To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Tapton Lock Festival in Chesterfield, organisers Junction Arts have commissioned YSP Media to create a short documentary which will look at the event’s history, impact and importance to the community.

Filming took place over two days with plenty of opportunities to capture the fun and energetic atmosphere the festival provides. The occasion included community-driven stalls with delicious world cuisine representing Chesterfield’s wonderfully diverse population. In addition to this, a number of performances took place within the big tent including puppet shows, dancing, singing, with the highlight of the weekend being a lively Chinese lion dance and parade through the festival grounds.

YSP Media’s Christopher Bevan had the opportunity talk with artists, volunteers and members of the public who attended the event, all of them giving a positive picture of a festival which has really built up an important legacy and place in the Chesterfield calendar. We look forward to completing the film after further interviews with the organisers, and our thanks go to Junction Arts for commissioning us to take on this project.