Our Pitch FREE Festival Highlights
Grassroots Football
Accessible tournaments and inclusive sports activities designed for all abilities.
Creative freestyle football demonstrations that blend athletic skill with artistic expression.
Opportunities for attendees unfamiliar with football culture to discover and appreciate its positive community and inclusive aspects.
- High quality sessions and pathway advice from our partner Exeter City Community Trust
Creative Arts & Culture
High-quality, diverse musical performances from local and national artists provided by our partner Music in Devon Initiative
Circus arts, storytelling, and spoken word events that invite exploration and foster creativity.
Interactive drumming circles designed to rhythmically bridge the gap between arts, holistic practices, and sports led by our partner Shumba Arts
Holistic Wellbeing
Wellness spaces featuring yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and sport therapies.
Educational workshops and experiences highlighting accessible self-care and wellness practices.
Food stalls curated to progressively transition attendees from traditional festival foods toward healthier, wellness-aligned choices.
Find out about more activities and groups with one of our collaborators Wellbeing Exeter
Local Artisans & Traders
Artisan marketplace showcasing local creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainable practices.
Global street food area designed to represent cultural diversity and promote mindful eating.
Bridging Communities: Sport, Arts & Wellness
A cornerstone of Our Pitch CIC is intentionally bridging gaps between different community groups, reducing misconceptions, and nurturing mutual understanding:
Reducing Stigma & Misconceptions:
By thoughtfully curating festival zones and activities, we encourage sports enthusiasts to experience and value creative and holistic practices, and likewise, inspire artistic and alternative communities to appreciate football as an inclusive, expressive, and community-focused sport.Curated Festival Flow:
Our festival site is specifically designed to blend these worlds naturally and comfortably. A thoughtfully arranged wellness corridor physically and conceptually connects football and sports areas to arts and holistic zones, enabling attendees to effortlessly move between experiences and encounter diverse cultural expressions.Shared Experiences:
Activities like interactive drumming, inclusive sports workshops, and creative performances foster shared experiences, helping traditionally separate community groups see common values, creativity, inclusivity, teamwork, and expression as unifying forces.
- Arts, Music & Culture – Main stage, performance tents, artisan markets.
- Wellness Corridor – Mindful transition from indulgence to nutritious living.
- Grassroots Football & Sports – Inclusive tournaments, freestyle demos, workshops.
