Forncett Festival CIC is a community arts organisation based in the Forncett Industrial Steam Museum. We deliver an annual micro-festival and a programme of monthly open mic events (April – September), blending live music with heritage, engineering and nature. We offer a platform for artists and musicians, including young, emerging and underrepresented creatives, to showcase their work in a supportive and accessible environment. Our goal is to Increase access to arts, culture and live music within a rural setting, widening participation for individuals who may otherwise face geographic or financial barriers to cultural events.