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Lawnfest 2012 - highlights

30 June 2012

A host of artists and musical talents took to the stage on 30th June for Lawnfest, the fantastic music, art and food festival which raises money for the New School at West Heath. Pulling a diverse crowd of hip young people and their families, there were a few familiar faces amongst the 1,500 crowd, including Camilla Al Fayed, who organised the event, Sue Johnston OBE and EastEnders' star Lindsey Coulson!

Line-Up

Known for its showcasing the raw musical talents of unsigned talents as well as signed headline acts, the line-up saw the crowd singing and dancing on an all-out feel-good fest. Performers included the critically acclaimed, Mercury Music Prize nominees The Magic Numbers, the achingly good Man Like Me, Roses Gabor, Clean Bandit, Cleo Sol, Massive Violins, The Shoestrung and Manchow.

Affordable Art Auction

Showcasing an eclectic mix of original contemporary and urban artworks by the likes of Turner Prize nominee Paul Noble, Jaap de Vries, Alexandros Vamoulakis, fashion's favourite, Annie Morris, Alex James, Michael Viviani and Nadia Shireen, Lawnfest also hosted a fantastic art exhibition and affordable art auction.

Children's Activities

As well music and art, Lawnfest offered families a super fun-filled day out; activities included:
 :: Chocolate workshops with Chocofrolics
 :: Bubble spectacular with Captain Calamity
 :: Design a cupcake
 :: Anorak magazine's colouring-in wall
 :: Story-telling with EastEnders star Lindsey Coulson
 :: Face Painting with Emma Miles
 :: T-Shirt customising with the Rag Club
 :: Circus skills workshops and performances with Circus Stardust
 :: Games
 and more…

Find out more about Lawnfest at lawnfest.co.uk