Black Country Festival to be “biggest and best yet” after funding boost
This year’s Black Country Festival should be “the biggest and best yet” after netting a major funding boost, the leader of the council said today. (Thu)
Councillor Patrick Harley was speaking after the festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, netted £365,000.
The cash comes from West Midlands Combined Authority via the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund, and will be used to support events running throughout the festival in July.
Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of the council, said:
“We very much welcome this funding.
“For several years the Black Country Festival has been key in bringing people together and creating great pride, with the flag being flown all over the world and seen at high profile music and sporting events.
“This money will allow us in difficult financial times to continue to put on popular events like the Black Country Musicom, which celebrate who we are and where we come from.
“There will be further exciting announcements in due course – but it should mean that this year will be the biggest and best Black Country Festival yet.”