Take a look inside the launch of a leading West Sussex music festival

By Sam Dixon-French

Published 1st Feb 2019, 15:32 GMT

Updated 7th Feb 2019, 20:30 GMT

Highlights of the Shipley Arts Festival 2019 were unveiled at a special season preview.

The event was held at Sedgwick Park near Horsham on Sunday. All pictures by Graham Franks

Rupert Toovey, Caroline Nicholls, High Sheriff of West Sussex and Andrew Bernardi

placeholder image — Rupert Toovey, Caroline Nicholls, High Sheriff of West Sussex and Andrew Bernardi

Visitors enjoyed an evening of music, Nyetimber wine and canapes

placeholder image — Visitors enjoyed an evening of music, Nyetimber wine and canapes

To the left of Andrew Bernardi is Jonathan Chowen, Horsham District Council deputy leader and cabinet member for leisure and culture

placeholder image — To the left of Andrew Bernardi is Jonathan Chowen, Horsham District Council deputy leader and cabinet member for leisure and culture

Karen, councillor, and Peter Burgess, chairman of Horsham District Council

placeholder image — Karen, councillor, and Peter Burgess, chairman of Horsham District Council

Violinist Andrew described the festival, which he founded in 2000, as a national phenomenon in terms of achievement.

placeholder image — Violinist Andrew described the festival, which he founded in 2000, as a national phenomenon in terms of achievement.