written by Nigel Morgan on 24/05/2011
We have been to this festival each year from it's beginning in Nantwich.
Great relaxed atmosphere. Good sized camping/caravanning site. Clean toilets, hot showers. Family orientated, the kids can go off learning to use a diabloe if they don't want to watch the Bands.
Good line-up of bands and artists. If you don't want to listen to the Bands on the main stage you can wander around and catch artists you have never heard of and be pleasantly surprised. Highlights this yeat for me were seeing Fish (Marillion) singing amongst the crowd and Cerys Mathews performing ballads accompanied by only an acoustic guitar. What an amazing powerful voice! Roll on next year.
written by on 23/05/2011
Thought this was a great little festival - good relaxed atmosphere, music was impressive, was good to see icons of the 60's/70's like the Strawbs and Wishbone Ash. Hazel O'Connor was fab, impressive acoustic version of Eight Day, even though the sound was a bit hit and miss in the big top venue. Liked Steve Harley, better than expected and really enjoyed Sheelanagig, Seven Little Sisters and Hayseed Dixie.
Loads of space for camping and the loo's were great, flushing, ceramic, never ran out of loo roll, soap, paper towels etc. Veritable luxury when compared to the Glasto loos!
A good kick-off to the festival season if you like acoustic music, beer and a relaxed vibe.
written by on 02/07/2010
Second year at this festival. Fantastic, friendly people, great bands, good food and amazing weather both years.
2009: Favourites were Baka Beyond, Aziz, Ed Tudor Pole, Ade Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds.
2010: Too many to mention but a few are - Aziz, Mike ? and Amy ? (she played harp), Piste Artistes
Great facilities even though the hot water ran out on the Sunday (it was soon sorted out).
Although I don't have children, this is a great festival for kids - not too big and plenty to keep them busy.
Santa even came along this year!
written by stig1959 on 18/06/2010
As the Sun would say,"Phew, What A Scorcher!"
Couldn't have planned better weather for going to our first acoustic festival. The venue was great, as were the camping facilities. The festival site was well laid out and not too big. My only concern was the dome stage being too small for some of the bands playing(3 Daft Monkeys and Leatherat nned more space). Most main stage acts were really good, but what was Donovan on! I know he is laid back, but his set was embarrasing, lots of people left mid way through!
Overall, great weekend. Thanks to all those involved in the organisation,planning and stewarding.
Cheers, Nigel J.
written by on 30/05/2010
Good site close to the town and railway station. Good Car Parking and access and Camping next to your car. Excellent bands both known and unknown. Nice clean toilets and showers. Litter free site. Lots for the kids - football workshops, face paining, juggling, drumming. Very laid back. One of the best "small" festies. Unfortunately, Tescos ran out of ice, the weather was so hot.
written by on 26/05/2010
Great Festival! this was my first time going and I was really impressed. The atmosphere was brilliant and good fun for all the family, staff and security were both helpful and friendly. The toilet and shower facilities were very clean too. The entertainment was great all around, The Hampsters and Kate Rusby deliverd a most enjoyable set on the main stage, but there were also some more fantastic bands & artists on the other stages too.
SURPRISE OF THE WEEKEND: I saw an amazing band called The Beetroot Kings. I was absolutley blown away by their set! they were without a shadow of a doubt were the best band there all weekend, it was so refreshing to hear a new band with such a different sound. Very Entertaining! will definitely be getting tickets for this Festival again. :)
written by on 25/05/2010
only made the sunday but really enjoyed the atmosphere ,music, company and the sun.hope it comes to uttoxeter again.very frendly staff and great to see the bands mingle with the crowd watching the other acts and talkng to the audience.the hamsters as always were polished.the caldicot morris dancers scarey.beetroot kings as good as anyone that i saw on the day.
roz bruce great local talent,eddie tenpole worth watching just for his sound check alone,the big fibbers were completely bonkers and the levellers-the first time ive seen them live awesome no queues no hassle only one problem .where was everyone from uttox finally radio mary on fri heard them in my garden stole the show long live, live uttox
written by robthewood on 26/01/2010
A very friendly family atmosphere. Loved seeing the kids doing their football workshops and the mums and dads at 8.30 Yoga Classes. Great being able to camp next to your car. Interesting stalls and great food. Best toilets and showers I've ever seen on a festival site. Friendly Staff and Security. Good Value for money.
2010 looks even better at the new site at Uttoxeter Racecourse with Donovan and The Levellers headlining. Got my earlybird tickets already.
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Acousticrant's Response to Nigel Morgan's Review
Written on: 10/03/2012
How did you go to the Nantwich festival? It was cancled the day before it was due to start!! Are you sure you are reviewing the right festival?
Guest's Response to Nigel Morgan's Review
Written on: 08/07/2012
It's clear that money has been made from this festival since 2007 and not a penny of this has gone to compensating the families who lost large sums of money in 2007 through no fault of their own. I don't think this is right and I would not buy a ticket or support this event, sorry, but I don't believe in customers being treated in this way, it shouldn't be allowed for organisers to call themselves a different company and dodge all responsibility.
Nigel Morgan's Response to Nigel Morgan's Review
Written on: 14/03/2012
The very first festival was held in Nantwich in 2006 and was a success but quite low key. The following year it was cancelled at short notice due to the adverse weather conditions. Tickets purchased were valid for the following year(2008)at a different venue (Catton Hall) which went ahead successfully. The venue was changed again the following year to Uttoxer Racecourse where it has been held for the past 3 years.