Words: Sam Gillinder
Photos: Kelvin Wakefield & Susan Tellum
The Kirkstall Festival, a huge event in Leeds, took place amid the stunning backdrop of Kirkstall Abbey.
The festival showcased a myriad of stalls amid a summer heatwave, which drew the crowds.
Charities, small businesses and political movements were all represented.
There were a lot of interesting things for the children to enjoy including swings and rides, a ghost train and dodgems were also present.
A waltzer was the pick of the rides.
Several food stalls ranging from hot dogs and cheese burgers to chicken stalls and Indian food were all available.
See below for a slideshow of 21 photos by photographer Kelvin Wakefield:
The music on show was a huge part of the occasion and the main stage showcased the talent on offer.
First to grace the stage were Pop n Rock, a choir of women. They sang covers of some highly entertaining songs. Their finale of a mixture of Abba hits was entertaining.
Next up were a band called State of Georgia. The lead singer and keyboard player named Georgia Jakubiak was incredible.
Following them were Louis, Louis, Louis. Their set included songs such as “tequila”, perfect for the audience where most were enjoying a drink.
Performing next were Music from the Attic, a band that got together with the ethos of dusting down old instruments and resuming their passion for music with other like minded people.
The final band to play on the main stage were The Good Foot Collective. Their set was described by one of the members of the band as “New Orleans oriented for the weather” and he couldn’t have been more right.
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Thank you Sam and the photographers for this review, it will certainly help keep my memories of a lovely day with a wonderful atmosphere very much alive in my mind.