Trinity Ffrinj holds great promise
Next year’s ‘fringe’ at the Trinity Arts Festival in Carmarthen promises to be bigger and better.
The event can no longer be treated as a mere sideshow to the university college’s main arts festival.
It proudly boasts its unique ‘Ffrinj’ branding and operates under the direction of the students at Trinity.
“The Ffrinj really is a case of the students having their own stab at running their very own festival,” said Kevin Matherick, head of the faculty of arts and social studies.
“They come up with the ideas, are committed to the organisation of events and make sure it is all such a great success.
“Last year was a wonderful case in point. We had an exceptional group of students who were committed to putting on a varied and very attractive programme of events for the week of the Ffrinj.”
Mr Matherick added: “Last June marked the fourth Ffrinj and I have no doubt that the next one will be an even greater success.
“What is significant is that about half the group responsible for last year’s Ffrinj have decided to stay with the project and do it all again next summer.”
Mr Matherick said he was keen to introduce even more business development and enterprise skills into the Ffrinj project next year.
“What we have is a group of students committed to taking ownership of this project and the Ffrinj gives them a great chance to develop business and enterprise skills, from organising the logistics of the event, ticket sales and making sure the Ffrinj stands up on its own feet on a financial basis.
“It really is a terrific opportunity for them to learn all sorts of new skills.”
Mr Matherick said his personal highlight of last year’s Ffrinj programme included creative writing events staged at the atmospheric Dylan Thomas Boathouse in Laugharne and a dance and creative writing workshop which involved pupils from local schools.
“Seeing the students work alongside school pupils was a delight. It provided a fitting climax to a week of events.
“The purpose of the Ffrinj is to give creative and performing students the chance to share in a wide range of exciting events, providing them with a fitting conclusion to their academic year.
“The Ffrinj is a very important part of college life and I am sure it will continue to go from strength to strength.”
The event can no longer be treated as a mere sideshow to the university college’s main arts festival.
It proudly boasts its unique ‘Ffrinj’ branding and operates under the direction of the students at Trinity.
“The Ffrinj really is a case of the students having their own stab at running their very own festival,” said Kevin Matherick, head of the faculty of arts and social studies.
“They come up with the ideas, are committed to the organisation of events and make sure it is all such a great success.
“Last year was a wonderful case in point. We had an exceptional group of students who were committed to putting on a varied and very attractive programme of events for the week of the Ffrinj.”
Mr Matherick added: “Last June marked the fourth Ffrinj and I have no doubt that the next one will be an even greater success.
“What is significant is that about half the group responsible for last year’s Ffrinj have decided to stay with the project and do it all again next summer.”
Mr Matherick said he was keen to introduce even more business development and enterprise skills into the Ffrinj project next year.
“What we have is a group of students committed to taking ownership of this project and the Ffrinj gives them a great chance to develop business and enterprise skills, from organising the logistics of the event, ticket sales and making sure the Ffrinj stands up on its own feet on a financial basis.
“It really is a terrific opportunity for them to learn all sorts of new skills.”
Mr Matherick said his personal highlight of last year’s Ffrinj programme included creative writing events staged at the atmospheric Dylan Thomas Boathouse in Laugharne and a dance and creative writing workshop which involved pupils from local schools.
“Seeing the students work alongside school pupils was a delight. It provided a fitting climax to a week of events.
“The purpose of the Ffrinj is to give creative and performing students the chance to share in a wide range of exciting events, providing them with a fitting conclusion to their academic year.
“The Ffrinj is a very important part of college life and I am sure it will continue to go from strength to strength.”
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