
EVERY SORT OF PEOPLE
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partnership + people + creativity = community
the first Every Sort of people event happened In 2017, in partnership with Lewes Football Club. This event was an accessible community festival, building on our work with learning disabled people and accessible arts programming.
Through Culture Shift facilitation, over 30 local community sector organisations contributed to the success of the Every Sort of People Festival and over 1000 people attended on the day.
“The Every Sort of People Festival was very well planned and run by lots of enthusiastic people, seemed like there were lots of busy people knowing what to do and when, while helping individuals with additional needs. A very professional event, I could see how much work had gone into making the day a success.”
Click here to learn more about what happened on the day and who was involved


dates for your diary
Every Sort of People Party 2025
This summer, we’ll be bringing the festival vibes to Newhaven for two events on Saturday 19th July.
During the afternoon, from 12 to 4pm at the Marine Workshops, BN9 0ER come along to a free community market and family friendly event.
Drop in and connect with local people and organisations, buy locally made items and take some time out to relax and take part in creative activities led by professional artists.
In the evening, from 6 to 11pm we will be at The Sidings, BN9 0ER.
Come along to an evening of live entertainment in a warm and supportive atmosphere
This vibrant cabaret event welcomes everyone, celebrating diversity and inclusivity
Enjoy live performances, music, dance, poetry, pizza and a bar
Featuring Delta 7, Woodzy and local DJs
Tickets for the evening event are £3 in advance via Eventbrite or £4 on the door
Click here to book your tickets for the evening







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Every Sort of People Party 2023
17 organisations came together for Every Sort of People Party managed by Culture Shift in partnership with Sanctuary Festival. The venue was the Hillcrest Community Centre in Newhaven and was attended by 230 people, including the Mayor of Newhaven, Councillor Julie Carr, who said:
“I am absolutely delighted this is happening in Newhaven. I think this is a really special event with so much going on. Thanks to the organisers and the people who put in the grant application so we could partially fund this brilliant event. I would love to see this happen every year”
The event celebrated the diversity and creativity of the local community in a positive and inclusive way.
With funding support from the Chalk Cliff Trust and Newhaven Town Council, the event was free to all attendees and there was a vast array of activities and performances for everyone to enjoy. You can learn more about what happened on the day by clicking here to read the evaluation report
Every Sort of People offers partners and supporters an opportunity to create local connections, develop new audiences and make a unique contribution to their community. Contact us at info@cultureshift.org.uk with any enquiries