New Fife music festival ready to wow the crowds

The first edition of what is hoped will become an annual fixture on the festival calendar is set to take place at Fife Airport, situated on the outskirts of Glenrothes on Sunday April 30.

Fife Council have already awarded £5,000 to contribute to costs for May Day, with organisers saying it will feature the “biggest international acts and the best homegrown Scottish talent.”

“We had to go through a few hoops to get there but the council were very open to it,” said organiser Jason Frew. “It’s more a collaboration with the council rather than ‘here’s some money, crack on and do it. It’s amazing to have that level of support.”

A mixture of bands and DJs from the local area and beyond will take over the airport’s hangars for a multi-stage bill.

The coalition of promoters involved have previously put together respected dance festivals on land and at sea, such as Loch Lomond Sound System and Amsterdam Weekender.

Mr Frew added: “We’ve been inundated. Since it went public, it has just been hectic.

“We’ve specifically been looking for bands, artists and DJs from Fife and you’ll see that when the lineup comes out.

“We’ve easily had over a thousand requests from the local area. It’s phenomenal.

“We will be bringing in international talent too, of course.”

As policing and public safety costs continue to price events out, is Mr Frew confident they can overcome that particular hurdle?

“Without a doubt. It’s something we’ve had to price into the structure of things to begin with.”