Goosfest 2025 Gallery
This page is a photographic record of Goosfest 2025. We hope these images bring back memories of another wonderful Goosfest.
Goosfest 2025 captured in timeless black and white.
As the festival draws to a close, take a look through the lens of our incredible photographers. 📷
Every frame tells a story and reminds us why we do it- music, art, community, connection.
Here’s to the people who make it all come alive.
Thank you to @johnhorsleyphotography @chrisjordan4830 @cjhext_photography and Don Gutenstein for capturing the laughter, the light, the stillness and the spark.😍
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It’s been a few days, but we’re still talking about @dannybradleymusic brilliant performance at @goostreyhl What a talent! 🎶
With his soulful voice, jaw-dropping guitar work, and songs that hit you right in the heart, Danny had the whole room spellbound from the first note.
No wonder he’s been supporting folk legend @rthompsonmusic he’s absolutely the real deal. 😍
📷 @cjhext_photography
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This afternoon Jonathan Scott of @scottbrothersduo gave us another breathtaking organ recital at St Luke’s Church Goostrey, a truly fitting finale to the festival.🎹
Playing to a totally sold-out church, Jonathan’s virtuoso performance showcased the full power and beauty of the organ, thank you to all who joined us- there’s no finer way to wrap up this year’s Goosfest! 😍
#organist #classicalmusic #churchorgan #recital#goosfest2025
Last night was pure Boogie Wonderland! 🕺🏻
The Disco Inferno UK cast lit up @clonteropera Theatre with non-stop energy, powerhouse vocals and glitter galore.
From Night Fever to I Will Survive, we were on our feet singing and dancing all night long.
Thanks to our super talented cast and everyone who turned out in some amazing outfits - you proved that disco will never die! 🪩
What was your favourite song? 🎶
📸 @johnhorsleyphotography & Don Gutenstein
#disco #goosfest2025 #partynight #discofever
Let us entertain you! 🎶
Goostrey Goes To Stoke was pure magic! 🤩
Massive thanks to @db_as_rw Dan Budd as Robbie Williams and his fantastic band for bringing the full Robbie experience to Goosfest.
From Rock DJ energy to feel-good vibes, Dan had the crowd on their feet all night long.
We came, we danced, we sang and we left with smiles bigger than Robbie’s stage grin. 😄
Until next time, Goostrey… you were Supreme!
📷 @johnhorsleyphotography and Don Gutenstein
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Yesterday the @aster.duo, violinist @nyrajain.violin and cellist @chloeplayscello treated us to a stunning programme of music, full of energy, warmth and elegance. 🎻
Their extraordinary talent and connection as a duo really shone through, and the audience loved every minute, with a relaxing time afterwards enjoying a generous buffet spread. 🍰
It was a wonderful afternoon of music, food and good company, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s recital courtesy of the @rncmlive - Royal Northern College of Music.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the wonderful team at @theswettenham Arms for their hospitality.
📷 @chrisjordan4830
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Laughter really is the best medicine. Thanks to everyone who came out for this week`s Comedy Night! 🤣
The laughs, the energy, the chaos, every year it`s a riot.
Big love to the comedians @lovdevbarpagacomedian, @jacobnussey, @heytomtaylor and Howard Walker, who brought the house down and to the crowd for being great sports.😀
Until next time, keep laughing!
📷 @cjhext_photography
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Wow! @christinekempell as Caitlin delivered a mesmerising performance last night, and the standing ovation said it all. 👏🏻
Written by Mike Kenny and directed by Steve Elias, Caitlin`s story is simultaneously shocking, moving and thought-provoking. The post-performance Q&A with Christine and Steve gave the audience a chance to explore the origins of the play further.
If you missed it, well you might have to travel- the next showing is off Broadway in November at the @sohoplayhousenyc! 🎭
“If you’ve heard of her, it’s because she married him. Now you’ve heard her story.”
If you were there, what did you think?
📷 @chrisjordan4830
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Last night travel writer and dedicated Fiesta-goer Daniel Stables popped us in his backpack and took us round the world on a mind expanding trip! 🎆
From piercing cheeks with swords at a vegetarian festival in Thailand, to meeting ‘The Dark Lord’ in a shed in Lancashire 👀 Daniel’s vivid stories explored how festivals everywhere lift us from everyday life and bring people together in the shared joy of celebration. 🎉
So if you were lucky enough to be there last night - which festival took your fancy? 😀
#fiesta #festival #travelbook #travelwriter #goosfest2025
@danstabs
Another great night of music and dancing at Goosfest last night with @thenqbb classics mixed with more modern numbers thanks to the new vocal line-up. 🎤
A full dance floor for the whole of the second half -which made for a perfect New York night cheering up a rainy Goostrey!
#goosfest2025 #bigbandjazz #musicfestival
📸Chris Jordan
What a brilliant opening night with @wearefinelines and @joelgardnermusic ! 🎶
The hall was packed for what was an outstanding evening of musicianship.
