Meet Jess Gillam on-line being interviewed by Jason Thornton - Wednesday 2nd December 4.30pm*

Jess will be performing at the 2021 Budleigh Music Festival on Saturday 10th July

Hailing from Ulverston in Cumbria, Jess Gillam is animating the music world with her outstanding talent and infectious personality, bringing classical music to new audiences through both her world class live performances and her work on television and radio.

This 2020/21 season, her plans include performing across the world with leading orchestras such as The Halle, the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, as well as in Czech Republic and Switzerland, before embarking on her first US Recital Tour.

Passionate about collaborating and exploring the versatility and dynamism of the saxophone, Jess will also launch her latest project – a tour with the “Jess Gillam Ensemble”: a dynamic group of close friends performing an electrifying range of music!

*On-line talks are for Friends of the Festival and people in Budleigh shielding due to Covid19.

For more information about becoming a Friend or Benefactor please contact: Madeleine Collie friends@budleighmusicfestival.co.uk

Festival Planning 2021

Planning for the 2021 Festival in underway. Details will be announced as soon as they are available.

Wednesday 25th November 4.30pm – Festival Chair and Artistic Director share their vision for the future*

Our recently appointed new Chair of the Festival, Kate Somerby will talk to Jason Thornton about her fascinating background as an actor/musician, director, and arts educator, and they will chat about their shared vision for the Festival.