June Boom
Celebrating arts, culture and creativity in the city.
In June 2024, Exeter hosted a wide array of exciting events organised by community groups and creatives including the Respect Festival, Heritage & Harbour Festival, City of Literature Book Market, Exeter Comedy Festival, Africa Writes, and Dumpling Appreciation Day, to name a few. Exeter Culture alongside InExeter and Visit Exeter are looking to build on and support these events by coordinating a citywide campaign for June 2025. This month-long celebration is designed to showcase the incredible events, arts, and cultural activities happening across Exeter in June. This initiative aims to unite the city in promoting Exeter as a vibrant, dynamic, and inclusive destination for locals and visitors alike. With something happening every day, from community festivals and live music to stand-up comedy and art installations, this campaign will highlight the richness and diversity of our city’s cultural offer. Together, we can make Exeter the go-to destination in the South West this June.
Why are we doing this?
● Strengthening Exeter’s collective voice : A unified campaign amplifies the reach and impact of individual events, creating a cohesive narrative that attracts more attention and footfall to the city.
● Supporting local economy : By drawing more visitors and residents to the city centre, the campaign will benefit local businesses and enhance Exeter’s reputation as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, and entertainment.
● Showcasing diversity : With events catering to a wide range of interests and audiences, this campaign celebrates Exeter’s unique character and the creativity of its community.
Why get involved?
If your business or organisation is hosting an event in June, here’s why you should join the campaign:
● Enhanced visibility : Your event will be promoted as part of the collective campaign, benefiting from citywide marketing efforts.
● Unified branding : Access to campaign assets, including a dedicated logo and promotional materials, to align with the citywide message.
● Increased engagement : By being part of a larger campaign, your event will attract more attention from locals and visitors looking for what’s happening in Exeter.
● Shared success : Joining forces with other stakeholders strengthens Exeter’s position as a leading cultural destination.
● Collaborate & Connect: You would be joining a cohort of fellow organisers, businesses and event managers with opportunities to learn from each other, make new connections and network.
What the campaign will include:
● Awareness campaign : Showcasing Exeter as the ultimate destination for events throughout June.
● Campaign assets: Branded materials and logos provided to all participating events, reinforcing their connection to the June campaign.
● Dedicated website: A central hub listing all events taking place in June, with direct links to organisers' websites for bookings.
● Social media and email marketing: Engaging social media posts, dedicated email campaigns, and blog features to promote the month.
● Advertising campaign: A targeted mix of digital, print, and outdoor advertising to reach a wide audience.
● PR campaign: Collaborating with local press to generate buzz and coverage.
How you can get involved
There is no cost for event organisers to participate in this campaign. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on Exeter, showcasing all the fantastic events happening and encouraging more visitors to experience our vibrant city.
We’re seeking:
● Organisations hosting events to be featured in the campaign.
● Businesses with available spaces interested in hosting events.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST: Please complete the google form
WEBSITE: June Boom - Visit Exeter
Volunteer Reviewers and Responders - Experience Opportunity
To aid with celebrations, we are looking for volunteer writers, podcasters or reviewers to attend these events as part of Exeter Culture’s blog coverage of the event and campaign.
Writers will:
· Be published on the Exeter Culture website and socials with full credit
· Have free access to events – like a Press Pass
· Gain experience writing, recording, and publishing for a city-wide cultural campaign
· Receive editorial and skills guidance from the Exeter Culture team, and support the wider June Boom project team ambitions
Event Features will be around 200 words or 2 minutes in length, photos and videos welcome. Please email us or use the form below if you are interested.