FILEY FUND
A group of dedicated local steampunk(ers) bring this event to Filey each year, working hard to provide a great experience for residents, visitors and opportunities for businesses.
Event organiser Paula explains what Steampunk means to her…
Steampunk, as a whole, is very inclusive and not restrictive to age, gender, body shape etc. It’s a very creative art movement and provides the opportunity to ‘dress up’ in a costume that has no rules or limitations. Its emphasis is on being polite, friendly and fun!
We are supporting the fantastic Filey Steampunk Weekend and our funding has helped to increase the size and diversity of this already successful event transition from 1 to 2 days to encourage the community of Steampunk followers to become overnight visitors rather than day-trippers.
“Steampunk” was coined in the 1970s to describe stories that celebrate the adventurousness and technological progressiveness of the Victorian Era and Filey makes for a dramatic backdrop!
Importantly it is a style that isn’t restricted to just a meld of science fiction and the romance of the Victorian era, but it is something which everyone can make it unique to themselves.
This inclusive festival will celebrate all things steampunk alongside diverse entertainment, music, stalls and burlesque acts. However, if you are competitive and love a good challenge, make sure you pack the digestives to take part in the unique tea duelling!
Funding we provide goes directly towards booking move live acts to take place over the weekend, to enable more venues to get involved.
Work in partnership with their community
Benefit from additional footfall and exposure across multiple marketing platforms
Have an opportunity to be potential venues for activities
See a cultural event being brought to life by visitors and contributors to the event
Visit new venues for live music, activities on the beach and within the Evron Centre
Opportunity to be an active participant and enjoy the weekends events
FILEY FUND:
2020 (Postponed due to COVID but rebooked for 2022): £1,900
2023: £2,500
We are delighted to announce we are continuing to support the Filey Steampunk Weekend as it returns for the fifth time on 20th-21st May 2023. Our funding this year will add more entertainers throughout the packed weekend itinerary to encourage non-steampunk visitors as well as a larger food and drink […]
