Hello-lands.

Well, well, unwell. We returned from Meadowlands four days ago...not that it feels that way for me. I've only just been able to crawl out of my quilt after a nasty bout of I-dunno-wot-itis. The time? It was good.

Tim Key's performance in the spoken word tent was a particular highlight for me. Portico Quartet, of whom I have been a fan since catching them on some long forgotten late-night jazz-o-lantern TV trauma many years ago, were also a keen contender for my 'Where did I put my mind?' award.

It's difficult to describe how good so many of the acts were, so I won't. Except the guy who put the firework up his bum. He's worth a mention. Yeah. Alas: no photo.

We believe our set went well! The crew were great- it's been a while since we had such a relaxed gig. We did a little interview for latest.co.uk, spent some quality time with The Management and co., and saw fellow Brightonians Nordic Giants put on an awesome performance (perhaps the best I've seen them) despite intense sleep deprivation after their single launch only a couple of days before.

All in all: good festival, good time.

Pleasantness abounds.

Except for Jeb. The 360 visuals are due and he spent last weekend slacking off in some field or other.

Tim

Please remain seated.

This is my chosen view of the venue in Shaftesbury. After a hectic few days in and out of the many pittoresque towns of southern England (consorting with cameras and local folk) and a hectic few nights in the dwellings of those whose charity extends well beyond their endurance, I've taken to a nook with room for legs to stretch.

The new photos will be posted soon enough, but certainly not before all of my personal Adobe enabled demands are met. I'll tell you now that yes, I have been working out (my top tip? Wrestling robot bears).

Tonight we're playing with the mighty Nordic Giants, who are currently in the midst of their consistently entertaining soundcheck. Even here, tucked away and both-sides blindsided, Dai's drums are making my heart race with the anticipation of tonight's performance.

It's going to be a goody, and it's all in aid of Ephemeral Brazil- a charity worth your time and undivided attention. Go out there and find out about them!

I'll stay here, keeping the morale low.

Tim.

Phoria will be performing tonight at Shaftesbury arts centre from 8pm.