About the Festival

Sherborne Abbey Festival is a non-profit making organisation with charitable status and is run by an experienced and dedicated team of volunteers. The Festival operates with two principal aims:

To host world-class performances and showcase local musical talent

We believe everyone should be able to enjoy inspiring musical performances. With a programme of music to suit all tastes and age groups, many Festival performances are free entry whilst others are affordably priced.

To host world-class performances and showcase local musical talent

We believe everyone should be able to enjoy inspiring musical performances. With a programme of music to suit all tastes and age groups, many Festival performances are free entry whilst others are affordably priced.

To support local music initiatives, especially those involving young people

To date, the Festival has raised more than £300,000 for charitable causes, scholarships and support of the music at Sherborne Abbey.

To support local music initiatives, especially those involving young people

To date, the Festival has raised more than £300,000 for charitable causes, scholarships and support of the music at Sherborne Abbey.

None of this would be possible without the generosity of our Festival supporters. 

The Team

(* indicates committee member)

* John Jenkins – Chairman
* Ana Manero – Artistic Director
   Ruth Rogers – Artistic Adviser
* Ian Lucas – Secretary and Patrons’ Coordinator
* Jo Hague – Treasurer
* Kate Shaw – Publicity Manager
* Janet Schofield – Concerts Manager
* Jamie Henderson – Abbey Director of Music

* Chris Hamon – Abbey PCC representative
   Lynne Harding – Box Office Manager
   Julie-Ann Soul – Patron Events Manager
   Frances Walker – Front of House
   Issy Morley-Smith – Front of House
   Nigel Morley-Smith – Assistant Events Manager
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