Lapstock triumph despite the rain

The 11th Lapstock Music at the Mill festival last weekend was heralded a resounding success by organisers despite torrential rain on the Saturday evening.

1600 festival goers descended on the mid-Devon village of Lapford and defied the weather to hear some 30 acts over two nights including a free session for new and undiscovered local talent on the Friday night.

London based Tankus the Henge headlined the event fresh from playing Glastonbury and stole the show with a magnificent set amid the Saturday evening in the rain.

Festival organiser Steve Keable said: “In terms of the atmosphere created, it was the best Lapstock yet with a fantastic family atmosphere and great humour.

“Festival goers are a very resilient bunch and take on bad weather as a badge of honour. Everyone got wet but nobody’s sprit was dampened.”

Mr. Keable went on to say that the Lapstock crew have already started planning for next year’s event and are aiming to break attendance records yet again.

“Lapstock is essentially a community run initiative so, on behalf of the organising team I would like to thank all those local businesses that supported us this year and, in particular, the small army of local volunteers who helped on the day as stewards, bar staff, BBQ cooks, car park attendants, lifters, shifters and bottle washers. Every one of them did a great job and everyone helped to raise funds for Devon Air Ambulance.”