Lonnie came to Brampton Live, and as he sang 'I shall not be moved,' the clearly overwhelmed audience certainly wasn't for arguing. Friday, 9.40pm Youngster Rose Kemp opened the weekend's proceedings on the marquee stage by wooing all present with her precocious songwriting talent and powerful voice. The marquee stage filled up as Rose and her five-piece band entertained the audience with pop riffs and smiles all round. Daughter of Steeleye Span duo Maddy Prior and Rick Kemp, Rose was anxious to strike up some rapport with the expectant audience assembled on the fields the school where she has just finished her GCSEs. People are still filing in the entrance as the atmosphere builds.
Thai massages are already available within the craft tent, as festivalgoers arrive in droves.
Roll mats and camping gear are lining the fields while busy campers set up their tents to shield them from the light drizzle. The festival is jointly organised by Carlisle city council and Emerging music, and the site at the William Howard Centre offers free camping, bars, food outlets, craft stalls and workshop activities for kids.