The Isle of Wight has officially been awarded the prestigious EFFE Seal for its commitment to cultural festivals and recognised as a member of the European Festivals Association (EFA).
This achievement celebrates the Island’s remarkable contribution to cultural and artistic excellence, elevating its vibrant festival scene to a global stage.
The EFFE Seal, a hallmark of quality for Europe’s most distinguished festivals, recognises creativity, cultural diversity, and meaningful community impact. This recognition highlights the extraordinary cultural richness and community spirit of the Isle of Wight’s festival sector.
With events spanning a wide range of themes and sizes, the Island’s festivals have long been at the heart of its identity.
Creative Island proudly applied for this distinction on behalf of the entire sector.
Speaking on the recent achievement, The Isle of Wight Festival Director, Caroline Giddings, has said:
“It’s brilliant to see Isle of Wight events and festivals being recognised by the EFA and we are proud of the part our festival has played in gaining this.
“The Isle of Wight is full of creativity and it’s amazing to see these events continuing to flourish, so it’s no surprise to me that we’re one of very few areas in the UK to be awarded with this prestigious status.”
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