ABOUT US

At Limelight Festival, we believe that creativity deserves more than just a platform.

It deserves to be seen, shared and celebrated.

OUR MISSION

To create a welcoming space where student creativity shines, achievements are shared, and new connections are made through the joy of live performance.

At its heart, Limelight features performances created by our final-year students.

But our festival is more than just shows. It is an opportunity to learn from industry professionals, discover the creativity and talent in York and where everyone can get involved - as an audience member, performer, artist… maybe even a quiz winner.

OUR VALUES

Championing every artist, every effort, and every spark of imagination. We celebrate not only the final performance, but everything it took to get there - the process, the people, the passion.

CELEBRATION

Bringing people together. We are creating space for conversation, collaboration and shared experience - building the links between artists, audiences, peers and professionals.

CONNECTION

COMMUNITY

Fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and has the opportunity to join in.

WHO WE ARE

Limelight has been created by a team of student producers; Kirsty, Keira, Caitlin and Amba-Lily.

We came together with a shared goal:

To create a festival that’s fun, welcoming and exciting. A space where we cheer each other on, and where everyone’s invited.

We know how much care, courage, and energy goes into creating something new. Limelight is our way of shining a light on those efforts.

But Limelight is bigger than one team…

It’s made possible by a community of performers, designers, musicians, technicians and so many others behind the scenes.

All working together to create this celebration.

Thank you for being part of Limelight.
We can’t wait to see you there!