Get ready for an extraordinary weekend at Fuse Festival as we return for our 25th Edition!

July 11th to Sunday July 13th, Beacon Park, Lichfield.

Welcome to Fuse – Your Festival Experience! Fuse is not just an event; it’s a vibrant music and arts festival committed to inclusivity and accessibility for all. Immerse yourself in the best of live music, captivating performances, accessible activities, and arts – all crafted with you in mind.

As a not-for-profit festival, Fuse has been a proud initiative of Lichfield Arts since its inception in 2001. What began as a dream to provide free, live music and activities for all has blossomed into a beloved summer tradition that unites our community, supports the creative sector, provides opportunity for local businesses in the event industry, and generates income for the local economy.

Operated primarily by volunteers, Fuse has evolved into one of the largest events of its type in Staffordshire and the West Midlands with an average footfall of over 15,000.

We’re proud to say that Fuse Festival remained free entry in 2024. In a time when many festivals are succumbing to rising costs and increasing their ticket pricing, we are also feeling the heat. Our fixed costs have increased by 44% since 2019, but with the average festival ticket price now at £165, a price few can afford, we are working harder than ever to ensure this celebration of community, shared joy and love of live music and quality arts remains free, inclusive and accessible.

We can’ do it without the support of generous sponsors, funders and through donations from supporters like you! Your support is vital! Join us in making a positive difference today

We can’t wait to welcome you to Fuse 2025! 


Artist Submissions

Our artist submissions are now open for performers or creatives ready to take the spotlight.

We’re especially excited to hear from performers representing world music and female led talent across all genres. 

Please note that we are always inundated with submissions so while we do read and explore them all, our small team are not able to respond directly to everyone.


Trader Submissions

Our trader submissions are currently open. Find out more about trading with us here.

Community Partners

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‘If you are a local community group or organisation looking for a performance opportunity or platform to share your story, we’d love to hear from you via [email protected]

As a not-for-profit festival, Fuse has been a proud initiative of Lichfield Arts since its inception in 2001. What began as a dream to provide free, live music and activities for all has blossomed into a beloved summer tradition that unites our community, supports the creative sector, provides opportunity for local businesses in the event industry, and generates income for the local economy.

Operated primarily by volunteers, Fuse has evolved into one of the largest events of its type in Staffordshire and the West Midlands with an average footfall of over 15,000.

We’re proud to say that Fuse Festival remained free entry in 2024. In a time when many festivals are succumbing to rising costs and increasing their ticket pricing, we are also feeling the heat. Our fixed costs have increased by 44% since 2019, but with the average festival ticket price now at £165, a price few can afford, we are working harder than ever to ensure this celebration of community, shared joy and love of live music and quality arts remains free, inclusive and accessible.

We can’ do it without the support of generous sponsors, funders and through donations from supporters like you! Your support is vital!

If you share our passion for the ensuring the transformative power of the arts is accessible to all,, get in touch with Festival Director Cathy to discuss how you could join us in making a positive difference today.

There are multiple opportunities for your company to partner with us. Sponsoring Fuse Festival is a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse audience, build valuable connections, and showcase your commitment to supporting arts and culture. Find out more here.

[email protected]

Volunteering at Fuse

Applications are now open to join Team Fuse!

Whether you’re interested in gaining live event experience or simply want to give back to the community, and are 16+, we have numerous opportunities for you, including: stewarding, meet & greet, ticket scanning, and bucket shaking. Shifts are just 2 hours long and in return we’ll give you a free drink at the bar per shift and access to our backstage volunteer area. 

Tell me more

It’s about making sure everyone has a great time in a safe environment. There are lots of different volunteer roles at Fuse, what ever your skills, we can use them and help develop them. You’ll have plenty of support from our team and our other experienced volunteers. 

How much time do I have to commit?

As much or as little as you want. You can join us in the planning or prep or just at the event itself. During the event each shift will last two hours and we hope that you’ll be able to give us this as a minimum. You might want to cover several shifts or join us for just one – any time you can give will be appreciated!

Are there any restrictions on who can volunteer?

You need to be at least 16. That’s it. We are keen to encourage volunteers from all ages and backgrounds. Fuse aims to be fully inclusive in welcoming everyone. If you have access needs you’d like to discuss, please get in touch via [email protected]

How will I understand my role?

We run volunteer briefings at which we share with you a little info about what to expect and to give you chance to meet the team. You’ll also be given a quick briefing when you sign in for your shift.

Can I volunteer with a friend?

Definitely! Working with a friend or colleague adds to the fun. You’ll have chance to meet other volunteers of all backgrounds and ages, learning and sharing experiences.

What skills can I learn?

You’ll have a chance to get experience and develop skills in customer service, working in teams, and event support. You can also help out with our market research and fundraising. And if you are interested in working in event management, Fuse is a perfect opportunity to get some experience.

Contact Mia to find out more at [email protected]

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About Fuse

Fuse 2023 Headlines:

Fuse 2023 attracted 15,500 visitors from across Lichfield, Staffordshire and beyond.

41 Local (Lichfield and surrounding areas) community organisations involved.

12 Locally based food traders (within 20 mile radius).

13 out of 17 Locally based non food traders (within 20 mile radius).

All service providers within a 20 mile radius.

13 Lichfield City Centre businesses engaged.

8 Lichfield City Centre Venues engaged.

26 of 32 performance slots on Evolution and Momentum given to bands/artists based within a 25 mile radius. Multiple performance slots given to young or emerging local talent.

Multiple opportunities created for local performers as part of the Midlands Open Mic partnership. 8 Visual artists.



Fuse Sustainability 

Fuse Festival is very conscious of our environmental footprint. We are committed to promoting environmental awareness and responsibility, not least to ensure that the beautiful gardens and open spaces of our home, Lichfield’s Beacon Park, are respected and protected.

Here’s some of the things we did in 2024-

To limit plastic waste, we used our reusable cups at this bar this year. With special thanks to sponsor Access Bookings.

We used 2024 as an opportunity to understand our energy usage by tracking power demand across our site.

We had plenty of bins around the site so there was every opportunity to dispose of waste responsibly.

Our skip provider is one of the greenest around so it didn’t matter which bin you put your rubbish in. It all gets dealt with responsibly. Read more about them here –  www.briers.co.uk

We continued to choose local businesses for event services and supplies as we look to limit our travel miles.

We worked to further understand where our audience is travelling from and how.

We had the wonderful volunteers from Lichfield Litter Legends helping us make sure our site was kept litter free during and after the festival.

We are working with Vision 2025, a not-for-profit organisation helping the outdoor events industry take action on the climate crisis, providing advice, tools, resources, news and events for a community of over 500 events and businesses. You can read more about it here –  www.vision2025.org.uk

We are also using tools and initiatives from pioneering non-profit organisation Julies Bicycle, who mobilise the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis. Read more about it here –  www.juliesbicycle.com

If you’d like to understand the impact of your travel choices and take action to tackle them, you can use this calculator to analyse your journey to Fuse.  https://ecolibrium.earth/travel-carbon-calculator/




Fuse 2024 Sponsors & Supporters:

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Fuse Partners:

Lichfield Society of Artists

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