July 2023

the Story continues

This year we had 12 hours of live music across two stages with something for everyone’s musical taste from roots to blues, soul to salsa – a strong line-up of original and experimental musicians, many of whom tour the UK, Europe and beyond. We had a band from the streets of São Paulo, a singer from Chile and our own home-grown headliners, Bare Jams who now live in Bristol but command quite a following around the world. 

We had locally brewed craft beer, chilled lager, Pimms or a glass of wine. There was a wood-fired pizza oven, halloumi fries and homemade burgers, an ice cream van and Semley’s famous tea tent.

You could join in a free Tai Chi session, get a glitter tattoo, help construct a giant festive rhino, make a printed flag or chase the ever popular Bubblesman – who returned this year with his fire hoop dancers to charm the children like a benign Pied Piper. There were stalls selling Romanian pottery, handcrafted jewellery, eco-friendly products, essential oils and vintage wear.