Sountrack supremo leads orchestra at arts festival

regular musicians in 2023, but also the Friends and supporters who returned to be with us last year –and, I hope, many newcomers too.

There are lunchtime concerts and late-night recitals that include a soup and roll supper.

In a special Castaway event broadcaster and musician Sandy Burnett talks to local woman Monique Pasche about her favourite music, her life in Burton Bradstock and her involvement in the early days of the festival.

To launch the concert programme, a Festival Evensong will be held at

St Mary’s Church on Sunday, August 13 following a tea pparty that afternoon in the Rectory Gardens, accompanied by live music.

Festival chairman Jenny Malyon said: “Last year’s return of Burton Bradstock Festival was a triumph after the covidenforced break of the previous couple of years. “Not only do we look forward to welcoming back our much-loved

“Many people have said to me that that they are amazed and delighted at the number of internationally acclaimed musicians who come to play in our village. We are also extremely lucky to have so many highly talented artists and makers in our region.” n More information can be found at burton bradstockfestival.com

Tickets can be bought through the Bridport Tourist Information Centre.