KIC festival (Kilsyth International Carnival)

12th August 2007
David – I thought your set was so right. You looked very well, and it’s obvious you are very happy. I felt positive vibes. People enjoy hearing your hits and Elton’s Rocket Man went down well. A big big treat to hear your moving song ‘Wish You Well’ live at last! I hope it’s fun for you coming up here to perform.

Kilsyth festival was fun. The rain held off. I spent the day doing photographs which was a learning curve for me!! I got a tour and tips from Jim who has done photo’s for Robbie, T in the Park, NME, Wickerman and more. So slightly daunting! Cool park for a festival I thought – intimate and well layed out. With the rain a few slippery puddles. David looked striking in black and white shirt and sang passionately with depth. He was on around 3, a good time – the weather was clear by then and crowd was comfortable on the grassy slope. They enjoyed David's set and hearing his hits. I was worried for a moment he’d forgotten the words to Wish You Well! I enjoy David when he’s at ease and upbeat, even that bit of swagger if it’s not over done.
David sang 8 songs - One Old Soul, Don’t Let Go, Time, Rocket Man, Lady Lullaby, Stop living the Lie/ Nothing ever Happens, Wish you well, White Noise.

The light was perfect, and it was great fun taking photos at this family festival. David looked so relaxed and like he was simply enjoying himself. This lovely park is only a short drive from where I live - so all in all very convient for me. The festival was well attended with all ages - teenagers, families, older people...I love the fresh colours of these pics. The day was clear but not sunny, perfect. I've put some into old fashoined black and white - but I don't know which I prefer!

KIC festival 2007:  Colzium park is an intimate park for a festival, with people dotting the grassy slopes down towards the main Colzium, stage. There was a Japanese tea ceremony in the Walled garden, an enclosed area for dancers and drummers, the waterside stage surrounded by stalls and rides and the Acoustic stage.
KIC was set on 4 stages and fortunately the rain held off. The colourful fun festival provides something for everyone. There were colourful dancers energetic drummers, young rock bands and lots of fun events for families. Billed as a day out for families it attracts a good turn out of around ( ) Headlining was chart topping singer songwriter David Sneddon and in demand Ceilidh band the Peatbog Faeries. The crowd lining the grassy slope at the Colzium stage enjoyed David's set.
A highlight is the Parade from the Colzium house and down through the park, including Rhythm Wave drummers, Pipers, dancers and Majorettes. The festival was very pleased to be able to bring over from Africa ‘Gandawi’ from Ghana, who proved a highlight of the day, bringing their African culture to Scotland.
The Peatbog Fearies ended the day’s entertainment with a blistering set of tunes. They mix Celtic and jazz, with a full brass section. They have an energetic fiddle player, and vary this with the flute. The crowd were on their feet dancing to end a fun and colourful festival.