Joel warmed us up in style, Fine Lines were on top form, voices were spot on and the atmosphere was fabulous. We’ve had great feedback from the crowd!🥰
Thanks to everyone who came along for supporting live music and making it such a memorable opening to Goosfest.😍
If that’s a sign of what’s to come, we’re in for a fantastic festival ahead!
#goosfest2025 #musicfestivals #livemusic #americanamusic
Goostrey Flower Club have been hard at work decorating St Luke’s Church Goostrey for Goosfest, it looks fantastic! 💐
‘The Bounty of Nature’ floral extravaganza can be admired (free entry - donations to St Luke’s are welcome) between 10-4 until Sunday 12th October.
Take some time out this weekend to pause, wander and enjoy the beauty of this peaceful space.
📸 @chrisjordan4830
#goosfest2025 #floraldisplay #flowerfestival #goostrey
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Our Cheesemaking Experience with Claire Burt @burtscheese sold out in record time… but we’ve had two places become available. This is your chance to grab them before they vanish again!
Learn the art of mozzarella from start to finish, using delicious Bidlea Dairy milk.
Get hands-on with the curd stretch test.
Finish the evening with fresh bocconcini, antipasti & a glass of wine 🍷.
📍 Goosfest Cheesemaking Event
📅 Thursday 2nd Oct 2 6.30pm @bidleadairy Cafe
🎟 Only two places – fastest finger first! Link in bio.
#goosfest2025 #cheesemaking #cheeselover #foodie
What a weekend! 😍
The barn at Bidlea Dairy was brimming with people and we couldn’t be happier.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along, whether you wandered through art, got creative at our workshops (drawing, clay, bookbinding, printmaking), joined us at 200 years of the railway and witnessed the time capsule burial, enjoyed the pub displays or the incredible Biddulph Male Voice Choir…you helped make it unforgettable. 🙌
Consider this your warm-up - there`s more fun to come later this week with the rest of Goosfest 2025! 🎉
📷 Here are just a few highlights - were you there?
Let us know what you enjoyed.
#goosfest2025 #artsfestival #craftworkshops #petanque #railway200
Arts weekend - What’s On Sat 27 Sept
Your Saturday sorted.
🖼️Art In The Barn Exhibtion 10-4 Bidlea Dairy
Over 20 artists displaying textiles, paintings and sculptures.
⚱️ Potters’ Wheel Demos 12-1 @cheshireclaystudio
Clay spinning wizardry. Free to watch.
🏺Clay Handbuilding Workshop 1-3, Cheshire Clay Studios
Let your hands mould your imagination.
🍻 Cheers! 10-4, @thecrowninngoostrey @thespaceinvadergoostrey
Centuries of pub history displays from the Goostrey Archive.
🚂 200 Years of the Railway 10-1, Goostrey Station
Historic photos, a time capsule burial at noon. Drop in.
🎨 Printmaking Workshop Sun 28, 10.30–1 @cheshireclaystudio
3 spaces just opened! First come, first served… move fast.👇🏼
#goosfest2025 #artsfestival #potterylove
We’ve got a packed programme this weekend at Goosfest (26-28th Sept), here`s what`s on:
🖼️ Art in the Barn Exhibition
26-28 Sept 10–4📍The Orchards Barn, @bidleadairy, CW4 8DS
A stunning showcase of local artists in a beautiful rustic setting.
✏️ Drawing On The Farm Workshop with Barbara Biddulph
26 Sept 11–2.30 📍The Orchards Barn, Bidlea Dairy, CW4 8DS
Get creative with a hands-on drawing session around the farm. Few spaces left.
⚱️ Potters’ Wheel Demos
26 & 27 Sept 12-1 📍@cheshireclaystudio, Byley CW10 9NG
Watch expert potters at the wheel – free to all, just pop in!
🏺 Clay Handbuilding Workshop
26 & 27 Sept 1–3📍 @Cheshireclaystudio, Byley, CW10 9NG
Try your hand at clay techniques in this friendly workshop. Few spaces left.
📚 Bookbinding Workshop
Sat 27 Sept 11–1 SOLD OUT
🍻 Pub Crawl Through Time
Sat 27 Sept 10–4📍 The Crown Inn & The Space Invader
Explore the fascinating history of Goostrey’s pubs with displays from the Goostrey Archive Group.
🎯 Pétanque Taster📍Bidlea Dairy
27 Sept 12–3 SOLD OUT
🚂 200 Years of the Modern Railway
27 Sept 10–1 📍 Goostrey Station
Friends of Goostrey Station will unveil 8 new history boards. Time capsule burial at noon. Refreshments and displays in the station building.
🎶 Biddulph Male Voice Choir
Sun 28 Sept 4 SOLD OUT
🖨 Printmaking Workshop
Sun 28 Sept 10.30–1 SOLD OUT
Whether you’re popping in for exhibitions or booked onto workshops, there’s something for everyone this weekend.
#goosfest2025 #artlover #artforsale #craftworkshops #cheshirelife
