Featured in The Strad: Tradition Meets Innovation

Featured in The Strad: Tradition Meets Innovation

Andrew Bernardi was featured in The Strad magazine following a unique musical collaboration that brought together two very different violins: his 1696 Stradivarius and a contemporary carbon fibre instrument created by maker George Man C. The article explored a rare...
Friends of Sussex Hospices: Summer Cabaret

Friends of Sussex Hospices: Summer Cabaret

Set within the beautiful surroundings of Bardown Oast Farm in the Sussex countryside, this special summer cabaret evening in support of Friends of Sussex Hospices brings together music, entertainment and fundraising in an elegant marquee setting. Broadcaster, author...
2026 Festival Season Launched at Toovey’s – Sussex World

2026 Festival Season Launched at Toovey’s – Sussex World

The Shipley Arts Festival marked the launch of its 2026 season with a special gathering of Friends, sponsors and supporters at Toovey’s salerooms in Washington. Festival Director Andrew Bernardi and guest musicians presented a series of musical highlights from...
A Partnership in Italian Craftsmanship

A Partnership in Italian Craftsmanship

Andrew was recently invited to deliver a very special Stradivarius performance to a distinguished audience, hosted by Sanlorenzo Yachts UK and Howden Private Clients at the prestigious Minotti London Showroom. The event was covered in the June edition of the Luxury...
Shipley Arts Festival – The Macau Chapter

Shipley Arts Festival – The Macau Chapter

On March 12, 2025, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau, hosted the “Shipley Arts Festival– Macau Chapter,” bringing together music enthusiasts, students, and the local community for an unforgettable celebration of artistry and education. The event began...
25 Years of Inspiring Music

25 Years of Inspiring Music

The Shipley Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this year! We had the pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful folks at SussexWorld to reflect on the festival’s incredible journey—revisiting highlights from past years and offering an exclusive glimpse...