As the summer concert diaries continue to empty, our thoughts are with the artistic community – and the world in general – as this unprecedented global crisis gradually affects every facet of our daily life. It is heartening to see such an outpouring of fresh content on social media, with musicians and artists combining equal measures of sorrow and humour in some truly innovative online projects. However, no amount of digital wizardry can replicate the experience of live performance, and we therefore want to assure you that the GCF team are working hard to ensure the best odds of presenting the 2020 festival.

Public safety is our top priority, and we will follow the governmental advice to the letter, keeping our audience and artists healthy. Our fingers are firmly crossed that concerts, in some form, will be permitted by the time September comes, but as the virus continues to tighten its grip on the world it is clear that we simply cannot predict what will happen over the coming months.

With best wishes to you and your loved ones,
Andrew Forbes
Artistic Director