Barnaby Festival

In a new Light

Barnaby Festival is all about celebrating the creativity of Macclesfield. Through Barnaby Platform we want to highlight the incredible events and activities taking place around Macclesfield surrounding and during the festival weekend 17-18 June.2023

Barnaby has almost 10,000 social media followers, and a busy website and during the festival weekend, footfall in the town centre increases substantially. We want to make use of our networks and channels to support artists, organisations and businesses in Macclesfield.

We’re creating a # feed via our social media platforms: simply tag in #BarnabyPlatform to feature on the feed. We will share your activity and events on our social media pages and feature your event on our website.

Click here to find out how to submit your event to be featured on our website or email platform@barnabyfestival.org.uk

Barnaby Volunteer Opportunities. 

We are looking for volunteers to support with the festival build up and across the festival weekend. Whether you have a couple of hours to spare or a full day, we’d love to hear from you! 
 
We’re looking for volunteer support with:

• Creative workshops 
• Barnaby Parade (set up and various roles on the day) 
• Barnaby Arts Trail (set up & on the day)
• Barnaby Listening Tent 
• Evaluation 

Who can apply? 

If you’re 18 years and over have a passion for Macclesfield, cultural events and want to gain first-hand experience of working at a festival we want to hear from you! No experience is necessary but an interest in supporting local community events, enthusiasm and a positive attitude is a must! 

As a Barnaby Volunteer you will:

• Help make a local community festival happen. 

• Learn new skills and gain lots of hands-on experience to enhance your CV. 
• Meet new people and build networks. 
• Have an adventure! 
• Get an invite to the Barnaby Festival Thankyou event. 

How do I get involved? 

To find out more about Volunteer Programme 2023! come along and see us at Treacle Market on Sun 28 May in St Michaels courtyard.  If you can’t make that , email us at parade@barnabyfestival.org.uk or check out our website https://barnabyfestival.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer

Community Art Trail

With a mission to cultivate and showcase the artistic talent within Macclesfield, this year’s Barnaby Festival Community Art Trail will provide a platform for expression to all artists. From photography to poetry, pottery to portraits the Trail will be bursting with creative submissions of all levels and we want you to be part of this unique gallery

There’s still time to make your submission to the trail for 17-18 June.  See our website https://barnabyfestival.org.uk/art-trail-2023/  or email visualart@barnabyfestival.org.uk

Barnaby Parade

This year’s festival will feature the iconic Barnaby Parade, in collaboration with Macclesfield Community ArtSpace, and supported by Macclesfield Town Council.

We are looking for movers, shakers, and music makers to participate in this year’s parade.

So, if you’re a Macclesfield based community group, charity, school, college, youth group, dance troupe, play group, local business, or an individual with a passion for parade’s we want to hear from you!

Click in the link to register and find out about the free workshops being run by Artspace  https://barnabyfestival.org.uk/barnabyfestival-parade  or email parade@barnabyfestival.org.uk
To view the route, click here

Listening Tent

We want to explore the future of Barnaby’s presence within #Macclesfield, so the festival will host The Listening Tent on Sat 17 June  in St Michael’s Churchyard to share Barnaby memories, give feedback & suggestions.