Wimborne Town of Culture Presents ‘Wimborne’s Got Talent’ at Folk Festival’s Willow Walk Stage

Wimborne has long been called the Centre of the Universe, and for this year’s Wimborne Folk Festival celebrations, that reputation is being put to the test. In a special collaboration with Wimborne Town of Culture 2026, a call is going out to the town’s hairbrush singers, kitchen disco dancers and garage bands to step into the spotlight as part of Wimborne’s Got Talent – a high-energy, eclectic showcase of the people who make this town tick.

Taking place on Sunday 14^th June at the Willow Walk Stage, the event will showcase a diverse mix of emerging local talent, offering performers from across the area the chance to be part of the Folk Festival programme.

From musicians and dancers to comedians, spoken word artists and more, performers are invited to apply with a 10-minute act, with the day structured as two heats leading to a live grand final:

• Heat One: 11am – 12:30pm
• Heat Two: 1pm – 2:30pm
• Grand Final: 4pm – 5:30pm

The initiative is being delivered by Wimborne Town of Culture 2026, as part of its programme to create new platforms for participation and showcase creativity within the town.

Emma Kerr, Project Manager for Wimborne Town of Culture 2026, said:

“Wimborne Folk Festival is such an important part of the town’s cultural identity, so it’s exciting to be able to work in partnership to create a new space within it for local people to step forward