We are a hardworking band of volunteers, all with great and diverse  skills, but with the same aim of bringing to Folkestone a wonderful festival to be enjoyed by all.

Chris Kirkham is our chairman, and manager of Discover Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh.
He’s also done the MC bit for all 3 festivals, and  deals with press releases, radio and other media contacts.

Barbara Witham is Secretary and general dogsbody for the festival and does a lot of the contacting of acts
and basic organisation through her work at Town Centre Management Ltd.

John Barber is treasurer and Folkestone Town Centre Manager, and helps with the organising and general paperwork, escorts visiting officials and liases with local businesses

John Sims is the programme designer and any other printed materials used to promote the Festival. He is also a member of Folkestone Artists Co-operative and runs his own company called Picture This Design. You can find more about John's work at his Website.

Yvonne Sims is married to John and organises the children’s art side of  the festival. She also helps with ideas, general organisation and some Stewarding duties. Yvonne runs Channel Hypnotherapy based in Hythe.

Andi Elliot is our technical wizard and through his company Etika has built this website. He also helps with stewarding, organising etc.

Angi Pendreich has the most amazing ideas for the event, does stewarding duties, and liases with various people to come and entertain. 

Other invaluable members of our staff include:

Mel Witham the practical person on our committee. Thinks everything through and is always there when things are happening. He also helps with organising and stewarding