Dear Mummy, in a sleepy part of Hampshire, on the fringes of the South Downs near Winchester, a makeshift city has risen. Constructed and built from tents, temporary buildings and travelling caravans. Out of the ground it emerges each year, growing larger and larger - it’s a beast of a festival that consumes its attendees.... Continue Reading →
Dear Mummy, every once in a while an opportunity comes along that we are super intrigued about. Boomtown Festival has been on our radar for years, we only live around the corner from Matterley bowl in Hampshire, the home of one of the coolest festivals on the planet. We never thought it would be suitable for families, making... Continue Reading →
Dear Mummy, it's not everyday you can walk to a festival but we did just that at Carfest South. Based just outside Overton, Hampshire we walked over the village fields to enjoy a day looking at supercars, enjoying music from the likes of Jess Glynne and having fun at Carter's Steam Fair. Carfest is the brain child... Continue Reading →
Dear Mummy, we've had a rather bizarre time at Blissfields this year. From unicorn racing to coloured paint parties, hugging trees and strange costumes it was wacky at our local music festival. Set in the picturesque fields of Vicarage Farm, just off the M3 outside Winchester, Blissfields is a small boutique music festival and offers a perfect... Continue Reading →
Dear Mummy, the bizarre is coming to Hampshire in the form of Blissfields Festival at Vicarage Farm, Winchester, Hampshire. Blissfields is an individual music festival and boasts some excellent DJs and artists. Last year saw me head to my first ever House Party with the Blissfields crew (read our review here) and this year we're more... Continue Reading →
Dear Mummy, it's all gone a bit Pete Tong at Southampton's Common People but in a good way. As Pete Tong and his orchestra took over our local music festival with a nostalgic flick through classic Ibiza offerings as Saturday headliners. I'm sure festival goers were mistaken for thinking they were at Pacha but in... Continue Reading →
Dear Mummy, we're super excited that it's May at long last. We can almost smell summer on the horizon and the days are getting longer the sky is getting bluer and the sun is shining. The last bank holiday in May is always special for us as it kicks off the start of the festival... Continue Reading →
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