Brisfest. It’s Ashton Court. But on the Harbourside.

Apologies if that leaves you a little bit confused. Allow me to explain.

Over the last year, I’ve been helping the Bristol Festival Community Group to revitalise and give clarity and focus to the branding, design and marketing of Brisfest - a three day urban spectacular that brings the excitement of a summer festival to the heart of the city.

The Bristol Festival Community Group formed in October 2007 by a group of people determined to ensure the survival of a community festival for the city of Bristol, after the sad demise of the legendary Ashton Court Festival which had been running for over thirty years.

Ah, Ashton Court. *Nostalgic sighs for past youth*. Ashton Court and I have history. Back in the day - or 1989 as it was known then, I worked backstage at Ashton Court. I painted stages in the sunshine, drank cider and rode around the festival site in a beaten up Land Rover Defender. Memories are a bit hazy, but I think Gaye Bykers on Acid headlined.

So when the Bristol Community Festival Group asked if Double Art would help them out with some free strategic advice, copywriting and design - how could we say no? Not just for old times sake of course, but because we agree with the Group when they say: “We all feel it’s vital that the city retain a not for profit event, offering high profile exposure to local talent as well as an accessible, affordable festival for all that is an asset to the city.”

Brisfest is on 24th, 25th, and 26th of September. Details at brisfest.co.uk

I’ll be there, twenty years on from Gaye Bykers, taking advantage of the ‘The Early Years Catering Kids Area’. Rock. And Roll.