APPLICAITONS are now open for charities to apply to be Worcester Music Festival’s chosen cause for 2026.
The announcement follows a hugely successful 2025 event, which saw the festival raise a record-breaking £8,819.92 for Worcester Snoezelen.
Worcester Snoezelen is a leisure therapy centre that provides a range of person-centred multisensory activities designed to empower individuals, bring joy, and support alternative communication. The charity offers a safe, welcoming space for children and adults with learning disabilities and additional needs, enabling them to engage in creative, sensory-based experiences.
Festival director Emily Branson said: “Seeing Worcester come together in September, with hundreds of performances, volunteers and audiences all pitching in, was a powerful reminder of the city’s generosity.
“Raising £8,819.92 for Worcester Snoezelen is something we’re incredibly proud of. Those funds will help the centre continue to deliver sensory sessions, buy specialist equipment and open up more creative opportunities for the people they support. Now we’re turning our attention to 2026 and looking for another local charity to champion.”
Beth Hiatt, project impact coordinator at Worcester Snoezelen, added: “It has been an honour to be this year’s charity, and we are so grateful for the incredible amount raised as well as for the opportunity to raise our profile in the local Worcester community.”
Worcester Music Festival will take place from September 11 to September 13 in the city centre.
Charities based in Worcester wishing to be considered as the festival’s chosen cause must submit their applications by January 3 2026.
Visit www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk/ to apply.
