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The following comment was added by robert m on Sun Oct 23rd, 2011 08:09 pm...
glad to see togfest is back in 2012!
The following comment was added by Kate Becker on Fri Oct 29th, 2010 08:41 am...
My younger daughter still walks round in her elder sister's 2004 Togfest T-shirt having coveted it from afar for some years. We get a number of comments from New Zealanders who want to come .... until they realise that Bradwell Abbey isn't a hop skip and a jump from North Island! My very first job (aged 13) was for Bradwell Abbey Field Centre colouring in woodland on maps of the new City!!!! Off to count my grey hairs. Good luck for 2011. Who knows I may be home by then.
The following comment was added by Paul Griffiths on Sun Jun 06th, 2010 06:43 am...
Didn't get tickets for Glastonbury so thought 'no problem - I'll go to TogFest'. Wrong! I appreciate that the event has always been held at Bradwell Abbey but given that this is a scheduled monument site is it the right venue for an event such as this? Aren't there any less archaeologically sensitive sites available locally that would also provide the space to enable the event to continue to develop - as with the adding of camping last year?
The following comment was added by lily weatherley on Sat Oct 24th, 2009 07:58 pm...
Absolutely loved togfest, such a lovely atmosphere and such ausome, interesting people.
cant wait for 2010 should be such a laugh, thankyou togfest crew people :)
The following comment was added by Robinson on Wed Oct 07th, 2009 05:07 pm...
Robinson on the BBC 2 Radio Programme "Wakeup with Wogan"
If anybody is reading this, Andy got a break with Terry Wogan playing Andy's debut single "First Time" yesterday morning.
Need to set the corridors of the Beeb(BBC) running wild with the sound of Robinson.
If you have the time( and you like the sound of Robinson) please drop a note to mailto:Wogan@bbc.co.uk
The sooner the better, from anywhere in the world, let's at least make it happen for Andy.
The following comment was added by Theresa Kelleher on Wed Aug 05th, 2009 05:23 pm...
Congratulations on a fantastic video. Can't stop watching it. Tx
The following comment was added by Carole on Sun Jul 19th, 2009 08:38 am...
Best one yet. Well done to everyone who dd their bit!
The following comment was added by john-joe on Thu Jul 16th, 2009 12:07 am...
nice one to all involved. twas a great weekend. showed what can be done when community spirit rises above monetary reward.
john-joe
The following comment was added by Phil Wilson on Thu Jul 09th, 2009 03:27 pm...
Well done all the crew! The team working the Secure Storage were true stars. I was playing with two bands (Drums with Hellzaboppin, percussion with The Spread Eagles and the band I look after, The Soundcasters were using the space too) I was in and out of there like the man and woman on a Swiss clock! Folk like that are few and far between (Linda and Ian Rowe found all of them!)
Thanks guys, you were brilliant.
Phil Wilson
The following comment was added by Henk Masselink on Wed Jul 08th, 2009 12:05 am...
Togfest 2009 for me is one of my best since I join now for 10 years in a row. Great! Excellent music in various styles, giving also young performers a start and the possibility to show their own way of making music. I like the chillout tent with percussion and relaxing . All vendors offered a bread variety in their own branch.
Thank you Linda and Ian Rowe, together with all staff members, the crew, and all others.
Much greetings, Henk from Holland
The following comment was added by Ross - from Ross and the Wrongen on Mon Jul 06th, 2009 05:01 pm...
What an absolutely cracking, well thought out, well organized and well run festival.
Everyone involved in Togfest should be proud!
Heres to you.
Ross
The following comment was added by Sue Gray on Thu Jul 02nd, 2009 11:31 pm...
and Emily, control room crew... bossing us all about - never noticed - you were fab..... x
The following comment was added by Sue Gray on Thu Jul 02nd, 2009 11:30 pm...
To all the management crew THANK YOU and also to all the bands MORE THANK YOUS and more importantly to the fantastic smiling CREW, well done and see you all again next year. Thanks everyone, I think that this year was one of the best Togfests ever... had the best time x x x love to you all from Sue Gray and also the Box Office Crew....
The following comment was added by The Tea Lady on Thu Jul 02nd, 2009 09:41 pm...
The stages are down, the marquee is gone, the acoustic cafe is no more, fond memories abound, hearing such a great sound but I do wish my feet weren't so sore. Love and thanx to all from the T lady
The following comment was added by Emily on Thu Jul 02nd, 2009 05:21 pm...
Thanks for a most brilliant weekend, I had a fab time. Thanks to all of the stewards I bossed about, I am not really grumpy, just find it difficult to multi task 8! things at once. Cant wait for next year!!
The following comment was added by Zoom on Wed Jul 01st, 2009 07:32 pm...
Errrrrr - am I at the right place? - Tog-wot? No, Picfest surely - http://www.tauruspr.co.uk/picfest/picfest/intropage.htm
The following comment was added by Sue on Wed Jul 01st, 2009 07:31 pm...
Brilliant weekend!! Stunningly good. Linda - the bands were fantastic - you always manage to field an exceptionally talented and wonderfully different line-up. Roll on 2010.
The following comment was added by Steve @ Pegasus Catering mk on Tue Jun 30th, 2009 10:24 pm...
2nd Year at Togfest and it was WICKED. what some Great sounding bands. Many Thanks to Ian for Inviting me back to do catering in campsite/chill out area. The whole weekend was Great with no problems, Just happy faces. Big thank you to all of my customers was nice to meet and chat with you all. Looking forward to Next year. Kind Regards to all. Steve , Pegasus Catering (mk)
The following comment was added by chris h on Tue Jun 30th, 2009 08:40 am...
there are loads of pics on the heart fm milton keynes site and of course the togfest facebook page!!!
The following comment was added by Julie,Jo and Kris on Mon Jun 29th, 2009 10:59 pm...
The Willen Retro gang again. Sure we will think of others because you all looked so good but forgot to mention THOSE LOVE boots and the AMAZING/STUNNING black cat suit with the kinky boots.
The following comment was added by julie,jo,kris on Mon Jun 29th, 2009 10:50 pm...
Hi from Julie,Jo,and Kris ( the Willen Hospice retro gang ).We had a fantastic time at our first Togfest,we loved the atmosphere,music, all the friendly/helpful crew and of course the weather !
The best bit for us was seeing you all so excited with your purchases.Particularly the Bee hive wig,-THE white boots--tiny turquiose suit--hippy floral maxi dress--black pvc coat--the couple who got part of their outfits for posh wedding-- customising t- shirts-- the long leather coat--short leather coat etc etc.You know who you are and with both you and ALL our customers we made an amazing £480 for Willen Hospice.
Thankyou so so much---hope to see you next year--take care.
The following comment was added by bigbadbob on Mon Jun 29th, 2009 05:33 am...
another great year! abig thank you to all the crew and artists,the camping gets better and better ,steve pete, donna ,kelly ,liz and louise if your reading this ....roll on next year...
thanx
The following comment was added by Sian Magill on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 11:54 pm...
Having played togfest this year, i can honestly say it was one of the best gigs i have ever had the honour to play. The staff are all helpful and always smiling, and never cease to make you feel like part of their close family. The meet and greet section were amazing :) Thanks to everyone for making the festival as truly enjoyable as it was.
