MarshFest, the family-friendly music festival, has raised an incredible £16,000 for good causes, including local Wiltshire schools.
More than 1,300 attendees enjoyed the day of music, crafts and entertainment, all whilst enjoying food and drink from the local community. The record-breaking amount raised will be distributed across local causes surrounding Marshfield, including Marshfield C of E Primary School, Warmley Park School and College, and Marshfield Cricket Club.
The fifth festival held in Marshfield welcomed Matt Owens of Noah and the Whale and his band The Delusional Vanity Project on the main stage, alongside Henry Ray and El Toro, Rubix Groove, Antalya, Fancy Biscuits and DJ Johnny.
And for the first ever time, MarshFest introduced the New Music Showcase, inviting six local acts to perform on the El Toro Music Stage: Sober Sundays, Fortitude!, The Pressure, Tom Seth Johnson, Butane Skies and The Sunnies.
Aside from the success of the music, visitors to MarshFest were offered delicious local food and drink from the likes of Chai Walla, Marshfield’s Pizza Folk, Marshfield Ice Cream and Really Awesome Coffee. It also introduced Pim’s Thai Street Food for the first time, with authentic Thai cuisine added to the list of local flavours.
Jessica Morgan, one of the MarshFest organisers, commented, “This year’s MarshFest saw a mix of new and classic, and we couldn’t be prouder of the outcome. We kept the children entertained with a craft tent by Makery Kate, Zumba with Dance Fit Bath, Lucy Lost It, graffiti canvases by Graffarty, a stand from The Army and many more family-friendly activities.
“And, having two music stages was a game changer, making sure there was something for everyone. I’m pleased we’ve smashed our target, and grateful for the community’s support in making this our best total yet for MarshFest.”
The primary sponsor for this year’s MarshFest was again MJ Church, with entertainment sponsored by Davis Groundworks and a repeated partnership with Powerline. Other local sponsors included Davis Meade; F. G Bond & Son; R W Knight & Son; El Toro Music; Marshfield Farm; Wyatt & Sons Fencing, Brighter Places, and Winsley White.