Page 9 - Real Rochdale Issue 15 Autumn 2022

FEEL GOOD FESTIVAL

Returning for the first time since 2019, Rochdale was left feeling fantastic after thousands of
appreciative music lovers enjoyed a day of sunshine, music, food and comedy as the Feel Good
Festival returned with a bang on Saturday 13 August.

After a three year wait, the town centre was filled with a feast of music, food and entertainment
in the summer sunshine. With Rochdale basking in temperatures of over 30 degrees for most
of the day, the town centre was busy from early afternoon, with a large crowd gathering at the
main stage.

Now in its 13th year, the main stage for the first time was situated at Hopwood Hall College due
to the ongoing restoration of Rochdale Town Hall and the surrounding square where the
festival is usually held.

Headlined by The Fratellis – a returning headliner having made their Rochdale debut in 2016 –
Rochdale was left on a high after a set of indie rock ‘n’ roll favourites in front of a crowd of over
3,000. Their rousing, celebratory set kicked off with Henrietta and closed with their hit Chelsea
Dagger and the 60s classic Runaround Sue.

Also appearing on the main stage was rock band HAiG, The Northern Soultrain, Abbie Ozard,
guitarist Aziz Ibrahim, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Sign Along With Us, dance act ENTT, indie/
folk duo Firewoodisland, DJ Dave Sweetmore and local band The Sprats.

Photos: John Wall
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