Stendhal to celebrate 10th anniversary

Established in 2011, this year was to see the 10th instalment of Stendhal take place at Balefully Cottage Farm, however as with all events, the pandemic stopped it in its tracks.

The team behind the event are much more optimistic about events returning in 2021 after the commencement of the roll out of a mass vaccination programmed which they say can be used in conjunction to social distancing plans they have already devised to ensure that the events can take place this summer.

The First Stendhal will take place on July 9 and 10, and the second will be on August 12, 13 and 14. Tickets are on sale now.

Festival Director Ross Park Hill said that the team at Stendhal are proud to be in a position to make these announcements following a 2020 which could potentially put a permanent halt to the event had things gone differently.

“It’s been a really tough year,” said Ross. “We don’t have to tell anybody that because everyone has been in somewhat of the same boat. That said, the entertainment and events industry have probably seen the biggest hits brought on by the pandemic, so we are quite simply delighted to have been able to navigate our way through 2020 and still be in a position to run events next year.”

Explaining the breakdown of the events Ross said: “Both editions of Stendhal Festival in July and August will be our usual all-ages, family friendly festivals, showcasing music, comedy, arts, poetry and everything else people are used to at Stendhal.

“The ongoing pandemic means that we most likely won’t be able to get back to normal in 2021 and welcome over 10,000 people to one stand-alone Stendhal, so we have made the decision to hold two, more intimate events, to ensure that the number of patrons who usually come along, have the opportunity to avail of at least one of them.

“We are so excited by the prospect of welcoming people back to the farm and we can’t wait to be able to once again deliver all the music, arts and creativity that Stendhal is known for. We guarantee it will be worth the wait.”

More information, including line-up announcements and ticket info can be found at www.stendhalfestival.com.