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Newport Rising Festival
The Newport Rising Festival offers young people insight into their heritage, sparking a sense of identity and community. It encourages them to explore democratic values, promotes critical thinking, and inspires active societal engagement.
Attracting visitors with the Newport Rising Festival boosts the local economy, elevates Newport's cultural profile, and fosters community unity, showcasing the city as a key destination for history and culture.
Highlighting human rights and the fight for suffrage enriches Newport’s legacy, inspiring civic engagement and underscoring the city's pivotal role in advancing democracy and equality.
Festival visitors and those that connect with us annually
Newport Rising Festival commemorates the 1839 Chartist Uprising, weaving culture with heritage to inspire young people to connect with their shared heritage and democracy today. It bridges past and present, empowering youth with Newport's democratic legacy and vibrant culture. The festival fosters collective action, celebrating the impact of our shared history and culture on shaping the future and a celebration of community and Newport today.
combination of festival event attendees and related events
ticket sales and visitor numbers are measured, web page views and public comments, press releases
HLF have provided support of up to £10,000 for 2024 festival. we hope to extend and add to this
Our project assistant role is funded by Postcode Lottery trust