Off The Tracks Summer Festival 2012
Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September 2012Donington Park Farmhouse, Isley Walton, nr Castle Donington, Leicestershire, England MAP
£70 for w/e inc camping, youth (12-16) £40
Daily capacity: 2,000
Last updated: Fri 3rd Aug 2012
A sure sign that I'm having a high old time here is that I can't quite believe how quickly Sunday has come around. But here it is, and I'm at least consoled by the fact that there's another day of fine music to look forward to. The beautiful voices of Samzeo soothe many a sore head before Moonshee take to the stage with renditions of folk classics given a twist with the addition of tabla and sitar. Like much of the music this weekend it's an idea that perhaps looks a bit odd on paper but works brilliantly in practise.
A few heartfelt words of thanks from coorganiser Boz and its all over and a tired but happy crowd head for home. Now, this is traditionally the bit of the review where I'm supposed to outline what could have been better about the festival, but the honest answer to that is "Not much". At a push I'd say it could do with a bit more variety in the food department, But at a festival with such a great line-up, run by people who clearly love what they do and with one of the friendliest atmospheres I've encountered in 25 years of going to festivals,that would seem a bit nit-picky. Off the Tracks has won yet another convert.
review by: Rob Matheson
photos by: Phil Bull
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