The Downs 2019
31st August – 1st September 2019 ~ The Downs, Bristol ~ Capacity: 30,000
The Downs Fest returns for another year bigger and better yet again, now a two day event and with the trusted services of City and Moon Backline on hand.We provided site wide backline across all stages as well as fulfilling artist specific riders for Lauryn Hill, Grace Jones, Nightmares on Wax and Crazy P.
We were also very happy to be sponsoring the Info Stage with it’s numerous guest speakers and a musical line up curated by IDLES’ frontman Joe Talbot.
ArcTanGent 2019
15th August – 17th August 2019 ~ Fernhill Farm, Bristol ~ Capacity: 9,000
Proving to be ATG’s biggest and boldest year-to-date, underpinned by the support of City and Moon Backline services!City and Moon provided site wide backline for all stages and on site backline tech support. As well as covering all generics we also fulfilled artist specific riders for Cult of Luna, Daughters, Car Bomb, The Ocean plus And So I Watch You From Afar.
This was our first year being involved with this excellent local festival and was a great success. Apart from Ash (nearly) reversing over a security guard.
Boomtown 2019
7th August – 11th August 2019 ~ Matterley Estate, Hampshire ~ Capacity: 66,000
We return to Boomtown – Chapter 11 – for the festivals biggest line up and event to date.This is City and Moon’s fourth year and as Boomtown Fair continues to grow and develop in to one of the UK’s most loved annual events with each passing year our scope of work increases.
Providing a full backline package and tech support for numerous stages across this huge site is no easy task, but with months of advancing and pre-preparation we made sure all our artists were taken care of and received their equipment to spec.
The list of equipment we had on site was yet again vast and varied, supplying well over 200 live bands over four days. Lion’s Den, Town Centre, Old Town Square, Hotel Paradiso, The Forge and Lighthouse stages all fell within our remit as well as a selection of mid-level stages. Some of the major acts playing this year included Ms. Lauryn Hill, Prophets of Rage, The Streets and Slaves.
We also set up our own “mini backline warehouse and tour supply” area on site, which proved very useful in covering any short fall or last minute alterations to riders as well as having a handy stock of gaffa tape, batteries, drum and guitar accessories all readily available at a moments notice. All in all 2019 was our best experience yet.
2000 Trees 2019
11th July – 13th July 2019 ~ Upcote Farm, Cheltenham ~ Capacity: 10,000
Another successfully year at 2000trees Festival, with the support of City and Moon Backline services!
City and Moon’s first year at Cheltenham’s multi-award-winning 2000trees Festival. Providing festival wide backline for all 5 stages in the stunning Cotswold hills, as well as professional backline technician support and full festival technical advancing for what proved to be 2000tree’s sunniest year yet!It was great to be involved with one of the UK’s greatest independent festivals, showcasing a stellar array of diverse up-and-coming artists, as well as some big acts, including Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, You Me At Six, Deaf Havana and Every Time I Die.
Astral 2019
6th July 2019 ~ Multi-Venue, Bristol ~ Capacity: 2,000
Bristol’s much loved psychedelic extravaganza returns, and so does the services of City and Moon Backline!Another enjoyable year supporting this glorious independent with backline for SWX, The Lanes and Rough Trade. This year’s performances include Thurston Moore Group, Temples, Mattiel and Bo Ningen.
Glastonbury 2019
26th June – 30 June 2019 ~ Multi-Venue, Bristol ~ Capacity: 203,500
The world famous festival of contemporary performing arts returns, again utilising the services of City and Moon Backline!It wouldn’t entirely feel like summer without the anticipation and involvement of the much loved Glastonbury festival. Some highlights from this year include The Cure, Interpol, Stormzy, The Killers and so many more…