by Jess Price
170 excited, psyched lesbians flocked to the sunny seas of La Manga in
Spain for one whole week of celebrations, full moon parties, incredible live
music and everything that comes in between. After her first time in Del Mar,
one L Fester Deb emailed in with some lovely words: ‘I had the best time
ever! It was 2 years in the waiting and it did not disappoint! Everyone
was really friendly and lovely, and there was just such a fantastic atmosphere.
Every evenings’ entertainment was top notch! It was a great and enjoyable week,
(despite my hangovers) I loved it!’ With new acquaintances made and old
friends happily reunited, L Fest Del Mar 2016 was certainly one we won’t be
forgetting.
As soon as the sun rose, this gaggle of lesbians came alive. By day, L
Festers could soothe their hefty hangovers by the poolside or get the
atmosphere going with fun, games and silly splashing around. Our
self-proclaimed gay train escorted us to our party boat where we enjoyed
cocktails and stunning views over catch-ups and laughter. We were treated to
live music by many acts including former X Factor finalist
(turned L Fester) Jade Ellis, plus entertainment from the fire-eating
Toxic Dolls. In L Fest founder Cindy Edwards’ words, ‘THEY WERE HOT, LITERALLY’
but don’t just take our word for it, check out our snaps on the L Fest Events
Facebook page. With the sun glistening high in the sky and a beer in hand, it
was truly amazing to relax and watch these acts platform their talents upon the
stage.
Our Full Moon Party on the beach has always been an L Fest Del Mar
favourite, and this year was the perhaps the most spectacular yet. We stood in
quiet, happy unity as we released lanterns into the moonlit sky,
followed by a performance by amazing Spanish artist Road Ramos
before dancing the night away to Mia Wallis. What more fun could
we ask for?
As our sunny freedom in Del Mar was sadly coming to an end, the L Fest
bunch signed a huge, rainbow PRIDE flag to remember every single person who
shared this happy experience with us. There is no denying that Del Mar is a
holiday, but for us, it represents much more than that. It is about a community
who is bound together by a mutual affection and sense of understanding for one
another. It is about developing friendships and supporting emerging LGBTQI+
talent in a safe, loving space (although we can’t promise you won’t be
thrown in the pool…)
Reunite with your L Fest family next month July 15th-18th in
Uttoxeter (near Alton Towers) where the celebrations continue! Or if you have
never been before, why not make this year your L Fest debut? You can now create
your own unique L Fest timetable from our line-up before you arrive with our
new FREE app! Fill it with your favourite L Fest workshops, live acts and
activities.
We can’t wait to see you all!
Your L Fest Family
