East Suffolk Council · Awarded contract

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Award of East Suffolk Town Celebrations Pilot for Cultural Events and Markets

Awarded 15 Oct 2021

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Awarded15 Oct 2021

Value£103,712.00

SupplierFirst Light Festival Community Interest Company

AgencyEast Suffolk Council

RegionEast of England

CategoryArts & Culture

Ended 4y 7mo ago6mo term

Awarded 15 Oct 2021Expired 31 Mar 2022

About

East Suffolk Council awarded a contract to First Light Festival Community Interest Company for the East Suffolk Town Celebrations pilot, funded through the Welcome Back Fund from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The contract, valued at £103,712, supports a programme of high street markets, cultural activities, events, and immersive public experiences such as street theatre, music, and art across East Suffolk's 12 key towns and villages from October 2021 to March 2022.

The initiative aims to connect towns, support the local economy, celebrate place, and raise the profile of East Suffolk within the visitor economy, building on the region's cultural, arts, music, heritage, and food and drink sectors.

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