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Posted on: June 12th 2023

VIAT Festival – 8 July

We are delighted to invite you to the VIAT Festival this summer which will be taking place on Saturday, 8 July 2023 (11.00am to 4.00pm) at SST Maidstone. 

Building on the success from last year, this exciting collaboration celebrates the creative achievements of students across the Trust and will be a fun day out for the whole family. There will be lots to see and do throughout an action-packed day including:

  • Outdoor band stage showcasing a line-up of musical talent from across our schools;
  • Orchestral performance area featuring student musicians throughout the day in a programme of musical showcases by the orchestras, choirs, and ensembles of all schools;
  • KMFM Breakfast Show presenter, Chelsea Little, will be recording live from the band stage;
  • Creative Freestyle Football showcases and masterclasses with world-renowned football freestyler, Jamie Knight (ranked 2nd in UK);
  • Literature and Drama Zone with a line-up of dramatic performances, as well as live literary readings throughout the day;
  • Author talks and book signing by children’s author and creator of the Monster Doughnuts series, Gianna Pollero;
  • Art exhibition featuring art pieces produced by the talented creative artists
  • Creative arts workshops throughout the day;
  • Festival food with a wide range of ‘street food’ from around the world, as well as ice cream vans and sweet treats.