Underneath The Stars 2024, through my lens (part 2)
FESTIVAL: Underneath the Stars (10 year anniversary), Barnsley
DATE: 2nd-4th August 2024
The festival may not be happening next year but things look good for the future of Underneath The Stars.
I hope I get to see it return and once again get to cover the amazing music festival.
DAMIEN O’KANE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
FESTIVAL GOERS PART 5
RUTH LYON
FESTIVAL GOERS PART 6
DELORES FOREVER
FESTIVAL GOERS PART 8
Barnsley Pop Up Choir
RUMER
SUNTOU SUSSO
HAMISH HAWK
BEANS ON TOAST
BLAZIN’ FIDDLES
JOHN SMITH
DERVISH
KATE RUSBY SET & INTERVIEW WITH NICK AHAD
CAHALEN MORRISON
SIMEON HAMMOND DALLAS
THE BAR-STEWARD SONS OF VAL DOONICAN
Underneath The Stars 2024, through my lens (part 1)
FESTIVAL: Underneath the Stars (10 year anniversary), Barnsley
DATE: 2nd-4th August 2024
This year marked the ten year anniversary of the Underneath The Stars festival.
I had never been before but had heard how good the festival was from friends. With it being just down the road from me, I thought I’d reach out to them and see if I could help out by providing some extra photography coverage across the weekend.
”Wow, wow, wow”, were my first impressions as I gazed upon the many tents, vendors and festival goers that filled the fields. I could tell that the weekend was going to be full of positive vibes and that was even before I had made it to the car park!
On arriving, I collected my wrist bands, pit access and photo passes and then made my way into the venue where I met some other event/festival photographers, all of whom were wonderful.
Over the next few days I explored many areas of the festival and got to realise just how family friendly the festival was… just see the images below if you want to get an idea of what the weekend brought to the family and friendship groups that went. There was so much to do!
And well, as for the music, every single band and artist was spectacular.
Have fun looking through part 1 of my time at UNDERNEATH THE STARS 2024!
FANNY AND THE PRAWN STARS
FESTIVAL GOERS - PART 1
BILL BAILEY
FESTIVAL GOERS PART 2
SKINNY LISTER
FESTIVAL GOERS PART 3
THE FEELING
FESTIVAL GOERS PART 4
GUIDED MEDITATION
HOPE AND SOCIAL
LUCY SPRAGGAN
THE HUNCH
O’HOOLEY AND TIDOW
KESTON COBBLERS CLUB
FarmTrax Music Festival 2024, Farmer Copleys
Somehow in the nine years that I have lived in Yorkshire, I have never come across Farmer Copleys until this past year, possibly due to now having two young children. I now know that Farmer Copleys is an amazing place to visit if you want to go strawberry/pumpkin picking. It is said that they grow over 250’000 pumpkins a year!! Crikey!
Amongst all of this they also seem to be able to host some fantastic events and music festivals throughout the year.
On Saturday 27th July I was able to help photograph their FarmTrax Tribute Act Music Festival. Starting at 12 and finishing at 9, the music, food and drink certainly brought families and friends to the venue! What a treat it was.
Here are some photos from the event.
CROWD
ABSOLUTE BOWIE
CROWD
NEW2
CROWD
A TRIBUTE TO AMY
CROWD
CELEBRATING GEORGE MICHAEL
CROWD & STAFF
THE PRINCE XPERIENCE
Leeds Pride 2024, Through my Lens
The day began at just before 6am.
Having organised the majority of my work gear the night before, all I needed to do was have some breakfast and get to the train station on time.
Parking up I got out of the car and walked towards the station. A man dressed in uniform clutching a piece of paper in one hand and a pen in the other rather happily walked on by me.
"Was it a ticket officer" I thought to myself. I glanced over my shoulder and eyed the man stood next to my car taking its details. At the time there was a moment of panic but it turns out he was just taking my registration down as he'd not yet opened up the ticket office.