The following comment was added by Athena Jarman on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 06:35 pm...
great weekend, best so far! i couldnt believe the effort that went in too it, all the crew did a great job and helped it all keep together.
i truely think who needs glastonbury, when youve got togfest and the crew. you dont get that kinda of friendship anywhere else.
thanks to everyone whos been so nice to me on my first time on crew, 14th year and it keeps getting better. In my opinion best festival of the year.
xxx
The following comment was added by Pan.De.Mania Wood Fired Pizza on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 06:11 pm...
Thank you Togfest. We had a great weekend, the sun shone, we cooked some pizza, saw some amazing music and met lottsa lovely people. Ten out of ten to all the organisers and helpers, there are quite a few festivals that could learn a thing or two from you all. Hope to see you next year, best wishes the pizza people.
The following comment was added by tisha on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 05:54 pm...
There were some amazing artists this year and the weather was absolutley perfect and i cannot stop listening to the artists and cannnot wait for the pictures to be on the internet :)
The following comment was added by chris h ipswich on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 03:49 pm...
What a AMAZING weekend sun,music and real ale what more can you need? fantastic can't wait till next year but must sleep first left the chill out tent at 3 this morning and must say there was a wicked young lady with curly hair singing in there who was of the hook really liked katie natsh's foundations.an the company was amzing too.
Oh must also say the chiefs stewards did an awsome job too.
The following comment was added by terry down on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 03:20 pm...
our first togfest,a great weekend,we decided to camp and really impressed with the organisation,hard work,and quality of all the bands ,stalls, and of course the hard work from everybody, you all deserve a really big `pat on the back`, see you next year!!!!!
The following comment was added by The 7.20's on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 12:03 pm...
A brilliant festival, we proper enjoyed it.Would love to play again, at night on the courtyard next year! Proper high five to the stage manager and her peeps and the merch dudes. We're still on a high from it!
Love from The 7.20s
The following comment was added by kimberly Howard on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 09:56 am...
togfest was awesome :) the music rocked , and some cute guys ;) x made my weeknd one of the best x
The following comment was added by R maxwell on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 08:20 am...
Just got home from camping at Togfest loved it all especially the music and atmosphere very tired now always a sign of a good time i think!
The following comment was added by Shaz on Fri Jun 26th, 2009 08:25 am...
Todays the day, cant wait, see you all later x
The following comment was added by Martin Wright on Wed Jun 24th, 2009 09:48 pm...
It's Togfest time again and it does not seem possible that a year has gone by since I last posted here, I hope you have a fantastic time and the sun continues to shine on you all - I will be thinking of you!!.
I also hope the time draws nearer when I can come and play a few of the old songs with you.
Best Wishes, Martin Wright (Ex Drummer, Togmor) Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The following comment was added by Stella on Wed Jun 24th, 2009 08:02 pm...
Only 46 hours to go, cant wait.
The following comment was added by John Manor on Fri Jun 19th, 2009 12:27 pm...
Hi, just seen the line up has been updated, looks brilliant. I can't belive you have so many bands playing. See you there!
The following comment was added by Rob L on Thu Jun 18th, 2009 09:02 pm...
Hi wicked camping last year, will be there again! Only a week to go.............
The following comment was added by Angie on Thu Jun 18th, 2009 02:13 pm...
I am so looking forward to Togfest, we had a truly brilliant weekend last year. We love everything about it, the food, stalls and the music is exceptional. Camping was brilliant last year, chill out tent was a fantastic idea, nice place to socialise with fellow campers when the main music has finished.
Cant wait, sooooooooo excited, see you all there :-)
The following comment was added by Em on Mon Jun 15th, 2009 03:54 pm...
Cant wait for Togfest x
The following comment was added by Carla, Jo and Co on Sun Jun 14th, 2009 11:16 am...
I just read comment made by Lou, I didnt realise it was only two weeks either!! Cant wait, it was brilliant last year.
See you all there. x
The following comment was added by julie jo and chris the volunteer on Sat Jun 13th, 2009 09:04 pm...
hi all
we will be selling funky retro gear, all of which has been lovingly collected at Wilen Hospice Warehouse over the last year. ALL PROCEEDS MADE ON THE STALL GO DIRECTLY TO WILLEN HOSPICE. We are so pleased to have the chance to sell at Togfest, and can't wait to see you looking good in our 70's and 80's gear.
The following comment was added by Lou on Sat Jun 13th, 2009 12:00 am...
Just realised its only two weeks to go, Help! I haven't got my tickets yet!
Reply: Don't panic Lou! You can buy them here on-line. Just visit our Buy Tickets On Line page...
The following comment was added by Julie and Steve on Fri Jun 12th, 2009 01:28 pm...
Hi, we have been at Stony Live events all week, it has been brilliant. Its put us right in the festival mood! Now we cant wait for Togfest.
The following comment was added by Shannon on Wed Jun 10th, 2009 10:49 pm...
Camping again!! Yippee
The following comment was added by Sazzle McRazzle on Wed Jun 10th, 2009 06:33 pm...
Can't wait to hear this years line up, I've heard The Ladders are going to be a gig not to miss!!
The following comment was added by Kev B on Wed Jun 10th, 2009 06:03 pm...
Hi Folks, picked up a flyer last night at a Stony Live gig, just been having a look at the website, never heard of the festival before, despite being local. Very impressive, I have heard some of the bands you have got playing so I will definitely be coming. Keep up the good work.
Cheers Kev
The following comment was added by The Hardy Family on Tue Jun 09th, 2009 07:36 pm...
Just looking at the bands, didnt realise tickets were on sale yet, better get our skates on. Looks really good, we will be camping for the first time this year, we heard the chill out tent had some really good Jazz/Folk/Beatbox last year, so we dont want to miss it - see you there.......
The following comment was added by Charlie Hull on Tue Jun 09th, 2009 07:14 pm...
Just had a look at Cyber x, will definitely bring a new style to Togfest, cant wait to be there guys, just booked my tickets!!
The following comment was added by Eliza Thompkins on Tue Jun 09th, 2009 06:41 pm...
Check out Cyba x on my space, you can click the link on the line up page. Thats gonna get the crowd going!!!
The following comment was added by Jane M on Wed May 27th, 2009 03:41 pm...
Wow loads of bands!!!
The following comment was added by Em on Fri May 22nd, 2009 11:49 am...
Got my Togfest postcard, really cool. Will be camping again this year, had such a good time last year. Camping makes it a real holiday!!
The following comment was added by liam hallam on Thu May 21st, 2009 11:37 pm...
the line-up looks good this year.tickets booked, can't wait! Cheers liam.
The following comment was added by Stan Blues on Tue Apr 21st, 2009 12:00 am...
No plans for a late night open mic? The acoustic stage area would be ideally isolated from tents. (No, what am I saying?...)
Reply: Thanks Stan!! I think Dan Plews who runs our Acoustic Cafe stage will be in The Chill Out Tent by then, which will be available, as last year, for all the festival campers to enjoy and/or participate in an Acoustic Session. Ended c. 6.00 a.m. last year!!
The following comment was added by Alan Thompson on Mon Sep 15th, 2008 12:00 am...
Great time as always at the Festival, but three months down the line and still no photos? Come on peeps, we want to see it all again, this time on the website. Brings back those sweet memories of the only hot day of the summer! You know where we are for next year .....
Reply: Thanks Alan. The photos are coming and hopefully very soon. I am pleased to announce that
we are currently working on a way of getting the thousands of photos (literally) up on the site. Glad you will be coming back in 2009.
The following comment was added by Tony on Fri Aug 08th, 2008 10:15 am...
