Can you design Tamworth’s own summer mascot?

Calling all creative minds! Can you design Tamworth’s very own summer events mascot to support Tamworth Arts and Events programme of activities and shows for the summer season?

Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts and Events Team are on the lookout for a mascot to represent Tamworth at their outdoor events.

The mascot will first appear in Tamworth Castle Grounds this summer, with an exciting line up of events throughout July and August.

The three-week programme of sport and entertainment in the Castle Grounds is hoped to encompass and celebrate the Commonwealth Games coming to the region this summer with a series of live music events, broadcasts, screenings, professional sports events, community outreach and arts events, running from July 20 – August 13, 2022, making this summer something to really remember.
 

All ages are welcome to enter the competition and design a mascot that will be Tamworth’s very own lucky character that visitors and residents will meet at many of our planned outdoor events.

Your mascot drawing must have a face, arms, legs, clothing, and links or themed to Tamworth.  

The best mascot design will be chosen on Monday, May 30, so don’t delay and get creative now!

Email your submissions to: artsdevelopment@tamworth.gov.uk with your name, age, and contact number, or alternatively you can bring your drawings into Tamworth Assembly Rooms and hand them to the Tourist Information Centre. If you have any questions, please contact Sadie Carrasco at: artsdevelopment@tamworth.gov.uk.

Adey Ramsel, Theatre, Artistic and Events Manager, said: “We’re excited to bring a host of various events to Tamworth this summer for a packed programme of live concerts, sports, broadcast screenings and celebrations.

“To have Tamworth’s own first Arts and Events mascot, will help bring visitors and audiences to our beautiful grounds and create the perfect party in the park this summer for the whole family to enjoy.

“Get ready to find out about more exciting acts and events that are being planned this summer and don’t miss out getting your tickets as soon as they come on sale online at the What’s On guide found here: What's On | Tamworth Arts and Events.”

Tickets are selling fast for the Here and Now, The Very Best of the 80s tour, featuring original 80’s singing sensations Belinda Carlisle, Howard Jones, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Boney M, The Fizz, Toyah and Katrina of The Waves, celebrating the popular ‘80s era of live music on August 13, accompanied by Pat Sharp with his DJ set.

Grab your tickets now via Ticketmaster. Call 0844 847 1726 or online: www.Ticketmaster.co.uk/here-and-now-festival.

Plus, recently added to the summer events programme is the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra plus Russell Watson and The Overtones, performing on Saturday, July 23, in Tamworth Castle Grounds for a rousing celebration of music from the movies.

Tickets go on sale from Friday, May 10 via Ticketmaster and What's On | Tamworth Arts and Events.