The Create 2011 Festival on the 24th July, one of the biggest free musical festivals in the South East, proved to be a huge success as men, women and children for all ages flocked to Victoria Park in Ashford on a sunny Sunday afternoon. A crowd of more than 11, 000 attended the event throughout the day, more than doubling the amount of visitors from last year.

K College was proud to sponsor one of the four stages at the festival. The ‘K Stage’ was headlined by Glastonbury and Lounge on the Farm stars Ellen and the Escapades. Up and coming band Goldie Reed (K College students), with lead vocalist Helen Garrod also performed.

Chris Dixon said, Arts Development Officer at Ashford Bourough Council, said:  “It is amazing what can be achieved when local talent, audiences, event organisers, businesses and sponsors all work together to deliver something as positive as this for our community - Ashford can be very proud of itself this week!”

Chris also acknowledged the contribution of K College; “K College’s involvement allowed the event to be even bigger this year and we hope to renew this partnership in the future”

A special thank you to K College staff Claire Burton and Emanuele Maindron for representing the College at the festival. With a stand situated close to the K Stage, Claire and Emanuele were on hand to provide information on the College and the courses offered, as well as handing out freebies to a grateful crowd.

For more information visit http://www.ashford.gov.uk/