This Year's Highlights...
Packed the the brim with people and music from Saturday morning right the way through to Sunday night, the crowds rolled in and brought Bickerstaffe to life once again! With such a diverse range of music, and fresh new talent from the open mic sessions, Bickerstock '09 was a huge success!
Saturday's highlights included the fabulous Sheldon Blackman, the Trinidadian-born super Soca star who has rocked Bickerstock almost every year so far! A great crowd-pleaser, Sheldon entertained on both days and used his lyrics to spread the word of love and respect.
(ABOVE: Sheldon Blackman (right) and Clifton Harrydass)
The unique Simon Grady, soulful Spooky and funky Northern Daze provided great entertainment after the hugely sucessful midday open mic session . Red Men Don't walk, DC & The Customatix and George's Big Shed, all fabulous local acts, certainly kept the night rockin' with their hard workin attitudes and captivatingly lively performances.
(ABOVE: Red Men Don't Walk (left) and DC & The Customatix)
Sunday was a definite chill out, with Irish star Gary McGovern, gypsy jazz legends Trez Fez and cool blues rockers The Badge entertaining the festival-goers. They all performed brilliantly throughout the day, leaving the highly talented Davy Edge to top off the weekend in style!
(ABOVE: Northern Daze)
Much food, refreshments and a great range of stalls kept everyone going throughout the weekend. Open mic spots by Mick, Jimi and Phil; and also by Tony Scholefield gave local musicians a chance to shine too.
(ABOVE: Trez Fez)
The official figure raised is yet to be published, but a great many thanks is given to everyone who contributed, and here's to the same again next year!
You can see clips from last year's Bickerstock and other previous Bickerstocks at;