Just recieved a lovely letter from Linda thanking us for appearing at TOGFEST 2008 THANK YOU Linda and Ian nice touch much appreciated MACHINE
The following comment was added by Pegasus Catering (mk), Steve on Sat Jul 26th, 2008 06:40 pm...
My first time at Togfest, It was Great. Had a Great time some wicked sounds.( Machine were the Dogs wotsits ) Many Thanks to Ian for booking me and i hope that i can return next year. Hope everyone enjoyed the food that we served. Had great fun with you all and enjoyed your company at the Trailer. A Big thank you to all the Security for finding my chairs, You all done a good job and made everybodys weekend a good trouble free one.. Kind Regards to all Steve Pegasus Catering (mk)
The following comment was added by Anonymous on Mon Jul 07th, 2008 08:03 pm...
My first Togfest, loved it. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming to a solo camper, and there was no unnecessary profiteering from the traders, everything was very reasonably priced. Something for everyone in terms of the music - a great chill out weekend. Definitely be back next year!
The following comment was added by an anonymous visitor on Sat Jul 05th, 2008 11:28 am...
My first Togfest! Good weather, good fun, good music and a great time working with a mad bunch of people including Red Hot Willy!!!!! Hope to see you next year x
The following comment was added by Kieran Magill, roadie on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 07:44 pm...
Brilliant weekend, from the comments I've read it seems that most artistes and punters absolutely enjoyed themselves, and I'm pretty sure that I can say that the crew enjoyed themselves just as much. I know I did at least! Can't wait until next year
The following comment was added by an anonymous visitor on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 07:44 pm...
Just like to say how much I enjoyed the friday night of togfest and mud 11 afantasic as usual
The following comment was added by John McL on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 02:32 pm...
Hi just like to thank all really enjoyed the weekend, even though I fell asleep at work on Monday!!
Hope to see afew more bands next year, so much to see, so little time.
Looking forward to next year's already.
The show that puts Gladstonbury to same.
The following comment was added by Sarah on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 12:25 pm...
Hey, this was my first Togfest and it was GREAT! I was backstage crew and camped next to steve and serena (see below) who we had a great time with!
I'll be back next year, just you wait! :D
The following comment was added by Pete Larrett on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 10:31 am...
Hi all, it's hard to find a 'best Togfest of all' but that one was way up there at the top of the tree! Over the years we've got used to the excellent music, organisation, site, food, crew etc but the 'balance' last week felt fantastic. Also, the weather - the one uncontrollable part of the equation - played it's part as well. I'm available for next year but you already knew that anyway, didn't you.
Love to all,
Pete
X
The following comment was added by Serena on Thu Jul 03rd, 2008 08:17 pm...
Hey! just wanted to say thanks for a truly fantabulous festival! i had the most amazing time and am already counting down the weeks till next years! everything about it was just fab . . .even the toilets ha ha!
So once again thanks and see ya next year x x x
Serena from Droitwich (just outside martin hussingtree)!!!
The following comment was added by ptbf on Thu Jul 03rd, 2008 02:50 pm...
hey just a quick note to say we really enjoyed saturday's gig !!! wicked time had bye all hope to see
you all again soon
The Peartree Bridge Family
The following comment was added by Steve on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 06:03 pm...
Had a great time ! Loads of really good bands. Can't wait to see details for next year.......... really hope it's a two day event again - if so we will definitely be coming and, possibly, bringing a few more folk with us
Steve - Droitwich Spa (Just outside Cutnall Green !!!)
The following comment was added by Annie K. Togfest Meet & Greet C on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 03:12 pm...
Had a fantastic time at the weekend. Thought there was a lovely atmosphere and each stage had a great but different vibe. Meet & greet team were of course stars and we had a lot of fun as well! An amazing achievement!"
The following comment was added by an anonymous visitor on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 01:50 pm...
Can I just take this opportunity to say what a horrid time we had playing Togfest 2008. We found the gate crew to be aggressive and obnoxious, the sound engineers were rude and clearly hard of hearing, the stage manageress was belligerent and un-cooperative and tried to usher us into the gents rather than on to the correct stage saying the acoustics would be better, Ian & Linda Rowe aka Mr. & Mrs. Togfest were unfriendly and dismissive, the weather was oppressive, there were far too may people having a so called ‘good time’ whatever that means, my trousers were too tight and yet, strangely, my lunch pack was too small etc. etc.
Any chance of coming back next year?
Not Pete from Taylor’d Country
The following comment was added by Ben from The Lovedays on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 01:23 pm...
Thanks sooooo much for having us and giving us the experience of the summer! We had a great great time, evryone was so great to us, The organisers, The crew, the sound people, just a complete breath of fresh air...
Hope you'll have us back!
The following comment was added by Peter Edwards and The Red Bullet on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 12:56 pm...
"Thank you so much for inviting us to play at Togfest, we had an absolute blast and loved every minute of it! And what a well organised event, down to every detail and every person involved in the stewarding, sound, stage management, roadies etc. – Brilliant
Without doubt we’d love to be involved next year, hopefully on the Courtyard stage which looked and sounded fantastic. Having said that, the sound in the Marquee was also great and the guys involved did wonderful job of getting our sound right, on stage and out front."
The following comment was added by Julian Pentz on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 08:36 am...
Best Togfest Ever! I'm so glad that you had a Friday fest as well as the normal saturday as I actually got to see some bands, ( was working all day saturday till 9.45 for MKMS @ MK Theatre) I particularly enjoyed Mud II, and have been having a Solstice revival since re-discovering some long lost c***ette recordings and BBC sessions on their CD. Never thought i'd see tiger feet performed live at Togfest!
The vibe was great and Very merry when I arrived to play with Togmor, thanks to all the people for lifting the bands spirits and willing us to give a lively performance! Wish i could have been there all day, but made up for it it by Jamming with Aram from titan system and Big G in the camp site ( it's a proper festival now there is camping!) chill out tent, left the site in the early hours very happy to the sound of Sarah M playing Capercaille on the flute and Dan Plews singing his heart out. Thanks to all for a fab fest...
The following comment was added by Em on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 09:44 pm...
Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed working at Togfest, I would really recommend it, its hard work but you get to meet lots of nice people and everyone helps each other. See you all next year.
The following comment was added by Robbie on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 08:49 pm...
This was my first time at the festival, every year I hear it from work across the road and wish I'd remembered it was on. This year me and my mate made it for the Saturday, and we loved it, so did his young son who arrived later in the evening... his first festival!
We'll be back next year, for the whole weekend too.
Thanks to all the staff and volunteers who were so professional and helpful. And thanks to the gate staff for finding my jacket!
The following comment was added by bigbadbob on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 08:33 pm...
fantastic show enjoyed all the bands we managed to catch ,but a big thanx to : machine ,bad habits,6.5,the lovedays,
the zeds togmor peartree et all ian and linda many many thanks..
ps i 'm glad you enjoyed it pete see you at work then keystone on sat !!
The following comment was added by Tony, Newport Pagnell on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 05:19 pm...
Hi everybody,
I thought I’d send you a quick message just to say that this years Togfest was brilliant, they just keep getting better. I’ve been to every one so far, got the T shirts and even the CD (Togfest ’99). The quality and variety of the music is fantastic and all those acts for the price you would normally pay to see just one band -that’s what I call a bargain! The food and drink is always reasonably priced and there’s a real friendly and safe atmosphere to the whole event because it’s all so well organised.
The following comment was added by Neil Jones of Stone Foundation on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 05:14 pm...
