A unique International and Malawian collaboration – an amazing three sun-filled days of music, arts and culture.
This year’s festival featured the best line-up yet, with more than 50 Malawian acts and over 20 artists from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Australia, Burundi and the UK, giving the 3000-strong audience a weekend of foot-stomping, soul-cleansing entertainment.
Performing on the intimate beach stage, Noisette’s frontwoman Shingai Shoniwa wowed the crowd getting up, close and personal with festival-goers. However it was their collaboration with the next generation of Malawian artists that moved the audience.
Festival Founder Will Jameson says that this year’s festival saw a record number of artist collaborations including traditional Malawian musicians (showcased by the Clay Diamond Project) performing alongside UK indie act Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly on the main stage.
In its seventh year, the vinspired Lake of Stars Festival project relied on more than 300 Malawian and UK staff, volunteers and supporters who have given their time and services – for a reduced fee or, in many cases, for free.
For more information on this extraordinary festival check out their website here.
