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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...

Ahead of their appearance at the Festival of Chichester, the Stradivarius Piano Trio were featured in Sussex World, reflecting on more than a decade of music-making together. Violinist Andrew Bernardi, pianist Maria Marchant and cellist Jonathan Few performed a...

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...

We are delighted to be the first musical guests in the brand-new Chailey Concert Series - a fantastic initiative from Chailey Heritage Foundation. This outstanding local charity supporting children and young people with complex disabilities and their families. We’re...

The Shipley Arts Festival 2026 returns with a characteristically imaginative programme of concerts set in some of Sussex’s most distinctive and atmospheric venues. This much-loved Sussex music festival continues to pair world-class performance with a deep sense of...

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 the...

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...

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...

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...

Shipley Arts Festival: Celebrating 25 Silver Years in 2025 We were delighted to welcome a full house for the NFU & Nyetimber Annual Review. The evening included a fantastic performance by members of String Academy and featured a short film screening of Chris...