A NEW music festival which took place at Morchard Bishop proved to be a real showcase of local talent.

Better Luck Next Time performing T Rex song 20th Century Boy at MorFest, video Alan Quick

Pennymoor Singaround on stage at MorFest.
Pennymoor Singaround on stage at MorFest. (Charlotte Ramsdale)

Bugford Bounty Crafts had a stall at MorFest.
Bugford Bounty Crafts had a stall at MorFest. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

All those who went along were treated to the very best local bands, choirs and dancers, comedy and more.

Morfest, the Morchard Bishop Festival, took place on Saturday, May 23 at The London Inn Fields.

The Mocktail bar was popular at MorFest.
The Mocktail bar was popular at MorFest. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The London Inn team ran the bar at MorFest.
The London Inn team ran the bar at MorFest. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Better Luck Next Time on stage at MorFest. AQ 1602
Better Luck Next Time on stage at MorFest. AQ 1602 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Organised by the Parish Council and village organisations, it ran from 12 noon to late.

It was a wonderful family day out with a bouncy castle and children’s craft marquee, plenty of refreshment opportunities and craft stalls.

Copplestone Community Choir sang at MorFest. AQ 1643
Copplestone Community Choir sang at MorFest. AQ 1643 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Pam Cox sold some of her art at MorFest. AQ 1599
Pam Cox sold some of her art at MorFest. AQ 1599 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Bands included Better Luck Next Time, Cheaper by Bus, Seraph, The Upper Hand, Burnt Daylight and Aerial Panic.

Other acts included Pennymoor Singers, Copplestone Choir, Dove Dance Academy, The Brown Paper Bag Mummers and Comedy Suits.

Emmanuel Methodist Church provided one of the food options at MorFest.
Emmanuel Methodist Church provided one of the food options at MorFest. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Sitting in the sun at MorFest.
Sitting in the sun at MorFest. (Charlotte Ramsdale)
Members of one of the bands on stage at MorFest.
Members of one of the bands on stage at MorFest. (Charlotte Ramsdale)