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Boomtown 2017: a wander around the chilled out Whistlers Green on the top of the hill

Boomtown 2017: a wander around the chilled out Whistlers Green area on the top of the hill

Boomtown 2017: a wander around the chilled out Whistlers Green, August 2017

Almost hidden in the woods at the top of the hill, the Whistlers Green area provided a relaxing alternative to the madness below, offering live music, food stalls and over 100 different workshops, skills and crafts.

Walking through the woods to the Green. Here’s some photos we took around the site:

Political and campaigning talks were held in several tents.

The Whistlers Green’s main stage, The Windmill, featured four Mercury Prize nominees, as well as jazz, world fusion and roots reggae acts

Drum workshop.

Wicker chess board.

Young musicians join a jam session.

Chilling out.

Stick twirling.

Forest table tennis.

Several tents offered live music.

Hula-hoopin’.

Taking the long stairs back to the downtown area.

More:

See hundreds of photos of Boomtown Festival 2012-2016 here
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[Additional photos: V Spanu]

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