Join us for Umbrellafest 2023

Get ready for a big, big day of live music at Cassiobury Park on Sunday 11 June 2023

Join us for Umbrellafest!

Sunday 11 June 2023, 1pm-6pm

Cassiobury Park, Watford


At Electric Umbrella we create amazing live, interactive music experiences with learning disabled people. And when our superstars take to the stage, they help change the way the world looks at our community - and others. 


To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, for the first time in five years, Umbrellafest is back! 


Come and join us for an afternoon of live music celebrating everything Electric Umbrella.


Admission is free, so please bring all your friends, and a picnic perhaps, to enjoy a summer afternoon in the park with our amazing members and musicians. Come for the whole afternoon, or drop in for a visit!


There will be something for everybody in a show including songs from our 3 albums  and covers of crowd favourites. You’re guaranteed to be singing and dancing along. 


There’ll be music all afternoon and a chance to find out about our many other activities. It’s an afternoon for the whole family


Could you sponsor Umbrellafest?

At Electric Umbrella we create amazing music experiences with learning disabled people - and when they take to the stage they change the world thinks about them and others.


We're looking for a partner - who shares these values - join us for our next major event in June.


If you're interested in finding out more, email Tim Winward-Hart.

Questions and Answers about Umbrellafest

  • Where is Umbrellafest?

    Cassiobury Park, Watford, at the bottom end of the park near the Gade Avenue car park.  Look for the big yellow stage!

    https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=14rgA-tpgelBh30h1IkxO0uakOT-muSc&usp=sharing


    • Is it near the bandstand? No, it’s at the bottom of the park near the river, car park and paddling pools.

  • When is Umbrellafest?

    Sunday 11th June 12pm - 6pm, first performance at 1pm

  • Do I need to buy a ticket?

    No, the event is completely free to enter, and we hope you’ll bring all your friends and family.  It will be open to the wider public using the park too.

  • How can I get to Umbrellafest?

    • By car: parking in Gade Avenue car park WD18 7LG, but this car park is usually very busy, and parking is only free for the first two hours. There is a 2.1 metre height restriction, too. More info HERE
    • By car: you may be able to park on the Cassiobury Estate (try Parkside Drive) and enter the park via the gates at Langley Way or The Gardens
    • By public transport: Watford Underground Station (Metropolitan Line) is very close, and Watford Junction Station is a 20 minute walk.

  • Will food and drink be available to buy?

    • The Blue Tangerine mobile cafe will be on site, selling coffee, soft drinks, cakes and snacks.
    • Daisy’s Cafe at The Hub (near the paddling pools and playground) will be open, but Electric Umbrella has no direct connection to this business.
    • We encourage everybody to bring their own food and drink.
    • Bring water!

  • Will there be seating?

    We won’t be providing seating.  Please bring your own, or a blanket.

  • Will there be shade?

    We won’t be providing shade, although there are some trees nearby.  If the weather is warm, please think about an Umbrella, or a gazebo, or a hat!


  • Will there be toilets?

    We are arranging for our own temporary event toilets, and there are also toilets, including accessible toilets, at the hub.


  • Will there be First Aiders on site?

    First Aiders from St Johns Ambulance will be in attendance.

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