When it comes to festivals, smaller ones prove that less is often more. Set in fields in the Oxfordshire countryside, Field Maneuvers humbly bills itself as a ‘dirty little rave’ – and does what it says on the tin. Seven hundred people gathered for the 2017 edition – and from the excited hugs as people arrived, it was clear that many were returning from previous years. With only four tents of music and a maximum of 200 metres, everything is stumbling distance. You really can’t lose your friends, even if you try; and you can certainly make new ones. A shared love of dance music and th...
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I first experienced Camp Wildfire last year. It rained non-stop, I was covered in mud, but it didn't deter me from returning for more. This underground festival, which mixes outdoor adventuring with musical revelry, is pretty unique. On this year's menu, there was a whole host of activities to tantalise campers, from beekeeping classes to tie dye workshops. New offerings included zorbing, ice cream-making and natural headdress building. Thanks to an online scheduling system, this year was much more organised. Before I landed in the Kent countryside - just a 30 minute ride from London Victo...
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