Just wanted to send you a quick thank you for having the band at Togfest, all the guys really enjoyed playing at what we all thought was a really well run and well organised festival.
Everyone was really helpfull and friendly from the moment we arrived and the work linda and ian, along with all the volunteers put in was appreciated by all the guys. :)
We did really well with the cd's so send a big thank you to the merch girls, and i'll be sure to send you down a copy of the new record when it's released later this year. You know you can always bear us in mind for future Togfests, as we'd all love to come back and play soon. Neil Jones and Stone Foundation
The following comment was added by Andé D'Mello, Firetone on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 05:10 pm...
I just wanted to e-mail to say thank you very much for asking us to play Togfest this year. We really enjoyed playing, and enjoyed the whole experience of the festival as well. It's safe to say it was a great success! It was by far the most professional festival we've played and it was great to be treated so nicely! Thanks so much and we'd love to get involved again in the future! Regards, - Andé D'Mello, Firetone
The following comment was added by Henk Masselink on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 12:20 am...
Dear Linda and Ian,
GREAT!!
Thank you for this brilliant 10th Anniversary Togfest. We enjoyed very much the music, the people and the crew.
Thanks for your hospitality!! Your open mind!!
What can I say more...!?
Later this week I will send you our photo images
Love from Ellen and Henk
The following comment was added by Rob & Dot from Rugby on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 08:41 pm...
Most of you would recognise us (I'm the Santa lookalike, thinking of charging for photo's next time & giving the proceeds to charity) & wonder why you rarely see us. We live in Rugby & don't really get down to MK much anymore, but at Togfest we feel we belong as much as anywhere we know.
Can we start a campaign for Ian & Linda to become Sir & Lady Rowe, and the whole Togfect crew to get OBEs for services to music and the community?
Maybe a Damehood for Sue Gray?
Love to you all,
Rob & Dot
The following comment was added by neil and raji RAJIS SNACK BAR on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 08:26 pm...
Yet another fantastic festival the music was great had a great time dancing while doing the catering hope all the people at the festival liked the food well done to the togfest team keep it up look forward to next year
The following comment was added by MACHINE on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 04:11 pm...
Thanks to everyone who saw our show in the "Marquee" onSaturday evening and a special THANK YOU to Ian and Linda and all of the TOGFEST crew we had a Fabulous time
MACHINE
The following comment was added by John on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 02:18 pm...
ah, the return of Togfest was not a disappointment... Thanks for a great weekend. Absolutely great line-up, especially The Lovedays. Not heard of them before, am now a follower! Togmor were supreme also... Great festival, well done everyone!
The following comment was added by Peter on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 02:09 pm...
Just got back from togfest , My first experience of an outdoor camping event and must say it was awesome, cant wait for next year. best bands were sixpointfive and badhabits.
The following comment was added by Sue Gray on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 10:59 am...
What a fantastic two days, fabulous music, wonderful crew and more importantly fantastic festival goers!! I haven't seen so many smiley faces as I did this weekend and that is thank to all the hard work put in by the management team and of course everyone who helps to make Togfest the success it is and should always be. Hope there wasn't too much mess to clear up xx Sue and the rest of the Gate Crew x
The following comment was added by an anonymous visitor on Fri Jun 27th, 2008 05:09 pm...
ah gutted we only just heard about this festival this late in the year. we'd have loved to have come and played there. maybe next year www.tribalvibe.com :)
The following comment was added by Martin Wright on Mon Jun 23rd, 2008 07:08 pm...
Hello everyone, I just wanted to wish Togfest a very happy '10th Birthday', I only wish I could be their with you to enjoy the event.
I know only to well from personal experience, how much hard work the team has put in over the years since 1998 to make it a success, it's a tribute to them and all the volunteer stewards that Togfest has become so popular.
I hope one day to join you again for a few tunes but in the meantime I will be thinking of you, may the sun shine on you all (including the Sunday clean-up !)
Ha -haaaaaa, Martin Wright, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; ex Drummer- Togmor (and Solstice).
The following comment was added by Helen Winter on Sun Jun 22nd, 2008 11:09 am...
Hi! I heard that SixPointFive were playing and begged my mum to get us tickets. I can't wait to go! And also i just saw that titan symstem are playing to! This will be my first festival sleeping over in a tent, I can't wait! You'll probably see me jumping or moshing or screaming to SixPointFive. They are honestly the best band to get the crowd going.
The following comment was added by Faerieboots on Sun Jun 22nd, 2008 12:00 am...
Hey Guys...can't wait for the weekend, most especially to see Machine who are awesome.
One things though, I've heard of bands who applied to play and they received no confirmation that their application was recieved, no formal rejection...that's bad 'cause they think yu're rude and they're not comin' anymore :-(
Reply: Big apologies to any applicants who haven't heard. Tried to acknowledge band submissions when poss,welcomed all status tel/email enquiries.This year running very late.Team have worked practically 24/7 for months.Please dont mistake their best intentions.
The following comment was added by Jay on Tue Jun 17th, 2008 09:30 pm...
Im so excited! not long to wait now. Just seen Solstice is on, havent seen them yet, but I hear good things. Are there anymore to add on the line up???
The following comment was added by neil & raji rajis snack bar on Wed Jun 11th, 2008 07:30 pm...
hello people been catering at togfest since it started and i must say the time and effort put in to stage this event by ian and co is incradible by far the best festival in milton keynes keep it up guys and all the best see you on friday
The following comment was added by Polly O'Connell on Mon Jun 09th, 2008 10:03 am...
Can't wait! Site looks great!! I hear the organisers are pretty cool too! xxxx
The following comment was added by McRazzle on Fri Jun 06th, 2008 09:18 am...
Can't wait for Togfest this year, it's been too long...
The following comment was added by Mal on Sun Jun 01st, 2008 08:47 pm...
Im so glad Terrapin Trainstation is on again, they are one of my favourite bands. No one should miss them!!!
The following comment was added by em on Thu May 29th, 2008 12:00 am...
Wow, whos the model wearing the Togfest Hoody on the merchandise page?
The following comment was added by Music Man on Mon May 26th, 2008 10:33 pm...
From Vikki Clayton to Mud via The Peartree Bridge Family - could only be Togfest
Looks like you've cracked the line up again guys
The following comment was added by Pie On Ear on Sun May 25th, 2008 04:45 pm...
Mud... what you mean The Mud? Wow, I'm going to be there just to feel twenty again.!!!!!
The following comment was added by Ali Max on Sat May 17th, 2008 06:55 pm...
Enjoyed Vikki Clayton back in 1999. Can Vikki have another go?! Anybody else remember?
The following comment was added by The Big Hat in the Sunshine on Sat May 17th, 2008 03:33 pm...
Really looking forward to what looks like a fantastic lineup! Make sure the Sun turns up as well!!!!!
See you there.
The following comment was added by TheCat on Fri May 16th, 2008 12:00 am...
Line-up looking great. Always good. Looking forward to it. Well done for the camping!
The following comment was added by big bad bob on Tue Apr 15th, 2008 06:34 pm...
glad you are back ! but how about some info its now 15/04/08!!!
will be there anyway...
The following comment was added by Em on Mon Apr 07th, 2008 07:39 pm...
Can't wait to see the lineup!
The following comment was added by Festival Funky on Sun Mar 30th, 2008 07:00 pm...
Hey Guys !!
Really missed the festy last year. Glad to see the web site up and looking forward to the 2 days!
Keep up the good work.
FF.
