GuilFin

GuilFin It was distributed (nearly!) every month from 1989 to 1999 and its readership reached over 30,000 p/m.

The most comprehensively updated list of summer festivals in the UK (1989-1999) Also producer of the Ambient Lounge (24 hour performance tent that toured festivals nationwide), the Ambient Green Picnic/Festival (for it's first 3 years) & other events. GuilFin was a monthly publication (based in Guildford) that listed hundreds of gigs, clubs, parties, protests and other gatherings in the south-east

and beyond. Each year, it produced the most comprehensively updated list of summer festivals in the UK. This included free festivals such as Torpedo Town and more commercial events like Reading. GuilFin also toured the renowned Ambient Lounge, a 24-hour performance and campaign venue to dozens of festivals across the land. It was all pulled together by Thayen and Liam Rich and Alan Chapman. There were also many others who made the various GuilFin projects a success. Thayen was responsible for the GuilFin graphics and is still making art. His work can be found at on Facebook - on Instagram - and his website is https://www.corrosive8.co.uk/

Liam pulled things together, compiled the listings and dealt with printers and distributors each month plus he produced the Ambient Lounge that toured UK festivals and co-produced the Ambient Green Picnic/Festival. He's still an event producer and can be contacted his website at http://www.richcreate.co.uk/

Alan did the music reviews and was GuilFin's main spokesperson and networker. Sadly he is no longer alive - but of course his spirit lives on in all who knew him. We had reunion gathering that took place in 2021 on Millmead Island, Guildford - and it was a lovely success! It was a "Bring What You Expect To Find" event as a nod to the DIY culture of the past... and also the Ambient Green Picnic festivals we did as part of the Coalition in the 90s. That event acted as a catalyst for lots of events, festivals and cultural projects that followed… Watch this space for future projects. GuilFin may live on albeit in another life form… And shall we gather at again in September 2022? �

03/03/2026
08/02/2023

Haslemere Fringe Sessions is going on tour! Haslemere Fringe Sessions started in 2022 and we’re now taking it on the road. First stop a trip up the A3 to Guildford and the famous Star Inn. The Star has hosted many a great evening of entertainment and launched the career of The Stranglers. For this...

Haslemere Fringe Festival Sessions - Guildford Tour - FEB 24th @ The Star Pub.
08/02/2023

Haslemere Fringe Festival Sessions - Guildford Tour - FEB 24th @ The Star Pub.

Haslemere Fringe Sessions is going on tour! Haslemere Fringe Sessions started in 2022 and we’re now taking it on the road. First stop a trip up the A3 to Guildford and the famous Star Inn. The Star has hosted many a great evening of entertainment and launched the career of The Stranglers. For this...

We’re still on site at Glastonbury, helping with the tidy up - and this scene reminded us of the GuilFin Ambient Lounge....
29/06/2022

We’re still on site at Glastonbury, helping with the tidy up - and this scene reminded us of the GuilFin Ambient Lounge. So many sofas, so many hours spent in the legendary chill out space. Some say we were the first to use sofas in this way in such a space, we’re not sure, but what great memories… and great to be back at Glastonbury before, during and after the epic festival.

Website on it’s way… Watch this space…
26/01/2022

Website on it’s way… Watch this space…

22/09/2021

Shall we make some good things happen in Guildford?

19/09/2021

Well that was good.
2021
What shall we do next together?

18/09/2021

Night picnic continues

25 years later… afternoon at Millmead Island on a Saturday in September 2021.
18/09/2021

25 years later… afternoon at Millmead Island on a Saturday in September 2021.

Remembering friends down at Millmead Island off Millbrook behind the Weyside Pub 🙂
18/09/2021

Remembering friends down at Millmead Island off Millbrook behind the Weyside Pub 🙂

TODAY! 1pm onwards. Millmead Island, Guildford
18/09/2021

TODAY!
1pm onwards. Millmead Island, Guildford

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