Somer Valley FM, the local radio station for North East Somerset, based in Midsomer Norton, spent last Sunday at the Outfield Festival.

Richard Burgess, Somer Valley FM Station Manager, said: “Having attended recent local Jubilee and Fayre festivals, and now the sold-out Outfield, I can see and hear that our community is revelling at in-person outdoor events again after the pandemic.

“We love meeting our listeners, and encouraging others to give us a try. The Outfield Festival provided ample opportunity to do so, whilst we were also lucky enough to see and hear some great live music. The day was brilliantly organised. Our thanks and respect to all the organisers, volunteers and so many West Country acts, along with our local legend DJ James Bridges, who performed on the day.”

Jo Davis, weekday host of Somer Valley’s Breakfast Show, was one of the radio station’s volunteers who enjoyed meeting and interviewing a number of the musicians, she said: “It was a privilege to meet and chat to some of the bands.

“There was such an array of talent and wide taste in music. Something for everyone. Meeting Scouting for Girls and Graham Swift of the Entitled Sons were the highlights of the day for me as I’m a massive fan of both.

“To top it all, seeing so many local people have such a good time after some tough few years was heart-warming. As for the organisers, what a show they put on - it was so well organised and the whole feel of the festival was welcoming and relaxing.”

Jo’s Breakfast Show airs every weekday 7-9am, where she will be broadcasting the interviews she held at the Outfield Festival. James, under the show name DJs Take Control, plays out new mixes weekly 9pm each Saturday night. All shows broadcast can be listened to on-demand for 30 days via Somer Valley FM’s website.

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