Aim: HURSTfolk. is a Sussex music festival which brings the community together and provides a setting for local musicians to be seen and heard
HURSTfolk is a homegrown music festival that celebrates the incredible talent and community spirit of Hurstpierpoint and the surrounding area.
Run by local people who are passionate about supporting local music-makers, the festival brings together professional and emerging artists in an inclusive weekend of live music across our village – in pubs, cafes, churches, shops, and unexpected spaces. All shows are free or affordable, and the event is powered by love, time, and a deep belief in what a community can create together.
We’re currently at risk of not being able to go ahead in 2025.
Despite the amazing momentum from last year, the funding we need to deliver this year's event simply isn’t in place yet – and this crowdfunder is our best shot at making it happen.
If you can support us, we’d be so grateful. Every donation – large or small – goes directly into the costs of running the event, paying artists properly, and keeping it accessible for all.
To say thank you, everyone who donates is entered into our local prize draw!
Prizes already include:
🍕 2 takeaway pizzas from Village Pizza
🍷 2 mains and a bottle of wine at The New Inn
☕ 2 coffees and 2 cakes from No. 7 Coffee Shop
🐟 A voucher for 2 fish & 2 chips from Crossways Fish & Chips
💷 £50 voucher for Morleys Bistro
🍔 A food voucher from The Hop Tub
And there are more to be announced in the coming days!
We know it’s a tough time financially for many people, and we completely understand that not everyone is in a position to contribute. If you can’t support us financially, we hope you’ll still come along and enjoy the festival (if we’re able to go ahead) – your presence means everything.
Thank you for helping keep HURSTfolk alive.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 15th July 2025 at 10:33am