The Friends have been an important part of the festival almost from its inception. Each year there is a Friends’ Festival Launch event earlier in the summer when Lawrence and some of his colleagues present a wonderful concert and Friends get to enjoy sumptuous canapés and getting to know each other and the musicians. There is also a reception for Friends after one of the evening concerts at the Festival and Friends get priority booking for Festival tickets. But the main benefit of being a Friend is the knowledge that the Friends’ support is so important in enabling Lawrence to bring us the amazing musicians and Festival programme each year.
The 2026 Friends event was on Tuesday 14th July with welcome drinks at 6.30 followed by music from Lawrence and Simon Crawford-Phillips. Lawrence presented his ideas and plans for the festival in September and Friends enjoyed food and drink and talking to Lawrence and Simon and other Friends. Many took the opportunity to buy Festival passes.
Dates for 2027 Festival – 16th – 18th September
We are now welcoming new Friends for the 2027 festival so if you would like to join please get in touch.
Annual Friends membership is £60 which runs from the end of one Festival to the end of the following year’s.
Available payment methods:
- Bank transfers – complete the form below and make transfer at the same time.
- Cheque – send the details below with a cheque for minimum £60 per person.
Deborah Behrman
Lea Barn, Winter Hill, Cookham, Berks, SL6 9TW