hands and feet

Over the last few weeks I’ve had the privilege of contributing to an exciting new Festival called Future Perfect.
FP (as it’s inevitably come to be known) is the brain child of perpetual do-gooder Gareth Owen and its vision is to bring international acts to the most idyllic city in Britain (Durham), and as we as giving everyone a darn good time for only thirty quid a head, use the attention to contribute to the community.

The Festival: A perfect vision for the future?

As well as its many flavours, local unsigned artists are being given the opportunity to play alongside headline acts like HowieB, Gilles Peterson, and DJ sets from the likes of Pendulum, Bloc Party and Zero7. This aint no church fete.

Over and over again the community focus of the event comes through- local kids are being given uique opportunities to experience an epic media event. Unsigned bands are gonna be playing on big stages, with lots of people watching. Local community centres are being given tickets and other opportunities. Students and other local community organisations like Grassroots unsigned are being pulled in.
And of course, all the profits are being given away. Just like that. And three of the four charities are based locally (the Other is Oxfam).

Pitching in

Although I didn’t design the website I’ve been involved in various bits of media production, consulting on promotional issues, dealing with advertisers and every other thing that shouldn’t be distracting me from degree level exams.

So, there it is, a music festival with a heart- and a project I’m very grateful being involved in.

• The Official Future Perfect Website
• The ticket-web address for buying tickets
• A Google map and Google Calendar listing.