We arrived at Beverley at the opening of the Festival as the village started to slowly fill, eager to explore what would be our home for the next three days. The camp site, thoughtfully placed in the centre of the Festival village and surrounded by the various venues divided up into Main Hall, Wold Top and Bar, Concert Marquee and the Acoustic Marquee, dotted with Craft stalls, displaying a dizzy array of skills ranging from pet peas to colourful jewelery, with hand crafted instruments and of course a mouth watering selection of food stalls.
On the Fringes the local pubs, the Tiger, The Sun Inn, Hodgson's Bar, the Friary and the ancient Minster itself all provide festive support.
The overworked friendly information team welcomed us and smiled through the constant enquiries and festival buzz.
As we wondered around we met lots of wonderful people who were part of the Beverley Festival Village. Martha press liasion who guided and looked after us, Rachael Crackett who was stage managing the Concert Marquee and Tom, Charlie and Kerry from St Johns Ambulance, this is Toms 6th beverley Festival.
As we walked through the Festival village we met lots and lots of lovely people.
At last it's time for the music, kicking us off at 5pm Miles Cain, Rebekah Findley, Dream of Appolo and Anna Shannon.
Whilst over in the Concert Marquee Bowie, Bliss and Cockerhan set the party going.
Throughout our camera team (Alison) filmed and chatted to campers, traders, and the ever important behind the scenes staff.
Much later (and not unusualy) the rest of the Yorkshire Gig Guide team (Andrew and Eve) arrived.
Following the impomtu jammin in the late Night Wold Marquee and yet exhilerated at 2.30 am after listening to the good sounds and relaxed ambient atmosphere of this festival we retired
Ni-night for now.
by Denis Heaton.
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