What an experience the Great Estate has been this year! Now in the festival's third year, the Great Estate is truly unique. Where else would you catch toddlers, teenagers and adults of all ages sharing musical tastes, watching wrestling, dancing to silent DJ sets and sampling great food! The grounds of Scorrier House came alive with what has been the Great Estate's most popular year!

Blessed with warm temperatures and dazzling sunshine, The Great Estate returned to the rolling green hills of the Scorrier House Estate for its third anniversary. Lighting up the prestigious manor house and its beautiful surroundings, the glorious weather attracted a record number of guests to Cornwall’s most rambunctious garden fête. Headlined by James on Saturday evening, and supported by Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show and Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly., the three-day extravaganza was enjoyed by more than 19,000 festival-goers across the weekend.

Opening the gates to a decadent soirée within the old walled gardens of Scorrier House, The Great Estate kicked off proceedings a little earlier than usual with a new camping upgrade option that allowed eager revellers to pitch tents and descend on the festival on Thursday evening. Presenting Backbeat Soundsystem, the intimate pre-party popped up in the Secret Gin Garden which provided the perfect venue with blossoming flowers, party bunting and twinkling fairy lights.

Headlining on Saturday 1st June 2019, Manchester-formed band James whipped the crowd into a frenzy opening with hit single ‘Sit Down’. From the word go, lead singer Tim Booth could be seen crowd surfing his way through the audience as eager fans frantically snapped pictures. The exclusive South West performance also included a string of huge tracks such as ‘Come Home’ and ‘She's a Star’.

On Friday 31st May 2019, The Great Estate played host to Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. featuring music veteran Sam Duckworth. Showcasing new material in addition to some re-worked classics, the Essex born singer-songwriter encouraged members of the crowd to join him on stage. Concluding live performances on the main stage on Friday night was Italian electro-swing band Swingrowers. Sending sparks flying with a powerful live show, this jazzy four-piece didn’t fail to get everyone dancing.

Attracting one of the biggest crowds of the evening, Elvana, an Elvis-fronted Nirvana tribute band, took to the stage in Madame Wong’s House of Wrong for a genius live show on Friday 31st May. Undoubtedly concluding the hype, this brilliant band fresh from the bowels of Disgraceland, delivered a string of classics with The King was dressed in a sequined pink jumpsuit.

Bringing the main stage to a memorable close on Sunday 2nd June, Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show returned for the third consecutive year. Once again bringing his trunk of funk by the bucket load, the one-man party machine kept festival spirits high with an energetic set of club classics and singalong hits that had everyone in the crowd moving and shaking.

Other mentions include Haunt the Woods, Brighton born Town of Cats, Plastic Mermaids, Brass Against, Hong Kong Ping Pong, The Future Dub Orchestra, Hip-Hop Karaoke and Rockaoke.

Festival Directors, Ben Hall and Ian Whittaker commented: “We couldn't be any happier with this year's event. The Great Estate is evolving into so much more than we could ever have hoped for. With the incredible decor and installations across the site, coupled with the amazing lineup of artists and performers, we delivered the best and most rambunctious garden fête to date. A big thanks to everyone who attended, the festival crew and all the staff who worked hard across the weekend.”

Music adventures extended into the Woodland Silent Disco where multicoloured lasers illuminated the magical setting, and a giant disco ball twinkled in the moonlight. Providing a mellow alternative to the three lively festival stages, the Fireside Acoustic Sessions attracted a small gathering of families and friends wanting to unwind.

Beyond the sounds, fashion lovers were seen bagging a bargain at the Duchy Vintage Fair, and skaters could be found in the half-pipe courtesy of Mount Hawke. Yoga sessions, circus workshops and dance lessons also filled the programme alongside wild gin making workshops and the onsite tattoo parlour.

Bringing high-flying Mexican masked wrestling to the grounds of Scorrier House, Lucha Britannia took to the ring for a raucous show that fused bright spandex, colourful masks and wild manoeuvres. By day, the English lucha-libra style performance had children cheering as wrestlers battled it out for the winning title, but by night, the heat increased in the ring and the flamboyant show turned into high-octane sexy mayhem.

Taking place in an idyllic grassy setting overlooked by the manor, the Victorian Sports Day unveiled a series of classic school-inspired games for all the family to enjoy. With the egg and spoon race, sack race and hurdles on the schedule, the event gave parents the opportunity to re-live the glory days.

Backed by the grandeur of Scorrier House, Sunday’s Vintage Car Show showcased over 100 classic cars and stunning motorbikes, meanwhile the onsite spa offered wood-fired hot tubs, an outdoor swimming pool, sauna yurt, hot showers and a cosy Bedouin chillout lounge. The Whispering Woods provided an educational haven with poems, tales and stories shared with its audience.

Throwing open its doors on Saturday afternoon, Scorrier House welcomed festival guests for a magnificent tea party that overflowed with sandwiches, cakes and Cornish cream teas. With tables carefully dotted throughout the manor house, diners were spoilt for choice with a variety of different teas and refreshing bubbles.

Bringing together local produce from across the county, Wild Wine Club returned to The Great Estate with a tantalising menu fit for a king. Reappearing in the rustic horse shed on Friday and Sunday, the gastronomic experience also took up residence in the grand hall of Scorrier House for the very first time on Saturday evening. Curated by Adam Banks, head chef, Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall, the candlelit feast fused canapes, three courses and delicious fine wines.

Creating a mesmerising light show for festival guests, the Grand Cinematic showcased artist’s works by transforming the side of Scorrier House with vibrant digital light projections.

Maintaining its intimate feel and friendly vibe, The Great Estate continues to be loved by the very young. Kids could get a nature fix with Under The Canopy Cornwall which focused on bushcraft, survival, obstacle crossing and combat skills. Other exciting features included foraging workshops, bouncy castles, fairground rides, craft workshops and face painting.

The Great Estate is an independent, three-day music festival held in the prestigious grounds of Scorrier House. Since the inaugural event back in 2017, The Great Estate has played host to hundreds of bands, DJ’s and artists, thousands of partygoers, four camels, three suffragettes and one giant cream tea party. Created by Newquay-based production company Quick Panda Productions, The Great Estate continues to add its eccentric mark on Cornwall.

The Great Estate is an independent, three-day music festival taking place over the weekend of 31st May – 2nd June 2019 in the prestigious grounds of Scorrier House. Since the inaugural event back in 2017, The Great Estate has played host to hundreds of bands, DJ’s and artists, thousands of partygoers, four camels, three suffragettes and one giant cream tea party. Created by Newquay-based production company Quick Panda Productions, The Great Estate continues to add its eccentric mark on Cornwall.

The Great Estate will return on Friday 29th May – Sunday 31st May 2020 and super early bird tickets will be released soon. For further information on The Great Estate please visit www.greatestatefestival.co.uk