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One of the UK's most inspiring independent festivals, Boomtown is a vast open air theatrical production on a scale unrivalled in the UK festival scene. Blending a fiesta of music, art, theatre, design, architecture and ambition to create a magical make-believe world that celebrates adventure, exploration and escapism.

The ongoing storyline is set up over the year, unfolding in real time throughout the festival and brought to life by hundreds of actors in the many interactive, immersive venues. Celebrating the grassroots culture of festivals all across the globe, as well as underground music from homegrown scenes, Boomtown's soundtrack of ska, folk, gypsy, reggae, world, punk, jazz, blue-grass, drum and bass, garage, funk, soul, dub, hip-hop, takes attendees on a journey into the great musical offerings from every continent on the planet, with a plethora of activities, music and adventure for all ages.

Ticket holders will have to demonstrate proof of full vaccination, proof of a negative NHS lateral flow test, or proof of natural immunity. But how do you plan such a major event during a global pandemic? Tom Paine, founder of Team Love, which is running both events, said it had been "really, really tricky". It's been a really long 18 months of not doing what we do. It just feels amazing that we're back at it and everyone is going for it and committed.

While many major events, such as Glastonbury and Boomtown Fair, decided to cancel this year's events due to uncertainty around Covid restrictions, a large number managed to pull it off. Boardmasters and Latitude both happened earlier in the summer but each has been potentially linked to thousands of cases of the virus. Boardmasters faced criticism after almost coronavirus cases were linked to the 50, capacity event in August. Mr Paine said health and safety is one of the most important things he does.

He said all major events in Bristol require attendees to have a Covid pass, which can be accessed via the NHS app. Both events have been planned with more space, extra toilets, hand sanitising stations and signage encouraging people to wear masks when queuing.

Onsite staff will also take lateral flow tests every two days, while working in better ventilated spaces than usual. Some people are understandably still quite anxious, so you've got to try to cater for everyone," said Mr Paine. For the artists, there's no question that they cannot wait to return. The past year has not just been a financial hit, but a complete change in lifestyle for musicians and their fans. Idles guitarist Mark Bowen said their headline show on the Downs is "what we've been waiting two years for.

Everyone where they belong, in a big field screaming together". But how are fans feeling about the potential Covid risk? Amber Vanstone, 36, from Bristol, was a keen gig-goer pre-pandemic, but said she won't be going to a gig or festival any time soon. But Bristolian Abi Ward, 27, is going to both of the Downs events and can't wait to be back in the crowds.

Boomtown remains a proudly independent festival that has managed to keep a sense of community and unity despite being one of the fastest growing festivals on the the circuit. Citizens travel from across the globe to experience one of the most diverse line-ups and most groundbreaking theatrical concepts on offer, collectively celebrating underground music in a totally immersive world.

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