Better World Festival 2022

The Better World Festival has revealed its line-up of world music acts, renowned speakers, and creative zones, set to run across the city centre at its free, family-friendly festival this weekend (Friday 15^th & Saturday 16^th July).

Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) is behind the returning Better World Festival for its second year, which will celebrate the environment, unity and well-being.

"Like all good festivals, The Better World Festival will feature an incredible line-up of musicians over its two stages, on both days with our main attraction being our World Music Stage," says BID Manager Richard Buxton.

"To celebrate unity and to bring people together through music, we will be bringing a strong line-up of 18 global acts to this stage, including Greg Murray & The Seven Wonders from Ireland and July Julay from The Dominican Republic."

July Julay are equally looking forward to being part of the event as the BID is to welcome them to the city centre, and say:

“We are delighted to be a part of the fantastic Better World Festival. As a band, we’re so excited to be playing to a live audience. We promise to bring sunshine to everyone with our happy music from the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Looking forward to seeing everybody!”

Other acts to grace the World Music Stage will include headliners Mobius Loop, creating gloriously eccentric gypsy folk stories, fusing world music and conscious rap with eruptions of free-form dance charged with an intimately powerful and intense energetic live performance.

Whilst other names on the bill include Mariachi Rey from Mexico, performing traditional Mariachi tunes, and Ruff Trade with both original and cover reggae sounds (UK/ Caribbean)

  

Meanwhile, the festival's Folk and Acoustic stage located in Hanley Indoor Market's amphitheatre area will be playing host to big names on the circuit like Gregg Poole, Samantha Lloyd & Adam D’Arcy

Complimenting the musical line-up, Better World Festival will bring together speakers, activists, pioneers, charities, community groups and everyone with an interest in creating positive change in this weekend event which will see an extensive line-up across a number of festival areas, each with an aim to inspire sustainable choices today for a better world tomorrow.

Other zones include:

SPEAKER'S SQUARE in Tontine Square

Take time to listen and reflect at Speaker's Square with a programme packed full of inspiring and thought-provoking talks about many of the world's issues, and how we can fight back collectively for the good of our future. 

KIDZONE in Parliament Square

Kidzone is an adventure for all but is a particularly perfect stop for little ones of pre-school and primary school age. With lots of activities and workshops throughout the weekend to inspire the next generation into loving the planet, caring for each other and adopt healthy lifestyles the whole family can enjoy. 

HEALTH & MINDFULNESS RETREAT – Workshops on Albion Square and Speakers Stage located in front of the Town Hall

Our Health & Mindfulness retreat hosts a myriad of activities - from health yoga to Pilates to meditation sessions, be inspired by a line-up of motivational speakers emphasising the importance of all aspects of wellbeing.

CHARITY STREET located throughout the City Centre

A major focus for The Better World Festival is giving a helping hand to our community groups and charities, who in turn dedicate themselves to supporting our less-advantaged societies and helping them to thrive. We’re welcoming dozens of charities - local and UK-wide - to chat and engage with the public about their all-important work.

so be sure to pay them all a visit if you can. 

ARTISAN MARKET, throughout the City Centre on Saturday 16^th July

Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID, working in partnership with the team at Castle Artisan Market will bring a striking selection of stalls selling all things sustainable, vintage, and handmade.

ethically sourced  

CHILLOUT RETREAT at Smithfield

Smithfield, in the City Centre will become a zone of relaxation for the entirety of the festival, to help you come back down to Earth. Expect soothing music from DJ Rob Jackson; the beach with deck chairs; and a BBQ area fired up for all the family to enjoy in the sunshine!

For more information please visit: www.stokeontrentcitycentre.co.uk where you can view and download the full festival programme.

People are encouraged to follow the Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID’s Facebook page (/stokeontrentcitycentrebid), Instagram (/StokeonTrentBID) and Twitter page (@stokeontrentbid) for the latest updates relating to Better World Festival 2022 and other BID initiatives.