The Return of the English Festivals – Rosy F

The Return of the English Festivals – Rosy F

Summer 2021 saw the return of festivals, with plenty of them happening from July all the way up to September. I asked some festival goers from RHS a few questions to see whether risking covid was actually worth it.

Latitude 22nd – 25th July, Southwold (reviewed by Maddy E)

The toilets: 0/10
Best act: The Vaccines
Best day: Saturday
The weather: 9/10
The crowd: 5/10 – lots of young children 
The campsite: 10/10
The security: 3/10
The food: 10/10
The price of food: overpriced
How did you travel? By car and walking
Sum up the weekend in three words: fun, chaotic, amazing 

Boardmasters 11th – 15th August, Newquay (reviewed by Angus W)

The toilets: 1/10
Best act: Loyle Carner
Best day: Saturday
The weather: 6/10
The crowd: 7/10
The campsite: 7/10
The security: 6/10
The food: 6/10
The price of food: very overpriced
How did you travel? By car
Sum up the weekend in three words: wax, overpriced, beach

Reading & Leeds 27th – 29th August, Reading and Leeds (reviewed by Alex D)

The toilets: 7/10
Best act: Stormzy
Best day: Saturday
The weather: 8/10
The crowd: 8/10
The campsite: 9/10
The security: 1/10
The food: 6/10
The price of food: overpriced
How did you travel? By car
Sum up the weekend in three words: loud, violent, wavy

Sundown 3rd – 5th September, Norwich (reviewed by Zeke L)

The toilets: 2/10
Best act: Sammy Virji
Best day: Saturday
The weather: 8/10
The crowd: 9/10
The campsite: 7/10
The security: 4/10
The food: 5/10
The price of food: over
How did you travel? by car
Sum up the weekend in three words: exciting, lively, tiring

From these responses it is clear that the festivals this year did not disappoint, with some great acts. I can definitely say that if you are expecting a luxury weekend with pristine toilets, these festivals may not before for you. But if you are just looking to enjoy some music with your friends, maybe think about finding out more information about these festivals. The average price for a weekend ticket at each festival is £150 but remember to bring a lot more money as the food is overpriced!Most of these festivals happen yearly so if you missed out this time, there is always next year!