Unique venue offers the perfect stage

Festival-goers attending the fourth Music at the Multiverse festival at the weekend enjoyed fantastic live music, sunshine and showers in one of Scotland’s most spectacular outdoor venues.

Article Source: Music at the Multiverse
Last Updated: 4 September 2024 15:32

Image Credit: Mike Bolam

The two-day festival which took place at Crawick Multiverse near Sanquhar on the 31st August and the 1st September, was enjoyed by a crowd of over 2000 music-lovers from across the South of Scotland as well as visitors from as far afield as the US.

One festival-goer travelled all the way from Maine in the US to Dumfries and Galloway to see Tide Lines perform in Scotland and she wasn’t disappointed! Despite an untimely thunderstorm arriving just before the Sunday headliners taking to the Main Stage, Sarah and many others braved the rain in their ponchos to enjoy the finale at Music at the Multiverse 2024.

A stop sign wasn’t enough to halt Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 fans from joining the party in the Sun Amphitheatre on Sunday evening either.

The festival, which had an exceptional line-up with The Hoosiers, Toploader, Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5, The Lucky Doves, The Lutras, EBB, Elias T. Hoth, Kissing the Flint, The Mocking Byrds, Tiderays and The Cherry Pinks all joining Tide Lines on the Main Stage, prides itself on providing a platform for big names, as well as a big stage for some of the best local talent.

Thanks to a talented group of DJs led by Michael Smith, the dance tent was booming all weekend with performances from Public Domain, Flip N Fill, Technotronic Ft Eric Martin, Malcolm X, We Love Old Skool, Brett Lawrie, Steven Allan, Stephen Holland, Blair Crawford, Nicky Nally, Stevie Lennon, Jamie Benson and Paul Cooper.

The audience was also treated to a weekend of performances from young, up and coming artists. Thanks to a partnership with Up Yer Airts to programme the new Cosmic Lounge, this additional performance space provided young artists including; Dopesickfly, Zoe Bestel, Ella Campbell, Alexander and the Greeks, Kate Kyle, Palliro, 8 DAYS, DJ LIL’J, Anna Murray, Emily Major, Rhelm and The High Priestess, with the opportunity to enjoy the festival experience.

Up Yer Airts Producer, Liam Russell, also took a brief break from showcasing the young performers in the Cosmic Lounge to take up his own spot on the Main Stage with The Tiderays.

As well as the work of festival organisers to keep young people, local artists, businesses and the wider community involved in the festival, it is thanks to support received from local community sponsors, that more young people and families were given the opportunity to attend and enjoy the festival this year.

While Music at the Multiverse is hosted and funded by The Crawick Multiverse Trust with funding contributions from Dumfries and Galloway Council and EventScotland, the Trust is exceptionally grateful to their event partners; Yellow Lab Events and SW Audio and to all the sponsors and supporters who have offered in-kind or financial support to the festival and, of course, to the new and loyal festival-goers for coming along to enjoy the weekend.

Sponsors and supporters include; Community Windpower, The Globe Inn, Annandale Distillery, David Hardie Engineering Ltd, Shaw, The Holywood Trust, Lloyd Dumfries, J & J Currie, Paul Fergusson Heating and Electrical Engineers, Hire and Supplies, Plaswood (Berry Bpi), Alba Design, Print, Display, Asher Associates, McGowan Miller Construction Consultants, Genesis Occupational Health and Safety, Thomsons Foodservice, Land Technology Ltd and Carronbridge Sawmill Ltd.

Sharon Glendinning, Event Promoter for Music at the Multiverse, said: “What another fantastic weekend we had here at Crawick Multiverse! We are delighted with the initial feedback and response on social media from those who came along to enjoy themselves, as well as from our performers. A quality line-up of big names and local artists, our expanded food and drink village, the additional motorhome spaces, the new Cosmic Lounge and, of course, the weather all helped! We have a unique venue that we believe is the perfect stage for outdoor events and festivals, but we couldn’t possibly deliver this standard of event without the incredible commitment and experience of our event partners and the many other people who make this an event that we are all proud to be part of.

Our thanks to everyone who came along and supported us again this year; and a massive thank you to our event staff team and contractors, who worked tirelessly in difficult conditions, to support the set up and delivery of the event during the festival period - you all make this the friendly, relaxed, organised and professional event that we want it to be, so thank you all.”

Gillian Khosla, Chair of The Crawick Multiverse Trust added: “As a small independent charitable Trust, running an event of this scale doesn’t come without its challenges, including escalating costs and our rural location. Although this was a hugely successful event, and in fact our most ambitious to date, we are aware that future festivals will require additional resource and greater investment to achieve a larger audience and a more sustainable model for the future. This year more than ever we have experienced a higher number of return customers, as well as first-time visitors, so as we become more established, we hope that our growing reputation as a quality, family-friendly festival, will also continue to attract a growing audience of new festival goers too. This along with greater investment, will help us to deliver Music at the Multiverse in 2025 and beyond. In the meantime, our grateful thanks to everyone who made Music at the Multiverse 2024 a fantastic weekend in Upper Nithsdale.”

Everyone who attended the event is encouraged to look out for the post-event survey and to reply with their feedback, as a means of supporting the team in their efforts to shape future festivals and events at Crawick Multiverse.
Crawick Multiverse is a four-star visitor attraction near Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway and it is open to the public 7 days a week. Find out more: www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk

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