Crouch End Festival is led by three directors: Chris Arnold, Amanda Carrara and Chris Currer. It has been supported by many other team members over the years. We bring together local creatives to celebrate the community and arts. It has grown since then to be the biggest community arts festival in London, covering Crouch End, Hornsey, Stroud Green and Finsbury Park.

 

It all started in 2012 as a small event in and around the Town Hall Green and Hornsey Town Hall. In 2017 it was closed for restoration; till then it was our main venue and we were given access to all areas inside and outside. 

 

Now CEF operates year round; the summer festival is our primary event but we also started the tradition of the Christmas tree and market in the square. We use the Clocktower at Hallowe’en, Christmas and Easter, plus organise music events at Holy Innocents and St Mary’s Tower.

 

CEF represents the local community in partnership with many local businesses and groups including CENF, CE Traders Association and Haringey Council. Partners include: David Astburys.

 

We have developed venues for community use, such as HTH, Holy Innocents, St Mary’s Tower, The Clocktower, Hornsey Library gardens and Stationers Park. We are active on committees and raise funds to improve the local area and support local businesses and organisations across the borough. We support local events, groups and individuals with equipment loan, advice, contacts and hands-on help.

 

CEF are funded by sponsorship from local businesses and organisations over the years including Haringey Council. Sponsorship is raised to support events and operations. No directors are paid and all profits are ploughed back into future events.