Saturday June 30th 2012
The following comment was added by robert m on Sun Oct 23rd, 2011 08:09 pm...
glad to see togfest is back in 2012!
The following comment was added by Kate Becker on Fri Oct 29th, 2010 08:41 am...
My younger daughter still walks round in her elder sister's 2004 Togfest T-shirt having coveted it from afar for some years. We get a number of comments from New Zealanders who want to come .... until they realise that Bradwell Abbey isn't a hop skip and a jump from North Island! My very first job (aged 13) was for Bradwell Abbey Field Centre colouring in woodland on maps of the new City!!!! Off to count my grey hairs. Good luck for 2011. Who knows I may be home by then.
The following comment was added by Paul Griffiths on Sun Jun 06th, 2010 06:43 am...
Didn't get tickets for Glastonbury so thought 'no problem - I'll go to TogFest'. Wrong! I appreciate that the event has always been held at Bradwell Abbey but given that this is a scheduled monument site is it the right venue for an event such as this? Aren't there any less archaeologically sensitive sites available locally that would also provide the space to enable the event to continue to develop - as with the adding of camping last year?
The following comment was added by lily weatherley on Sat Oct 24th, 2009 07:58 pm...
Absolutely loved togfest, such a lovely atmosphere and such ausome, interesting people. cant wait for 2010 should be such a laugh, thankyou togfest crew people :)
The following comment was added by Robinson on Wed Oct 07th, 2009 05:07 pm...
Robinson on the BBC 2 Radio Programme "Wakeup with Wogan" If anybody is reading this, Andy got a break with Terry Wogan playing Andy's debut single "First Time" yesterday morning. Need to set the corridors of the Beeb(BBC) running wild with the sound of Robinson. If you have the time( and you like the sound of Robinson) please drop a note to mailto:Wogan@bbc.co.uk The sooner the better, from anywhere in the world, let's at least make it happen for Andy.
The following comment was added by Theresa Kelleher on Wed Aug 05th, 2009 05:23 pm...
Congratulations on a fantastic video. Can't stop watching it. Tx
The following comment was added by Carole on Sun Jul 19th, 2009 08:38 am...
Best one yet. Well done to everyone who dd their bit!
The following comment was added by john-joe on Thu Jul 16th, 2009 12:07 am...
nice one to all involved. twas a great weekend. showed what can be done when community spirit rises above monetary reward. john-joe
The following comment was added by Phil Wilson on Thu Jul 09th, 2009 03:27 pm...
Well done all the crew! The team working the Secure Storage were true stars. I was playing with two bands (Drums with Hellzaboppin, percussion with The Spread Eagles and the band I look after, The Soundcasters were using the space too) I was in and out of there like the man and woman on a Swiss clock! Folk like that are few and far between (Linda and Ian Rowe found all of them!) Thanks guys, you were brilliant. Phil Wilson
The following comment was added by Henk Masselink on Wed Jul 08th, 2009 12:05 am...
Togfest 2009 for me is one of my best since I join now for 10 years in a row. Great! Excellent music in various styles, giving also young performers a start and the possibility to show their own way of making music. I like the chillout tent with percussion and relaxing . All vendors offered a bread variety in their own branch. Thank you Linda and Ian Rowe, together with all staff members, the crew, and all others. Much greetings, Henk from Holland
The following comment was added by Ross - from Ross and the Wrongen on Mon Jul 06th, 2009 05:01 pm...
What an absolutely cracking, well thought out, well organized and well run festival. Everyone involved in Togfest should be proud! Heres to you. Ross
The following comment was added by Sue Gray on Thu Jul 02nd, 2009 11:31 pm...
and Emily, control room crew... bossing us all about - never noticed - you were fab..... x
The following comment was added by Sue Gray on Thu Jul 02nd, 2009 11:30 pm...
To all the management crew THANK YOU and also to all the bands MORE THANK YOUS and more importantly to the fantastic smiling CREW, well done and see you all again next year. Thanks everyone, I think that this year was one of the best Togfests ever... had the best time x x x love to you all from Sue Gray and also the Box Office Crew....
The following comment was added by The Tea Lady on Thu Jul 02nd, 2009 09:41 pm...
The stages are down, the marquee is gone, the acoustic cafe is no more, fond memories abound, hearing such a great sound but I do wish my feet weren't so sore. Love and thanx to all from the T lady
The following comment was added by Emily on Thu Jul 02nd, 2009 05:21 pm...
Thanks for a most brilliant weekend, I had a fab time. Thanks to all of the stewards I bossed about, I am not really grumpy, just find it difficult to multi task 8! things at once. Cant wait for next year!!
The following comment was added by Zoom on Wed Jul 01st, 2009 07:32 pm...
Errrrrr - am I at the right place? - Tog-wot? No, Picfest surely - http://www.tauruspr.co.uk/picfest/picfest/intropage.htm
The following comment was added by Sue on Wed Jul 01st, 2009 07:31 pm...
Brilliant weekend!! Stunningly good. Linda - the bands were fantastic - you always manage to field an exceptionally talented and wonderfully different line-up. Roll on 2010.
The following comment was added by Steve @ Pegasus Catering mk on Tue Jun 30th, 2009 10:24 pm...
2nd Year at Togfest and it was WICKED. what some Great sounding bands. Many Thanks to Ian for Inviting me back to do catering in campsite/chill out area. The whole weekend was Great with no problems, Just happy faces. Big thank you to all of my customers was nice to meet and chat with you all. Looking forward to Next year. Kind Regards to all. Steve , Pegasus Catering (mk)
The following comment was added by chris h on Tue Jun 30th, 2009 08:40 am...
there are loads of pics on the heart fm milton keynes site and of course the togfest facebook page!!!
The following comment was added by Julie,Jo and Kris on Mon Jun 29th, 2009 10:59 pm...
The Willen Retro gang again. Sure we will think of others because you all looked so good but forgot to mention THOSE LOVE boots and the AMAZING/STUNNING black cat suit with the kinky boots.
The following comment was added by julie,jo,kris on Mon Jun 29th, 2009 10:50 pm...
Hi from Julie,Jo,and Kris ( the Willen Hospice retro gang ).We had a fantastic time at our first Togfest,we loved the atmosphere,music, all the friendly/helpful crew and of course the weather ! The best bit for us was seeing you all so excited with your purchases.Particularly the Bee hive wig,-THE white boots--tiny turquiose suit--hippy floral maxi dress--black pvc coat--the couple who got part of their outfits for posh wedding-- customising t- shirts-- the long leather coat--short leather coat etc etc.You know who you are and with both you and ALL our customers we made an amazing £480 for Willen Hospice. Thankyou so so much---hope to see you next year--take care.
The following comment was added by bigbadbob on Mon Jun 29th, 2009 05:33 am...
another great year! abig thank you to all the crew and artists,the camping gets better and better ,steve pete, donna ,kelly ,liz and louise if your reading this ....roll on next year... thanx
The following comment was added by Sian Magill on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 11:54 pm...
Having played togfest this year, i can honestly say it was one of the best gigs i have ever had the honour to play. The staff are all helpful and always smiling, and never cease to make you feel like part of their close family. The meet and greet section were amazing :) Thanks to everyone for making the festival as truly enjoyable as it was.
