The Story of The Downs Festival in Photos
04 September 2019, 19:00
Photography by
Jan Rijk
Bristol’s one-day musical carnival returns for its fourth edition with a stellar (and largely female-focused) line-up including Grace Jones, Neneh Cherry and Lauryn Hill…plus a special appearance from local lads IDLES.
Bristol’s one-day musical carnival returns for its fourth edition with a stellar (and largely female-focused) line-up including Grace Jones, Neneh Cherry and Lauryn Hill…plus a special appearance from local lads IDLES.
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