Swinton Sounds celebrates community and creativity

Families gathered for the Arts Let Loose zine-making workshop on Friday afternoon. Children and adults alike immersed themselves in stickers, markers, and folded paper to design their own mini-publications.

Over at the Swinton Grand Palais, the energy shifted from quiet concentration to musical celebration. A full band took to the stage under dramatic lighting, delivering an energetic performance that had toes tapping and heads nodding. 

Swinton Square became the focal point for family-friendly activities on Saturday afternoon. Followed by a varied line-up of live music performances at busy local bars The Swinton Hop House and The Wobbly Stool. 

Victoria Park became a hive of family-friendly activity, with food, music, and crafts on the last day of the festival, keeping crowds engaged throughout the day. Children lined picnic tables, enjoying snacks and games, while grown-ups soaked up the sounds from the bandstand. A brief shower didn’t dampen spirits - umbrellas popped up, and the fun carried on!