The following comment was added by Athena Jarman on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 06:35 pm...
great weekend, best so far! i couldnt believe the effort that went in too it, all the crew did a great job and helped it all keep together. i truely think who needs glastonbury, when youve got togfest and the crew. you dont get that kinda of friendship anywhere else. thanks to everyone whos been so nice to me on my first time on crew, 14th year and it keeps getting better. In my opinion best festival of the year. xxx
The following comment was added by Pan.De.Mania Wood Fired Pizza on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 06:11 pm...
Thank you Togfest. We had a great weekend, the sun shone, we cooked some pizza, saw some amazing music and met lottsa lovely people. Ten out of ten to all the organisers and helpers, there are quite a few festivals that could learn a thing or two from you all. Hope to see you next year, best wishes the pizza people.
The following comment was added by tisha on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 05:54 pm...
There were some amazing artists this year and the weather was absolutley perfect and i cannot stop listening to the artists and cannnot wait for the pictures to be on the internet :)
The following comment was added by chris h ipswich on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 03:49 pm...
What a AMAZING weekend sun,music and real ale what more can you need? fantastic can't wait till next year but must sleep first left the chill out tent at 3 this morning and must say there was a wicked young lady with curly hair singing in there who was of the hook really liked katie natsh's foundations.an the company was amzing too. Oh must also say the chiefs stewards did an awsome job too.
The following comment was added by terry down on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 03:20 pm...
our first togfest,a great weekend,we decided to camp and really impressed with the organisation,hard work,and quality of all the bands ,stalls, and of course the hard work from everybody, you all deserve a really big `pat on the back`, see you next year!!!!!
The following comment was added by The 7.20's on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 12:03 pm...
A brilliant festival, we proper enjoyed it.Would love to play again, at night on the courtyard next year! Proper high five to the stage manager and her peeps and the merch dudes. We're still on a high from it! Love from The 7.20s
The following comment was added by kimberly Howard on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 09:56 am...
togfest was awesome :) the music rocked , and some cute guys ;) x made my weeknd one of the best x
The following comment was added by R maxwell on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 08:20 am...
Just got home from camping at Togfest loved it all especially the music and atmosphere very tired now always a sign of a good time i think!
The following comment was added by Shaz on Fri Jun 26th, 2009 08:25 am...
Todays the day, cant wait, see you all later x
The following comment was added by Martin Wright on Wed Jun 24th, 2009 09:48 pm...
It's Togfest time again and it does not seem possible that a year has gone by since I last posted here, I hope you have a fantastic time and the sun continues to shine on you all - I will be thinking of you!!. I also hope the time draws nearer when I can come and play a few of the old songs with you. Best Wishes, Martin Wright (Ex Drummer, Togmor) Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The following comment was added by Stella on Wed Jun 24th, 2009 08:02 pm...
Only 46 hours to go, cant wait.
The following comment was added by John Manor on Fri Jun 19th, 2009 12:27 pm...
Hi, just seen the line up has been updated, looks brilliant. I can't belive you have so many bands playing. See you there!
The following comment was added by Rob L on Thu Jun 18th, 2009 09:02 pm...
Hi wicked camping last year, will be there again! Only a week to go.............
The following comment was added by Angie on Thu Jun 18th, 2009 02:13 pm...
I am so looking forward to Togfest, we had a truly brilliant weekend last year. We love everything about it, the food, stalls and the music is exceptional. Camping was brilliant last year, chill out tent was a fantastic idea, nice place to socialise with fellow campers when the main music has finished. Cant wait, sooooooooo excited, see you all there :-)
The following comment was added by Em on Mon Jun 15th, 2009 03:54 pm...
Cant wait for Togfest x
The following comment was added by Carla, Jo and Co on Sun Jun 14th, 2009 11:16 am...
I just read comment made by Lou, I didnt realise it was only two weeks either!! Cant wait, it was brilliant last year. See you all there. x
The following comment was added by julie jo and chris the volunteer on Sat Jun 13th, 2009 09:04 pm...
hi all we will be selling funky retro gear, all of which has been lovingly collected at Wilen Hospice Warehouse over the last year. ALL PROCEEDS MADE ON THE STALL GO DIRECTLY TO WILLEN HOSPICE. We are so pleased to have the chance to sell at Togfest, and can't wait to see you looking good in our 70's and 80's gear.
The following comment was added by Lou on Sat Jun 13th, 2009 12:00 am...
Just realised its only two weeks to go, Help! I haven't got my tickets yet!
Reply: Don't panic Lou! You can buy them here on-line. Just visit our Buy Tickets On Line page...
The following comment was added by Julie and Steve on Fri Jun 12th, 2009 01:28 pm...
Hi, we have been at Stony Live events all week, it has been brilliant. Its put us right in the festival mood! Now we cant wait for Togfest.
The following comment was added by Shannon on Wed Jun 10th, 2009 10:49 pm...
Camping again!! Yippee
The following comment was added by Sazzle McRazzle on Wed Jun 10th, 2009 06:33 pm...
Can't wait to hear this years line up, I've heard The Ladders are going to be a gig not to miss!!
The following comment was added by Kev B on Wed Jun 10th, 2009 06:03 pm...
Hi Folks, picked up a flyer last night at a Stony Live gig, just been having a look at the website, never heard of the festival before, despite being local. Very impressive, I have heard some of the bands you have got playing so I will definitely be coming. Keep up the good work. Cheers Kev
The following comment was added by The Hardy Family on Tue Jun 09th, 2009 07:36 pm...
Just looking at the bands, didnt realise tickets were on sale yet, better get our skates on. Looks really good, we will be camping for the first time this year, we heard the chill out tent had some really good Jazz/Folk/Beatbox last year, so we dont want to miss it - see you there.......
The following comment was added by Charlie Hull on Tue Jun 09th, 2009 07:14 pm...
Just had a look at Cyber x, will definitely bring a new style to Togfest, cant wait to be there guys, just booked my tickets!!
The following comment was added by Eliza Thompkins on Tue Jun 09th, 2009 06:41 pm...
Check out Cyba x on my space, you can click the link on the line up page. Thats gonna get the crowd going!!!
The following comment was added by Jane M on Wed May 27th, 2009 03:41 pm...
Wow loads of bands!!!
The following comment was added by Em on Fri May 22nd, 2009 11:49 am...
Got my Togfest postcard, really cool. Will be camping again this year, had such a good time last year. Camping makes it a real holiday!!
The following comment was added by liam hallam on Thu May 21st, 2009 11:37 pm...
the line-up looks good this year.tickets booked, can't wait! Cheers liam.
The following comment was added by Stan Blues on Tue Apr 21st, 2009 12:00 am...
No plans for a late night open mic? The acoustic stage area would be ideally isolated from tents. (No, what am I saying?...)
Reply: Thanks Stan!! I think Dan Plews who runs our Acoustic Cafe stage will be in The Chill Out Tent by then, which will be available, as last year, for all the festival campers to enjoy and/or participate in an Acoustic Session. Ended c. 6.00 a.m. last year!!
The following comment was added by Alan Thompson on Mon Sep 15th, 2008 12:00 am...
Great time as always at the Festival, but three months down the line and still no photos? Come on peeps, we want to see it all again, this time on the website. Brings back those sweet memories of the only hot day of the summer! You know where we are for next year .....
Reply: Thanks Alan. The photos are coming and hopefully very soon. I am pleased to announce that we are currently working on a way of getting the thousands of photos (literally) up on the site. Glad you will be coming back in 2009.
The following comment was added by Tony on Fri Aug 08th, 2008 10:15 am...
