This was another of the showcase events which was presented in a roomy live music venue, with bands and self-contained
acts being given their own pitches in the room, around which the bookers circulate.

Due to illness, the planned compere could not appear, so it was down to event stage manager Karl Drake to provide the
welcomes and the introductions.

This event could hardly have got off to a better start, as the first band up were Beardsmith.

This renowned family band, featuring two of the celebrated younger Beardsmith children, are like a modern day Partridge
family. The only difference is that this is dad and the kids, and what a band they are.

A completely live version of Bohemian Rhapsody takes some pulling off and surely this band must be attracting attention
from the higher echelons of our industry. The children are remarkable, with their mum, who teaches the kids at home
apparently, in close attendance as the band weaved their musical magic spell on this trade audience.