West Malvern Playing Field
Bank Holiday Monday
25 August 2008

West Fest 2008

West Fest 2008 has been announced and will run on the same day as last year — Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2008.

Fundraising Concert: Gordon Giltrap

Many, many thanks to the star of last year's festival, one of the UK's most respected guitarists, Gordon Giltrap, who played a fundraising concert at Colwall Village Hall on Friday 2 May. The evening was a huge success, with the hall full and a great time had by everyone. A significant sum was raised towards the cost of this year's festival. Thanks also to Paul White & Ray Mytton for playing support, David Lee for lighting, Paul White for sound, Owen (Malvern Fringe) for the bar and the village hall committee for use of the hall.

West Fest 2007

West Fest 2007 has been confirmed as the biggest yet with an estimated 5000 people attending over the day. Thanks to everyone who came, and especially to those who volunteered. Thanks to the 20 bands who played and gave us a whole day and an evening of wonderful music. Thanks also to our sponsors, to those who donated raffle prizes, and those who helped publicise the event. The committee are relieved to announce that a profit was made; for details of how it has been distributed see the Grants page.

West Fest 2007

Magazine Article

There's an excellent article in September's Performing Musician magazine, written by committee member Paul White, describing how West Fest's sound systems were put together and run this year. It's eminently readable and entirely suitable for non-techies — read it here.