Lakefest 2017
Highlights from Lakefest, 10 - 14 August 2017 in Ledbury, Herefordshire.
Andrew Marston introduces Vacation (Weobley)—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester
Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music, as recorded at Lakefest near Ledbury.
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Andrew Marston introduces Institutes (Worcester)—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester
Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music, as recorded at Lakefest near Ledbury.
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Andrew Marston introduces Riscas (Redditch)—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester
Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music, as recorded at Lakefest near Ledbury.
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The Charlatans at Lakefest 2017—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Sœur (Worcester/Droitwich)
BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester catches up with the Lakefest headliners.
Imelda May interviewed at Lakefest—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Invincible Youth (Hereford)
The international star shares her tips for new musicians and talks about life on the road.
Feeder interviewed at Lakefest—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Karyo (Upton-upon-Severn)
Meet the band that have had 21 top 40 records, 10 albums and 5 million record sales.
Turin Brakes backstage at Lakefest—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Sœur (Worcester/Droitwich)
We wondered what bands are actually asking for on their riders nowadays. So we found out!
Wilko Johnson interviewed at Lakefest—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Karyo (Upton-upon-Severn)
It turns out that the doctor who saved Wilko Johnson's life is a Lakefest fan!
Rozalla Miller interviewed at Lakefest—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester
Andrew Marston chats to the dance-come-jazz star about her advice for new musicians.
Badly Drawn Boy interviewed at Lakefest—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester
Damon Gough was named in Q Magazine in their list of “50 bands to see before you die”.
Aswad interviewed at Lakefest—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Ellisha Green (Kidderminster)
Don’t Turn Around and Shine are just two of the eight Top 40 singles by reggae band Aswad.
Setting up Lakefest 2017—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Karyo (Upton-upon-Severn)
Around 8,000 tickets were sold for the festival, which is now in its sixth year.
Lakefest on the telly!—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Karyo (Upton-upon-Severn)
With so much competition, what's the secret to holding a successful festival?
Meet the manager of Feeder—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Karyo (Upton-upon-Severn)
David Rowell is one of their managers and has also worked with Sarah Brightman and Bros.
Lakefest timelapse—BBC Introducing, Hereford & Worcester, Andrew Marston introduces Karyo (Upton-upon-Severn)
High speed footage of the Lakefest site and the BBC Introducing tent.
Lakefest 2016
Video, audio and images from the Lakefest 2016, held between 11 and 14 August.















