Funders

The Shetland Folk Festival relies on core funding and the kind generosity of sponsors and donators every year for the quality and diversity of the event and the many benefits it brings to communities throughout Shetland.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Shetland Folk Festival Committee recognises that sponsorship is a significantly important way to maintain and develop the quality and diversity for which the Festival is known worldwide. We are keen to discuss how sponsorship can be made to best work for businesses and are willing to consider tailoring sponsorship packages to particular needs.

Every year, the Festival has general sponsors as well as businesses who prefer to sponsor a specific event, project or even visiting band!

Without the kind generosity of our sponsors, the Shetland Folk Festival could not continue to enjoy its worldwide renown.

2024 Funders

The Scottish Government

The Scottish Government

Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland

Shetland Islands Council

Shetland Islands Council

Arch Henderson LLP

Arch Henderson LLP

Belhaven Brewery

Belhaven Brewery

J.W. Gray & Co

J.W. Gray & Co

RSM Chartered Accountants

RSM Chartered Accountants

Scottish Sea Farms

Scottish Sea Farms

EnQuest on behalf of the Sullom Voe Terminal owners

EnQuest on behalf of the Sullom Voe Terminal owners

LHD Marine Supplies

LHD Marine Supplies

ESPL Regulatory Consulting

ESPL Regulatory Consulting

GTS Central Ltd

GTS Central Ltd

Bolts Car Hire

Bolts Car Hire

Art Machine

Art Machine

Loganair

Loganair

Pure Energy Centre

Pure Energy Centre

Seabirds and Seals

Seabirds and Seals

Serco Northlink Ferries

Serco Northlink Ferries

Adenia Fishing Ltd

Adenia Fishing Ltd

Allied Taxis

Allied Taxis

R.G. Jamieson & Son

R.G. Jamieson & Son

Shetland Reel

Shetland Reel

Hans and Willy De Jong

We are extremely grateful to the many businesses and other organisations that provide support towards our Festival – both financial donations and in-kind support. In 2022, these included:

  • Serco Northlink Ferries
  • Arch Henderson LLP
  • Delta Marine
  • EnQuest and Sullom Voe Partners
  • LHD Marine Supplies Ltd
  • LHD Limited
  • RSM Chartered Accountants
  • Arch Henderson LLP
  • Scottish Sea Farms
  • ESPL Regulatory Consulting
  • Art Machine
  • Seabirds and Seals Tours
  • Pure Energy Centre
  • Shetland Arts Development Agency/Mareel
  • NB Communication
  • BBC Radio Shetland
  • Shetland News
  • The Shetland Times Ltd
  • Millgaet Media
  • Bolts Car Hire

Our thanks also to the following:

  • Lerwick Boating Club
  • Islesburgh Community Centre
  • Clickimin Leisure Centre
  • Mareel 

To discuss sponsorship opportunities in more detail please contact Louise Johnson at [email protected].