One ticket from Barnsley to Leeds and I was on my way. "What would Leeds' Pride be like?" I wondered. Just a week ago I had photographed Barnsley Pride which was a nice small affair but Leeds, Leeds I was certain would be bathed in 'celebrations of togetherness'. I had read that 70'000 people were expected to attend. Visions of me being in a moshpit filled my mind.
Sitting at the station is where Leeds' Pride started for me. Individuals covered in Pride related accessories, t-shirts and face paints sat either side of me talking to each other about their plans for the day.
The excitement was beginning to kick in and it would remain there for the remainder of the day!
COMMUNITY
LOUISA JOHNSON
COMMUNITY
SONIQUE
COMMUNITY
MAKING IT MADONNA
COMMUNITY
MONKI
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
RIHANNA RELOADED
COMMUNITY
ROCK CHOIR LEEDS
COMMUNITY
LEONA NORSKOV JORGENSEN
VIADUCT SHOW / AFRICAN RAINBOW FAMILY / BABY D / CHARITY SHOP SUE
Barnsley Pride 2024, The Day Through My Lens
Saturday 13th July marked my very first Pride festival. I wasn’t too sure what to expect but one thing I knew would be present was ‘togetherness’.
The day started for me at around 10am. Stalls were almost fully put together and a few people made their way to somewhere comfortable where they could see the day’s events unfold.
12pm - IT BEGAN
Below you will find some of the photos of both acts and the wonderful Barnsley Pride community.
Enjoy!
SWEET FEMALE ATTITUDE (Headliner)
PART 1 OF THE COMMUNITY
CATHERINE RANNUS (SAXOPHONIST)
PART 2 OF THE COMMUNITY
SMASHBY
PART 3 OF THE COMMUNITY
Tom Masters
PART 4 OF THE COMMUNITY
JACK MITCHELL (VIOLINIST)
PART 5 OF THE COMMUNITY
FRUMPTARN GUGGENBAND
PART 6 OF THE COMMUNITY
COME DRAG WITH ME COMPETITION
PART 7 OF THE COMMUNITY
STEPHANIE HIRST (RADIO DJ)
PART 8 OF THE COMMUNITY
CHERRY WEST
PART 9 OF THE COMMUNITY
VICTORIA DORNE
DOGS OF PRIDE!
If you’ve stayed until the very end of this blog post, I want to say thank you for the support.
I’ll be photographing Leeds’ Pride this weekend and I can’t wait to feel the energy of 70’000 people!!!
Stay safe and look out for my next post.
Juan
Barnsley Pride 2024, Sweet Female Attitude
The main headliner Sweet Female Attitude brought the crowd to their feet during their Saturday afternoon set.
The tunes were phenomenal as expected and the atmosphere was electric!
Barnsley Pride 2024, Stephanie Hirst, Radio DJ
Barnsley Pride brought it all. An electric energy was present throughout the day and Stephanie Hirst took that energy to yet another level at the Garrison, Barnsley.
It was a pleasure to be able to photograph Stephanie’s set on Saturday night.
Barnsley Pride 2024, Jack Mitchell, Violinist
A brilliant set by Jack Mitchell, electric violinist got the crowd going on Saturday afternoon at the Garrison, Barnsley.
EVENT: Barnsley Pride
DATE: 13th July 2024
ACT: Jack Mitchell
Barnsley Pride 2024, Catherine Rannus, Saxophonist
If there's a musical instrument that I love it's the sax!
It's always wonderful hearing the sound of somebody playing the saxophone and to be able to work and listen to such great music was a treat, so thank you Catherine Rannus!
EVENT: Barnsley Pride
DATE: 13th July 2024
ACT: Catherine Rannus
Barnsley Pride 2024, Smashby
Barnsley Pride, 2024!
What a day!! What a great day!
As you know I had the privilege of being one of the photographers for Barnsley's Pride festival Saturday just gone.
The day was full of fun and love for all. One of the very talented acts I photographed in the late afternoon was Smashby
You could see how much love was present from both Smashby and the fans. A joy to watch.
More images from Barnsley Pride to be on socials soon. Also look out for more blog posts about Barnsley Pride too. Be on the lookout
EVENT: Barnsley Pride
DATE: 13th JULY 2024
