The University of Surrey and Surrey Students’ Union are pleased to present our annual FREE music and arts festival which features live music, performances, outdoor cinema, Kids play zone with bouncy castles and Yoga sessions. This year we’re also welcoming the Surrey New Writers Festival to the programme of activities.
All activities are free.
What’s On
Saturday 18 May
11:00 – 19:00 Surrey New Writers Festival
Surrey New Writers’ Festival (SNWF) has been hosted annually by the School of Literature and Languages at the University of Surrey since 2013. It is a vibrant all-day celebration of contemporary writing, welcoming writers, readers and students from across London and the South East. Visit their website for full programme details.
12:00 – 18:30 One Spring Afternoon hosted by Gavin Thomas
Live music from local bands and artists.
18:30 to 23:00 FreeFest Music hosted by Surrey Students’ Union
The live music continues with performances by some of our talented student musicians and DJs.
Sunday 19 May – Slow Down Sunday
9:00 and 10:00 Yoga by the Lake
Join us for a 50 minute yoga session at either 9.00am or 10.00am. Please bring your own mat.
From 12:00 Earth Makes No Sound
Enjoy three 15-minute performances by our students and Guildford community members of Earth Makes No Sound – a fusion of dynamic choral singing, voice, movement, body percussion and improvisation inspired by the elements and the environmental changes happening to our planet. Performances at: 12.00, 14:30 and 17:15
Filament Theatre produces inclusive work featuring original vocal music for audiences and participants. The company is led by composer and choir leader, Osnat Schmool and director, Sabina Netherclift, and works in partnership with other organisations to bring performances and participation opportunities to a wide audience.
12:00 to 22:00 Outdoor Cinema
Bring a picnic and watch some of your favourite movies. We will be screening Lego Movie 2, Wonka, The Greatest Showman and Barbie.
- 12.30 Lego Movie 2 – Runtime 107mins
- 15:00 Wonka – Runtime 112mins
- 17:45 The Greatest Showman – Runtime 105mins
- 20:00 Barbie – Runtime 114mins
