Lichfield Arts
A year-round cultural charity across Lichfield District, Lichfield Arts delivers festivals, live events and creative programmes that support artists, widen access to culture, and bring communities together through shared experiences.
Emerging Talent Burntwood Takeover
Burntwood Rugby Club
Friday 8th May 7.30pm
Lichfield Arts Emerging Talent, a Creative Burntwood Partner, brings fresh, up-and-coming artists to the stage. It’s all about giving new artists a chance to perform, grow, and be seen.
Feel the buzz. Hear the future. Be there from the very start. Join us for an electrifying night of young, local talent featuring two solo artists and two bands ready to light up the stage.
This is where it all begins—grassroots gigs like this have launched the careers of countless major artists, and you could say you saw them first.
Loft. plus The Hooch and under 25s Open Mic
Burntwood Memorial Hall
Saturday 30th May 7.00pm
Experience a line-up of rising local talent bringing fresh sounds and serious energy to the stage. Catch up with friends, enjoy the atmosphere and experience what’s next in music — up close.
Loft. are an alt-rock band from Tamworth inspired by bands like Wunderhorse and Queens of the Stone Age. They bring raw energy in their original music and carefully curated covers.
The Hooch are an upcoming Burntwood rock and Britpop band bringing the energy of 90s classics to live audiences, with songs from Oasis, Stereophonics and Status Quo.
What’s On
Discover concerts, festivals and year-round cultural events across Lichfield District — from live music at venues such as Lichfield Guildhall to free, welcoming activity in community settings.
Our impact in 2025
- 25,000 people engaged
- 577 artists supported
- 48 event & activity days
- 17 venues activated
- 65,733 website sessions
- 8,332 email subscribers
Get involved
There are lots of ways to be part of Lichfield Arts — as an audience member, volunteer, artist, partner or supporter. Join us and help create welcoming cultural experiences for communities across the district.
What We Do
Lichfield Arts delivers a year-round programme of cultural activity that supports artists, widens access to culture, and brings communities together across Lichfield District.
Festivals
We deliver high-quality festivals and large-scale events that welcome broad audiences, celebrate creativity, and bring culture into public spaces across the district.
Creative pathways
Through development programmes and professional opportunities, we support emerging artists and young people to build skills, confidence and routes into creative careers.
Community & place
We work with partners and communities to deliver accessible, place-based cultural activity in city, village and rural settings, ensuring culture reaches people where they are.
Our programmes
Our work is delivered through a number of connected programmes that operate year-round and respond to the needs of artists, audiences and communities.
Fuse Festival
A free, family-friendly festival celebrating live music, performance and participation in Lichfield’s public spaces.
Emerging Talent
A year-round programme supporting early-career artists through development, mentoring and performance experience.
Live events
A programme of concerts and performances, presenting nationally recognised artists alongside local and emerging talent.
Why our work matters
Through festivals, live events and creative programmes, Lichfield Arts supports artists, creates opportunities for participation, and brings people together across Lichfield District. Our work strengthens connections to place, supports the local creative economy, and ensures culture remains accessible and valued by communities.
With thanks to our funders, sponsors and partners.
