Described as ‘the godfather of small festivals’, this year
Truck boasted headliners like The Temper Trap, Mystery Jets and Tim Minchin on
the Main Stage. Alongside these, there are plenty other smaller acts to keep
things cruising.
Funky rock posh boys Theme Park kept the crowd merry, while
folk newcomers Lucy Rose and King Charles packed out the (sweaty) Second Stage.
A personal favourite for me were Man Like Me. Their previous single Squeeze was featured a few months ago, and sums up the band: completely bonkers. At one point, the red Second Stage tent was filled with people jumping around to one topless skinny bloke, someone who looked like the topless skinny bloke, and a black man wearing what can only be described as a shiny African woman's dress. Their energy transcended into the crowd. We were now in a parallel universe where everything was red, we were all dancing in shiny African dresses. And loving it.
Aside from the music, Truck Festival had a go at the
standard ‘vintage dress’ shop, ‘massage and relaxation centre’, and an embarrassingly
dead marquee disco. The food stalls, despite running out on the last night,
were stocked with local YUMMY produce, and the chips – Oh the chips – kept my
wheels turning.
As for the people themselves, there are a few families with
wee ones, and a few too many cocky teenagers, but everyone seemed to mind their
own business.
Potential improvements for next year lie with the dodgy loos
getting a good cleaning, the lack of pubs/bars atmosphere, and a serious need
for some after dark escapades.
Overall, Truck is a chilled out festival. It’s easy to get
to, it’s not too busy and the staff were helpful and friendly. If you’re after
hard core clubbing and drugging, Truck is not the right ride for you; but if
you want a little laid back adventure with interesting music, food and
atmosphere, then hitch a lift for Truck.
