This is why Harrogate International Festivals charity is ‘still reaching new audiences’ after 60 years
The 60th anniversary year of Harrogate International Festivals has received a welcome double boost.
Since its inception in 1966, Harrogate International Festivals has transformed the cultural landscape of the town through world class concerts, performances and events.
Now, as it celebrates a landmark anniversary, it is delighted to announce a new sponsor and partner.
Connect Yorkshire, a Leeds-based not-for-profit business organisation helping Yorkshire businesses grow, has become one of the Festivals’ Associate Sponsors, further strengthening the arts charity’s regional business and community connections.
The aim of this initial one-year partnership is to combine the skills and expertise of both organisations and help raise the region’s profile.
HIF has also announced a new partnership with Harrogate-based Coppice, a regulated independent financial planning and family office business, which works with clients in Yorkshire and beyond.
Sharon Canavar, chief executive of Harrogate International Festivals, said: “We’re delighted that Connect Yorkshire has become an Associate Sponsor of the Festivals and thrilled to welcome Coppice as a Festivals’ partner.
“Working together will enable us to reach new audiences and networks.
"At the same time, these collaborations will boost commercial opportunities allowing us to build on our contribution to Yorkshire’s economic success.”
Phil Harris, Managing Director of Coppice and Non-Executive Chair of Connect Yorkshire, said: “Harrogate International Festivals is a wonderful arts organisation and one I have been aware of for many years, often attending their events.
"For Coppice, as a Harrogate-based company, many of our clients experience the varied events and charitable work they provide in our community.
“For Connect Yorkshire, aligning the economic and cultural growth of the wider Yorkshire region makes this a great partnership.
"Coppice and Connect Yorkshire are delighted to support Harrogate International Festivals in their 60th anniversary year, to secure their wider profile.”
The aim of the initial one-year partnership with Connect Yorkshire is to combine the skills and expertise of both organisations and help raise the region’s profile.
As part of its 60th anniversary, HIF has launched its HIF@60 appeal tasked with raising £1m to help secure the long-term future of this important arts charity.
More information at: https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/