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Over the August bank holiday weekend, Ashton Gardens was home to a three-day music festival complete with two stages showcasing local talent, food, drink and concessionary stalls as well as fairground rides for the family.
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three days jam-packed with music filled the gardens from the main stage and the grand marquee was a hive of sonic activity, filled with eager music-goers dancing to the many local bands taking to the stage throughout the day. Music fans could be found both inside the tent and setting up camp chairs throughout the gardens to enjoy the sounds al fresco.
A short walk and revellers found the Pavilion stage decorated with bunting and with a seating area close to the bar. Local band Implicit rocked the stage while the crowd bopped along. After their set Implicit spoke to Blackpool Social Club the fantastic atmosphere of the festival.
“Being a band that plays heavier music, it was a real pleasure to see so many people stick around and watch us close the stage as the sun set over the Pavilion… we could tell they had as great a time as we did,” said the band which comprises four members; Dev, Olly, Kris and Sean who are all from the Fylde Coast and Preston. As a local band, they also spoke of the opportunities provided by the festival and organisers to allow them and a number of other local artists, to share their talent with the seaside community and build on their following, having only previously played a couple of gigs. Implicit have been busy writing their debut EP and can be found on socials @implicit.uk.
There was plenty on offer besides music throughout the weekend and the path leading from the Clifton Drive North entrance to the Cenotaph was filled with local vendors offering a tempting variety of food ranging from doughnuts and pancakes to burgers and hot dogs. For those thirsty folks (and it was more than a little warm), there were plenty of hot, cold and alcoholic, beverages on offer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”35812″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”35808″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Roll up, roll up
Behind the delicious-smelling goodies, an array of colourful lights and music flowed through the gardens from the fairground rides and carnival games including the classic hook-a-duck – which I couldn’t help but have a go on myself, smugly bagging two plush bears. There was also a bustling children’s area complete with flying aeroplanes, trampolines and spinning tea cups. For the older thrill-seekers among us, the ‘Joker’ ride offered an adrenaline pumping experience of rising and falling through the air, with riders arms aloft as they spun in circles.
Local events and festivals like these are so valuable. They allow people to experience live events and music within their local community. St Annes Music & Arts Festival really helps talented young and emerging musicians to build their performance experience in friendly environment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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