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Great Western Festival.
Bardney Lincolnshire.
May 26th-29th 1972.


The Festival Line-up.

    I wasn't attracted to this festival at the time because I was not really a great fan of any of the artists who appeared on the bill . In retrospect, the number of artists appearing is pretty huge and features some bands that went on to become major artists in the latter half of the 70s and beyond, such as Genesis and Roxy Music ( left: their debut performance ) , but compared to festivals such as the Isle of Wight or Bath there were not that many big names that would draw fans from the far corners of the country to attend.

     The Giants Of Tomorrow tent was somewhat inaccurately named. As far as I know none of the bands apart from Budgie went on to any degree of fame and fortune . It may even be that many of these bands did not perform in this tent , as one of the marquees is reported to have collapsed and been abandoned due to the high winds. Its also likely that the programme of events was not adhered to strictly as happened at  many festivals of the time , due to delays caused by the weather

Friday May 26th 

Main stage

* Alexis Korner
* Doctor Ross
* Buddy Miles
* Rory Gallagher

Folk Tent

* Al Matthews
* Derek Brimstone
* C.O.B.
* Silvo and Moses

Saturday May 27th

Main stage

* Nazareth
* Locomotive GT
* Roxy Music
* Heads, Hands and 
   Feet
* Wishbone Ash
* Helen Reddy
* The Strawbs
* Stone The Crows 
* The Faces
 

Sunday May 28th

Main stage

* Natural Acoustic 
   Band
* Focus
* Brewers Droop
* Spencer Davis
* Incredible String 
   Band
* Lindisfarne
* Average White Band
* Persuasions
* Slade
* Monty Python's 
   Flying Circus
* The Beach Boys

 Monday May 29th

Main stage

* Jackson Heights
* Atomic Rooster
* Vinegar Joe
* Sutherland Brothers
* Genesis.  ****
* Status Quo
* Don McLean
* Humble Pie
* Sha Na Na
* Joe Cocker
 

 
Giants of Tomorrow Tent
Giants of Tomorrow Tent Giants of Tomorrow Tent
 

*Budgie
* Walrus
* Skin Alley
* Tea and Sympathy
* Mark Ashton
* Capability Brown
* Sunrise

 

*Byzantium
* Akido
* Sleaze Band
* Smith Perkins and 
   Smith
* Patto
* Bitch
* Jonesy
* Good Habit

*Demmick and 
   Armstrong
* Gnidrolog
* Spreadeagle
* Morgan
* Magic Carpet
* Mahatma Kane Jeeves
* Jade Warrior
* Curtis Maldoon  

 
 

Folk Tent:

* Hamish Imlach
* Harvey Andrews
* Bridget St. John
* Colin Scott
* J.S.D. Band

Folk Tent:

* Mick Softley
* Anne Briggs
* Jonathan Kelly
* Boys of the Lough

***  Genesis actually performed on the day before , contrary to the programmed schedule.
great western menu


  I have been endeavouring to collect audience or sbd tapes of the performances at this festival , so I can effectively review the performances, provide set lists and band line-ups. The intention is to also display as many personal histories of the festival as possible.

If you can contribute in any way, with tapes, reviews from the music press, photos or personal histories, please Contact email

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