Okay So having got the offer of a festival this year, I thought it would be great to tag along with the folks from Leeds, Tyrone was on the Decks and it was a great way to capture some footage and Support Ty and MC Dale, the music style of theirs is nothing that I usually listen to but I had guessed that as this was more a live performance than the club stuff it would be great to take a tent and soak up the Atmosphere and see how this production was put together.
The last Festival I attended was at Leeds to see Rage against the machine a few years back and the Atmosphere was electric, and having DJ'd in one of tents a few years back I kind of knew what to expect really, but had no idea the scale of this particular one as it was in Cumbria in the Lake District.
After Picking up everyone in Leeds we set off for the Lakes, everyone in good spirits and really up for this one, after many food & piss stops we arrived about 15:30pm on the Saturday and we parked the car no problem booked in and met up with the Xanadu crew & organisers of the dance tent that Tyrone & Dale would be performing in on the night.
The site is quite large and upon the approach into Cock-Rock everything was in full swing, weather was not as hot as it has been for the last couple of days but was dry never the less, so after the long journey it was time for summat to eat.
Walking round here are a few photos of the Site, there were some awesome setups in other tents and different music, here again this was one I found with a truly awesome setup & sound
A couple of Bands to which I could not tell you who they were but appeared to have a good gathering and lots of support, much of the festival I was taking in appeared to capture young people and was also very family friendly.
One of the Promoters Micky Reilly from Leeds loves his bands so this was a great opportunity to walk round and look at what was on offer, not that I am an expert by any stretch of the imagination, I heard lots of covers done such as Kasabian & the White Stripes..
So by tea time and after a good wander round we ended up at the main stage to see Zane Lowe, Micky & me were divided on this as me from a DJ perspective this guy had no headphones and was bouncing round like a Rapper Gangster, however that said we both agreed that as a live act this lad got the crowd in the palm of his had and delivered on his contract, Fantastic stuff, however My Respect levels hit zero when he started chanting oggy oggy oggy... hahahahaha
And here is Zane in action on the main stage, the folks seem to be enjoying themselves, I was almost compelled to see what his setup was as I don't think I heard a full record played, plenty of energy and time on the mic, crowd were going crazy..
And another is here, the atmosphere was just fantastic, I have never seen Zane Lowe live but he is on the money and knows how to rock a microphone.
So After this we decided to go and find the others and get ready for the nights events, and headed back to the dance tent where Tyrone and Dale would be performing amongst Others, the night scene would get very busy from now on...
Seen Here are the Hustle, these guys were great, and for me totally something different but never the less a fantastic performance..
Met up with the tribe of xanadu had plenty to drink and met some of the other DJ's who had been and who would be playing in this dance tent.
tribe of xanadu, Olly & Adam were perfect hosts and worked really hard to ensure a smooth delivery of what was to be quality night, we also met up with a DJ duo who were just fantastic planet zogg, here pictured below :-)
These guys were really very good in my eyes and played some phenomenal music I liked their sessions only because their style of music I really enjoyed.
Tyrone & Dale would play a two hour set after this only because one of the other DJ's forgot part of his traktor power lead he was gutted. EPIC FAIL......hahaha
DJ Tyrone, Seized this opportunity so he was next up. I enjoyed his session both him and dale went on to play for 2 hours of absolute filth the crowd really enjoyed it.
Here is more footage of the dynamic duo, they both were in their element and rocked the place for a full 2 hours Leeds in the house, the revellers just poured in and danced like nutters for the entire session, an MC and a Scratch DJ what more could you ask for....
Tyrone & Dale were really up for all this and the tunes just came thick & fast, Banger after bsnger, crowd going mental, all in all this was fantastic to see,
Adam & Olly were getting into the Spirit by now and the duo Goldie Looking Chain were on their way into the tent to play on after the Last DJ a Bradford lad playing Breaks and other filth to deploy to the dancefloor :-)
Last up in the dance tent was fab also Goldie Lookin Chain, had the pleasure of having a few beers and a chinwag with em, very down to earth and lovely fellas, in all a fantastic weekend was had by everyone, Both Adam & Olly were in good spirits and working hard to support the DJ's and have a few beers
Goldie Looking Chain were really fun and this was a perfect end to the evenings festivities, Early to rise the next morning and cooking bacon sandwiches all round we managed to get going on our way back to Leeds,
Hopefully next year there will be more of this and we can capture more and stay for the full weekend, After talking to Olly & Adam there are also some underground parties to be had to which I would love to cover, and DJ at, just have to Say a massive massive thanks to the Tribe of Xanadu for a colourful production, friendly people and monstrous sound system, keep em coming Fellas nuff respect...
Peace.......@(*_*)@
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