16-20
Sept
2026
WAF is committed to keeping our ticket prices low and affordable for everyone, and this means less than a quarter of our revenue comes from ticket sales. For this reason, we rely on the support of grant-making organisations, local sponsors, private donors, and generous members of the local community to make our festival possible. Whether you can support us financially or in-kind, with an annual donation or with your time as a volunteer, we are hugely grateful for the generosity of everyone who helps us bring our musical dreams to life every September. Your support enables us to fulfil our key charitable aims of providing world-class music in the heart of Devon, and offering free musical opportunities to hundreds of local children.
Our Friends receive various benefits in return for an annual donation to the festival. You’ll find more info about our Friends scheme opposite below
You can make a one-off donation to the festival via our website using the button below. If you prefer to make a donation by BACS, please contact us. If you would like to make a large donation, please contact us to arrange a BACS transfer.
We are always looking for volunteers to help make our annual festival run smoothly.
Volunteering at the festival can include roles such as…
Volunteers have the opportunity to sign up for whichever tasks they would like to do.
Our wonderful community of hosts in Chagford play a crucial role in making the festival possible. Without in-kind accommodation for our 30-odd young performers, it would be impossible to stage an event on the scale of WAF. We are always on the look-out for new hosts! If you live within walking distance of Chagford Square and would be able to offer simple B&B to one or more performers for several nights in September, please click the button below!
The Friends of WAF are our key group of benefactors, whose ongoing support is absolutely essential in making the Festival possible. We are extremely grateful to all our Friends for ensuring the continued success of WAF.
In return for an annual donation, the Friends of WAF receive various benefits depending on their subscription level: