It's been a while! It's taken a while to recover! But well worth it…don't you think?! Hope you enjoyed taking a look at all the wonderful photos posted on the blog. There shall be some more flying around very shortly for you to get peeking at!
This year has been a memorable one. A new site…what a beauty!
Sunbird Livingstonia beach has provided Lake of Stars with the most workable site yet, giving plenty of space to provide more energy than ever before, whilst incorporating the natural beauty of those perfectly formed rocks. 6am views of the sunrise and shadows of slowly tiring bodies, yet still dancing, had to be the best for me! I guess you could argue the colourful sun set lit stage was just as good if you weren't still partying at that unearthly hour!
As a first year attendee of lake of stars I was impressed by the amount of International Talent and interest, all bringing different vibes and cultures from around the world to one special place. To name a few:
Oskido from South Africa, bringing to Malawi, South African crowd-hyping house music.
Mary Anne Hobbs providing experimental, underground beats from the UK.
The Black Missionaries of Malawi itself, proving the wonderful reggae music and beats that come from the heart of Africa.
I'm sure you managed to get involved whilst at the festival and check out some of the talent around the site as well as that on stage; acrobats, body popping dancers and a couple of those unplanned yet creatively mind blowing jamming sessions. The outreach project at Red Zebra café, a kilometre outside the festival gates went down a treat with collaborations of Seth Lakeman and Nick Mulvey.
The festival as a whole was attended well by both punters and press all wanting to give back something to the country of Malawi. Most managed to get involved with this years charity, the Microloan Foundation, as well as sourcing, visiting and helping out other charities such as the Nyumba Ya Thanzi.
Good vibes all round!
Well….2008 has come to an end…sadly, but already preparations are under wraps for Lake of Stars 2009. So any feedback, comments, questions or even requests are always welcome. Feed us with info and we will feed you with fun loving times, memories and more than likely a little chibuku along the way!
I'll be sure to keep you updated!
Lauren x
