Small festival, big heart

Founded in 2007 by the Cameron brothers, Fieldview Festival celebrates its 10th year on the first weekend of August, Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th. This independent, grassroots arts festival started life as a post-summer party for friends, and is now set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside holding a capacity of 3000. It has an ethos of sustainability, local produce, honesty, charity and community - something lacking in many larger festivals.

Fieldview is a not-for-profit organisation and all surplus funds are donated to global and local charities, raising almost £25,000 since its inception. So you don’t have to feel guilty about having fun!

There’s something for people of all ages to enjoy, so expect to find new music along with the nation’s best up and coming bands. This year’s headliners include the 7 piece ambient electronic bass ensemble Submotion Orchestra, and North African style punk jazz band Melt Yourself Down. Harnessing the theme of ‘magic’, the festival organisers will take you on a cosmic journey with workshops and activities including yoga, meditation, partner massage, flower crown making, the Glitter Pit and a kid’s treasure hunt.

These combine to make this an enjoyable, sustainable event that brings the local community closer together – get your tickets here!

By Sophie Fletcher