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1992

New Horizons

For the first time, the Festival appointed a woman as artistic director. Heather Newill was a former professional musician and arts administrator, and within her four festivals built on the foundations laid by her predecessor.

‘New Horizons’ was the theme for the 1992 Festival – a nod to the future potential, but also to tie in with the anniversary of Columbus reaching America.

One of the areas of expansion was in community and outreach events, which with backing from local charities, this year saw 2,500 people get involved in a workshop or similar project.

Oral History - Helen Mitchell

Helen Mitchell moved to Norwich in 1992, to work for the Norfolk & Norwich Festival.

An oral history from Helen Mitchell, recorded in 2023, by the Festival Sounds group.

Arts make life better

Norfolk & Norwich Festival brings tens of thousands of people together in celebration – it has been doing this for over 250 years. Through our May Festival and our year-round arts education work, focusing on children and young people, we lead and support celebration, creativity and curiosity in communities across Norfolk and the region.

This year we begin an exciting new initiative, Festival Connect & Create that will bring creative opportunities to those schools and communities with least provision. Creativity transforms people’s lives. It builds cohesive communities, develops vital skills and supports health and wellbeing. We want more people to have access to creative opportunities.

Please consider donating to support and develop this work. With your help we can increase access to the life changing power of the arts.

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