Just recieved a lovely letter from Linda thanking us for appearing at TOGFEST 2008 THANK YOU Linda and Ian nice touch much appreciated MACHINE
The following comment was added by Pegasus Catering (mk), Steve on Sat Jul 26th, 2008 06:40 pm...
My first time at Togfest, It was Great. Had a Great time some wicked sounds.( Machine were the Dogs wotsits ) Many Thanks to Ian for booking me and i hope that i can return next year. Hope everyone enjoyed the food that we served. Had great fun with you all and enjoyed your company at the Trailer. A Big thank you to all the Security for finding my chairs, You all done a good job and made everybodys weekend a good trouble free one.. Kind Regards to all Steve Pegasus Catering (mk)
The following comment was added by Anonymous on Mon Jul 07th, 2008 08:03 pm...
My first Togfest, loved it. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming to a solo camper, and there was no unnecessary profiteering from the traders, everything was very reasonably priced. Something for everyone in terms of the music - a great chill out weekend. Definitely be back next year!
The following comment was added by an anonymous visitor on Sat Jul 05th, 2008 11:28 am...
My first Togfest! Good weather, good fun, good music and a great time working with a mad bunch of people including Red Hot Willy!!!!! Hope to see you next year x
The following comment was added by Kieran Magill, roadie on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 07:44 pm...
Brilliant weekend, from the comments I've read it seems that most artistes and punters absolutely enjoyed themselves, and I'm pretty sure that I can say that the crew enjoyed themselves just as much. I know I did at least! Can't wait until next year
The following comment was added by an anonymous visitor on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 07:44 pm...
Just like to say how much I enjoyed the friday night of togfest and mud 11 afantasic as usual
The following comment was added by John McL on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 02:32 pm...
Hi just like to thank all really enjoyed the weekend, even though I fell asleep at work on Monday!! Hope to see afew more bands next year, so much to see, so little time. Looking forward to next year's already. The show that puts Gladstonbury to same.
The following comment was added by Sarah on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 12:25 pm...
Hey, this was my first Togfest and it was GREAT! I was backstage crew and camped next to steve and serena (see below) who we had a great time with! I'll be back next year, just you wait! :D
The following comment was added by Pete Larrett on Fri Jul 04th, 2008 10:31 am...
Hi all, it's hard to find a 'best Togfest of all' but that one was way up there at the top of the tree! Over the years we've got used to the excellent music, organisation, site, food, crew etc but the 'balance' last week felt fantastic. Also, the weather - the one uncontrollable part of the equation - played it's part as well. I'm available for next year but you already knew that anyway, didn't you. Love to all, Pete X
The following comment was added by Serena on Thu Jul 03rd, 2008 08:17 pm...
Hey! just wanted to say thanks for a truly fantabulous festival! i had the most amazing time and am already counting down the weeks till next years! everything about it was just fab . . .even the toilets ha ha! So once again thanks and see ya next year x x x Serena from Droitwich (just outside martin hussingtree)!!!
The following comment was added by ptbf on Thu Jul 03rd, 2008 02:50 pm...
hey just a quick note to say we really enjoyed saturday's gig !!! wicked time had bye all hope to see you all again soon The Peartree Bridge Family
The following comment was added by Steve on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 06:03 pm...
Had a great time ! Loads of really good bands. Can't wait to see details for next year.......... really hope it's a two day event again - if so we will definitely be coming and, possibly, bringing a few more folk with us Steve - Droitwich Spa (Just outside Cutnall Green !!!)
The following comment was added by Annie K. Togfest Meet & Greet C on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 03:12 pm...
Had a fantastic time at the weekend. Thought there was a lovely atmosphere and each stage had a great but different vibe. Meet & greet team were of course stars and we had a lot of fun as well! An amazing achievement!"
The following comment was added by an anonymous visitor on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 01:50 pm...
Can I just take this opportunity to say what a horrid time we had playing Togfest 2008. We found the gate crew to be aggressive and obnoxious, the sound engineers were rude and clearly hard of hearing, the stage manageress was belligerent and un-cooperative and tried to usher us into the gents rather than on to the correct stage saying the acoustics would be better, Ian & Linda Rowe aka Mr. & Mrs. Togfest were unfriendly and dismissive, the weather was oppressive, there were far too may people having a so called ‘good time’ whatever that means, my trousers were too tight and yet, strangely, my lunch pack was too small etc. etc. Any chance of coming back next year? Not Pete from Taylor’d Country
The following comment was added by Ben from The Lovedays on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 01:23 pm...
Thanks sooooo much for having us and giving us the experience of the summer! We had a great great time, evryone was so great to us, The organisers, The crew, the sound people, just a complete breath of fresh air... Hope you'll have us back!
The following comment was added by Peter Edwards and The Red Bullet on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 12:56 pm...
"Thank you so much for inviting us to play at Togfest, we had an absolute blast and loved every minute of it! And what a well organised event, down to every detail and every person involved in the stewarding, sound, stage management, roadies etc. – Brilliant Without doubt we’d love to be involved next year, hopefully on the Courtyard stage which looked and sounded fantastic. Having said that, the sound in the Marquee was also great and the guys involved did wonderful job of getting our sound right, on stage and out front."
The following comment was added by Julian Pentz on Wed Jul 02nd, 2008 08:36 am...
Best Togfest Ever! I'm so glad that you had a Friday fest as well as the normal saturday as I actually got to see some bands, ( was working all day saturday till 9.45 for MKMS @ MK Theatre) I particularly enjoyed Mud II, and have been having a Solstice revival since re-discovering some long lost c***ette recordings and BBC sessions on their CD. Never thought i'd see tiger feet performed live at Togfest! The vibe was great and Very merry when I arrived to play with Togmor, thanks to all the people for lifting the bands spirits and willing us to give a lively performance! Wish i could have been there all day, but made up for it it by Jamming with Aram from titan system and Big G in the camp site ( it's a proper festival now there is camping!) chill out tent, left the site in the early hours very happy to the sound of Sarah M playing Capercaille on the flute and Dan Plews singing his heart out. Thanks to all for a fab fest...
The following comment was added by Em on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 09:44 pm...
Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed working at Togfest, I would really recommend it, its hard work but you get to meet lots of nice people and everyone helps each other. See you all next year.
The following comment was added by Robbie on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 08:49 pm...
This was my first time at the festival, every year I hear it from work across the road and wish I'd remembered it was on. This year me and my mate made it for the Saturday, and we loved it, so did his young son who arrived later in the evening... his first festival! We'll be back next year, for the whole weekend too. Thanks to all the staff and volunteers who were so professional and helpful. And thanks to the gate staff for finding my jacket!
The following comment was added by bigbadbob on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 08:33 pm...
fantastic show enjoyed all the bands we managed to catch ,but a big thanx to : machine ,bad habits,6.5,the lovedays, the zeds togmor peartree et all ian and linda many many thanks.. ps i 'm glad you enjoyed it pete see you at work then keystone on sat !!
The following comment was added by Tony, Newport Pagnell on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 05:19 pm...
Hi everybody, I thought I’d send you a quick message just to say that this years Togfest was brilliant, they just keep getting better. I’ve been to every one so far, got the T shirts and even the CD (Togfest ’99). The quality and variety of the music is fantastic and all those acts for the price you would normally pay to see just one band -that’s what I call a bargain! The food and drink is always reasonably priced and there’s a real friendly and safe atmosphere to the whole event because it’s all so well organised.
The following comment was added by Neil Jones of Stone Foundation on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 05:14 pm...
