Dundee WestFest

I've been asked by the people at WestFest to highlight this important community event which is in its inaugural year. For more information please visit the website. I hope that this festival is a great success and I know that a lot of great work has already taken place.

Dundee WestFest is an exciting community led initiative in the West End of Dundee that aims to celebrate the area's diverse culture and vibrant community spirit. The week long festival will centre on five themes; art, drama and dance, environment, history and music and the week will end with a Parade and Party. The festival is open to all who want to take part, whether that is an individual artist / performer, a small group of local residents or a large organisation.

There will be events for all ages, including some organised through the local schools. The objective is to harness the skills and enthusiasm of people in the West End to showcase their talents and to create a memorable and enjoyable festival that will generate benefits for the residents, local businesses and visitors to the area. The first festival will take place 20 - 27 June 2010; there are plans to make it an annual event.