We headed up to Kidderminster to see what Audio Farm Festival had to offer. The independent festival ran for 5 days, but we came to see the Sunday lineup consisting of sets from Goldie, 2 Bad Mice, Euphonique and Bryan Gee.
The setting of Audio Farm was certainly unique, offering an atmospheric and peaceful environment. The festival took place within a walled Georgian estate, surrounded by a lake, forests and rolling hills. It’s a festival to unwind at, but also one to rave at with an eclectic mix of music, ranging from drum and bass, house, techno and reggae.
We headed down to the Sun Dance stage to catch a set by V Recordings’ Bryan Gee, who never disappoints. However, the real highlight of the night came from Euphonique. The Subwoofah Records boss showcased an extremely energetic set, with a seamless execution of dark drum & bass. As the sun started setting, we marvelled at the stage production lights with Goldie closing the night. He delivered a magnetic performance, with a huge smile on his face throughout, which seemed to be infectious as the crowd were having the time of their lives.
A distinct feature of Audio Farm was the sense of community. We only stayed there for a night but met an immeasurable amount of amiable and attentive people. Perhaps it was because the festival was small, so you tend to bump into the same people multiple times. However, there definitely was an underlying welcoming aura that we haven’t experienced at other events. We struck up conversations with festival-goers at Goldie’s set that only had nice things to say about Audio Farm, “I didn’t know what to expect, but the attention to detail has been exceptional”.

As the music acts came to a close, people wandered off to the fire pit, a stone’s throw from the Sun Dance stage. We noticed that there was a good balance of areas to unwind or party. Nothing ever felt too overwhelming and there was always enough space to dance, which is quite refreshing for a festival. If you’re looking to go to a camping festival for the first time next summer and not a fan of being elbowed in the face, then definitely give Audio Farm a go.
After a (maybe) heavy Sunday night, festival-goers had the option to partake in chilled programming on Monday to unwind and relax to. It seemed like no one was ready to venture home yet, especially as the heatwave from the weekend extended into Monday. Attendees could spend the day drinking cocktails by the lake or taking part in any of the healing and holistic activities on offer. There were also DJ sets throughout the day if you weren’t ready to stop just yet.
What is even more admirable about the festival is that all their profits go to charity. This helps fund the work of The Green Paw Project, a charity that saves the lives of helpless and vulnerable animals in third world countries.
Smaller festivals have gained popularity over the years and it’s easy to see why. After frequenting other small festivals this summer, it seems that people are valuing stripped-down events and making connections with people after being isolated for so long.
In summary, the best way to describe Audio Farm festival is wholesome, but hardcore. We definitely need more festivals to follow their example of community and contribution. We’re excited to see what’s in store for next year’s edition of Audio Farm.

We caught up with festival director, Matthew Hunt, to delve a bit more into what Audio Farm is about.
How did Audio Farm start?
What makes Audio Farm different from other festivals?
What do you look for when booking artists?
What was the biggest challenge you faced this year?
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