As soon as I got into the Winter Gardens I headed for the bar for some much needed refreshment, and then took in the first band of the weekend who were Fast Cars. They were from Manchester and played a really good set.. they reminded me so much of the Undertones.. good poppy punk.. in fact when they played one song I thought they were the Undertones. They even played their single that they released back in 1979.. what a good start to the weekend..........

Anyway I enjoyed the weekend.. and again I didnt see any trouble...the best bands for me were Fast Cars, The Undead, NY Relix, Subs, Peter and the Test Tube Babies, Special Duties and 999.

DAVE TURPITT