#guilfest

Local festivals inject culture back into the community, some do it better than others and Guilfest is certainly one of them. A reasonably small site, two main stages, some smaller tents and a 'festival village', make it perfect for a more relaxed experience. It is the ideal festival to introduce children to outdoor music; or simply for those who want to enjoy music without feeling like they’ve hiked the Himalayas.

Highlights on Sunday included: Skids- the iconic punk band, KT Tunstall and Razorlight.

Skids performed a lively punk rock set, including 'The Saints Are Coming' which was covered by U2 & Green Day; ending with the iconic song 'Into The Valley'. The crowd were loving every minute of their set and judging by looks, many were lifelong fans!

KT Tunstall performed on the Main Stage, having headlined The Royal Albert Hall at the end of June to celebrate her Birthday and 20 years of Eye To The Telescope. Her set consisted of her most known songs, as well as some others. The quality of her and the bands musicianship was second to none, keeping the crowed engaged and bouncing along with her set.

Razorlight were a pleasant surprise, after hearing mixed reviews. Personally, they rode high on Bjorn Agren’s guitar playing and Andy Burrows drumming- who also performed with KT Tunstall. Overall it was a lovely reminder of the 2000’s indie offerings.

Guildford music festival plans abandoned for 2015 #Guildford #Guilfest #Surrey

After GuilFest went bust twice in three years – with Magic Summer Live filling the gap in between – it’s been announced there will not be a music festival in Guildford town centre in 2015.

Music fans will be disappointed after it was announced there will NOT be a festival in Guildford town centre in 2015.

It comes after GuilFest went bust in 2012, to be replaced by Magic Summer Live at Stoke Park…