By Oliver Thompson
‘Huddersfield’s biggest’ charity music festival, Marshfest, is set to hit the streets of Huddersfield this weekend and aims to take on the ‘no plastic challenge.’
The event is in its fourth successive year, beginning on the evening of Friday 19th July and finishing on Saturday 20th July. Prices have been confirmed at £5 with kids under 14 going free.
All proceeds will be donated to the Welcome Centre food bank, who help individuals and families facing financial crisis due to a variety of reasons such as job loss, debt & eviction, benefits issues, homelessness, domestic violence and substance misuse.
The food bank is listed as an independent local charity who rely on the support of local people.
Organisers have confirmed that there will be live music, rides, face painting and a selection of stalls from local community businesses. The family event also includes go-karts, roundabouts and folk dancing demonstrations.
Upcoming musicians are also encouraged to join in at the ‘have a go’ workshops.
The festival is fully accessible for the disabled and will include food stalls that are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Schedule
Friday 19th July – Magic Rock Brewing Indoor Stage
19:30 – Flock of 3
20:45 Christy Herron & 39 Blues Band
22:00 The Exiled Stones
Saturday 20th July – Camel Club Outdoor Stage
13:00 The Last Bastions
14:00 Boo Sutcliffe
15:00 The Rusty Nails Blues Band
16:00 Highway 62
17:00 The Killermeters
18:00 Tribal Shoots
19:00 Huggy
Saturday 20th July – Magic Rock Brewing Indoor Stage
20:00 Scott Wainwright
21:00 The Blind Dead McJones Band
22:00 Ozzbest