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Fortress Festival Scarborough

Started by vinterland, December 02, 2025, 05:23:03 PM

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December 02, 2025, 05:23:03 PM
Costs more than I envisaged but seeing Old Man's Child for the first time since 1998 and Vinterland performing Welcome My Last Chapter as part of the 30th anniversary meant it was too good to miss. A Bank Holiday weekend too. Think it's their fourth year hosting. Anyone ever attended?


https://www.fortressfestival.co.uk/
#1 December 02, 2025, 08:49:52 PM Last Edit: December 02, 2025, 11:33:04 PM by Snare
I've been checking out the line up the past few years and was interested in heading but never sealed the deal. Someone was telling me they were there last year, I think I know who it was so I'll ask for their feedback

Absolutely shocked to see Gallowbraid will be playing this, their ep is one of the best things I've ever heard. It would be amazing to catch them. I really dig A Forest of Stars also, nice.
#2 December 02, 2025, 09:25:54 PM
That's a pretty good lineup alright, fair few UK exclusives so wonder what the chances are of a few bands making the trip over here around that time
#3 December 02, 2025, 09:35:56 PM
Was wondering if Gallowbraid had more material to hand than that EP but it appears not. Few other acts there like Old Sorcery and Emyn Muil I've heard of but never properly investigated so that'll have to change. Return flight to LBA for €60 plus one and three quarter hour train ride from Leeds. Definitely doable. Plenty of pre and post festival action on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights so plenty to look forward to. Was going to head last year but the niece's confirmation meant I'd have to wait a little longer to hear Métal Noir Québécois in a live setting.

Quote from: Snare on December 02, 2025, 08:49:52 PMI've been checking out the line up the past few years and was interested in heading but never sealed the deal. Someone was telling me they were there last year, I think I know who it was so I'll ask for their feedback

Absolutely shocked to see Gallowbaird will be playing this, their ep is one of the best things I've ever heard. It would be amazing to catch them. I really dig A Forest of Stars also, nice.
#4 December 03, 2025, 11:51:24 AM
I've been twice. It's an interesting festival which makes itself stand out by booking lots of exclusives.
#5 December 04, 2025, 08:54:11 PM
Quote from: vinterland on December 02, 2025, 09:35:56 PMWas wondering if Gallowbraid had more material to hand than that EP but it appears not.

Well it's an ep that's over 40 minutes in fairness so it will be a perfect set length :D
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