the beached stage is going up in the south bay - i took this photo on my way into work this morning. this 4 day music festival kicks off tonight with a screening of little voice - starring michael caine, jane horrocks and ewan mcgregor it was filmed on location in scarborough. the site of the little voice house is just round the corner from electric angel hq but was bulldozed after the film and is now home to a new samaritans building. [little voice factlet: michael caine, who won a golden globe for his portrayal of a washed-up impresario, has written into his film contracts that he can keep any clothes worn in his acting roles. he declined the wardrobe from little voice...]

tomorrow is big band night with the geoff laycock big band who wowed the crowd last year with classics from the swing era plus the odd nirvana cover… and the main festival happens on saturday and sunday with nine black alps and alabama 3 headlining. there’s also the truckstage showcasing local unsigned acts and an extreme sports set-up. the whole thing is free and surely has the best view of any festival in britain? full line-up here.