Tramlines 2012

I have to say that we have thoroughly enjoyed this weekends events here in Sheffield.  The Tramlines Music Festival is a totally free to attend event held in the heart of the city.  There is something for everyone, and with this weekends fabulous weather the crowds were out enjoying themselves.

 The festival had a wonderful atmosphere.  Every where you went there were families, couples, groups - young and old having a great time.  There is so much to see and do over the 3 days.

 The Jazz in Leopold square was perfect for a Sunday afternoon.  With "Out of Town" Shopping malls etc killing off our city centres, I think this is a great way to entice people in their thousands back into the heart of the city.  The bars and restaurants were full to bursting.  The atmosphere was amazing.  Sitting in Leopold Square in the blazing sunshine we felt as if we were somewhere in France.

 And the rock music in the Peace Gardens kept my hubby very happy.

Its not only music, they had fun fairs, and the most gorgeous of food stalls.  They had a couple of Ale and Cider festivals running along side too.  The street entertainers were great.  This chap was juggling with knives whilst balancing on a ladder.

 And these ladies really made me smile - check out some of their videos on Granny Tourismo

 Think Hinge & Brackett but with funky music and very sexy moves!

 The highlight of the weekend for us though was the much anticipated Everly Pregnant Brothers 1st session.  They recreated the Beatles playing on the roof at Abbey Road studios - but on the toilet block roof at the Fat Cat pub in Kelham Island.  Genius and they didn't disappoint, singing their hilarious old numbers and a few really funny new ones too.

I don't have to tell you that Sheffield totally rocks!