Welcome to GSMF 2012

A 'Thank you' to our supporters

We are extremely grateful for the support GSMF has received from local businesses. Without them, this festival would not have reached its fifth birthday. Because of it we are already looking forward to 2014 with confidence!

Our founder sponsors provided the original financial bedrock which means that we can commit to our artistes well in advance of each Festival, knowing that we have the money to pay them.

For 2012 we have also succeeded in attracting seven local businesses to support individual concerts, with the opportunity to promote themselves and to interact with performers. This gives us a wonderful fillip at a time when music festivals are finding it very difficult to thrive.

So we salute our local businesses and we hope they will feel well rewarded for their involvement!

The Festival

The Guildford Spring Music Festival was created in 2003 when a group of Guildford musicians, including members of the Surrey Mozart Players, local instrumentalists and singers, met to explore the possibility of promoting performance opportunities. The abundance of musical talent in the area quickly became apparent and the idea of a biennial Festival given by local musicians, and to take place between the International Festival, quickly became the focus.

The Electric Theatre was chosen as the home of the Festival and the initial finance was provided through a lottery grant administered by Awards for All and GBC Arts Grant. GSMF 2004 attracted about 600 audience members. GSMF has grown continuously since - GSMF 2010 was over twice the success.

The week will get off to a flying start again with sessions given by members of Rock Choir. Rock Choir is a sensational newcomer to the British tradition of amateur choral music making. Director, Caroline Redman Lusher, trains the singers in harmony and movement to the strains of rock, pop, gospel and Motown. Over 200 members from the youth, young adult and adult Rock Choirs in our district will take part in these sessions at the Electric Theatre on the first Sunday of the Festival.

Whatever your taste in music you should find something to appeal to you during the week. Ticketing information is obtained by clicking the BOOKING button on the left. Details are given on how to obtain a multiple event discount and join the ‘Friends of the Festival’ before you buy your tickets to receive a further reduction.

Gold Founder Sponsors

Allianz A J Bennewith & Co
Bang & Olufsen, Guildford BDO Stoy Hayward LLP

Burns & Webber Clyde & Co

Clydesdale Bank Hamptons International

PKF, Guildford

Founder Sponsors

Baker Tilly, Guildford Hill Clements

The Festival is supported by

The Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust and Guildford Borough Council


			A 'Thank you' to our supporters We are extremely grateful for the support GSMF has received from local businesses. Without them, this festival would not have reached its fifth birthday. Because of it we are already looking forward to 2014 with confidence! Our founder sponsors provided the original financial bedrock which means that we can commit to our artistes well in advance of each Festival, knowing that we have the money to pay them. For 2012 we have also succeeded in attracting seven local businesses to support individual concerts, with the opportunity to promote themselves and to interact with performers. This gives us a wonderful fillip at a time when music festivals are finding it very difficult to thrive. So we salute our local businesses and we hope they will feel well rewarded for their involvement! The Festival The Guildford Spring Music Festival was created in 2003 when a group of Guildford musicians, including members of the Surrey Mozart Players, local instrumentalists and singers, met to explore the possibility of promoting performance opportunities. The abundance of musical talent in the area quickly became apparent and the idea of a biennial Festival given by local musicians, and to take place between the International Festival, quickly became the focus. The Electric Theatre was chosen as the home of the Festival and the initial finance was provided through a lottery grant administered by Awards for All and GBC Arts Grant. GSMF 2004 attracted about 600 audience members. GSMF has grown continuously since - GSMF 2010 was over twice the success. The week will get off to a flying start again with sessions given by members of Rock Choir. Rock Choir is a sensational newcomer to the British tradition of amateur choral music making. Director, Caroline Redman Lusher, trains the singers in harmony and movement to the strains of rock, pop, gospel and Motown. Over 200 members from the youth, young adult and adult Rock Choirs in our district will take part in these sessions at the Electric Theatre on the first Sunday of the Festival. Whatever your taste in music you should find something to appeal to you during the week. Ticketing information is obtained by clicking the BOOKING button on the left. Details are given on how to obtain a multiple event discount and join the ‘Friends of the Festival’ before you buy your tickets to receive a further reduction. Gold Founder Sponsors Allianz A J Bennewith & Co Bang & Olufsen, Guildford BDO Stoy Hayward LLP Burns & Webber Clyde & Co Clydesdale Bank Hamptons International PKF, Guildford Founder Sponsors Baker Tilly, Guildford Hill Clements The Festival is supported by The Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust and Guildford Borough Council