A showcase in East Anglia for creative leaders in literature, media, art, environment and music

14-15 June 2025, Hedingham Castle






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Founded in 2015, Bishop & Miller is one of the fastest-growing auction houses in the East of England and has locations in Stowmarket and Holt. Its main focus is specialist and themed auctions of carefully vetted objects and collectibles.

2025 Forthcoming Events

14 May | William T. Taylor: Hoof Beats | The Jockey Club Rooms | Newmarket, Suffolk

20 May | James Birch - Gilbert & George and the Communists | The Minories | Colchester, Essex 

14 - 15 June | EA Festival | Hedingham Castle | Castle Hedingham, Essex

“EA Festival was the most magical weekend I can ever remember, for so many, many reasons - and I suspect life-changing for a significant number of people.”

— John Lloyd, EA Festival 2021 speaker & creator of Black Adder, Spitting Image and QI

EA Festival 2025 Speakers

Jonathan Sumption (democracy), Fuchsia Dunlop (Chinese food), Venki Ramakrishnan (longevity), Chloe Dalton (nature), Marcus du Sautoy (AI), James Canton (environment), Ben Lewis (art market & fraud), Tim Nguyen (AI), Rebecca Willis (clothing), Aaron Reeves & Sam Friedman (class), Susie Alegre (AI), Catherine Nixey (religion) & Luke Wright (spoken word)

MORE KUDOS FOR EA FESTIVAL

It was the most memorable and uplifting day imaginable. The setting was magical, the weather perfect and, above all, the speakers were terrific. 

-- Polly C.

I wanted to say how brilliant it has been for me to watch the whole festival live streamed as I was not able to attend in person. Food for the soul and the beginning of something very special. Go EA! 

-- Claudia G.

I think EA Festival will transform the cultural life of this part of the country. 

-- Will D.

Congratulations on a triumph of a weekend. I look forward to hearing about the festival going from strength to strength,  taking its place among other major art and culture festivals of the UK.  

-- Dr. Gavin Francis, EA Festival 2021 speaker