Baskery on stage in 2011
Friday also saw the return of Sweden’s finest Baskery who stormed the stage at last year’s festival and returned by huge public demand. They are playing at the music industry SxSW in Texas soon, the same showcase that introduced Lowestoft’s The Darkness to Stateside success and are currently recording a new album ‘New Friends’ in Sweden.
Belgium’s hottest new act My Little Cheap Dictaphone also played on Friday. Their new album ‘Tragic Tales of a Genius’ is selling well in the Eurozone and whilst still to be released in the UK bagged an impressive 5 Stars in the Sunday Times and similar critical acclaim in Q magazine.
Sunday headliners were local favourite’s The Parkinsons Project. These guys are all seasoned musicians who as well as providing the hottest grooves around also raise thousands a year to support people with Parkinsons Disease.
On sunday we saw the welcome return of John and Mario and Sam and Daisy. Also appearing sunday were top Pink Floyd Tribute act The Pink floyd Dimension
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Giginthepark proudly announce the dates of gigithepark 2012 - now in it's 15th year.
The 3 day event will be held slightly later than usual on the second weekend of August 10th 11th and 12th so put the dates in your diary now.
More info about the event will appear here as it emerges but for now you can look at some pictures of the highly successful 2011 event here
Giginthepark 2011 was yet another rip roaring success! Held in the town park over the weekend of August 5th – 7th 2011.
Now firmly established on the festival circuit the organisers worked hard to provide a varied mix of musical genres mixing established acts with the best up and coming bands around.
Saturday headliner were Ska giants The Beat who needed no introduction to the Halesworth crowds with an impressive back catalogue of hits like Mirror in the Bathroom and Tears of a Clown.
The Beat previously played the festival in 2006 and giginthepark was proud to have them back.
Also appearing on saturday were The Dhol Foundation who have featured and headlined at most major music events around the world wowing the crowds with their dynamic, thunderous beats.
The musical influences are formed from a rich tapestry of culture and music from around the world, absorbing their culture, moving it to another part of the world; add their bit twist, and finally a bit of the TDF magic before powering it out through the muscle of the Dhol Foundation.
Local favourites Solko (formerly The Fuzz) hit the mainstage saturday night, as did another local favourite Robert Brown.
The Dhol Foundation drumming up a storm
Supporting on Sunday were the irrepressible Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs who’s Hillbilly Folk has entertained Glastonbury Festival and 7000 bikers at Bath Bike Show among others. They play songs ranging from traditional skiffle tunes to covers of the Pussycat Dolls and Motorhead’s songs!
Making their gig debut on sunday were blues stalwarts The Groundhogs featuring the legendary Tony McPhee.
Over the past 14 years we have
played host to some amazing acts incuding; Showaddywaddy, The Undertones, Baskery, Lee Vasey, Mundo Jazz, Secret Cinema, Glenn Hodge, Jon Allen, Grace Solero, Glen Tilbrook and the Fluffers, Chas n Dave, Nine Below Zero; The Blockheads, Hugh Cornwell, Geno Washington, Pauline Black, Echo and the Bunnymen, the Stranglers, Buzzcocks, Dr Feelgood, the Pirates, the Hamsters, the Selecter, Neville staples, Suzi Quatro... the list goes on and on.
Please check out the gallery pages for images from our incredible 14 year history.