Associate sponsors

 “We are delighted to be able to sponsor Spafest and to be part of an exciting project which brings global music to a local audience. One of our specialties is musical instrument insurance and as such we recognise and celebrate the importance of such a major music and arts festival”

Lynda Cooper, director, Allianz Cornhill.

“We knew that Spafest was a project that we should be involved with. The festival displays all the hallmarks of being a superb event. The association between Bentley Kent and Spafest matches our ethos of supporting the arts and working as part of the Kent community . We have taken full advantage of this opportunity to tie-in with the launch of our newly opened state-of-the-art showroom in Sevenoaks”.

Ian Barrow, general manager, Bentley Kent.

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 “We have been part of the Weald and Tunbridge Wells for nearly 300 years so it is very appropriate that we should be involved in the 400 year anniversary of the town. The opportunity to be associated with the Fusion Series, which is very relevant to our business strategy was too good to miss, Buss Murton looks forward to welcoming clients, staff, friends and their families this summer to see and hear some exciting artists”.

Stuart Burnop, Chief Executive, Buss Murton.

Chapel Down is the leading producer of quality still and sparkling English wine available today. Chapel Down wines are surprising and delighting informed wine drinkers all over the world; you can find us in bars, restaurants and wine stores in Paris, Sweden, Japan and Hong Kong, as well as the better hotels, restaurants and stores in the UK.

As a local wine-producer, based at Tenterden in Kent, Chapel Down are delighted to be involved with SpaFest 2006, which looks certain to be a fresh and exciting programme of entertainment that will really bring the festival feel to the South East. SpaFest will give Kent lots of reasons to celebrate this summer - and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of English wine - Cheers!

“Clydesdale Bank and our co-sponsor Hop Farm Country Park are delighted to be involved with Spafest and sponsoring the International Ballet Gala. This one-off exclusive evening will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of this exciting new festival. Featuring the finest Principal dancers throughout the world, this magnificent occasion will be full of elegance, and charisma. We look forward to welcoming you to this spectacular evening”

Simon Hume-Kendall - Local chairman of Clydesdale Bank

With its local roots, Heartwood Wealth Management is delighted to continue its tradition of supporting local music and cultural events – and is sponsoring the Spafest Classical Series, together with Opera by Definition.

 “We are delighted to be able to support Spafest in it founding year – a festival which is a fitting celebration of Tunbridge Wells’ 400^th birthday, and which I am sure will provide an exciting and enjoyable three weeks”.

David Lough, Chief Executive, Heartwood

Founded in 1988 in Tunbridge Wells, Heartwood provides wealth management services, uniquely integrating investment, tax, retirement and estate planning solutions for wealthy individuals.  Although originally a local company, Heartwood has now grown to include offices in London and Southampton.

"A core value of HR Experts is giving back to the community and encouraging our employees to look beyond the business environment by volunteering in outreach projects. With Spafest we can facilitate these important company ethics. We are delighted to be involved".

Alan Clarke, Managing Director

Lancaster Jaguar

Spafest welcomes Lancaster Jaguar as a Spafest sponsor for Summer Lightning to be held in the grounds of Trinity Theatre.

“Lloyds TSB Corporate is delighted to be involved with the 400th birthday celebration of Tunbridge Wells by supporting the launch year of Spafest. This high-profile event looks set to become a regular feature in the calendar. We would also like to wish Tunbridge Wells a very happy 400th birthday”.

Nick Green, relationship manager, Lloyds TSB Corporate.

Lloyds TSB Private Banking are proud to be supporting Spafest and the Art of Wealth exhibition. We hope that many of you will visit the exhibition during the festival and raise much needed funds for Breast Cancer Care.

“I am delighted to be on board with Spafest in its debut. It is a fantastic venture that has the potential to become a successful annual event for Tunbridge Wells. It is a perfect opportunity to pledge our support for the town, for what promises to be a dynamic cultural experience”.

Simon Dodds, senior partner, Mayo & Perkins Solicitors

"We are thrilled to be associated with this ground breaking festival for Tunbridge Wells.
As a locally based organisation we are naturally keen to support this initiative, through our association of Spafest we look forward to welcoming many guests to enjoy and experience our innovative catering and professional and specialised service at many of the festivals events this year.Spafest will truly put Tunbridge Wells on the cultural map, we are very much looking forward to working closely with the Spafest team over the months to follow.
If you are planning a private or corporate event,we would be delighted to here from you, so please make contact through our website."
Sean Taylor - Purple Pumpkin

"We are delighted to be associated with Spafest and the Thackeray's presentations. We believe it is important to support local initiatives and we are proud to be taking part in the celebrations of Tunbridge Wells' 400-year anniversary".

James Richards, Senior Private Banker, SG Hambros.

“Hop Farm Country Park are delighted to be involved with Spafest and sponsoring the International Ballet Gala. This one-off exclusive evening will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of this exciting new festival. Featuring the finest Principal dancers throughout the world, this magnificent occasion will be full of elegance, and charisma. We look forward to welcoming you to this spectacular evening”

Simon Hume-Kendall - Proprietor

"Wells Associates are extremely proud to be supporting Spafest 2006 as sponsors of the Comedy Series.

As a firm we believe in being involved with the local community.  The Spafest is a great opportunity for Tunbridge Wells to project itself both nationally and internationally."

Nigel Fellows, Senior Partner, Wells Associates

Spafest would like to thank Yamaha Music UK for the kind donation of musical instruments for the classical and fusion series.