Participation Opportunities

Thanks to our 2024 participants!

Participating in Freedom Festival means you get a unique opportunity to be at the heart of the action. Every year, we work with hundreds of people from our communities, just like you, who want the chance to try something a little different. 2024 saw some wonderful participation projects and we worked with so many individuals and communities who made these projects incredibly special and unique!

This is to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of our 2024 participants, whether you were singing in a choir, having a chat on a bench, or performing in a show! Our festival wouldn’t be what it is today without you!

We’re now working hard to set up our participation opportunities for 2025, which we’ll be sharing with you as soon as we can, and you’ll find all opportunities right here on this page! If you’re itching to get involved and just can’t wait, email us at participation@freedomfestival.co.uk to be the first to hear.

Enjoy the gallery below of our favourite participatory shows and performances during the 2024 festival!

What does participating in the festival mean?

Being a participant means you get the chance to be involved with our artists and performances- this can look like many things! We want everyone to feel they can get involved however makes them feel comfortable.

Why should I get involved?

  • Firstly, it's massively fun
  • It can be really positive for wellbeing
  • You can try something you’d never get the opportunity to do
  • You’ll meet new people
  • You can get experience you can pop on a CV or application

“It was a unique, amazing experience all in all. Very well ran and went above and beyond for artists. I gained a whole new aspect in my djing, as in mixing new, different sorts of music and to a bigger crowd with different ages! Definitely a confidence booster too, walking about with a smile on my face thinking about it!” – Aiden, DJ.

“This was a wonderfully inclusive experience from start to finish and a great opportunity for local musicians to interact” – Tony, participant. 

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