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BoomTown Fair reminds you of another world and timeBoomTown Fair 2011 reviewWednesday 7th September 2011 Boomtown Fair 2011 delivered a heady mix of some of the best live music on offer and all the fun of the fair.
It is one of those festivals that reminds you of another world and time. In fact you could liken it to the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. From the moment you step through the gates a multitude of wondrous, beautiful beings are walking around dressed in costumes that belong to them. It's not simply a case of people dressing up for effect they are the characters within, for some it's a lifestyle. The fact you have an imaginary town in the middle of the countryside alone is amazing enough but what I think makes Boomtown Fair stand out from other festivals are the believable characters that monopolise every street corner. The music that is incorporated into its environment fits perfectly. Whether you are an avid fan of Ska, Reggae or Drum and Bass.
Goldie Lookin' Chain had the crowd laughing and dancing in equal measures on Saturday evening, the Newport male voice choir serving up some classics such as your 'missus is a nutter'. Bad Manners featuring the dulcet vocals of Mr Buster Bloodvessel entertained the crowd in fine style later that night performing some of their memorable classics such as Lip up Fatty, and My Girl Lollipop with the energy of teenagers, all done very much tongue in cheek. Terrific crowd pleasers.
Boomtown has something for everyone. Kids Town is a magical wonderland for youngsters with a cornucopia of things to make and do and see.
On every corner you can be captivated by the very essence of 'fun' and a fairylike existence. The Invisible Circus people in particular provide the festival with an extra 'Wow' factor. No matter how large the crowd 'Invisible' is the word because when you watch the performers do their various routines everyone is captivated and they sit quietly almost 'non existent' everyone is drawn in from their normal everyday take on reality and life. A dreamlike festival for all ages alike. However I would say that the only negative aspects of the festival would have to be the apparent staff shortages, which was evident when festivalers arrived. Some had to queue up to 4/5 hours. The other point I would like to make is the distinct lack of toilet cleaning on the Monday morning when people were leaving I felt that it still needed to be addressed despite the fact many may have already left. Both this issues definitely need to be looked at for next year's festival.
It's MAGICAL!!! Bring on Boomtown 2012! review by Linda Pountney photos by Karen Roberts 
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