available on request.
 
If you would like to arrange an interview with Anna please let me know.  

Kind Regards,

Lucy

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PRESS RELEASE

TO:News Desk

FROM: Fal River Festival

DATE: 22^ndJanuary 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Creative Director for Fal River Festival

The Fal River Festival, an annual celebration of the cultural and natural riches of this vibrant part of Cornwall, has announced the appointment of a new Creative Director.

Anna Druce will be on a mission to make this, the 10^thanniversary year, the most memorable yet, with a programme designed to attract national and international visitors to the shores of the Fal River.

Anna will join the Fal River team from her position as Festival and Events Coordinator at Visit Cornwall, where she played a major role in delivering community events during both the Tall Ships Regatta and the Olympic Torch Relay; experience which will be put to good work in coordinating an ambitious Festival line-up this year.

Though a new member of the team, Anna knows the Fal River and surrounding area well; having grown up in Falmouth and studied locally, she worked in Australia and travelled widely before returning to her Cornish roots.

Anna spoke of her excitement at the appointment, and her ambitions for the 2015 Festival:

"This is a dream job for me. The Fal River area is not only spectacularly beautiful, with diverse landscapes and picturesque towns and villages, it also buzzes with cultural and artistic activity: I can't wait to curate the programme, which will take place at a greater number of locations than ever before and encompass the length and breadth of the river, as it makes its way from Tresillian and Truro, via creeks and inlets, down to Falmouth and St Mawes."

Beginning on 22^ndMay, the 10 day Festival brings together artistic talent from the worlds of music, theatre, film and literature, alongside themes of activity, adventure, nature, food and drink - all focused around the Fal River itself, which is explored and celebrated in a variety of ways.

Working with venues including Falmouth Art Gallery, The National Maritime Museum, Hall For Cornwall and National Trust Trelissick Gardens, Anna and the team will collaborate with a variety of other organisations in Cornwall to offer a unique festival experience.

Tim Light, Director of Fal River Cornwall, said:

"The Fal River Festival has become an important and celebrated event over the last 10 years. Not only is it great fun and largely free for local people, it also gives us a chance to shout about how wonderful this part of Cornwall is. Visitors from other parts of Britain and indeed Europe, come and experience a remarkable cultural feast in beautiful surroundings - it's a great advert for Cornwall as a whole and I can't wait to see this year's events unfold with our new Creative Director on board."

To find out more about the festival visithttp://www.falriver.co.uk/whats-on/fal-river-festival

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EDITOR'S NOTES:

CONTACT: Please contact Lucy Cornes at Eventy - Marketing & PR on 01326 376273 /lucy@eventy.co.uk

PHOTO: Anna Druce - Creative Dircetor, Fal River Festival is pictured with Tim Light, Director of Fal River Cornwall, next to The King Harry Ferry - which will play host to film screenings during the Festival. Further images and high resolution versions are available on request.

FURTHER INFO:Fal River Festival is a not-for-profit community festival which encompasses over 150 events varying from music and drama, the arts and heritage to gig racing, swimming, walking and lots more.

The Festival was established in 2005 and provides a chance to embrace the places, people, history, culture, sport and industry that are connected by this iconic Cornish river.

With its diverse mix of events taking place at dozens of locations around the Fal River, the Festival offers something for everyone and is the perfect opportunity to engage with life on the river and discover some of its fascinating history.