Ramsbottom Cricket Club Ramsbottom reviews by real event-goers

Review of Headbangers Ball

Review of Headbangers Ball

Review of Head for the Hills Festival

Not enough going on

Review of Head for the Hills Festival

Great family friendly festival

Ramsbottom Festival Sunday

A great day from arriving there by steam train to the impressive variety of acts, not only those I specifically came for (Roddy Frame, Thea Gilmore) but also those others I experienced (Kan and Seth Lakeman on the main stage and the more intimate ones I bumped into sheltering from the afternoon rain, notably Harp and a Monkey and The Rocket). There were only three of us on the special bus back to Manchester (out of the many hundreds who attended) but this was efficient and within half an hour arrived in Portland Street. Good food (enjoyed the bacon bus, pies and Tibetan cuisine) and drink from the Irwell Brewery. Now listening to CDs by the aformentioned bands and look forward to next year. However, I've no photographs due to the ban on those with interchangeable lenses!

rammy fest 2012

me and my partner came especialy to see the inspiral carpets and let me tell you they were amazing. i will be coming again next year.

Rammy festival 2012

Went specifically for Roddy Frame and Silent Disco and was NOT disappointed. It rained for 8 hours solid, but at 9pm stopped raining and as Roddy came on, the sky was inky, clear, and star-filled, and there I saw my childhood crush beat the crap out of a million modern acts with his amazing acoustic guitar and VOICE. Tick that off my bucket list

Ramsbottom Festival

Caught the pre booked coach from Chorlton which meant I could drink lots of lovely "Old Slapper". Relaxing venue, great characters (see photo)Thought Magic Arm was great, loved the variety of the likes of A9 and the gorgeous Jenny Cormack. I am Kloot are an all time favourite of mine and they didnt disappoint :)Possibly only thing I would say is that some bands that were in the Ladybird tent would have benefited being on the large stage and vice versa.Lovely day all in all. I will be back!

Ramsbottom Festival

This was our first time at this festival and it was a memorable experience.The main draw for us was to see the Inspiral Carpets and I Am Kloot who were both brilliant in their headline slots on Friday and Saturday as well as seeing newer acts such as Admiral Fallow and The Leisure Society who were as equally brilliant.The cricket ground venue was well suited to this size of festival with bars,food and of course toilets conveniently situated around.The festival had a very family orientated,friendly atmosphere about it and has fairground rides and activities to keep children amused (One unfortunate criticism though is the giving of goldfish as prizes,i know it was traditional at fairs at one time but i'd hoped we'd have moved on a bit since then.).Ticket prices for the event were very reasonable too and it was nice to have a choice to buy tickets for specific days if you're not going for the whole weekend.One thing to add about the music is the sound was perfectly balanced and at a level where you could chat and still enjoy the acts during the day.I would heartily recommend The Ramsbottom Festival to anyone who wants to enjoy live music in a non-corporate,friendly environment...i'll definitely be going again.Well done to everyone involved!!

Ramsbottom Festival

What a lovely thing.... Suprise hit of the day was the silent disco.
Music wise really enjoyed Marc O'Rielly and Rachel Sermanni.The thrill of hearing Roddy Frame live was absolutely brilliant.Will definately be on my to do list for next year.

Great family friendly festival with a good mix of music

Went to the 2011 festival and was so impressed that I got the Early Bird tickets this time before the line up was announced.

The festival did not disappoint. Went down on Friday evening to se the Inspiral Carpets which was great. Then back on the Saturday with our two young kids who loved having their faces painted, going on the fiar rides and dancing around to all the music.

Great mix of music. Well organised and lots of space. Very friendly atmosphere.

I hope they run it again next year - if so we will be back there.

Ramsbottom Festival

Lovely day; well organised, small, friendly venue, great music. i am Kloot were amazing!

Ramsbottom festival

Went for the full day on Saturday overall impression great atmosphere well organised and exceeded my expectations ( being a local resident and familiar with the location ) will definately be going again next year :)

friday (inspirals) saturday (KlooT)

friday night was a typical inspirals display tip top bumped into danny mahon for a chat great he took time out to talk and as for saturday i am KlooT were fantastic capped of with meeting the band back stage for a chinwag with john bramwell who is just a lyrical genius......

Rammy Festival

Great night, on our way back soon for todays bands.

my review

I cannot say enough about how brilliant this was ,
having never been to one before my price index may be a bit out ,but as for the rest just superb !!!

saturday gig

I have never been to a "festival"and i am a 45yr old MARRIED man. I imagined ,MUD ,HUGE DISTANCE BETWEEN ,STAGE ,FOOD, DRINK AND TOILETS,but "RAMMY" was FANTASTIC on every account. Everything being so close .THE MUSIC WAS AWESOME!!!!!from kid british , cherry ghost, badly d boy and the awesome GUILLEMOTTS. this was the greatest gig . who cares if some acoustics were not perfect . TO SEE THIS MUCH TALENT FOR £35 is a steal ,SOD THE WEATHER!!!!. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR 2012

Ramsbottom Festival - Saturday

Had a brilliant day on the Saturday, despite the rain! Great bands, great music, great venue, great town! Loved Cherry Ghost (have done for a few years now), new to Rainband (loved), Travelling Band (respect for talented band members swapping & playing several instruments during the set), Janice Graham Band (fantastic to see a brass instrument and played brilliantly, reminded me of The Specials) and Kid British (loved 'Piccadilly Gardens' especially, chimed a chord - best wishes to James). Able to wander round the shops & cafes & slope off to the pub for a sit down, warm up, dry off and fab rag pudding & chips tea! Pal I went with was a 'Rammy Virgin' but loved the town & will be returning! Been really great that we've had such great festivals so local this year - Ben & Jerry's in Heaton Park, Feel Good in Rochdale (great line up, Fun Lovin Cs were awesome) and Rammy Fest! Big 'Thank You' to all the bands, organisers, staff etc - can't wait for next year!

Ramsbottom Festival - Saturday

Great day in spite of the rain

Well organised

Great event, well done everyone