LAURA LOCKE

Laura Locke has worked in tourism and the media, and has  been a course leader and senior lecturer in Events and Tourism Management at the University of Suffolk for over 20 years. She now works part-time and enjoys being a radio presenter for Felixstowe Radio.

 

Ever passionate about women’s issues and the arts, she worked with her students of event management to create women’s events at the University.  On taking a break from full time work, she decided to run women’s networking events in Felixstowe – Cocktails and Conversations. From that sprung the idea of an International Women’s Day Celebration of women in art and music. LAura is a presenter for Felixstowe Radio and works for Emmaus as a Community Coo-ordinator at Emmaus Wellbeing Hub in Felixstowe. Wamfest is Laura's passion and is tireless in her efforts to promote women in the arts!

SALLY JACOBS​

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As well as appearing as a singer/guitarists at Wamfest events, Sally has been involved with Wamfest from the beginning, organising the very important volunteers, so necessary for making sure each event runs smoothly! 

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KATE WHITE

 

Kate has been part of the Wamfest team since 2022 and loves getting involved with these fabulous initiatives that enhance our town, especially loving live music and performance. She was part of the all femaie group No Apology that played at Wamfest in 2026.

 

Kate set up The Greenhouse Cafe in 2018, helped start Edible Felixstowe, a local iniative to grow local food in 2024, and has been involved in the logistics and planning of local events and festivals for several years.

CHANDRA GROVER

Chandra Grover, a Suffolk-based musician, teaches clarinet and piano from her home studio in Trimley. She is musical director for  female vocal group Felixstowe Harmonies and clarinet choir Java Junction, and also sings with Stellar Acapella and plays clarinet in Essentially Swing.  Chandra also writes and arranges songs, which are available on SheetMusicPlus. 

 

 In her workshops, Chandra loves working with groups to develop their understanding of key musical elements and score reading. The sessions focus on body percussion, movement, and learning harmony songs. 

 

 After performing with her choir Felixstowe Harmonies at WAMfest, Chandra was inspired by the organizing team's passion and vitality. This led her to eagerly get involved in supporting the wonderful, unique festival that celebrates and showcases the wealth of talent in the local area.

BOBBIE COPPEN

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Not as scary as she looks!  Bobbie has been involved in the entertainmet business all her working life and since retirement has lent her expertise to help organise Wamfest - where would we be without her - she is the voice of reason!

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GLORIA PICTON

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As well as bringing her spanish flamenco workshops to Wamfest, Gloria has been involved in Wamfest since the beginning. We love her flare and colourfulness and she always brings something special to the party!