It's the tail end of the festival season now. Artists are normally exhausted from the extensive festival circuit while some will be preparing for autumn tours, but there was no absence of energy from the inaugural event of FORWARDS in Clifton over the weekend.
There was a hugely impressive roster of artists and speakers spread across three stages over Saturday and Sunday (September 3-4) on Durdham Down in Clifton, as organisers promised some of the best names on the international stage. Among some of the biggest names were The Chemical Brothers, Charlie XCX, Jamie xx, Little Simz, Khruangbin, Floating Points and Caribou.
Jointly run by AEG Presents and Team Love (of Love Saves the Day), the line up has been carefully curated with inclusivity at the core. There was truly something everyone could enjoy, with a brilliant kids' area offering entertainment throughout the weekend.
