HowTheLightGetsIn - Philosophy and Music Festival in Hay

Hi all,

I thought people might be interested in HowTheLightGetsIn (howthelightgetsin.org), the world’s first philosophy and music festival held at Hay-on-Wye (26th May-5th June).

This event brings together philosophers, writers, musicians, politicians, artists and commentators for ten days of rigorous debate, incisive solo talks, film screenings, live performance, and parties.

HowTheLightGetsIn has put paid to the idea that the public want dumbed down culture. With an unashamedly high-brow programme tackling the latest theories in everything from philosophy and art to science and politics, visitor numbers have been growing at a breakneck pace - tripling each year. The theme for this year’s festival is “New Gods: Icons and Ideas in a Changed World.” Are the great narratives that have built and sustained the West under threat? And, if so, what are the new gods that will replace them?

With a broad spectrum of speakers including Anthony O’Hear, Don Cupitt, AC Grayling, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Peter Hacker, Christopher Hamilton, Barry C Smith and more controversially Anjem Choudray, as well as a number of live music performances, it’s going to be a really exciting event.

Please visit our site for more details - www.howthelightgetsin.org

Hope to see you there!

All the best,
HowTheLightGetsIn Festival Team