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Festival info

The Audlem Festival began in 2000 as an idea by then resident Paul Moran. Paul had moved to Audlem for some peace and quiet having lived in inner-city Manchester for the last 30 years.

Paul was amazed that such a small village had so many talented and in many cases full-time professional musicians and artists. He decided that the Audlem Carnival should join with musicians and artists to form a weekend of great music and art exhibitions combined. A team was assembled, and Paul along with Ralph Warburton, Lorraine Parker and local artist Annabel Thornton set about creating a festival.

Since 2000 the whole project has developed into an annual treat for music and art lovers across the country, and festival attendance continues to grow.

Current committee

• Ralph Warburton (chairman)
• Al Dean
• John Gunstone
• Julian Harrison
• Ian Haughey
• Pete Marshall
• Reuben Palin
• Nigel Walker

The Village of Audlem

Audlem really is Cheshire’s southern gem, a pituresque rural village with incredible community spirit. A great venue for the festival. In 2005 the village won the Defra national award for 'Building Community Life' and the 'North of England Village of the Year' as well as the 'Cheshire Village of the Year'.

Audlem is where the Shires meet. Shropshire is a short walk away on the Shropshire Union Canal and Staffordshire minutes away by car. Audlem’s three main roads are, appropriately, Cheshire Street, Stafford Street and Shropshire Street.

The village has three excellent pubs, the Shroppie Fly and the Bridge next to the canal and the Lord Combermere in the village centre which has re-opened after a £400,000 refurbishment. All three become music venues over the festival weekend. 2010 will be our 10th Anniversary, so it'll be extra-special.