Last Saturday, Queen’s Gardens saw Inner City Sesh host some incredible line-ups of musicians from the region across four stages.
The vibe was celebratory for artists and audiences alike. To be out enjoying the festival experience in the sunshine with a beer was joyous – for most of us it’s been a very long time.
We have much to celebrate in our city when it comes to music as the calibre is astounding and diverse. From impressive new emerging early slots such as rapper JT making his incredible festival debut, to much-loved favourites, our own queen of funk, Lyn Acton and Pearl’s Cab Ride, who are guaranteed to get the crowd dancing their socks off.
Chiedu Oraka, headliner of the Main Stage, did not disappoint his huge following, commanding the stage with his unique northern, grime-influenced rap. Add to this plenty of indie rock with the likes of the extremely talented Yasmin Coe on the Dead Bod Stage and some enchanting acoustic musicians on the stage at the entrance – there really was something for everyone.
Small is good in many ways – the site, which is much more compact than Humber Street Sesh, worked really well in being able to hoof it from one stage to another and the breaks between each set enabled festival-goers to consider their next destination and artist.
The event catered really well for all the family, with lots of community elements such as Skate Park, Silent Disco, Creative Arts Marquee, a huge funfair and more food choices than you could shake a stick at. When the kids are happy, we’re all happy!
Queen’s Gardens will not see such fun again for a couple of years, as Inner City Sesh was the final event before redevelopment works commence. All in all, it was a fabulous end to the summer and the organisers did our city proud.
