Pictures: Darlington’s Mish Mash Festival weekend

August 29, 2022

A bank holiday music festival returned to Darlington this weekend for the first time since 2019 and the market square was filled with people.

Yesterday (Saturday, August 27) music filled the streets of Darlington and a big variety of musical genres could be heard including pop, ska and afrobeat.

There were also plenty of food and drink options available and children’s activities to keep little ones amused including a Ceilidh demonstration by Blind Panic.

The Belta Rievers playing Geordie folk songs and jazz from Sunnyside Jazz and Bluegrass sounds from The Often Heard.

The Northern Echo: The rain didn't stop people from enjoying the music. Picture: STUART BOULTONThe rain didn’t stop people from enjoying the music. Picture: STUART BOULTON

Saturday was gloriously sunny and there was a great atmosphere, and the rain on Sunday afternoon didn’t seem to dampen spirits.

The Northern Echo: It wouldn't be a bank holiday in England without rain. Picture: STUART BOULTONIt wouldn’t be a bank holiday in England without rain. Picture: STUART BOULTON

The Northern Echo: Musicians and bands performed all afternoon and into the early evening. Picture: STUART BOULTONMusicians and bands performed all afternoon and into the early evening. Picture: STUART BOULTON

The Northern Echo: The pubs and drink vendors in the market square were busy all day. Picture: STUART BOULTONThe pubs and drink vendors in the market square were busy all day. Picture: STUART BOULTON

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The Northern Echo: Water-proof ponchos and ice creams. Picture: STUART BOULTONWater-proof ponchos and ice creams. Picture: STUART BOULTON

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The Northern Echo: Children enjoying the last few days of the summer holidays. Picture: STUART BOULTONChildren enjoying the last few days of the summer holidays. Picture: STUART BOULTON

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The Northern Echo: Rain didn't stop spectators enjoying the atmosphere. Picture: STUART BOULTONRain didn’t stop spectators enjoying the atmosphere. Picture: STUART BOULTON

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The Northern Echo: Birds and Beasts is an Anglo/German band performing animal-inspired music. Picture: STUART BOULTONBirds and Beasts is an Anglo/German band performing animal-inspired music. Picture: STUART BOULTON

The Northern Echo: Birds and Beasts. Picture: STUART BOULTONBirds and Beasts. Picture: STUART BOULTON

The Northern Echo: Birds and Beasts. Picture: STUART BOULTONBirds and Beasts. Picture: STUART BOULTON

The Northern Echo: The event brought in people from across Darlington. Picture: STUART BOULTONThe event brought in people from across Darlington. Picture: STUART BOULTON

The Northern Echo: There was a big variety of musical acts performing over the weekend. Picture: STUART BOULTON There was a big variety of musical acts performing over the weekend. Picture: STUART BOULTON

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The Northern Echo: A crafts tent kept little ones amused. Picture: STUART BOULTONA crafts tent kept little ones amused. Picture: STUART BOULTON

The festival has been organised in partnership with Tracks, Big Little Gigs and Darlington Borough Council.

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