Just wanted to send you a quick thank you for having the band at Togfest, all the guys really enjoyed playing at what we all thought was a really well run and well organised festival. Everyone was really helpfull and friendly from the moment we arrived and the work linda and ian, along with all the volunteers put in was appreciated by all the guys. :) We did really well with the cd's so send a big thank you to the merch girls, and i'll be sure to send you down a copy of the new record when it's released later this year. You know you can always bear us in mind for future Togfests, as we'd all love to come back and play soon. Neil Jones and Stone Foundation
The following comment was added by Andé D'Mello, Firetone on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 05:10 pm...
I just wanted to e-mail to say thank you very much for asking us to play Togfest this year. We really enjoyed playing, and enjoyed the whole experience of the festival as well. It's safe to say it was a great success! It was by far the most professional festival we've played and it was great to be treated so nicely! Thanks so much and we'd love to get involved again in the future! Regards, - Andé D'Mello, Firetone
The following comment was added by Henk Masselink on Tue Jul 01st, 2008 12:20 am...
Dear Linda and Ian, GREAT!! Thank you for this brilliant 10th Anniversary Togfest. We enjoyed very much the music, the people and the crew. Thanks for your hospitality!! Your open mind!! What can I say more...!? Later this week I will send you our photo images Love from Ellen and Henk
The following comment was added by Rob & Dot from Rugby on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 08:41 pm...
Most of you would recognise us (I'm the Santa lookalike, thinking of charging for photo's next time & giving the proceeds to charity) & wonder why you rarely see us. We live in Rugby & don't really get down to MK much anymore, but at Togfest we feel we belong as much as anywhere we know. Can we start a campaign for Ian & Linda to become Sir & Lady Rowe, and the whole Togfect crew to get OBEs for services to music and the community? Maybe a Damehood for Sue Gray? Love to you all, Rob & Dot
The following comment was added by neil and raji RAJIS SNACK BAR on Mon Jun 30th, 2008 08:26 pm...
Yet another fantastic festival the music was great had a great time dancing while doing the catering hope all the people at the festival liked the food well done to the togfest team keep it up look forward to next year
The following comment was added by MACHINE on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 04:11 pm...
Thanks to everyone who saw our show in the "Marquee" onSaturday evening and a special THANK YOU to Ian and Linda and all of the TOGFEST crew we had a Fabulous time MACHINE
The following comment was added by John on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 02:18 pm...
ah, the return of Togfest was not a disappointment... Thanks for a great weekend. Absolutely great line-up, especially The Lovedays. Not heard of them before, am now a follower! Togmor were supreme also... Great festival, well done everyone!
The following comment was added by Peter on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 02:09 pm...
Just got back from togfest , My first experience of an outdoor camping event and must say it was awesome, cant wait for next year. best bands were sixpointfive and badhabits.
The following comment was added by Sue Gray on Sun Jun 29th, 2008 10:59 am...
What a fantastic two days, fabulous music, wonderful crew and more importantly fantastic festival goers!! I haven't seen so many smiley faces as I did this weekend and that is thank to all the hard work put in by the management team and of course everyone who helps to make Togfest the success it is and should always be. Hope there wasn't too much mess to clear up xx Sue and the rest of the Gate Crew x
The following comment was added by an anonymous visitor on Fri Jun 27th, 2008 05:09 pm...
ah gutted we only just heard about this festival this late in the year. we'd have loved to have come and played there. maybe next year www.tribalvibe.com :)
The following comment was added by Martin Wright on Mon Jun 23rd, 2008 07:08 pm...
Hello everyone, I just wanted to wish Togfest a very happy '10th Birthday', I only wish I could be their with you to enjoy the event. I know only to well from personal experience, how much hard work the team has put in over the years since 1998 to make it a success, it's a tribute to them and all the volunteer stewards that Togfest has become so popular. I hope one day to join you again for a few tunes but in the meantime I will be thinking of you, may the sun shine on you all (including the Sunday clean-up !) Ha -haaaaaa, Martin Wright, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; ex Drummer- Togmor (and Solstice).
The following comment was added by Helen Winter on Sun Jun 22nd, 2008 11:09 am...
Hi! I heard that SixPointFive were playing and begged my mum to get us tickets. I can't wait to go! And also i just saw that titan symstem are playing to! This will be my first festival sleeping over in a tent, I can't wait! You'll probably see me jumping or moshing or screaming to SixPointFive. They are honestly the best band to get the crowd going.
The following comment was added by Faerieboots on Sun Jun 22nd, 2008 12:00 am...
Hey Guys...can't wait for the weekend, most especially to see Machine who are awesome. One things though, I've heard of bands who applied to play and they received no confirmation that their application was recieved, no formal rejection...that's bad 'cause they think yu're rude and they're not comin' anymore :-(
Reply: Big apologies to any applicants who haven't heard. Tried to acknowledge band submissions when poss,welcomed all status tel/email enquiries.This year running very late.Team have worked practically 24/7 for months.Please dont mistake their best intentions.
The following comment was added by Jay on Tue Jun 17th, 2008 09:30 pm...
Im so excited! not long to wait now. Just seen Solstice is on, havent seen them yet, but I hear good things. Are there anymore to add on the line up???
The following comment was added by neil & raji rajis snack bar on Wed Jun 11th, 2008 07:30 pm...
hello people been catering at togfest since it started and i must say the time and effort put in to stage this event by ian and co is incradible by far the best festival in milton keynes keep it up guys and all the best see you on friday
The following comment was added by Polly O'Connell on Mon Jun 09th, 2008 10:03 am...
Can't wait! Site looks great!! I hear the organisers are pretty cool too! xxxx
The following comment was added by McRazzle on Fri Jun 06th, 2008 09:18 am...
Can't wait for Togfest this year, it's been too long...
The following comment was added by Mal on Sun Jun 01st, 2008 08:47 pm...
Im so glad Terrapin Trainstation is on again, they are one of my favourite bands. No one should miss them!!!
The following comment was added by em on Thu May 29th, 2008 12:00 am...
Wow, whos the model wearing the Togfest Hoody on the merchandise page?
The following comment was added by Music Man on Mon May 26th, 2008 10:33 pm...
From Vikki Clayton to Mud via The Peartree Bridge Family - could only be Togfest Looks like you've cracked the line up again guys
The following comment was added by Pie On Ear on Sun May 25th, 2008 04:45 pm...
Mud... what you mean The Mud? Wow, I'm going to be there just to feel twenty again.!!!!!
The following comment was added by Ali Max on Sat May 17th, 2008 06:55 pm...
Enjoyed Vikki Clayton back in 1999. Can Vikki have another go?! Anybody else remember?
The following comment was added by The Big Hat in the Sunshine on Sat May 17th, 2008 03:33 pm...
Really looking forward to what looks like a fantastic lineup! Make sure the Sun turns up as well!!!!! See you there.
The following comment was added by TheCat on Fri May 16th, 2008 12:00 am...
Line-up looking great. Always good. Looking forward to it. Well done for the camping!
The following comment was added by big bad bob on Tue Apr 15th, 2008 06:34 pm...
glad you are back ! but how about some info its now 15/04/08!!! will be there anyway...
The following comment was added by Em on Mon Apr 07th, 2008 07:39 pm...
Can't wait to see the lineup!
The following comment was added by Festival Funky on Sun Mar 30th, 2008 07:00 pm...
Hey Guys !! Really missed the festy last year. Glad to see the web site up and looking forward to the 2 days! Keep up the good work. FF.