Blast

Despite the treacherousness of knee-deep mud, this was a night which deserves the utmost appreciation.

So, firstly I would like to mention those individuals whose laborious hard work made it all possible. Lee Ellis-the ring master and one to whom people should bow; Cai Waggett-press officer extraordinaire; Sam Dunnett-site manager/partner; Matt Daniel-promoter; Jamie Sachs-landscape design and Matt Osborne-spiritual advisor.

The main stage at Leopallooza

I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone that attended when I say every single one of the acts were incredible and made this years Leopallooza the best yet!

Trekking down the hill from the campsite in the early evening sun, the music oozed from the two main stages luring the partygoers in to the depths of the handcrafted arena below. A lucid playground which seemed as if it had sprung from the earth for one moonlight bonanza, like something created purely from Cornish mythology. 

The night's entertainment was kick started with the sensual sounds of Sam Isaac plus a full band. The crowd gathered in front of the main stage in awe of the beautiful, soul searching melodies of this band which created a wonderful, ethereal sense of reality. At this moment in time 'pallooza felt a million miles away from anything. The drinks were now well and truly flowing too.

Jumping for Joy!

This was followed affluently by Cosmo Jarvis who further encouraged the audience to surrender themselves to the clutches of Leopallooza, dusk loomed on the horizon and the scene was lit with a glow from the stage lights.

Donning the second stage, otherwise known for being powered entirely by sunlight (I still never found out how!) were the Cornish band, Auction For The Promise Club.

My personal favourite of the evening were the formidable Floors And Walls. With their unique amalgamation of melodic guitar riffs, MC'ing and crafty lyricism this band captured the attention of just about everyone at the festival. A 'mosh pit' gathered at their feet and threw the previously chilled crowd into pure pandemonium, creating a moment which will take some beating. Bring on Leopallooza 2010.