By Sam Gillinder
Horsforth Beer and Music Festival 2025 took place at St Margaret’s Church on 6 and 7 June.
The event was highly anticipated by the residents of Horsforth and they turned out in force to enjoy the drinks, food and music on offer.
During the event several bands performed in the nave of the church with the altar space providing the stage. People danced and drank throughout.
“Horsforth you have done it again. You’ve gone all in and supported another great community event. This time it was Horsforth Beer and Music Festival.” said Dave Brosnan, a member of the Horforth Town Team and also a Horsforth town councillor.
He added: “I shouldn’t be surprised though because it’s who we are. It’s what we do as Horsfordians.”
Lyndsey Acaster, from The Old King’s Arms, confirmed: “We had almost 1,000 people over the weekend”
The event began on Friday evening with tickets available to adults. Within the church nave the bars were set up. They were provided by The Old King’s Arms and the Horsforth Brewery. Hoolios also served their delicious Mexican cuisine.
The Wing Savant, who have recently taken a residency at The Old King’s Arms, were serving from the gazebo next to the main site. Wine and tasty dishes were showcased from the hatch in the Parish Centre by Grilling Me Softly X Lunation Wines.
With all this in place the music began. Craig Burns started the proceedings. Next to grace the stage were Blue Horizon.
People began to dance to their covers from some popular and iconic acts. They introduced the next tribute band with enthusiasm. Go Your Own Way played songs from the artistry of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. They entertained and the party atmosphere thrilled the audience.
The Saturday sessions began with tickets available for children so that parents could enjoy an afternoon with their family.
The Wing Savant teamed up with Secret Dough Co near the entrance.
Acts who performed on the Saturday included an electro acoustic set by Band Captain, Red Becks with The Stones, Bryan Adams and Bob Marley covers and Colin with an energetic mix of rock, pop and indie.
The event concluded with Old Skool Anthems taking to the stage with their performances of 90s and early 00s dance-pop floor fillers, some absolute bangers echoed around the fun soaked audience under the back drop of the nave within St Margaret’s Church.
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